MLB eyes London series as ‘jumping-off point’ for push into Europe

Paul DeJong hits one to straightaway center as the Cardinals open up their lead against the Nationals. (0:29) LONDON — London seems like a no-brainer for a European road trip. Paris is all but assured next. Why not throw in Germany and the Netherlands? Major League Baseball has big plans for Europe, starting with an English reintroduction to the sport this weekend when the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs play a two-game series in London. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox featured in London four years ago, smashing six home runs in a European debut for MLB…