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The St. Louis Cardinals will open up their Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday afternoon against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore will take the ball.

A spring trend will stay with us for a few more days, so the highs will be rising above normal for a while. Mostly, we are looking at 60s and 70s, so enjoy this nice break from the cold. There are some spotty rain chances this week, too, but nothing considered to be a heavy soaking.

The Cardinals will be facing off against the Miami Marlins, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles and the Houston Astros.

The St. Louis Cardinals will play a baseball game on Saturday with JJ Wetherholt in the lineup.

St. Louis hitters have now answers to the stuff from a Cardinals pitching prospect at their spring training camp.

These thrill-seeking, nature, and animal-themed getaways are all close to home and organized by the type of adventurer you are.

St. Louis is enjoying a taste of spring on Tuesday, with sunny skies and highs reaching the low 60s by early afternoon. A cold front is expected to move through later, bringing temperatures down to the mid-to-upper 50s by evening and shifting winds to the north overnight.

More than 100 people are expected to be laid off this April following the closure of a tire warehouse in St. Louis County.

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the best sluggers in the National League on their roster this