Ever since they joined MLB as an expansion team in 1969, the San Diego Padres have struggled when they have visited the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

The St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday announced that they have designated starting pitcher Erick Fedde for assignment, replacing him on the big-league roster with Andre Granillo. Expected to move Fedde before next week's deadline, it's unclear if the Cardinals were simply unable to find a willing trade partner.

The San Diego Padres face the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a 4-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis Friday.

A month of bad outings ultimately spoiled Erick Fedde's tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, who bumped the starting pitcher from their 40-man roster Wednesday.

This weekend across the St. Louis region is expected to be a scorcher, with many outdoor events cancelled because of the heat. Despite this, the heat is not stopping those at Busch Stadium, as Flo Rida will be hosting a concert following the end of the Cardinals and Padres game.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol rips into team with brutal 6-word message after shutout loss to last-place Rockies.

The St. Louis Cardinals must balance long-term interests and near-term contention leading up to the July 31 trade deadline. That's a challenging needle to thread, but the current realities in St. Louis are such that they must do so.