Keith Foulke

The Cardinals aren't the only playoff contenders hampered by injuries. Here are four ailing players who are sorely needed as their teams make a final push toward the postseason.

Even interim closer Curt Schilling could not cure Boston's sickly bullpen as the Red Sox lost three of four to the Yankees, who overcame pitching woes of their own

Ichiro Suzuki, RF, Mariners The majors' best leadoff hitter saw his average plunge from .352 on May 13 to .295 at week's end.

With many of the game's top closers struggling or nursing injuries, teams are getting saves from unlikely sources

THE SOX CRUSHED THE CURSE AND THE CARDS TO WIN THEIR FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP IN 86 YEARS