If the Houston Astros need advice about handling a poor start, perhaps they should ask the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

In the daily shuffle that wasCardinals manager Tony La Russa's outfield for the first week of the season, three of his four outfielders started five of the seven games and the other started six. 

The big contract Kyle Lohse got from the St. 

One day after delivering a double-digit run total, the Pittsburgh Pirates weren't able to do much at the plate. 

Random thoughts from Baseball's opening week, and wishing everyone a Happy Easter: 

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Doug Brocail on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a strained shoulder. 

Need to know who's the best player in the game? Joel Sherman talked to scouts and execs to get the inside scoop on that and more. 

On Albert Pujols' first day in the big leagues, theCardinals opened the 2001 season at Coors Field in Denver. 

It was not so much thatCardinals righthander Joel Pi?eiro won just seven games last year. 

This is what Baseball should be. 

Wandy Rodriguez isn't an ace in anybody's book, and even though he looked solid in his first outing this season he still has a way to go to become a front-of-the-rotation starter. 

Wandy Rodriguez isn't an ace in anybody's book, and even though he looked solid in his first outing this season he still has a way to go to become a front-of-the-rotation starter. 

Albert Pujols hit a grand slam and a three-run homer to match a career high with seven RBIs, leading the St. 

Albert Pujols put on quite a show Saturday. 

It was not so much thatCardinals righthander Joel Pi?eiro won just seven games last year.