In an attempt to fortify their middle-infield depth while also continuing the development of one of their top prospects, the Cardinals promoted Jose Barrero and optioned Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

The St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero from Triple-A Memphis on Monday and optioned infielder Thomas Saggese.

The St. Louis Cardinals hit the road to face the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a 4-game series at Great American Ball Park Monday.

That's more like the Nick Martinez that the Cincinnati Reds and their fans want to see. The Reds opened a four-game series vs. the Cardinals with a 3-1 win Monday.

Preview the April 29 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin their secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church on May 7, the Vatican said, confirming what a source had previously told Reuters.

Cardinals arriving for the first day of meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates by journalists eager for hints of whether any consensus is building around the elect

Red-hatted cardinals were expected to pick a date Monday for the conclave to elect a new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, following the death of Pope Francis.Dozens of so-called "Princes of the Church" from across the world have been gathering at the Vatican since the 88-year-old Argentine pontiff died on April 21.