With or without the help of foreign substances, Chris Carpenter shuts down the Tigers.

Reyes pitches into the ninth, and the Cardinals hit like they’re healthy.

Bring your pocket protector, and we’ll figure out who’ll win this thing!

Behind Suppan’s arm and Molina’s bat, the Cardinals advance to the World Series

Maine is memorable, and the Mets force a final game.

With their bullpen back on track, the Cardinals are one win away from the World Series.

Steve Trachsel implodes as Suppan excels.

Billy Wagner creates postseason heroes wholesale.

Glavine and Weaver duel into the sixth, but one Carlos Beltran swing is all the Mets need.

Subtract Pedro and El Duque, add a competent Jeff Weaver, and this series is closer than it looks.