For St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Matt Carpenter ... the Milwaukee Brewers, Carpenter was at the plate and took a swing at a pitch. His bat ended up breaking on the play, but it actually ...

LOUIS -- The Cardinals released veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford and reinstated infielder Matt Carpenter from the injured .

That said, a former Cardinals fan favorite in the twilight of his career might soon have to announce retirement if he's unable to find his way onto a big-league roster. "(Matt) Carpenter looked ...