JORDAN HICKS NEWS

Here's another big Hicks number: 101.4 mph The Cardinals planned for Jordan Hicks to get an inning of work in his first game since June 2019. They didn’t expect an inning’s worth to c...

MARCH 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Guillorme greets Hicks with 22-pitch walk Jordan Hicks didn't expect his first competitive at-bat in two years to go like that. Facing his first batter since undergoing Tommy John su...

MARCH 14, 2021 • MLB.COM

Spring debut up next Hicks, who has been impressive in live batting practices and a "B" game appearance, will next progress to making his Grapefruit League debut at a yet-to-be-determined date, Zachary...

Impact Manager Mike Shildt confirmed the right-hander's imminent spring debut Friday, and Silver notes it could unfold this weekend against either the Mets or Marlins. The eventual appearance will mark Hicks' first in official game action since June 22, 2019 following Tommy John surgery that summer and a subsequent 2020 opt-out.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in 'B' game Hicks recorded a clean inning on 11 pitches during a "B" game against the Nationals on Wednesday, his first game action of any kind since June 2019, Zachary Silver of MLB.com repor...

Impact The right-hander recorded a strikeout while also inducing a pair of groundouts. Hicks, highly regarded for his ability to consistently hit triple digits on the radar gun when healthy, was also recorded at 102 mph in a live batting practice session Wednesday, further corroborating the fitness of his surgically repaired elbow. Assuming he remains free of any setbacks in coming days, Hicks' next step will be his Grapefruit League debut.

MARCH 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hicks speeds through scoreless inning vs. Nationals in first game appearance since June 2019 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — With a vantage point two stories up and a few blocks away, it was still possible to see the sizzle on Jordan Hicks'...

MARCH 10, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Game action likely next step Hicks, who's already thrown a pair of live batting practice sessions, is scheduled to pitch in a "B" game Wednesday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. "The good news is, Jordan is...

Impact The right-hander has been brought along carefully this spring after last pitching in June 2019, but with Hicks passing every test put in front of him thus far, he appears to be on the cusp of game action. If all checks out well after Wednesday's outing, Hicks would likely be deemed ready for his Grapefruit League debut.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals: Here’s video of Jordan Hicks throwing 102 mph St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks is throwing 102 mph. We are not even a week into spring training. That will play. The early buzz s...

MARCH 2, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Puts in 'monumental' live BP Hicks was thoroughly impressive facing live hitters for the first time in spring training Monday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hicks' session was the talk of the morning portion of spring camp Monday prior to the Cardinals' Grapefruit League contest against the Marlins, with manager Mike Shildt describing the performance as "monumental" and fellow reliever Andrew Miller noting it's always an eye-opening experience to watch his bullpen mate throw, even after not facing big-league bats for nearly two years. Hicks last saw game action in June 2019 due to Tommy John surgery and his opt-out of the 2020 campaign as a high-risk player, and he reported getting through his first session without any setbacks. Shildt noted Monday that Hicks will likely work at least once more against his own teammates before making his Grapefruit League debut, emphasizing that "[he's] close, for sure."

MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Hicks, arm in 'good spot' JUPITER, Fla. -- All things considered, Andrew Miller felt pleased with his performance during a live batting practice session on Monday, hi...

MARCH 2, 2021 • MLB.COM

Cardinals' Arenado fitting in seamlessly with new franchise

Nolan Arenado arrived at spring training about a week before the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals’ position players, trying to get accustomed to the time change of Florida from his...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals: Jordan Hicks impressing early at spring training Pitcher Jordan Hicks hasn't pitched in two years, but he is back for the Cardinals this spring. Word is, he is already impressing the coachi...

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Strong first throwing session Hicks was impressive in his first throwing session of spring Thursday, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports. "All the feedback from the pitching coaches, [and from] Jordan, was favora...

Impact The right-hander will have plenty of eyes on him as he looks to return to full strength following Tommy John surgery. Hicks last faced bats in live action June 22, 2019, so he'll presumably have plenty of rust to knock off over the next several weeks. Even though he should get plenty of reps in spring camp and Grapefruit League action, he could start the season sharing closing duties with several other experienced ninth-inning options in the relief corps until he's deemed back to 100 percent.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely eventual primary closer Hicks, who missed the 2020 season due to the completion of his recovery from Tommy John surgery and his decision to opt out for precautionary health reasons, is expected to eventua...

Impact Goold answers a reader question about whether the hard-throwing right-hander has a chance to be named the official closer by Opening Day by emphasizing there are likely to be a couple of moving parts to the equation. How Hicks looks after last pitching in a major-league game June 22, 2019 will naturally be one of the major factors at play, as well as how others capable of handling ninth-inning work such as Andrew Miller and Giovanny Gallegos perform in exhibition play. Goold adds it's his belief the Cardinals will unsurprisingly err on the side of caution with Hicks and allow him to reacclimate at his own pace, as opposed to applying any indirect pressure by officially labeling him the closer early in camp.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals, Flaherty still without deal, swap arb figures

The St. Louis Cardinals and ace Jack Flaherty have not agreed to terms on a 2021 contract and they have swapped figures for salary arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reaches terms with Cardinals Hicks signed a one-year, $862,500 contract with the Cardinals on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact Hicks gets a raise in his first year of arbitration eligibility despite the fact that he didn't play at all in 2020. He was already set to miss a portion of the season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he wound up electing to opt out of the entire campaign, as his status as a Type 1 diabetic meant that playing during a pandemic would be unwise. He's expected to enter the upcoming season fully healthy and retains the huge potential that comes with his record-setting heat, but his injury history makes him something of a risk.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals

Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray sat out most of the first three quarters with an ankle injury and when he finally returned, wasn’t able to rally the Cardinals into the playoffs

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Entering 2021 healthy Hicks (elbow/opt out) is expected to enter spring training on a normal throwing schedule, Brendan Schaeffer of KMOV News reports.

Impact The 24-year-old decided to opt out of the 2020 campaign due to some lingering inflammation from his 2019 Tommy John Surgery and the fact he's a Type 1 diabetic, but he's on track to return next season. Hicks had a 3.14 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 31:11 K:BB over 28.2 innings while going 14-for-15 in save opportunities during 2019, so he's the presumed favorite for the closer's role entering spring training.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks opts out of 2020 season After much consideration, Jordan Hicks of the St. Louis Cardinals has decided to opt-out of the 2020 season. Today, less than 2-weeks away f...

JULY 13, 2020 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM

Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks -- the hardest thrower in MLB -- opts out of the 2020 season St. Louis Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks is the latest player to opt out of the 2020 MLB season, “citing pre-existing health concerns,” accor...

JULY 13, 2020 • THECOMEBACK.COM

Throws bullpen Saturday Hicks (elbow) threw a bullpen session in the visitors' dugout at Busch Stadium on Saturday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Mike Shildt described Hicks as "feeling good" overall, but he didn't yet have any direct feedback on Saturday's session when he met with reporters after summer camp workouts concluded for the day. Nevertheless, any news of Hicks continuing on a regular throwing routine is certainly welcome and supports the notion he'll have a chance to possibly make an impact in the second half of the truncated 60-game regular season.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Hicks' season likely over after Tommy John surgery set for Wednesday

Hard-throwing closer Jordan Hicks is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday.

JUNE 26, 2019

Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks to have Tommy John surgery

Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks to have Tommy John surgery

JUNE 26, 2019