Alec Burleson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Cranks third spring training homer Burleson popped a solo home run -- his third of the spring -- in Wednesday's Grapefruit League tilt versus the Nationals.

Impact Drawing the start at first base, Burleson led off the bottom of the third inning with a long ball off of Jake Irvin. Although he's batting only .209 this spring, Burleson's three home runs trail only Luken Baker's four for the team lead. Burleson's playing time might be impacted if the Cardinals elect to go with Victor Scott or Michael Siani as their primary center fielder, as it would likely mean Nolan Gorman being used more at designated hitter. The left-handed hitting Burleson slashed .292/.341/.464 versus right-handed pitching last season but batted only .242/.306/.320 in the second half.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals bats combine for 16 hits and a pair of homers in win over Blue Jays Highlighted by homers from Alec Burleson and Lars Nootbaar, the Cardinals' totaled 16 hits and nine runs in a Grapefruit League win over the...

4 DAYS AGO • STLTODAY.COM

Could face playing time squeeze Burleson might see his playing time impacted if the Cardinals elect to start Lars Nootbaar in left field and Michael Siani or Victor Scott in center field, Katie Woo of The Athleti...

Impact The trickle-down effect would result in Brendan Donovan playing more second base than outfield and Nolan Gorman being used more in the designated hitter spot. Burleson slashed .292/.341/.464 versus right-handed pitching last season, so he still figures to play plenty against righties, but it might not be as often as his fantasy managers would like.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play outfield this spring Burleson is not expected to be used in the outfield this spring, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Even with outfielder Jordan Walker (knee) slated to miss the next week of action with a knee issue, Burleson will stick to the designated hitter spot and first base. The overwhelming majority of Burleson's starts at the major-league level to this point have come in the outfield, but he's slated to be the club's primary DH versus righties this season while also seeing some action at first base on days Willson Contreras serves as the DH.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three in win Burleson went 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Burleson hit an RBI single in the fifth inning and drove in two more runs with another single in the sixth. While he was a bright spot for most of 2024 for the Cardinals, Burleson hit just .202 and slugged a mere .226 in September while slipping back into a strong-side platoon role. He finishes the year with a .269/.314/.420 slash line, 21 home runs, 78 RBI, 71 runs scored, 20 doubles and nine stolen bases over 152 games.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again versus lefty Burleson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Impact The Cardinals are facing a lefty in Kyle Freeland for the second day in a row and the left-handed-hitting Burleson has been on the bench for both contests. In fact, you have to go back to Aug. 6 to find the last time Burleson made a start against a southpaw. Ivan Herrera will be the designated hitter in this one.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Burleson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Burleson will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitter Lars Nootbaar while the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the hill. Ivan Herrera will replace Burleson as the Cardinals' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting rest against lefty Burleson isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Burleson's .509 OPS against left-handed pitchers will remain in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest while Cleveland sends Matthew Boyd to the hill. Luken Baker will fill in as the Cards' designated hitter and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus lefty Burleson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Reds.

Impact It's southpaw Brandon Williamson on the hill for the Reds, so the left-handed-hitting Burleson will begin the festivities on the bench. Luken Baker will occupy the designated hitter slot for St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Unless he's used off the bench as a pinch hitter, Burleson will put his seven-game hitting streak on hold Sunday while he rests for the first time since Aug. 18. Luken Baker will replace Burleson as the Cardinals' designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records ninth steal Burleson went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Burleson is up to nine steals on 12 attempts this season. The speed is a relatively newfound part of his game -- prior to this year, he never had more than five steals across all levels in a full season. He's gone 7-for-18 (.389) during a five-game hitting streak, though he's also gone 11 games without a home run. Burleson is slashing .279/.317/.456 with 21 homers, 72 RBI, 62 runs scored and 18 doubles over 125 games this year. Burleson has mostly been a strong-side platoon player in August, but he could reclaim a full-time role if another team claims Tommy Pham off waivers.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, two RBI in loss Burleson went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Padres.

Impact Burleson hit an RBI double in the seventh inning and an RBI single in the ninth, but the Cardinals failed to make a rally out of either of those scoring plays -- the team's Nos. 3-5 hitters combined to go 0-for-12 with one walk. Burleson has been steady in August, batting .259 with six extra-base hits and nine RBI over 21 contests, though it has been a noticeably quieter month for him than July was. The slugger is at a .277/.312/.456 slash line with 21 home runs, 72 RBI, 59 runs scored, 17 doubles and eight stolen bases across 122 games this season.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets on base four times Burleson went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Brewers.

Impact Burleson has gone 14-for-46 (.304) over his last 12 contests, adding two home runs, two doubles, six RBI, one stolen base and seven runs scored in that span. He hasn't been known for patience at the plate lately -- he hadn't drawn a walk since Aug. 3 before getting two free passes Thursday. Despite a 4.6 percent walk rate this season, Burleson has been one of the Cardinals' top hitters with a .278/.313/.462 slash line, 21 home runs, 70 RBI, 59 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 461 plate appearances. That said, he's back to being a strong-side platoon player after earning an everyday role in mid-June. He has sat out against the last three southpaws the Cardinals have faced.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits, stolen base in win Burleson went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact Burleson singled and stole second in his first trip to the plate before coming home on a knock from Willson Contreras as the Cardinals tied the game at 1-1. The outfielder then launched a two-run shot off Bobby Miller in the third to put St. Louis on top and went on to reach three times in the contest. It marked the eighth three-hit effort of the campaign for Burleson and the second in his last five starts. For the month he's batting .255 (13-for-51) with three homers, seven RBI and nine runs scored.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson helps Cards top Dodgers to end skid Alec Burleson went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs as the host St.Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Saturday...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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AUGUST 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Out against left-hander Burleson is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Dodgers are sending lefty Justin Wrobleski to the hill, so the left-handed hitting Burleson will begin this one on the bench. Tommy Pham and Jordan Walker are in the corner outfield spots for the Cardinals and Willson Contreras will be the designated hitter.

AUGUST 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against left-hander Burleson is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Cincinnati, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's southpaw Andrew Abbott on the hill for the Reds, which means a day off for the left-handed hitting Burleson. Tommy Pham and Jordan Walker will be the Cardinals' corner outfielders Monday and Willson Contreras will be their designated hitter.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 20th homer Burleson went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Royals.

Impact Burleson reached the 20-homer mark for the first time in his career with his third-inning blast Friday. He's batting .242 with two homers, a double and four RBI over eight contests in August, though he remains in the No. 2 spot in the order. For the year, the slugger has a .278/.312/.466 slash line, 67 RBI, 54 runs scored, 15 doubles and seven stolen bases over 109 games.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado, Alec Burleson lead Cardinals past Rays Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson drove in two runs each as the St.Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 Wednesday.Masyn Wi...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Nolan Arenado, Alec Burleson each drive in 2 runs to help the Cardinals beat the Rays 5-2

Nolan Arenado and Alec Burleson each had two hits and drove in two runs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Knocks homer in win Burleson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Burleson had gone 10 games without a homer, batting just .150 (6-for-40) in that span. He put the power drought to rest with his first-inning blast, giving him 19 long balls on the year. The slugger has added a .278/.314/.468 slash line with 64 RBI, 51 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 14 doubles over 103 contests.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rare day off Thursday Burleson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact It's the first time since June 17 that Burleson has found his name missing from the Cardinals' lineup card. St. Louis will use Tommy Pham, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar in the outfield and Willson Contreras at designated hitter against southpaw Shota Imanaga.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Sunday's win Burleson went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 6-2 win over Atlanta.

Impact Burleson finished the three-game series in Atlanta 6-for-14 (.429) with six RBI. He's posted four multi-hit efforts over his last six contests and has logged at least one RBI in each of those games. Overall, he's slashing .294/.324/.500 with 18 homers, 59 RBI, 43 runs scored and seven stolen bases through 353 plate appearances.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Nolan Arenado, Alec Burleson each drive in 2 runs to help the Cardinals beat the Rays 5-2