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Chris Carpenter

7/3/2006

Carpenter was selected to his second All-Star team Sunday as one of the eight starting pitchers on the National League roster. He is 6-4 with a 2.85 ERA this season.

6/2/2006

Carpenter threw an extended session in the bullpen for the second time in four days on Friday. The Cardinals right-hander went on the DL with bursitis in his shoulder on Tuesday and is expected to return to the rotation next week."I threw everything, all of my pitches," Carpenter said. "It was longer, and I definitely felt good."As long as tomorrow there's nothing affecting me, no soreness, nothing like that, I'll be fine."

5/30/2006

Carpenter was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday with bursitis under his right shoulder blade, but hopes to miss only one more start. The team is cautious about rushing back last year's NL Cy Young winner. Manager Tony La Russa said 24-year-old rookie Anthony Reyes, who was scheduled to start against the Astros in Carpenter's spot on Tuesday night, likely would stay with the Cardinals until the team is sure Carpenter can return.

5/29/2006

The St. Louis Cardinals expect to place Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, and are preparing to call up right-hander Anthony Reyes from the minors to take his spot in the rotation. "We're expecting to pitch somebody else (Tuesday), like Anthony," Cards manager Tony La Russa said before Monday's game against the Houston Astros. "I just know he's on call and expecting to pitch."

5/25/2006

Carpenter was scratched from starting Wednesday's game against San Francisco because of swelling in the right side of his upper back near the shoulder blade. The Cardinals' right-hander is 4-2 this season with a 2.63 ERA and has 53 strikeouts compared to 19 walks.

3/14/2006

Carpenter, the National League's 2005 Cy Young Award winner, pitched four scoreless innings against Atlanta Monday. The Cardinals' right-hander has yet to allow a run in 11 innings this spring. He retired the first 10 Atlanta hitters he faced Monday.

11/10/2005

Carpenter claimed National League Cy Young honors following a 21-5 season with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2005. The St. Louis right-hander was one of three 20-game winners in the majors, but recorded an .808 winning percentage that was the best among the trio. He made 33 starts and posted a 2.83 ERA and .231 opponent batting average.

9/29/2005

After a run of 22 straight quality starts between May 12 and September 8, Carpenter has allowed four or more runs in each of his last four outings. He hasn't been the same pitcher who has dominated hitters en route to a 22-5 mark and 2.83 ERA. Carpenter allowed five earned runs over six innings Thursday, in the Cardinals' 7-6 loss to Houston. The 30-year-old righthander didn't get a decision.

9/14/2005

Carpenter allowed 11 hits and four runs against Pittsburgh on Tuesday night, getting a no-decision instead of his 22nd victory of 2005. His performance ended his run of 22 straight quality starts since May 12. Over those 22 outings, Carpenter was 17-2 with a 1.66 ERA and 0.88 WHIP.

9/9/2005

Carpenter claimed his major league-best 21st win on Thursday, blanking the Mets on three hits and a walk over seven innings to secure a 5-0 victory. Winning for the 13th straight time, Carpenter improved to 21-4 with a 2.21 ERA.

9/5/2005

Carpenter went the distance and limited division rival Houston to two runs to post a 4-2 victory and his 20th win of the season on Saturday. The Cardinals' ace became the majors' first 20-game winner after claiming his 12th straight victory. Carpenter, who hasn't lost since June 8, is 20-4 with a 2.28 ERA for the season.

8/30/2005

Carpenter continues to build on his Cy Young Award credentials, as he put together another masterful performance on Monday. He threw 7.2 innings and scattered seven hits while giving up just one run to the Marlins. His record is now 19-4, as he won his 11th consecutive decision.

8/14/2005

Carpenter became the first major leaguer to reach 17 wins Saturday, when he shut down the Chicago Cubs on eight hits for a complete-game 5-2 victory.

8/3/2005

It was a Tuesday night showdown of two of the best National League pitchers this season, and Carpenter came away with a complete-game three-hitter and a 3-1 victory over Dontrelle Willis and the Florida Marlins. The Cardinals' righthander worked his 15th straight quality start to up his record to 16-4 and drop his ERA to 2.26 in 22 starts.

7/29/2005

Carpenter became the National League's first 15-game winner on Thursday, working seven innings of the Cardinals' 11-3 win over San Diego. The 30-year-old righthander improved his record to 15-4, and his 2.33 ERA trails only the Astros' Roger Clemens (1.46) and Roy Oswalt (2.33) in the NL.

7/18/2005

Carpenter silenced the Houston Astros' bats in Sunday's 3-0 victory, recording his fourth complete game shutout of the 2005 campaign. The Cardinals' righthander scattered just three hits, struck out nine and walked none. He has won his last six starts, allowing just two runs in 50.2 innings of work over that span.

7/7/2005

Carpenter notched his fifth consecutive win, tossing eight solid innings in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cardinals' righthander, who currently is tied for the major league lead with 13 wins on the season, allowed just one run on three hits, struck out seven and walked two.

6/15/2005

Carpenter turned in his best performance of the season Tuesday, blanking his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays, on one hit for a 7-0 St. Louis victory. The 30-year-old righthander allowed only Russ Adams' two-out double down the right-field line in the sixth and a free pass to Gregg Zaun earlier in the game while striking out 10. After Adams' double, Carpenter retired the final 10 batters to seal the deal.

4/27/2005

Carpenter matched a career-high by striking out 12 batters in Wednesday's victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals' righthander, who had 14 strikeouts in his first four starts of the season combined, allowed three runs on eight hits and did not give up a walk in 7.2 innings of work.

Carpenter notched a shutout in his last start, so after a couple of rough outings, it appears he is back on track. With Wednesday's win, he improved to 4-1 on the season and lowered his ERA to 4.01. Make sure he is in your lineup.

4/21/2005

Carpenter notched his first shutout since September 4, 2001, pitching a gem against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Cardinals' righthander went the distance, scattering seven hits over nine scoreless innings. He finished the victory with six strikeouts and just one walk.

With Thursday's performance, Carpenter improved to 3-1 on the season and lowered his ERA from 6.35 to 4.15. He now has 14 complete games in his major league career.

4/15/2005

Carpenter signed a two-year extension on Friday to pitch for the Cardinals. Financial terms were not disclosed, however it is known that a club option for 2008 has been included in the deal. Carpenter is 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA in two starts this season.

Carpenter was an intergral part of the Cards' run to the World Series in 2004, going 15-5 with a 3.46 ERA. A nerve injury suffered in September, however, forced him to miss the entire postseason.

4/11/2005

Carpenter was unable to make it out of the fourth inning in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cardinals' righthander was lit up for eight runs on 10 hits and two walks in 3.1 innings of work. He struck out two.

Carpenter has recovered from the nerve damage in his right biceps that forced him to miss the 2004 postseason. Through two starts, he is 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA.

4/6/2005

In Tuesday's season-opening victory over the Houston Astros, Carpenter had no problems with the nerve damage in his right biceps that forced him to miss the 2004 postseason. The Cardinals' ace went seven strong innings, allowing just one run on four hits, striking out two batters and walking none.

With the help of a potent offense, Carpenter should be able to post some solid numbers for the Cards this season, as long as he stays healthy. In 28 starts last year, he was 15-5 with a 3.46 ERA, finishing with 152 strikeouts and just 38 walks in 182 innings of work.