Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their plans Thursday to join the Negro Leagues’ “Pitch for the Future” in bringing greater awareness to the legacy of the Negro Leagues with a museum expansion.

FINALLYRemember the St. Louis Cardinals? The twinbill is one of at least seven St. Louis will play in the coming weeks to make up for lost time. Game 1 on Saturday will be just the sixth of the season for the Cardinals. St. Louis will have to find a way to race back into contention without longtime coach Willie McGee. The team put the star right fielder is on the injured list retroactive to Wednesday with a strained right calf.