ADAM WAINWRIGHT NEWS

Arenado's late HR lifts Cards over Brewers in home debut

Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 as fans returned to Busch...

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strikes out six in no-decision Wainwright allowed one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six across five innings in Thursday's win over the Brewers. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Wainwright's only earned run came when Keston Hiura scored from second base on a pickoff attempt in the third inning. Thursday's outing looked much better than Wainwright's first start, when he allowed six earned runs in 2.2 innings against the Reds. The veteran got six swinging strikeouts, showing that he was more comfortable with his command against the Brewers. The righty will look for his first win of the season in his next start against the Nationals.

APRIL 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright to start home opener for St. Louis against Milwaukee

St. Louis hosts Milwaukee for the 2021 home opener

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Molina HR, Carlson slam lead Cards over Marlins 7-0 & sweep

Yadier Molina hit a two-run homer and Dylan Carlson added a grand slam, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over Miami 7-0 for a three-game sweep that dropped the Marlins to 1-5 for th...

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cain 2 HRs, Woodruff sharp, Brewers beat Cubs 4-2 in 10

Lorenzo Cain hit his second homer of the game, a three-run shot in the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allows six runs in loss Wainwright (0-1) gave up six runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out one batter over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Reds on Saturday.

Impact After cruising through the first two frames, Wainwright gave up a six-spot in the third. Nothing was hit particularly hard after Tucker Barnhart's two-run homer early in the inning, so the line was probably uglier than Wainwright deserved, although it can't all be chalked up to "bad luck." The 39-year-old's declining strikeout rate leaves him susceptible to BABIP variance and volatility. Up next is a home start against the Brewers.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6

Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as...

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try

Matt Harvey gets another fresh beginning in Boston on Saturday when he’s scheduled to take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wainwright scheduled to start for St. Louis against Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds square off against the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: All-Star Game needs new home, Harvey's new try

Matt Harvey gets another fresh beginning in Boston on Saturday when he’s scheduled to take the mound for the Baltimore Orioles

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goldschmidt, Arenado deliver, Cards open fast, top Reds 11-6

Paul Goldschmidt and newcomer Nolan Arenado combined for six hits in a boosted St. Louis lineup, and the Cardinals roughed up Luis Castillo for six runs in the first inning to beat...

APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumpy final spring start Wainwright allowed two earned runs on three hits and a walk over 2.2 innings in a Grapefruit League tie with the Mets on Monday. He struck out one.

Impact In his final tune-up before a scheduled turn in the second game of the regular season Saturday against the Reds, Wainwright worked up to 47 pitches. He threw 31 for strikes but also got tagged for a pair of doubles in what was his most hittable outing of a very strong spring overall. Even factoring in Monday's uneven performance, the 39-year-old wrapped up Grapefruit League play with a 2.42 ERA, .156 BAA and 0.72 WHIP across 22.1 innings covering six starts.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rizzo ends talks; Odor getting cut; restrictions to loosen

Anthony Rizzo is cutting off talks with the Chicago Cubs on a new contract and is prepared to play the season as free agency looms after the World Series

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards to send Miklos, Hudson, Bader to IL to start season

The St. Louis Cardinals plan to start the season Thursday in Cincinnati with pitchers Kwang Hyun Kim, Dakota Hudson and Miles Mikolas on the injured list along with outfielder Harr...

MARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds' India impresses in spring, could be ready for breakout

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India might be forcing his way onto the big league roster and even a starting spot in the infield thanks to an impressive spring performance

MARCH 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stellar against Nationals Wainwright allowed an earned run on two hits and a walk over six innings in a Grapefruit League tie with the Nationals on Tuesday, He struck out seven.

Impact Wainwright worked up to 76 pitches in what projects as his penultimate spring turn, and likely his last one of comparable duration. The right-hander now has a 1.83 ERA over 19.2 innings this spring and lines up to take the ball after Opening Day starter Jack Flaherty against the Reds in the first series of the regular season.

MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Cardinals: Adam Wainwright continues his impressive spring If you had Adam Wainwright being the St. Louis Cardinals’ best player this spring, put your hand up. Now put your hand down. Few, if any, co...

MARCH 24, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Padres star Tatis has shoulder problem, to be re-evaluated

The flash and dash of Fernando Tatis Jr. came to a sudden halt Tuesday when the star San Diego Padres shortstop slowly walked off the field after making an awkward throw in an exhi...

MARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shows well again Wednesday Wainwright allowed two earned runs on five hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in a Grapefruit League tie with the Astros on Wednesday. He struck out four.

Impact The veteran right-hander entered Wednesday's start with three brilliant Grapefruit League outings already under his belt, so the two runs he allowed in the fourth and fifth innings were actually an outlier for Wainwright this spring. Although he battled more adversity against Houston than in any of his first three trips to the mound, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports that may have been a blessing in disguise for the 39-year-old in terms of getting him battle tested. "More the same of Waino. He got tested a little bit more tonight, which is probably good to get out there and get out of the stretch more," manager Mike Shildt said.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros LHP Framber Valdez gets positive update on injury

The Houston Astros received a positive update on left-hander Framber Valdez on the same day Forrest Whitley had season-ending surgery on his right elbow

MARCH 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Letters From Spring: Paul Goldschmidt, Adam Wainwright and the Cardinals just keep going The best fans in baseball? Maybe. But the best uniforms in baseball? 100 percent.

MARCH 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals hope Nolan Arenado fills out playoff-caliber team

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten in the habit the past couple years of plugging their biggest holes by trading for big-name bats that just happen to have had a whole lot of succ...

MARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twirls another spring gem Wainwright allowed just a hit and a walk over four scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League win over the Astros on Friday. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran right-hander worked up to 41 pitches and found the strike zone on 25 of them, lowering his spring ERA to 1.00 in the process. One of the most encouraging aspects of Wainwright's spring is the life and stamina of his 39-year-old arm, with Zachary Silver of MLB.com relaying Wainwright apparently still had plenty left in the tank Friday. "Got through four, and he goes, 'I can go nine tonight,'" manager Mike Shildt said.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return

Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulder

MARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains dominant in second turn Wainwright allowed an earned run on one hit over three innings while recording five strikeouts in a Grapefruit League win over the Astros on Sunday.

Impact The veteran right-hander is operating with a near-flawless spring ledger thus far, allowing just Sunday's hit and run over five innings while recording six strikeouts overall. Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Wainwright worked up to 44 pitches Sunday, mixing a 90 mph fastball with a curve that consistently sat between 70 mph and 73 mph and commenting after the game that he was particularly pleased with how much life his offerings had.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE