Kansas City Royals

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Defenseman Barret Jackman scored on a drive through traffic, giving the St. Louis Blues their second straight 4-3 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday for a 2-0 series lead against the defending Stanley Cup champions.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Joe Kelly pitched into the sixth inning and had three hits to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 yesterday.

It hasn't really felt that much like the dog days of summer as far as heat is concerned... not that anyone is complaining... but the dog days of the major league baseball season are well underway.

It happens every July—at least since the internet took hold on the world. Speculation is everywhere about possible trades during the time known as the July Fire Sale. A few years back, I attended a media day with the Kansas City Royals sponsored by the Missouri Broadcasters Association...

If you're not following Wimbledon, we are serving up plenty of baseball this weekend.