Cincinnati takes 5-game slide into matchup with St. Louis
Cincinnati will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Reds take on St. LouisAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOHN NOGOWSKI
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
Out with hand injury Nogowski was placed on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise on his left hand Friday.
Impact The move was made retroactive to Tuesday, so Nogowski will be eligible to return next Friday, though it's not yet clear if he's expected to do so. He's done very little in limited action so far this season, going 1-for-12 at the plate. Tyler O'Neill (groin) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Clinches roster berth Cardinals manager Mike Shildt confirmed Sunday that Nogowski was awarded a spot on the team's Opening Day roster, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Nogowski received a brief cup of coffee with the Cardinals in 2020, but his inclusion on the 26-man roster to begin the 2021 campaign comes as somewhat of a surprise given that he's limited to first base and the corner outfield defensively. The 28-year-old was able to win a reserve role with St. Louis largely due to his booming bat this spring, as he went 11-for-31 with two home runs and a 9:3 BB:K in Grapefruit League play. Expect Nogowski to see most of his initial opportunities this season as a pinch hitter.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Making excellent case for spot Nogowski went into Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros hitting .423 (11-for-25) with two home runs, 11 RBI, nine walks and six runs across 19 spring contests.
Impact Nogowski has already made a seemingly airtight case to serve as Paul Goldschmidt's primary backup at first base, but Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports Nogowski has also been tried out in the outfield on several occasions this spring. Defensive versatility naturally helps his bid to secure a roster spot while competing with a field of multiple candidates that have put together a strong body of work during Grapefruit League play.
MARCH 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fansMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis Cardinals: John Nogowski has come to save baseball An extended major league stay for St. Louis Cardinals first baseman John Nogowski would do wonders for the Cardinals and baseball. If you ha...
MARCH 24, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Stellar night in win Nogowski, battling for a reserve spot this spring, went 4-for-4 with four RBI in a Grapefruit League win over the Marlins on Saturday.
Impact Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports two of Nogowski's three run-scoring singles came with two outs, making his night at the plate all the more impressive. The success at the dish Saturday pushed the 28-year-old's spring average to .353 (6-for-17) and his RBI tally to eight, enhancing his bid to serve as Paul Goldschmidt's primary backup at first base while also potentially logging some time in the outfield as well.
MARCH 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LeMahieu HR ends inning, no more early exits for pitchers
New York Yankees star DJ LeMahieu launched a three-run homer in an exhibition game Saturday, and that was all for Pittsburgh starter JT BrubakerMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes early noise in bid for spot Nogowski, who has a chance to win a reserve role on the Opening Day roster, slugged a three-run home run, drew two walks and scored twice over three plate appearances in a Grapefru...
Impact The 28-year-old got his first taste of the big leagues in 2020 after a long minor-league career, going 1-for-4 in his one game. Nogowski enjoyed plenty of success at the plate over his time in the minors and is an excellent contact hitter, so he would appear to have a solid chance at securing the backup role behind Paul Goldschmidt at first base if he can acquit himself well enough during Grapefruit League action.
MARCH 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
