Former major leaguer Rick Ankiel said Monday that he drank vodka before his first two starts of the 2001 season for the St. Louis Cardinals, which came after his meltdown in the 2000 playoffs when he ...

Oct. 3, 2000 -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Rick Ankiel throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2000 in St. Louis.

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