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Settlement reached in Hancock case: The driver of the tow truck involved in the accident that killed Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock a little more than a year ago has settled with the ballplayer's insurance company.
Cards Notes: Hancock tributes: On the anniversary of Josh Hancock's death in an alcohol-related traffic accident, his father said he "couldn't imagine an organization and a city being more supportive in an unfortunate situation, and that has meant a lot."
Cards swept by Reds, end 0-7 road trip (AP):
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The season has brought one setback after another for the St. Louis Cardinals -- manager Tony La Russa's drunken-driving arrest, reliever Josh Hancock's death, a series of injuries to everyday players. The defending World Series champions may be running out of resilience. Joey Votto hit a two-run double and David Ross followed with a two-run homer Thursday, sending the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-4...
Family of Late Cards Pitcher Drops Suit: ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April....
Hancock's family drops lawsuit: The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April.The family's lawyer, Mark Bronson, said he filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit before a procedural hearing Monday in St. Louis Circuit Court. The lawsuit had alleged that others shared responsibility for Hancock's death. He referred questions to Hancock lawyer Keith Kantack in Tupelo, Miss.
Hancock family drops suit against St. Louis eatery: The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April.
Hancock family drops wrongful-death suit (AP): The family of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dropped a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mike Shannon's restaurant stemming from the player's death in April. The family's lawyer, Mark Bronson, said he filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit before a procedural hearing Monday in St. Louis Circuit Court.
NL Wire Notes | Bonds' slump hits new low at 0 for 20: It was a half of tragedy (Cardinals reliever Josh Hancock dying in a car accident) and comedy (Alex Rodriguez caught by paparazzi squiring...
Saluting the MLB monsters of the midway point: It was a half of tragedy (Cardinals reliever Josh Hancock dying in a car accident) and comedy (Alex Rodriguez caught by paparazzi squiring...
Pujols irked about getting left on All-Star bench by La Russa: Albert Pujols pouted and questioned his own manager for a move he didn't make. As if the St. Louis Cardinals needed any more embarrassment in a lackluster season that already featured the alcohol-related death of pitcher Josh Hancock in late April and...
Pujols angry at La Russa for benching (AP): Albert Pujols pouted and questioned his own manager for a move he didn't make. As if the St. Louis Cardinals needed any more embarrassment in a lackluster season that already featured the alcohol-related death of pitcher Josh Hancock in late April and skipper Tony La Russa's drunken driving arrest during spring training.
Restaurant that served Hancock faces no state penalties: The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will take no action against a restaurant that served St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock before the drunken-driving accident that led to his death.
Restaurant Cleared in Death of Hancock: The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will take no action against a restaurant that served Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock his death.
Restaurant that served Hancock won't face action: ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will take no action against a restaurant that served St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock before the drunken-driving accident that led to his death. In a report released Friday, the division said all information from witnesses indicated Hancock was "consuming intoxicating liquor in moderation" and was "very lucid" in the hours before he died. Alcohol control State Supervisor Peter Lobdell said on May 31 there was no evidence that employees at Mike Shannon's Steaks & Seafood knew Hancock was drunk, but questions were rai
Eatery cleared in accident: ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will take no action against a restaurant that served Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock before the drunken-driving accident that led to his death.
No penalties for restaurant that served Hancock: The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control will take no action against a restaurant that served Josh Hancock before the drunken-driving accident that led to his death.
Tow truck driver threatens suit in Hancock death: A lawyer representing the tow truck driver involved in the fatal crash of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock is giving Hancock's family 21 days to drop its wrongful death lawsuit. If the family doesn't drop the suit, attorney Robert Pedroli said Wednesday he will countersue and seek punitive damages from Hancock's estate.
Missouri agency renews probe on Hancock crash: The state Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is renewing its investigation into whether restaurant workers knew Josh Hancock was drunk but continued to serve alcohol to the Cardinals pitcher before his fatal crash.
Ringolsby:Team-by-team notes: A state investigation found no evidence that workers at Mike Shannon's restaurant knew Josh Hancock was drunk when they served the Cardinals pitcher alcohol in the hours prior to his fatal accident.
NL Wire Notes | Missouri officials renew exploration of Hancock case: The Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is renewing its investigation into whether restaurant workers knew Josh Hancock was...
Investigation finds no evidence restaurant illegally served Hancock: A state investigation found no evidence that workers at Mike Shannon's restaurant knew Josh Hancock was drunk when they served the Cardinals pitcher alcohol in the hours prior to his fatal accident.
NL Wire Notes | Restaurant didn't illegally serve Hancock: A missouri state investigation found no evidence that workers at Mike Shannon's restaurant knew Josh Hancock was drunk when they served...
Cards-Cubs game rescheduled: The Cardinals-Cubs game that was postponed following the death of pitcher Josh Hancock has been rescheduled as part of a day-night doubleheader on Sept. 14. The April 29th game will be played at 1:40 p.m.; tickets will be valid only for that game. The evening game will be pushed back 30 minutes for a 7:40 p.m. start.
Hancock's father files suit in St. Louis: Dean Hancock, father of late Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock, filed a wrongful death suit in circuit court in St. Louis on Wednesday. Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood restaurant was among those reportedly named as defendants in the suit.
Hancock's father sues over pitcher's death: The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him.Mike Shannon's Restaurant, owned by the longtime Cardinals broadcaster who starred on three World Series teams in the 1960s, is a defendant.
Hancock's dad sues: ST. LOUIS - The father of Josh Hancock filed suit yesterday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated before the crash that killed...
Hancock's father sues restaurant over pitcher's death: The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him.
MLB Notebook: Hancock's father sues for fatal crash of son: The father of Josh Hancock filed suit yesterday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals'relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated before the crash that killed him.[Read this article]
NL Wire Notes | Hancock's father sues over pitcher's death in April 29 car accident: The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though...
Hancock's father files suit against restaurant: The father of Josh Hancock filed suit, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him.
Hancock's father sues restaurant (AP):
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Josh Hancock, is shown in Tupelo, Miss., in this May 3, 2007 file photo. Dean Hancock filed suit Thursday, May 24, 2007, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to his son Josh, even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him. Authorities said the 29-year pitcher had a blood content of nearly twice the legal limit for alcohol in his system when he crashed into the back of the tow truck. " align="left" border="0">
The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him. The suit, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court by Dean Hancock of Tupelo, Miss., does not specify damages. Mike Shannon's Restaurant, owned by the longtime Cardinals broadcaster who starred on three World Series...
Clubhouse rules not to blame in Hancock's tragic demise: The common sense not to drive impaired could have saved Josh Hancock. But that tragedy needn't cause such a scapegoat stampede to ban alcohol from clubhouses, Scott Miller says.
MLB: No policy on alcohol: Bob DuPuy, baseball's chief operating officer, said Major League Baseball will not institute any league-wide change following the death of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock in a car crash last month.
Clubhouse rules not to blame in Hancock tragedy: The common sense not to drive impaired could have saved Josh Hancock. But that tragedy needn't cause such a scapegoat stampede to ban alcohol from clubhouses, Scott Miller says.
NYT > Baseball: In the aftermath of Josh Hancock’s death, baseball teams are reviewing their policies regarding alcohol in the home and visiting clubhouses.
Last Call in Baseball Clubhouses, but Few Players Seem to Mind: In the aftermath of Josh Hancock’s death, baseball teams are reviewing their policies regarding alcohol in the home and visiting clubhouses.
For practical reasons, owners should ban beer in clubhouse: In the aftermath of the tragic, alcohol-related death of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock, the debate has resurfaced about the propriety of baseball teams providing beer or other alcoholic beverages in the clubhouse or on team charter flights.
Clubhouse alcohol bans hit 13 teams: In the wake of the death of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock, four teams the Nationals, Orioles, St. Cardinals and Cubs have banned alcohol in their clubhouses, pushing the number of dry clubhouses to 13. A baseball spokesman and several team officials say clubs are reviewing their policies.
DeWitt backs La Russa '100 percent': Challenged for almost two weeks by the death of relief pitcher Josh Hancock, Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. expressed "100 percent support" for Tony La Russa and his handling of what La Russa has called a "brutal" situation.
"Tony has my 100 percent support as Cardinals manager," DeWitt said earlier this week. "That hasn't changed one bit, and I don't anticipate that changing."
Cubs ban alcohol in home clubhouse: The Chicago Cubs have banned alcohol from the home clubhouse and on charter flights home in response to the tragic death of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock.
Clubhouse alcohol bans hits 13 teams: In the wake of the death of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock, four teams the Nationals, Orioles, St. Cardinals and Cubs have banned alcohol in their clubhouses, pushing the number of dry clubhouses to 13. A baseball spokesman and several team officials say clubs are reviewing their policies.
MLB teams missing point with beer ban: Josh Hancock's death was undoubtedly tragic. But Kevin Hench says banning beer in the clubhouse isn't the answer.
Baseball players, alcohol aren't abnormal mix: They buried Josh Hancock into the fertile soil of his native Mississippi a few days ago, along with everything he aspired to be major league baseball player, friend and, quite regrettably, the life of the clubhouse. It is that last trait that killed the St. Louis Cardinal.
Hancock's death leads Cards to ban booze in clubhouse: The St. Louis Cardinals banned alcohol in their clubhouse after the police report that pitcher Josh Hancock was legally drunk at the time of his fatal car accident. Hancock's blood-alcohol level was 0.157%, nearly twice the legal limit, when his rented Ford Explorer slammed into the back of a tow truck April 29. Police also discovered 8.5 grams of marijuana in his car.
The NFL has toughened its conduct policy. Is it time for baseball to do the same?: Josh Hancock's death led the Cards to adopt a limited alcohol ban.
La Russa played key role in tragedy: Tony La Russa and his own behavior played a role in Josh Hancock's death.
Tito balks at booze ban: Says clubhouse alcohol: MINNEAPOLIS - Red Sox manager Terry Francona does not feel it is necessary to institute restrictions or a ban on beer in the clubhouse in the wake of St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock's death...
Beer is widely available to Major Leaguers: The majority of teams in Major League Baseball allow alcohol in the clubhouse, but as a result of Cardinals' pitcher Josh Hancock's death a week ago, several teams are reconsidering their policies. And Major League Baseball may tighten guidelines, a spokesman said.
ON BASEBALL: Cardinals need to learn from Hancock's death: At 29, Josh Hancock's life was taken because he drove drunk. A father grieves. A stepmother and mother grieve. A sister grieves. A brother grieves. One must wonder if baseball has learned a lesson.
Rangers consider alcohol ban: Though it's sadly relevant now, the Rangers had been considering the hot-button issue of alcohol in the clubhouse long before Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a car crash last Sunday.
Hancock drunk at time of fatal accident: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was legally drunk at the time of his fatal accident.
Cards ban booze after Hancock's death: The St. Louis Cardinals banned alcohol from the clubhouse on Friday, five days after the alcohol-related fatal accident of pitcher Josh Hancock.
Police discuss Hancock's accident: Police announced Friday that Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of his fatal car crash early on Sunday morning, and that his condition played a part in the wreck.
Guillen: Hancock's death a 'wake-up call': Ozzie Guillen referred to the tragic death of St. Louis pitcher Josh Hancock as"a wake-up call"after police announced Friday that Hancock was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of his fatal crash. Hancock's condition played a part in the accident.
Cardinals 'win for Josh' as they halt losing streak: The Cardinals' bullpen won one for Josh Hancock, helping the team end a five-game losing streak. Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth, and three relievers shut down the Astros over the final three innings in a 3-2 victory over Houston on Friday.
Police: Cards' Hancock was drunk at time of accident: Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport-utility vehicle he was driving early Sunday. Police Chief Joe Mokwa also said that the 29-year-old was speaking on a cellphone at the time of the crash. Also Friday, the Cards banned alcohol from their clubhouse.
Police: Hancock Drunk at Time of Crash: ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping other players will learn from Josh Hancock's fatal mistakes. The pitcher was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his accident Sunday, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving. Team officials said they will re-examine what they can do to warn players of the dangers of drinking and driving....
Cards' Hancock drunk at time of fatal crash: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cellphone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Sox to look at alcohol policy: MINNEAPOLIS - The sad and tragic report from St. Louis police yesterday that Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was driving while intoxicated when he died in a car crash early Sunday may wind up changing how...
Card was drunk: Cops say Hancock had pot at time of crash: ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.Medical...
Police: Cardinals'Hancock was drunk at time of fatal accident: ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.Medical...
Cards change alcohol policy: The Cardinals asserted Friday afternoon that relief pitcher Josh Hancock's alcohol-related driving death represented a lapse of individual judgment more than an indictment of their clubhouse culture.
Cops: Hancock Drunk at Time of Accident: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving. Medical examiner Michael Graham said at a news conference Friday...
Cardinals ban alcohol in clubhouse after Hancock's death: ST. LOUIS— The St. Louis Cardinals banned alcohol from the clubhouse on Friday, five days after the alcohol-related fatal accident of pitcher Josh Hancock.
Cardinals' Hancock was drunk at time of fatal accident: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Hancock was drunk, on his cell: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Pitcher was drunk before crash: ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.[Read this article]
Hancock was drunk in crash: ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Examiner: Hancock drunk in fatal crash: Cardinals reliever Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the vehicle he was driving.
Cardinals ban alcohol in clubhouse: The St. Louis Cardinals banned alcohol from the clubhouse on Friday, five days after the alcohol-related fatal accident of pitcher Josh Hancock.
Police: Cardinals' Hancock was drunk at time of fatal accident: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Police: Cardinals' Hancock was drunk: Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cellphone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana...
Police: Hancock was drunk at time of fatal accident: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Pitcher was drunk at time of fatal car accident: ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was drunk and talking on his cellphone at the time of his fatal accident, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving.
Police: Hancock was legally drunk at time of crash: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was legally drunk at the time of his fatal accident, Police Chief Joe Mokwa said.
Hancock drunk, on phone at time of crash (AP):
St. Louis Cardinals' clubhouse is seen before the Cardinals' baseball game against the Houston Astros on Friday, May 4, 2007 in St. Louis. The game is to be the first home game for the Cardinals since Redbird pitcher Josh Hancock died in a car accident early Sunday on Interstate 64 in St. Louis. " align="left" border="0">
The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping other players will learn from Josh Hancock's fatal mistakes. The pitcher was drunk and talking on his cell phone at the time of his accident Sunday, and marijuana was found in the sport utility vehicle he was driving. Team officials said they will re-examine what they can do to warn players of the dangers of drinking and driving.
Cards get first win since Hancock death (AP):
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The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen won one for Josh Hancock, helping the team end a five-game losing streak. Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning, and three relievers allowed two hits in the final three innings after a strong start from Adam Wainwright in a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
Cardinals ban alcohol in clubhouse (AP): The St. Louis Cardinals banned alcohol from the clubhouse on Friday, five days after the alcohol-related fatal accident of pitcher Josh Hancock. Manager Tony La Russa said general manager Walt Jocketty did not consult players before making the decision before the team's first home game since Hancock's death.
Cardinals in Tupelo for Hancock memorial: The St. Louis Cardinals joined hundreds of mourners Thursday at a public memorial service for pitcher Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.
Cardinals join mourners at Hancock memorial service: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores will miss playing catch with Josh Hancock. "Every day, I was reminded of his heart," ...
Cards' Hancock Is Called a 'Great Man': St. Louis players are among an estimated 500 mourners for Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.
Cardinals among mourners at service for Hancock: The Cardinals were among an estimated 500 mourners for Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.
Cardinals join mourners in public memorial for Hancock: TUPELO, Miss. - The St. Louis Cardinals joined hundreds of mourners Thursday at a public memorial service for pitcher Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.Hancock's father,...
Up Next: Cards vs. Astros at Busch: Leaving behind a lost series in Milwaukee on Wednesday, many members of a grieving family envisioned today as the tougher time.
The Cards will travel to Tupelo, Miss., to attend a memorial service for their teammate, Josh Hancock.
'Every day was a good day for him': It didn't matter Thursday in this friendly city of 50,000 how Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock died tragically Sunday morning or the prospective reasons why. The only thing that mattered was that his loved ones and friends and his baseball family from St. Louis came to commemorate a man whose life ended too soon, at age 29.
Loaiza a changed man since last year's DUI: With increasing speculation that alcohol was a factor in Josh Hancock's fatal car accident this week, A's starter Esteban Loaiza says he's reminded of how lucky he is to have received a DUI last summer. A DUI is not an enjoyable experience -- but...
Cards attend memorial service for Hancock: Fifty members of the Cardinals organization were among the mourners at a public memorial for reliever Josh Hancock in Tupelo, Miss.
Mourners remember Hancock: TUPELO, Miss. -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores will miss playing catch with Josh Hancock.
Cardinals join mourners in public memorial for Hancock: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores will miss playing catch with Josh Hancock."Every day, I was reminded of his heart,"Flores said Thursday at a public memorial for his fellow reliever.
NL Wire Notes | Cardinals pay their respects to Hancock: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores will miss playing catch with Josh Hancock. "Every day, I was reminded of his heart," Flores said...
Cardinals join mourners at public memorial: The St. Louis Cardinals joined hundreds of mourners Thursday at a public memorial service for pitcher Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.
Cards join hundreds at public Hancock memorial: The Cardinals joined hundreds of mourners Thursday at a public memorial service for pitcher Josh Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.
Cards attend Hancock's memorial service (AP):
St. Louis Cardinals baseball players from left, Anthony Reyes, Chris Duncan, Randy Flores and Aaron Miles join teammates, coaches and team officials as they listen to testimonials honoring teammate Josh Hancock at a memorial service for the late Cardinals pitcher at the First United Methodist Church, in Tupelo, Miss., Thursday, May 3, 2007. Hancock was killed in an auto accident, in St. Louis Sunday, April 29." align="left" border="0">
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Randy Flores will miss playing catch with Josh Hancock. "Every day, I was reminded of his heart," Flores said Thursday at a public memorial for his fellow reliever. "Josh loved being a baseball player." The Cardinals were among an estimated 500 mourners for Hancock, who died in an automobile accident early Sunday.
As Cards reel, Brewers strut stuff as NL's best: Carlos Villanueva pitched four scoreless innings of relief for injured starter Chris Capuano, helping the Milwaukee Brewers complete a sweep of the dazed St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-0 victory Wednesday. With three consecutive wins over the World Series champions, who still seem to be reeling after the death of reliever Josh Hancock, Milwaukee has won nine of 11 overall and has the best record in baseball at 18-9.
Ponson mourns ex-teammate: ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. - The recent death of St. Louis Cardinals reliever Josh Hancock hit home this week with Twins pitcher Sidney Ponson. Ponson was Hancock's teammate for half a season last year in St. Louis. As speculation mounted Wednesday that Hancock was drinking before his car crashed into a tow truck, Ponson viewed the story as someone who has been through three drunken-driving arrests. In August 2005, Ponson checked himself into an alcohol rehabilitation clinic. He said he hasn't driven drunk since then. Of Hancock, Ponson said, "We went out a couple of times. On team
Baseball: Brewers sweep Cardinals: MILWAUKEE - As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to remember a lost teammate, they'd just as soon forget about their past three games. The Cardinals lost 4-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, leaving them swept and dazed in their first series since the death of relief pitcher Josh Hancock. St. Louis has lost five in a row overall, and spent much of its three-game series in Milwaukee looking lost in the field and crossed up at the plate. "You've got to fight through it," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. "This club's proven it'll fight. That's why I'm confident we're going to improve.
Cardinals face toughest day: Leaving behind a lost series in Milwaukee on Wednesday, many members of a grieving family envisioned today as the tougher time.
The Cards will travel to Tupelo, Miss., to attend a memorial service for their teammate, Josh Hancock.
Heavy-hearted Cardinals swept by Brewers: St. Louis lost 4-0 to Milwaukee today, leaving them swept and dazed in their first series since the death of relief pitcher Josh Hancock. The Cardinals have lost five in a row.
Brewers sweep hurting Cardinals: Carlos Villanueva pitched four scoreless innings of relief for injured starter Chris Capuano, helping the Milwaukee Brewers complete a sweep of the dazed St. Louis Cardinals with a 4-0 victory Wednesday.With three consecutive wins over the reigning World Series champions, who still seem to be reeling after the death of reliever Josh Hancock, Milwaukee has won nine of 11 overall and has the best record in baseball at 18-9.
Dazed Cardinals swept by Brewers (AP):
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As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to remember a lost teammate, they'd just as soon forget about their last three games. The Cardinals lost 4-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, leaving them swept and dazed in their first series since the death of relief pitcher Josh Hancock. St. Louis has lost five in a row overall, and spent much of its three-game series in Milwaukee looking lost in the field...
Jocketty: Players have to police themselves: Walt Jocketty apparently feels that the St. Louis Cardinals should not be held responsible for Josh Hancock's tragic and untimely death.
Police: Hancock lucid after wreck, days before fatal crash: SAUGET, Ill. - Three days before he was killed in a highway wreck, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was involved in a predawn accident that police treated routinely.Officers who talked with the...
Murcer: Loss of teammate unforgettable: OKLAHOMA CITY - Bobby Murcer knows what it's like to lose a teammate and the emotions the St. Louis Cardinals feel after the death of reliever Josh Hancock won't soon go away.The same day...
Jocketty: Players have to police themselves: Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty said the club had little knowledge about pitcher Josh Hancock's off-field activities and that the responsibility for policing players' activities lies with the players.
In another development, sources close to the crash investigation told the Post-Dispatch that a small amount of marijuana, in a small tin, was recovered from Hancock's demolished vehicle.
Cardinals pitcher was in car crash days before fatal wreck: Just three days before his death in a freeway wreck, the sport utility vehicle of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was clipped by a semi rig in what police said could have been a far more serious accident.
MLB Notebook: Hancock was in accident three days before fatality: Three days before he was killed in a highway wreck, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was involved in a predawn accident that police treated routinely.[Read this article]
Police: Hancock lucid after wreck, days before fatal crash: Three days before he was killed in a highway wreck, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was involved in a predawn accident that police treated routinely.
Cards GM: Hancock habits unknown: Cardinals general manager Walt Jocketty said Tuesday the club had little knowledge about pitcher Josh Hancock's off-field activities and...
Hancock in another recent accident: Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was involved in a minor auto accident three days before his fatal wreck, and a newspaper report cites a witness that says the pitcher was drinking on the night he died.
A. Jones hits walk-off home run vs. Phils: Tim Hudson honored college teammate Josh Hancock with another strong outing and Andruw Jones won it for the Braves with a three-run homer in the ninth inning, giving Atlanta a 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Cardinals play on after Babcock's death: A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play.
Cards' thoughts remain with Hancock: With their late teammate's jersey on display, the Cardinals tried to go about their business on Monday night at Miller Park. All thoughts, though, were on Josh Hancock, not only the pitcher but the friend and teammate.
Jones' walk-off lifts Braves: Visibly honoring Josh Hancock and savoring memories of his grandmother, Tim Hudson took the mound at Turner Field on Monday night with a heavy heart and the determination that ultimately helped the Braves claim a 5-2 win over the Phillies.
Signs of Mourning Follow the Cardinals: The Cardinals honored Josh Hancock, who was killed in an automobile accident early Sunday in St. Louis, by hanging his jersey in the center of the dugout and in the bullpen.
Braves' Hudson pitches well despite heavy heart: Tim Hudson honored Auburn University teammate Josh Hancock with a strong outing and Andruw Jones won it for the Braves with a three-run homer in the ninth as Atlanta beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Monday. Pitching with a "JH" on his jersey, Hudson allowed only four hits in eight innings.
Cards remember Hancock before falling to Brewers: A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the Cardinals tried to move on as they played a game in Milwaukee. The Cards will wear patches with Hancock's No. 32 on their sleeves for the rest of the season. Hancock died in a vehicle crash early Sunday.
Cards Back on Field After Hancock's Death: Jeff Suppan made it look routine, even though it was anything but simple. Suppan pitched his 16th career complete game Monday night to lead Milwaukee to a 7-1 win over St. Louis in the Cardinals' first game since reliever Josh Hancock died in a car accident....
Grieving Cardinals return to work: A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play.
Mourning Cardinals lose: MILWAUKEE - A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play. But for Scott Spiezio, it was too much to handle. He told manager Tony La Russa to pull him from the starting lineup Monday night. With Hancock's jersey hanging in the bullpen and Milwaukee fans observing a moment of silence, the Cardinals went back to work, trying to focus on the task at hand. "It's just one more thing that we have to deal with that people don't want to," center fielder Jim Edmonds said. "But this really doesn't make any sense." The Cardinals lost to the B
NL: Cards move on without Hancock: A day after the death of Josh Hancock in St. Louis, the Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play in Milwaukee.But for Scott Spiezio, it was too much to handle. He was overcome with emotion...
Hancock had close call days before death: Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was in a potentially serious traffic accident less than three days before the one that took his life Sunday, according to police reports. Hancock walked away from that early Thursday morning crash uninjured, but he was late for the team's afternoon game a few hours later. The club and several teammates said he had overslept.
NL: Brewers, Braves, Pirates on top: A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play.
Cards reliever Hancock dies in wreck on St. Louis highway: The St. Louis Cardinals are mourning a teammate for the second time in five years, and it isn't any easier. Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.
Team still reeling from Hancock's death: Josh Hancock's No. 32 jersey was hanging against the back wall in the middle of the St. Louis Cardinals' dugout Monday...
Mourning Cards dealt another loss: MILWAUKEE -- A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play.
Game of the Day | Cards try to move on after Hancock's death: A day after the death of Josh Hancock, the St. Louis Cardinals tried to move on. They had a game to play. But for Scott Spiezio, it was...
VIDEO: Rosenthal on Hancock: The emotional impact of Josh Hancock's death, Ken Rosenthal says, will make it difficult for the Cards to keep their season together.
Cards fall to Brewers in return to field: The Cardinals struggled with emotions in their first game back after Josh Hancock's tragic death, and lost to the Brewers 7-1.
Mourning Cards return, lose to Brewers (AP):
St. Louis Cardinals baseball relief pitcher Josh Hancock has been placed along the third base gate at Busch Stadium in St. Louis Monday, April 30, 2007, by fans. Hancock lost his life in a traffic accident early Sunday morning when his sports utility vehicle plowed into a flat-bed tow truck that was parked. Members of the team will wear patch with Hancock's No. 32 on their sleeves for the rest of the season. " align="left" border="0">
After learning of Josh Hancock's death, the emotions rushed back to Albert Pujols. The All-Star first baseman is still trying to come to grips with the latest tragedy in St. Louis. "How many times are you going to see that? Two of our players die?" Pujols said Monday, his voice quivering while talking about Hancock's death -- nearly five years after Cardinals pitcher Darryl Kile was found dead in a...
Hancock had minor car accident Thursday (AP): Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was involved in a minor auto accident early Thursday, only three days before his fatal wreck. Police in Sauget, Ill., a small town just across the river from St. Louis, said Hancock was at a stop sign at about 5:30 a.m. when a tractor-trailer clipped the front of his sport utility vehicle.
Cardinals P Hancock dies in car accident: St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a car accident, the team announced Sunday morning.
Cardinals mourn passing of Hancock: Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock, 29, was killed in a car accident early Sunday morning on Interstate 64 in St. Louis.
Teammates remember Hancock: Josh Hancock made many friends during his time in the big leagues, and his tragic loss was felt by many former teammates in clubhouses throughout both leagues.
Tragedy hits MLB family hard: From a former college teammate to players and managers who had never known him, to players who saw him pitch just Saturday, Josh Hancock's sudden death Sunday sent shockwaves throughout Major League ballparks.
Hancock's death saddens Red Sox: The path to Josh Hancock's career as a Major Leaguer began with the Boston Red Sox, the team that selected him in the fifth round of the First-Year Player Draft in 1998. The right-hander, who had been pitching for the Cardinals, died in an auto accident in St. Louis on Sunday morning.
St. Louis a perfect fit for Hancock: There's little doubt Josh Hancock was a better fit for cities like St. Louis and Cincinnati than for Boston and Philadelphia, where he played earlier in his career.
Fans pay tribute to Hancock: The festive atmosphere that typically abounds at Busch Stadium prior to Cardinals games was predictably absent on Sunday after the tragic death of Cards reliever Josh Hancock. The somber fans who came to the park paid tribute to the pitcher.
Hudson learns of two tragedies: Sunday morning won't be one Tim Hudson will want to remember, with news of the passings of both his grandmother and former Auburn teammate Josh Hancock.
Cubs saddened by loss of Hancock: The news that St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock had died in a traffic accident early Sunday hit Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis especially hard. Marquis had spoken to his former teammate while leaving Busch Stadium on Saturday.
Everett reflects on Hancock's passing: The way players come and go through Major League organizations these days, it's not surprising that so many people from so many different teams were affected by the news that Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock was killed in a car accident early Sunday morning. Most of the Astros players did not know Hancock personally -- except for one, Adam Everett.
Bootcheck remembers Cards' Hancock: Chris Bootcheck attended Auburn partly because of the Cardinals' Josh Hancock, who died on Sunday morning in an auto accident outside St. Louis.
Notes: Aurilia remembers Hancock: Rich Aurilia played with Josh Hancock on the Cincinnati Reds in 2005, and he remembered the relief pitcher Sunday as a quiet man who went about his business. Hancock, a member of the Cardinals since the start of the 2006 season, died in St. Louis on Saturday night in a traffic accident.
Cardinals Relief Pitcher Dies in a Car Accident: Josh Hancock, 29, went 3-3 last year with a 4.09 earned run average. His death was being compared to the death of Cardinals starting pitcher Darryl Kile in June 2002.
Cardinals mourn loss of reliever Josh Hancock: Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the Cardinals win the World Series last season, died in a vehicle crash ...
Cardinals Mourn Loss of Another Pitcher: ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals are mourning a teammate for the second time in five years, and it isn't any easier this time. Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the team win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck, bringing back painful memories of Darryl Kile's death in June 2002....
Tragedy Strikes Cardinals Again: ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals are mourning a teammate for the second time in five years, and it isn't any easier this time. Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the team win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow...
Hancock's death hits hard: NEW YORK -- The Yankee Stadium crowd reacted audibly twice as legendary PA announcer Bob Sheppard explained the reason for the moment of silence before the Red Sox-Yankees game yesterday. First, when he announced that Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock had died in an automobile accident in St. Louis just hours before. And again when he mentioned Hancock's age, 29.
Cardinals reliever Hancock dies in crash: Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early today.
Remembering Hancock: NEW YORK - Few current members of the Red Sox were part of the team when Josh Hancock made his major league debut late in the 2002 season, but the tragic death of the St. Louis Cardinals reliever...
Crash kills Cards hurler: ST. LOUIS - Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season and made his major league debut with the Red Sox in 2002, died early yesterday when his sport...
Cardinals reliever Josh Hancock killed in car crash: ST. LOUIS - Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early Sunday.The Cardinals postponed their home game...
Unspeakable pain: Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock dies in an early-morning traffic accident on Highway 40 (Interstate 64) east of the Compton Avenue overpass.
Easy-going pitcher was a bulldog on the playing field: Josh Hancock, who was killed in a car accident in St. Louis on Sunday, was a versatile reliever who earned his spot on this year's club by doing whatever last year's club asked of him on the way to winning the World Series.
Cards gather at Busch to mourn Hancock's death: The Cardinals gathered Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium to discuss the death of relief pitcher Josh Hancock in an automobile accident and to mourn his passing.
“We just got together to discuss . . . there were comments and memories shared that were really meaningful to everybody in the room,” manager Tony La Russa said.
Cards' Hancock dies in accident: The St. Louis Cardinals are mourning a teammate for the second time in five years, and it isn't any easier. Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.
MLB Notebook: Cardinals reliever dies in early morning crash: Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early yesterday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.[Read this article]
Cards'Hancock killed in crash: ST. LOUIS -- Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.
Cardinals reliever Hancock killed in SUV crash: Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.
St. Louis Cardinals' Hancock, 29, dies in crash: The St. Louis Cardinals are mourning a teammate for the second time in five years, and it isn't any easier this time. Josh Hancock, a relief...
Cardinals reliever is killed in wreck: ST. LOUIS -- Josh Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck.
Hancock's death puts game in perspective: When someone like Josh Hancock dies, it's cliché to say it puts the game in perspective. Ken Rosenthal says it's still accurate.
Stark: Every team needs someone like Hancock: Josh Hancock wasn't a household name, but the Cardinals wouldn't have won the World Series without him.
Cardinals' Hancock killed in car crash (AP):
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock sits outside the third base gate to Bush Stadium Sunday, April 29, 2007 in St. Louis. Hancock, a relief pitcher who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, died early Sunday when his sport utility vehicle slammed into the back of a tow truck. " align="left" border="0">
Three days earlier, St. Louis Cardinals teammates left anxious messages on Josh Hancock's cell phone and watched the clubhouse door as game-time approached and their middle reliever remained absent. No reason to worry, Hancock had simply overslept. On Sunday, there was no relief. Instead, for the second time in five years, the Cardinals mourned the loss of a teammate.
Hancock shows up late: Reliever Josh Hancock, after pitching three innings on Tuesday, probably wasn't going to appear in Thursday's game, but he almost didn't make it, anyway.
Cards absorb a complete pounding: Center fielder Carlos Beltran spoiled Braden Looper's scoreless night by curling an 0-2 pitch inside the right-field foul pole for a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Beltran then connected for a solo shot the next inning against reliever Josh Hancock.
Cards have tough decisions ahead: The Cardinals are seeking to resolve a bullpen surplus with a trade of lefthanded reliever Ricardo Rincon, according to baseball sources.
For now Rincon and righthander Josh Hancock remain in contention for the final berth; however, organizational preferences for a fifth righthander favor Hancock.
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