9:26 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook has announced his retirement from baseball.

1:06 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Indians have "no interest" in Jake Westbrook.

12:17 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) declined RHP Jake Westbrook's $9.5 million mutual option for 2014.

12:14 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer believes that the Indians could be interested in a reunion with Jake Westbrook.

6:41 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook indicated Sunday that he was unsure if he'll return in 2014 or retire.

10:46 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook will start for the Cardinals in Sunday's regular season finale against the Cubs.

8:54 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) activated RHP Jake Westbrook from the 15-day disabled list.

4:38 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (back) threw a bullpen session Friday.

8:05 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) placed RHP Jake Westbrook on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 22, with a lower back strain.

7:48 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) general manager John Mozeliak said during an interview on CBS Sports 920 in St. Louis Friday that he expects Jake Westbrook (back) to go on the disabled list.

1:55 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook is currently dealing with back stiffness.

1:42 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) manager Mike Matheny isn't ready to say whether Jake Westbrook will start against the Reds next week.

2:06 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook was pulled after allowing five runs -- four earned -- and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Brewers.

6:54 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook will remain in the Cardinals' rotation and make his scheduled start on Wednesday in Milwaukee, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said.

4:16 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook struggled through 6 2/3 innings on Friday, giving up seven runs -- six earned -- and walking five against the Cubs.

6:19 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook won't make his next start until Friday in Chicago.

6:18 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook allowed five runs in five innings in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

7:29 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook yielded three runs in seven innings but the Cardinals beat the Phillies on Wednesday.

7:33 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook hurled 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball on eight hits in a win over the Padres on Friday.

7:51 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook spun seven innings of one-run ball in 4-1 win over the Marlins on Friday.

3:02 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook gave up six runs on 10 hits over four innings in his start Sunday against the Athletics.

7:29 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook yielded four earned runs over six innings Tuesday but the Cardinals beat the Astros.

7:12 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook held the Cubs to one (unearned) run over seven innings Wednesday in a Cardinals victory.

6:19 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) his return from the disabled list, Jake Westbrook yielded five runs -- three earned -- over five innings Friday against the Marlins.

12:14 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) activated RHP Jake Westbrook from the 15-day disabled list.

2:30 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) will rejoin the Cardinals' rotation on Friday in Miami.

5:01 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) is expected to return to the Cardinals' starting rotation this Friday.

6:17 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) will make his second rehab start on Sunday for Low-A Peoria.

6:20 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) is expected to make two rehab starts.

8:32 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Springfield.

12:54 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) hopes to begin a minor league rehab assignment next week.

2:22 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) will throw a more intense bullpen session on Thursday.

4:55 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) general manager John Mozeliak is hopeful of Jake Westbrook (elbow) beginning a rehab assignment "in a week or two."

7:16 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) was able to throw a bullpen session on Monday morning and has cancelled his Tuesday appointment with Dr. James Andrews.

4:51 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook will have his right elbow examined Tuesday by Dr. James Andrews.

2:23 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) will seek a second opinion next week, likely from Dr. James Andrews.

3:42 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Wesbrook (elbow) played catch on flat ground on Friday.

5:38 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Rick Hummel writes that Jake Westbrook (elbow) "does not seem to be seriously hurt but his rehabilitation program may be dialed back a little."

4:09 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook had to stop his bullpen session Wednesday after 20 pitches due to pain in his right elbow.

7:53 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) will throw off a mound on Wednesday.

2:28 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) didn't throw off a mound Tuesday as hoped.

6:06 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) plans to resume throwing from a mound on Tuesday.

7:56 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) played light catch on Sunday.

2:22 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) isn't expected to return from the disabled list when he's first eligible.

2:31 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook (elbow) hopes to resume throwing on Friday.

10:21 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) general manager John Mozeliak said Jake Westbrook (elbow) "should be ready" after two missed starts.

9:39 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) general manager John Mozeliak told 101.1 ESPN's Brian Stull that Jake Westbrook's elbow injury isn't a big deal.

8:52 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) placed RHP Jake Westbrook on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 9, with a right elbow inflammation.

1:28 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook yielded four runs -- three earned -- in 5 1/3 innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Cubs.

4:02 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook tossed six scoreless innings but was left with a no-decision Saturday against the Pirates.

7:49 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings of work in his start Sunday against the Phillies.

5:18 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) game between the Cardinals and Pirates has been postponed due to rain.

12:41 PM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook recorded his first shutout since 2006 in Wednesday's 10-0 win over the Reds.

10:37 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook has a contusion on his left knee.

9:49 AM - Jake Westbrook (StL) Westbrook was lifted from Thursday's game against the Marlins after being struck by a comebacker.