ST. LOUIS -- Following an 8-2 loss to the Reds at Busch Stadium on Saturday, the Cardinals announced the firing of manager Mike Matheny. Hitting coach John Mabry and assistant hitting coach Bill Mueller were dismissed, as well.
Bench coach Mike Shildt will take over as interim manager. "Mike Matheny has served the St. Louis Cardinals organization with tremendous dedication and pride, and I am thankful for his service to the Cardinals over the past six and a half seasons," club owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said in a statement. "On behalf of the entire Cardinals organization, I would like to wish Mike the very best."
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