St. Louis Puts Morris on DL

St. Louis Cardinal pitcher Matt Morris was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of a strained left hamstring.

Morris, a 22-game winner last season who is 15-7 this year for the National League Central leaders, hurt himself trying to beat out a grounder Friday.

“It was an idiotic play by me,” Morris said. “I was just trying to beat out a routine out. Sometimes, I can’t control that intensity when I’m in a game.”

Said Manager Tony La Russa: “It was stupid. I admire him, but it was stupid.”

There was no immediate word on how long Morris would be sidelined.

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Milwaukee designated catcher Raul Casanova for assignment, meaning the club has 10 days to trade or release him if he doesn’t accept a demotion to the minors, which he said he won’t.... Houston put outfielder Richard Hidalgo on the 15-day disabled list because of a right hip strain.