We're past due to hand out some midseason grades, so let's hand out some midseason grades.

Faced with the challenges of a 139-minute rain delay, the Cardinals responded to Nationals with a 4-2 win at Busch Stadium on Tuesday.

The Chicago Cubs are on pace to score their most runs since 1930, but adding another bat for the stretch run would help.

The Cardinals could end up choosing between college pitchers and high school shortstops with their top pick in Sunday's draft. Many names are in play.