JORDAN HICKS NEWS

Mikolas deals, Goldschmidt hits 30th HR, Cards beat D-backs

Miles Mikolas threw eight dominant innings, Paul Goldschmidt connected for his 30th homer of the season and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes sixth loss Hicks (3-6) allowed two runs on two walks and struck out one in 1.1 innings, taking the loss Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact Hicks got through the sixth inning without trouble, but he walked two batters with one out in the seventh. Genesis Cabrera couldn't stop the Rockies' momentum in what became a six-run frame, with Hicks getting charged with the loss. The flame-throwing right-hander has seen more high-leverage work lately, picking up four holds in his last nine appearances. He owns a 4.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 44:31 K:BB through 46 innings across 23 outings (eight starts) this year, though he remains in more of a versatile relief role at this part of the season.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodgers, McMahon go deep, Rockies top Goldschmidt, Cards 8-6

Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon hit back-to-back home runs in a six-run seventh inning, and the Colorado Rockies held off the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 to secure their first series...

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags win Thursday Hicks (3-5) earned the win in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cubs. He allowed a run on a hit and two walks in one inning.

Impact The Cubs tied the game at 2-2 against Hicks in the seventh inning, but Tyler O'Neill's three-run home run in the bottom of the frame put the Cardinals ahead again. In his last 5.1 innings, Hicks has surrendered seven runs on five hits, four walks and two hit batters. He had some initially promising results in early July after moving back to the bullpen, but his recent form is likely to keep him in a middle-relief role. For the season, the right-hander owns a 4.93 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 38:28 K:BB across 42 innings through 20 appearances (eight starts).

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs

Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cub...

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Handed loss Tuesday Hicks (2-5) allowed four runs on three hits and two walks in 1.2 innings Tuesday versus the Blue Jays, taking the loss.

Impact Hicks entered the game to begin the fifth inning, but he ran into trouble in the sixth. He left the bases loaded for Junior Fernandez to face George Springer, with the Blue Jays' slugger smacking a grand slam. With five runs allowed in 2.1 innings since the All-Star break, Hicks has effectively lost the momentum he gained from an eight-inning scoreless streak prior to the break. The flame-throwing righty has a 4.85 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 35:26 K:BB across 39 innings in 17 appearances (eight starts). Until he can settle down again, Hicks is likely to see a multi-inning relief role.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Springer hits slam, Jays win 7th in row, top depleted Cards

George Springer hit his seventh career grand slam, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a two-run drive and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their winning streak to seven by beating the short-h...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto, Solano, India homer, Reds rough up Wainwright, Cards

Joey Votto, Donovan Solano and Jonathan India homered, Tyler Naquin drove in four runs and the Cincinnati Reds opened the second half of the season with a 9-5 win over the St. Loui...

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wild in first turn as opener Hicks allowed a hit and three walks with one strikeout in 1.2 innings as the opener in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Hicks has seen time as a starter and a middle reliever so far, but Tuesday was his first turn as an opener. While he kept runs off the board, he threw only 18 of 38 pitches for strikes in an erratic outing. Hicks has pitched 6.2 scoreless innings since returning from a forearms strain in early July. He has a 4.08 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 34:24 K:BB across 35.1 innings in 14 outings (eight starts) overall, though his usage is likely to remain flexible.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pujols, Gorman home runs power St. Louis past Dodgers 7-6

Albert Pujols and rookie Nolan Gorman hit solo home runs and St. Louis Cardinals ended Los Angeles' seven-game winning, beating the Dodgers 7-6

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets look in opener role Hicks will serve as the Cardinals' opening pitcher in Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hicks has previously made seven starts with St. Louis this season, but he's made each of his four appearances since coming off the injured list July 2 in relief. Manager Oliver Marmol recently hinted at the possibility of using Hicks as an opener, and the skipper determined that a matchup with a fearsome top half of the Dodgers' lineup was a good spot to use the right-hander. Hicks will likely work one or two innings before giving way to bulk reliever Matthew Liberatore, who mostly struggled while working as a traditional starter over his first six big-league outings.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitching Ninja's Five Filthiest Pitches of Week: Shohei Ohtani tops list

Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman presents his five filthiest pitches of the week, starting with three from Angels ace Shohei Ohtani.

JULY 11, 2022

Pujols hits No. 684 to help Cards rally past Phillies 4-3

Albert Pujols hit his 684th homer and Tommy Edman drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning to help the scuffling St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadel...

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlson's tiebreaking single sends Cards over Braves in 11

Dylan Carlson hit a tiebreaking single in the top of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 to snap their four-game losing streak

JULY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spencer Strider, Shohei Ohtani top this week's Five Filthiest Pitches

"Pitching Ninja" Rob Friedman breaks down the filthiest pitches of the week, including triple-digit heat, wicked curveballs and an airbender...

JULY 4, 2022

Solid in return Hicks (forearm) allowed two hits in 1.2 scoreless innings Saturday versus the Phillies. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

Impact Hicks missed over a month with the forearm strain, and he returned in a multi-inning role. The hard-throwing right-hander appears set to remain in the bullpen for the rest of the season after beginning the year as a starter. He has a 4.75 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 29:20 K:BB across 10 appearances (seven starts). Hicks will have some time to acclimate himself to long relief again, but success in that role could he see him eventually joining the Cardinals' high-leverage mix since he has previous closing experience.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado, Cards hit 4 straight HRs in 1st; late HR tops Phils

Nolan Arenado sparked a record barrage of four straight home runs by St. Louis in the first inning, then hit a tiebreaking drive in the ninth that sent the Cardinals over the Phila...

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reinstated from 15-day IL Hicks (forearm) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Hicks has been sidelined since late May due to a right forearm injury, but he spent the last week and a half at Triple-A Memphis on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old posted a 12.60 ERA and 2.20 WHIP in five innings over four appearances (one start) in the minors and should serve as a multi-inning reliever for the Cardinals now that he's back to full health.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals play the Phillies after Arenado hit for the cycle

The St. Louis Cardinals play the Philadelphia Phillies after Nolan Arenado hit for the cycle against the Phillies on Friday

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals visit the Phillies to begin 3-game series

The Philadelphia Phillies host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

García's homer in 9th lifts Marlins past Cardinals 4-3

Avisaíl García hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning, lifting the Miami Marlins to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins take road skid into matchup against the Cardinals

The Miami Marlins will aim to break their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trending toward weekend return Hicks (forearm) is scheduled to make one-inning rehab appearances Tuesday and Wednesday with Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Pitching on back-to-back days likely represents the final checkpoint Hicks will need to hit in his recovery from a right forearm strain before the Cardinals likely bring him back from the 15-day injured list during this weekend's series in Philadelphia. Hicks had started or served as a bulk reliever in each of his first nine appearances of the season with the big club prior to landing on the shelf May 26, but he's slated to work as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen once he's activated.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Cubs meet to decide series winner

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs meet the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs bring a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS