Randal Grichuk homered for the fourth consecutive game, one of three homers by the Cardinals, who defeated the Rockies Monday night at Busch Stadium.

Harrison Bader, enjoying a big season in Memphis with 18 homers, heads the list of an increasingly impressive group of young outfielders in the Cardinals' farm system.

Aledmys Diaz has never been on a roller-coaster, but even without stepping on one of the amusement park rides, he knows all about highs, lows and crazy turns.

How Kolten Wong's return from the disabled list will affect the rest of the lineup is the first of many questions the Cardinals will need to answer when the season resumes on Friday.

The only trophy displayed in Jack Flaherty's home is the first one he ever won, when he was 7 years old. "That's the story of Jack," who will represent the Cardinals in the Futures Game.

Alex Reyes won't throw a pitch during a game this season, but he knows the lessons he is learning while watching other Cardinals' pitchers will help when he gets back on the mound next year.