MLB, union make little progress ahead of CBA deadline
Major League Baseball headed to its first work stoppage in 26 years after a pair of brief negotiating sessions led to little or no progressDECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Dec. 1NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals bring back LHP McFarland on $2.5M, 1-year deal
Left-handed reliever TNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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After late-season run, eliminated Cards head into offseason
It took the biggest winning streak in franchise history to get the St. Louis Cardinals into the playoffsOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards' 17-game winning streak ends with 4-0 loss to Brewers
The Cardinals’ team-record 17-game winning streak ended when Daniel Vogelbach hit a two-run homer that backed Adrian Houser and led the Milwaukee Brewers over St. Louis 4-0SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals soar into playoff position behind ageless arms
On the morning of the trade deadline in late July, the St. Louis Cardinals were aSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marvin Miller remains "Godfather of it all" to modern MLBPA
On the eve of Marvin Miller’s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, leaders of the current players association say his philosophies and strategies remain foundational pillars o...SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scoreless frame in return Miller (foot), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, fired a perfect sixth inning in a loss to the Dodgers on Monday, recording a strikeout.
Impact The left-hander did need 23 pitches to get through a somewhat laborious inning, but the end result was certainly positive. Miller's up-and-down season includes his highest ERA (4.78) and WHIP (1.59) since 2011, so he's likely to continue operating in mostly low-leverage scenarios that will cap his fantasy value to a significant extent.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scherzer strikes out 13, Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-1
Max Scherzer struck out 13 in his hometown and Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis CardinalsSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Activated from injured list Miller (foot) was activated off the injured list Monday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Impact Miller wound up missing the minimum 10 days while dealing with a blister on his left foot. He'll give the Cardinals an extra left-handed option in the bullpen down the stretch, though he's likely to finish the year without a save for the first time since 2013, as he owns a 4.94 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 31 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mikolas expected to start as St. Louis hosts Los Angeles
The Dodgers will start Max Scherzer on Monday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Miles MikolasSEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen Saturday Miller (foot) threw a bullpen session Saturday without issues and could be activated during the coming week, the Associated Press reports.
Impact The left-hander went on the injured list with a left foot blister Aug. 28, and he appears to have a shot of being activated when first eligible Monday. Miller's standing in the bullpen hierarchy has taken a hit this season, but a player of his experience would certainly be valuable down the stretch run as the Cardinals make a postseason push.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Burnes expected to start as Brewers host the Cardinals
The Brewers will send Corbin Burnes to the mound Sunday and the Cardinals plan to give Jon Lester the startSEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houser pitches Brews' 1st CG shutout since 2014, beats Cards
Adrian Houser pitched Milwaukee’s first complete-game shutout since 2014, throwing a crisp three-hitter that led the Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houser expected to start as Brewers host the Cardinals
The Cardinals will start Kwang Hyun Kim on Saturday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Adrian HouserSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peralta expected to start for the Brewers against the Cardinals
The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Friday while the Brewers are expected to counter with Freddy PeraltaSEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray expected to start as Cincinnati hosts St. Louis
The Cardinals will start Miles Mikolas on Tuesday while the Reds are expected to counter with Sonny GrayAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castillo expected to start as Reds host the Cardinals
The Cardinals will start Jon Lester on Monday while the Reds are expected to counter with Luis CastilloAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowe scheduled to start as Pittsburgh hosts St. Louis
The Cardinals will start Kwang Hyun Kim on Sunday while the Pirates are expected to counter with Wil CroweAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes on IL The Cardinals placed Miller on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left foot blister, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact It's unclear whether Miller will be ready to return when eligible in early September or if he'll require a longer absence while his blister heals. The lefty has been an ineffective relief option lately, allowing seven runs on eight hits in his last six innings dating back to Aug. 12. Kodi Whitley was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rocky road in August Miller has pitched to a 10.50 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 1.5 HR/9 across the six innings covering his last six appearances.
Impact The sample covers all but one of Miller's August appearances and represents a notable downturn for the veteran left-hander, who's been progressively phased out of later-inning high-leverage opportunities as the season has gone on. Miller has just four holds in 2021, which ranks as his fewest in a non-shortened season in which he wasn't operating as a full-time closer since 2013.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keller, Polanco spark Pirates to 4-0 win over Cardinals
Mitch Keller struck out six over five solid innings, Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6, completi...AUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
