MAY 12, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Cardinals: Alex Reyes making case for best reliever in National League Is Alex Reyes the best reliever in the National League? The Cardinals pitcher is making a pretty convincing argument. When the St. Louis Car...
Milwaukee hosts St. Louis, looks to build on Peralta's strong outing
Milwaukee looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Freddy PeraltaMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldschmidt, Cards erupt in 11th, beat Brews, 4th win in row
Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O’Neill homered off Brad Boxberger in the 11th inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 for their fourth straight victoryMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gives up first run in 10th save Reyes allowed one run on one hit and one walk while striking out three over 1.2 innings to earn the save Saturday versus Colorado.
Impact The 26-year-old didn't surrender a run through his first 15 appearances of the season, but he entered with runners on base during the eighth inning and walked a batter who came around to score. The right-hander returned for the ninth inning and promptly struck out the side. Reyes has converted all 10 of his save opportunities and has a 0.53 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB through 17 innings this season.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina 3 RBIs in return from injured list, Cards top Rockies
Yadier Molina drove in three runs in his return from the injured list, Paul Goldschmidt homered and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis Cardinals: Alex Reyes has emerged as “dominant” closer Entering the season, the St. Louis Cardinals envisioned Alex Reyes playing a big role in the bullpen. He has more than delivered. The St. Lo...
MAY 6, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Notches ninth save Reyes pitched a perfect seventh inning, striking out one to record the save during a win over the Mets in Game 1 of a doubleheader Wednesday.
Impact Reyes' nine saves tie him with Ian Kennedy for second in all of baseball. The 26-year-old is always a risk to issue multiple free passes, but even with 12 walks in 15.1 innings, he is a perfect 9-for-9 in save situations.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets beat Cardinals 7-2 for split after 4-1 loss in opener
Tomás Nido hit a two-run homer and Jonathan Villar added a solo shot and an RBI single, powering the New York Mets over the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 for a doubleheader splitMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis Cardinals: Alex Reyes is in elite company Alex Reyes was a risky pick for closer for the St Louis Cardinals but to this point in the season, he's in elite company in the bullpen. Tho...
MAY 5, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Racks up eighth save Reyes walked two in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his eighth save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Mets.
Impact The right-hander threw only eight of his 20 pitches for strikes in a nervous outing, but he was able to escape the jam he created. Reyes has yet to give up a run or blow a save through 14 appearances this season, but his 15:12 K:BB in 14.1 innings makes his position as closer perhaps a little more tenuous than his surface stats would indicate.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches
Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fi...MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures seventh save Reyes struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save against the Pirates on Sunday.
Impact Reyes only needed 12 pitches to get through Sunday's outing, and he earned his seventh save of the year by retiring all three of the batters he faced. The right-hander hasn't allowed a baserunner in his last three innings, and he hasn't yet given up a run in 13.1 innings across 13 appearances this season.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martínez goes 8, Bader 3-run HR as Cards sweep Pirates 3-0
Carlos Martínez pitched eight marvelous innings, Harrison Bader hit an early three-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 for a three-game sweepMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up first victory Reyes (1-0) was credited with the victory in an extra-inning win over the Phillies on Thursday, firing two perfect innings during which he recorded three strikeouts.
Impact The right-hander was refreshingly sharp, getting his six outs on 25 pitches, 18 of which found the strike zone. Reyes has made it virtually impossible for manager Mike Shildt to remove him from high-leverage duties -- and the closer's role specifically -- by firing 12.1 scoreless frames and going 6-for-6 in save opportunities across his first 12 appearances. Reyes has also now stayed away from issuing free passes entirely in back-to-back outings for the first time all season, an encouraging development considering his still-elevated 19.2 percent walk rate.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O'Neill scores on game-ending wild pitch as Cards top Phils
Tyler O’Neill scored on David Hale’s game-ending wild pitch in the 10th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 to split their four-game seriesAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Locks down sixth save Reyes picked up his sixth save of the year with a scoreless ninth inning against the Phillies while allowing a single and striking out two in the effort.
Impact Reyes had a strong outing, as he struck out two batters and didn't surrender a walk for the first time in his last four appearances. The 26-year-old is third in MLB with six saves and miraculously hasn't allowed a run despite having an 11:10 K:BB and 1.55 WHIP over 10.1 innings.
APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Martinez gets 1st win as starter since 2018, Cards top Phils
Carlos Martinez pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning for his first win as a starter since 2018, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Escapes with fifth save Reyes walked two batters and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday, striking out one and earning a save over the Reds.
Impact Reyes worked himself into a bases-loaded jam but managed to escape without any damage. He threw just 11 of his 25 pitches for strikes, and it was his second straight outing with control issues during a save opportunity. Still, he's a perfect 5-for-5 in save chances with a 0.00 ERA through 9.1 innings.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O'Neill 2 HRs as Flaherty, Cards hand Reds 7th straight loss
Tyler O’Neill homered twice and Jack Flaherty tossed seven sharp innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 5-2APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tightropes to fourth save Reyes earned the save against Cincinnati on Friday, striking out two and walking two over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Reyes was far from sharp in the outing, throwing only 10 of 23 pitches for strikes and walking a pair. He allowed a pair of inherited runners to score -- one on a bases-loaded walk and the other on a wild pitch. However, the right-hander did enough to extend his season-opening scoreless streak to 8.1 innings while picking up his fourth save. Reyes has treaded in dangerous waters with an 8:8 K:BB, but he has all four of the Cardinals' saves this season and looks to be locked into the closer role for the time being.
APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina HR, double before exit with sore foot, Cards top Reds
Yadier Molina homered and doubled before leaving because of a sore foot, and the St. Louis Cardinals sent the Cincinnati Reds to their fifth straight loss, 5-4APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Save opportunities scarce lately Reyes, who logged a scoreless eighth inning against the Nationals in his most recent appearance Wednesday, hasn't seen a save opportunity since April 8.
Impact The hard-throwing right-hander is 3-for-3 in save opportunities and still sports an unblemished ERA through eight appearances, so he's done everything within his power to reward fantasy managers. However, the Cardinals' only three victories since Reyes' last save chance have come by 11, five and seven runs.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis Cardinals: Where does Alex Reyes fit long-term? The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Alex Reyes to be a starting pitcher, but injuries sidelined him early in his career and led to him starting...
APRIL 16, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Draws non-save assignment Wednesday Reyes fired a scoreless ninth inning in a loss to the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing no hits and a walk with a strikeout and a wild pitch.
Impact Despite the somewhat busy final line, Reyes still threw only 16 pitches while appearing in his first game action since last Thursday. The hard-throwing right-hander carries an unblemished ERA through five appearances, three which have culminated in saves.
APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis Cardinals: Alex Reyes is a force in the back of the bullpen It's early in the season but Alex Reyes has been incredible in the closer role for the St. Louis Cardinals. Alex Reyes had been the St. Loui...
APRIL 10, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
