AUGUST 27, 2020 • MLB.COM
Cards place Andrew Miller on injured list The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue retroactive to A...
Lands on IL Miller was placed on the injured list Thursday with left shoulder fatigue.
Impact This helps explain why Miller went unused during the team's series against the Royals. The lefty will be eligible for activation next Thursday, and the Cardinals are confident he'll be ready to go close to that date, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Junior Fernandez was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move, while Giovanny Gallegos and Tyler Webb are candidates to fill in at closer with Miller sidelined.
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets first hold Miller was credited with his first hold of the season in a win over the Reds on Saturday, firing a scoreless two-thirds of an inning during which he allowed a hit and issued a walk...
Impact The veteran southpaw has been a bit of a mixed bag thus far this season, and even Saturday, he had some control issues over a small sample while throwing just two of six pitches for strikes. Miller's effort against the Reds was an improvement over his most recent trip to the mound, however, as he'd given up two earned runs on three hits over one-third of an inning to the Cubs on Wednesday in his first loss of the campaign.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kim 6 neat innings for 1st MLB win, Cardinals blank Reds 3-0
Kwang Hyun Kim pitched six sharp innings and earned his first major league win as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Cincinnati Reds 3-0AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout drives in 3 as Angels beat Athletics 4-3
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes first loss Miller (0-1) was charged with the loss in a defeat the hands of the Cubs in the second game of a doubleheader Wednesday, allowing two earned runs on three hits over one-third of an...
Impact The veteran left-hander was entrusted with preserving a 2-2 tie when he entered in the seventh and final frame of Wednesday's nightcap, but Miller ultimately surrendered a game-winning two-run single to David Bote. Miller had put together a three-appearance scoreless streak prior to Wednesday's stumble, and he now owns a 6.75 ERA across his first four innings of 2020.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bote's 2-run single pushes Cubs to 4-2 win, split with Cards
The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 to earn a split of a doubleheaderAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bags second save Miller collected his second save in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cubs, striking out one batter over a scoreless inning.
Impact It took just 10 pitches (eight strikes) for Miller to retire the Cubs in order to close out Game 1 of Monday's twin bill. The southpaw has looked sharp through his first four appearances of the 2020 campaign, surrendering one run on four hits and a walk while fanning four over 3.2 frames. He should continue to see save chances for his club moving forward.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bote, Cubs rally past Cardinals 5-4 for doubleheader split
David Bote hit a three-run homer in Chicago’s four-run sixth inning, and the Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 for a doubleheader splitAUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up save Miller allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless seventh inning to earn the save in the second game of the team's doubleheader against the White Sox on Saturday.
Impact Miller was called upon to close the second game after Giovanny Gallegos threw in the first contest. He looked impressive after allowing a leadoff single, generating two swinging strikeouts to earn his first save of the season. With Ryan Helsley (illness) currently sidelined, Miller could pair with Gallegos to see save chances.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards sweep White Sox in return from coronavirus outbreak
Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O’Neill homered, and St. Louis beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 for a doubleheader sweep in the Cardinals’ long-awaited return from a coronavirus outbreakAUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candidate for saves Miller was listed by manager Mike Shildt among a group of candidates who could close for the Cardinals going forward Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Kwang Hyun Kim got the Cardinals' first save of the season but will be a starter moving forward. Miller has plenty of closer experience, saving a total of 59 games over the course of his career, though he's fallen off significantly from the dominant level he maintained for several seasons at his peak. His ERA has finished above 4.00 in each of the last two seasons, while his strikeout rate has fallen below 30 percent and his walk rate has risen above 10 percent. Still, if the Cardinals use a committee approach, Miller could get saves when a run of lefties comes up in the ninth inning.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pitching to contact early Miller allowed two hits over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in a loss to the Twins on Wednesday and now has a 5.40 ERA through his first two appearances of 2020.
Impact The veteran southpaw was able to work around the pair of baserunners Wednesday, but he did allow an earned run on a hit and a walk in his first outing of the season Sunday against the Pirates. Miller was trending in the right direction as summer camp ended, although the fact he's been somewhat hittable early in the regular season evokes memories of an inconsistent 2019 campaign during which the 35-year-old produced a 4.45 ERA, his highest since 2011.
JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trending up as season approaches Miller has looked sharper with each subsequent summer camp appearance, Ben Frederickson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact The veteran southpaw has clearly put the mysterious "lack of feel" that plagued him back in Grapefruit League action behind him, and he appears to increasingly resemble the pitcher who went 48-for-52 in save opportunities with the Yankees and Indians during the 2015-16 seasons. Frederickson notes Miller has generated three consecutive scoreless appearances in camp through Sunday after a shaky first outing in which he gave up two earned runs, recording multiple strikeouts in two of them. While Miller is mainly ticketed for eighth-inning duties once again this season, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports Miller will certainly also be a closing option when Kwang-Hyun Kim, just named to the ninth-inning role Monday, isn't available.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Option for closing duties Miller is one of several options for the Cardinals' closer role that's currently in flux, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact A confluence of factors have murkied the Cardinals' closing situation for the time being: Jordan Hicks, who was already set to miss at least the first month of the season while working back from elbow surgery, has now opted out of playing in 2020 altogether; Giovanny Gallegos, the top candidate to at least open the season as the primary closing option, remains grounded in Mexico with no known arrival date; and Carlos Martinez, who performed well in the latter portion of last season by converting 24 of 27 save chances, has a strong preference to start and has performed well enough to earn the No. 5 role in the rotation. While Martinez may ultimately not have a choice in the matter if manager Mike Shildt determines he's the best man for the job, Miller is the one other option on the roster with a solid amount of experience in high-leverage situations. Miller was a stellar 36-for-38 in save opportunities for the Yankees back in 2015, and he followed it up with a 12-for-14 showing and 1.45 ERA the next season with New York and Cleveland. The one primary concern is the way the big left-hander often struggled in his first Cardinals campaign in 2019, when he posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and recorded just six saves in 11 opportunities.
JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to see setup work Gant is projected to frequently be utilized as an eighth-inning option this coming season, Mark Saxon of The Athletic projects.
Impact The right-hander has been one of the team's more versatile and valued pitching assets the last two seasons, a stretch during which Gant has logged 90 appearances, with 19 of those coming in a starting capacity. Gant has produced sub-4.00 ERAs in that pair of campaigns as well, and in his stab at projecting the season-opening pitching depth chart, Saxon lists him as the right-handed component of a setup platoon of sorts with southpaw Andrew Miller. Naturally, Gant could ultimately also be deployed in a couple of other roles as the uniquely formatted regular season unfolds, considering his past body of work corroborates his ability to either operate in long relief or make the occasional start when necessary.
JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals quietly ramping up for shortened big league season
The St. Louis Cardinals have enjoyed a relatively quiet ramp-up to next week's opener of their abbreviated seasonJULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrew Miller’s comments on 2020 season should scare all MLB fans Andrew Miller still believes there's a decent change we don't see a Major League Baseball season in 2020. Don't bet on a baseball season jus...
JULY 5, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Missing early summer camp Gallegos won't be present for the early portions of the Cardinals' summer training while he remains in Mexico, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.
Impact Teams are reporting to camp this week to begin ramping up for the 60-game regular season, but the 28-year-old won't be joining his teammates early on for unspecified reasons. The timing of Gallegos' arrival could impact his availability once games start toward the end of July. He's pegged as the closer with Jordan Hicks (elbow) beginning the season on the injured list, but if Gallegos is also unavailable duties could fall to Ryan Helsley, John Gant or Andrew Miller.
JULY 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Major leaguers commit $1 million to support minor leaguers
Major league players have committed $1 million to support minor leaguers whose leagues appear unlikely to start this year because of the coronavirus pandemicJUNE 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming Cardinals Andrew Miller believes despite 'daunting obstacles' a season can happen even as MLB's financial proposal landed with a thud Tuesda...
MAY 28, 2020 • NEWSBUG.INFO
Andrew Miller’s optimism persists as MLB players dig heels in Even with tensions white-hot in the baseball universe, Andrew Miller remains an optimist. “I think we’ll figure it out,” the former Yankees...
MAY 28, 2020 • NYPOST.COM
Despite 'daunting obstacles' and 'disappointing' proposal from MLB, Cardinals vet Andrew Miller sees route to baseball in 2020 Financial proposal from owners landed with a thud Tuesday as it outlined a 2020 regular season with steep salary cuts for top-paid players.
MAY 27, 2020 • NEWSBUG.INFO
Cardinals' Andrew Miller speaks on union's position on season proposal The players' union has concerns that they hope will be addressed in MLB's proposal to return to play.
MAY 11, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
