SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A federal judge on Monday heard arguments before he decides whether a new Texas "sanctuary cities" crackdown backed by the Trump administration can take effect.

U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia appeared interested in how the law signed by Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and scheduled to take effect in September would be enforced. The measure lets police ask people about immigration status during routine stops.

2. Cards' Carpenter Goes On DL; Diaz Named Replacement All-Star - Friday, July 8, 2016

ST. LOUIS (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals will have to make do without All-Star second baseman Matt Carpenter for an extended period. They've struggled plenty even with Carpenter in the lineup.

3. With Peralta Out, Gyorko, Diaz to Vie for Shortstop Job - Tuesday, March 15, 2016

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) – With shortstop Jhonny Peralta sidelined with a thumb injury, the St. Louis Cardinals are left with a hole in their starting lineup.

Jedd Gyorko, who arrived in a trade with the Padres billed as a semi-regular, will get the first shot at filling the gap,

4. Redbirds Manager 'Taking Notes' As Cardinals Drive Toward Division Title - Friday, September 25, 2015

If his business was something other than baseball, first-year Memphis Redbirds manager Mike Shildt might be at conference somewhere, shuttling from one hotel ballroom to another, listening to speakers and participating in workshops.

5. Redbirds-Turned-Cardinals Enjoy The Big Leagues While They Can - Friday, August 7, 2015

June 26, 2015. Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Mo. Rookie Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia is pinch-hitting for the pitcher in the eighth inning of a game the team trails, 2-1, against the Chicago Cubs.

6. Memphis Redbirds' Winning Record Doesn't Extend to Attendance - Friday, June 26, 2015

The Memphis Redbirds are running last in the 16-team Pacific Coast League’s attendance race; the St. Louis Cardinals own the best record in the 30-team on-field competition run by Major League Baseball.

7. Redbirds’ Greg Garcia Named Cardinals Player of the Month - Monday, June 8, 2015

Memphis Redbirds infielder Greg Garcia earned the St. Louis Cardinal organization’s Player of the Month honors for May after batting .361 with 11 multi-hit games.

Garcia, 25, had four doubles and drove in 12 runs during May. The Redbirds finished the month by winning 10 of their last 13 games, including an eight-game winning streak. Garcia had a .421 on-base percentage in May, reaching base in 23 of 27 games.

8. AutoZone Park Ranked No. 2 Among Minor League Parks - Monday, May 18, 2015

When AutoZone Park opened in 2000, with an exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals, it was the undisputed best ballpark below the major leagues. Before the first pitch was ever thrown, everyone from then-Cardinals manager Tony La Russa to then-beloved slugger Mark McGwire raved about the gorgeous new ballpark at Third Street and Union Avenue.

9. Polishing the Diamond - Saturday, April 4, 2015

Paul Brehm is a baseball fan and the co-owner of a trucking company. On any given night, he personally represents one click through the AutoZone Park turnstile, if you want to think in those terms, but he has the capacity to increase that number several times over.

10. Garcia Aims for Return to St. Louis - Thursday, March 19, 2015

For the minor-league position player hoping to make the big club out of spring training, two things are just as valuable as the bat and glove: optimism and, once your dream is re-routed, determination.

11. Cardinals Caravan Coming to Jan. 17 Grizzlies Game - Saturday, January 10, 2015

With AutoZone Park undergoing renovations, the annual Cardinals Caravan stop in Memphis will take place at FedExForum Jan. 17 prior to the Grizzlies playing the Portland Trailblazers at 8 p.m.

Fans ages 15 and younger will be able to get autographs from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. from current Cardinals organization players, including Kolten Wong, Carlos Martinez, Greg Garcia and Cody Stanley. Cardinals alumni expected to attend include Alan Benes and Cal Eldred. Broadcaster Mike Claiborne will serve as emcee.

12. Cardinals Caravan Coming to Jan. 17 Grizzlies Game - Friday, January 9, 2015

With AutoZone Park undergoing renovations, the annual Cardinals Caravan stop in Memphis will take place at FedExForum Jan. 17 prior to the Grizzlies playing the Portland Trailblazers at 8 p.m.

Fans ages 15 and younger will be able to get autographs from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. from current Cardinals organization players, including Kolten Wong, Carlos Martinez, Greg Garcia and Cody Stanley. Cardinals alumni expected to attend include Alan Benes and Cal Eldred. Broadcaster Mike Claiborne will serve as emcee.

13. Cardinals Call Up Grichuk, Garcia - Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Two Memphis Redbirds players, outfielder Randal Grichuk and infielder Greg Garcia, have been brought up to the St. Louis Cardinals.