MILES MIKOLAS NEWS

Grabs 10th win Mikolas (10-11) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings to earn the win over the Giants on Friday.

Impact Mikolas had a bumpy season at best, but he ended the year allowing a modest six runs over his last 16 innings, earning two wins with a 12:1 K:BB over that three-start span. He was able to contain the damage to the second inning Friday, and the Cardinals rallied ahead for good in the fourth. This is the third time in his career Mikolas has reached the 10-win mark, but he did it with a 5.35 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 122:25 K:BB over just 171.2 innings in 32 starts this year.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 10th win Mikolas (10-11) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings to earn the win over the Giants on Friday.

Impact Mikolas had a bumpy season at best, but he ended the year allowing a modest six runs over his last 16 innings, earning two wins with a 12:1 K:BB over that three-start span. He was able to contain the damage to the second inning Friday, and the Cardinals rallied ahead for good in the fourth. This is the third time in his career Mikolas has reached the 10-win mark, but he did it with a 5.35 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 122:25 K:BB over just 171.2 innings in 32 starts this year.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals visit the Giants to start 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches ninth victory Mikolas (9-11) earned the win over Cleveland on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and no walks while striking out four batters over six innings.

Impact Mikolas pitched well in the contest, throwing 59 of 81 pitches for strikes and limiting the Guardians to a single run on a fifth-inning Bo Naylor homer. The right-handed hurler recorded only six whiffs but succeeded by getting ahead of hitters, throwing 17 of 22 first pitches for strikes. Saturday's victory was his first over his past 10 outings, and it was just his third quality start during that span.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera and Walker homer, Cardinals beat Guardians 6-5 after Cleveland had clinched division

Iván Herrera and Jordan Walker hit home runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cleveland 6-5 after the Guardians had already clinched the AL Central title earlier in the day

SEPTEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians visit the Cardinals on 4-game road win streak

The Cleveland Guardians visit the St. Louis Cardinals trying to extend a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields two runs Mikolas allowed two runs on three hits over five innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out four during the loss to Toronto.

Impact Mikolas worked through four shutout innings before coughing up a two-run shot to Davis Schneider in the fifth. Mikolas has failed to complete six innings in four straight starts, posting a brutal 8.10 ERA during that stretch. He hasn't earned a win since July 21 and owns a 6.80 ERA in nine outings since then. Mikolas will carry a 5.49 ERA into his next matchup, which is projected to be at home against the Guardians.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays look to sweep series against the Cardinals

The Toronto Blue Jays meet the St. Louis Cardinals looking to sweep their three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chased early in loss Mikolas (8-11) allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits over two innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against Seattle.

Impact The Mariners jumped on Mikolas early with a five-run first inning before Randy Arozarena popped a two-run homer in the second. Mikolas has struggled since the start of August; he's gone 0-3 with a 7.76 ERA over his last seven starts. The ugly stretch has driven his season ERA up from 4.99 to 5.55 over 155.2 innings. Mikolas is currently lined up for a start in Toronto next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena hits first homer against former team, Mariners rout Cardinals 10-4

Randy Arozarena and Jorge Polanco hit two-run home runs and the Seattle Mariners scored five times in the first inning on their way to a 10-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals o...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals square off against the Mariners in series rubber match

Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Labors through four innings Mikolas did not factor into the decision in Sunday's win against the Yankees, allowing five runs (three earned) on seven hits and zero walks while striking out five in four innings...

Impact Mikolas held his own through four innings, allowing one earned run on a solo home run to Giancarlo Stanton in the second. Things fell apart in the fifth, however, as Mikolas allowed three runners to score before exiting with the bases loaded and zero out. Fortunately for Mikolas, reliever John King was able to escape the jam unscathed, preventing any further damage. The 36-year-old has done an admirable job eating up innings for the Cardinals this season, but the veteran owns an ugly 5.27 ERA, second-worst among qualified pitchers. Mikolas will look to bounce back in his next start, currently scheduled for next weekend against Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees play the Cardinals in series rubber match

Both the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Overcomes shaky start Tuesday Mikolas came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Padres, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The veteran righty appeared to be headed for another rough outing when San Diego jumped on him for four runs in the second inning, but Mikolas shook it off and left the mound after 93 pitches (63 strikes) with St. Louis having taken a 5-4 lead. The Cards' bullpen couldn't get him his ninth win of the year, however. Mikolas has been tagged for at least four runs in four of five August starts, leaving him with an ugly 6.39 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 19:4 K:BB through 25.1 innings on the month. He's scheduled to make his next trip to the mound on the road early next week in Milwaukee.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth gets key hit as Padres rally past Cardinals 7-5 for 3rd straight win

Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking RBI single in San Diego’s two-run seventh inning, and the Padres beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 for their third consecutive win

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres play the Cardinals leading series 1-0

The San Diego Padres play the St. Louis Cardinals with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Right's ship with scoreless outing Mikolas did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk over six scoreless innings against the Brewers. He struck out three.

Impact Mikolas held the Brewers in check, allowing merely one walk after the first inning during one of his most effective outings of the season. He entered Thursday's contest having allowed 25 runs in 31 innings (7.26 ERA) over his last six starts but kept the Brewers off the board in posting his first quality start since July 8. While Mikolas rewarded the Cardinals with a solid effort, his teammates failed to return the favor, waiting until after he was removed from the game to put the winning runs on the board. He'll look to continue this momentum into his next scheduled start, slated to take place at home in a tough matchup against the Padres.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chourio leads Brewers against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Milwaukee Brewers play the St. Louis Cardinals after Jackson Chourio had four hits against the Cardinals on Wednesday

AUGUST 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles continue versus Dodgers Mikolas (8-10) allowed five runs on seven hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over 5.2 innings to take the loss Friday versus the Dodgers.

Impact Mikolas pitched into the sixth inning for the first time in August and avoided walking a batter for the second start in a row. His seven strikeouts were also a season high. He's given up 14 runs over 13.2 innings across his last three starts, and the Dodgers were able to take him deep twice on solo shots from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts. Mikolas is now at a 5.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 96:22 K:BB through 138 innings across 25 starts. This is shaping up as his worst of six seasons as a Cardinal, and it hasn't been getting better throughout the summer. The veteran is projected for a tough home start versus the Brewers in his next outing.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers visit the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday

AUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bailed out by offense Mikolas came away with a no-decision in Friday's 8-5 win over the Royals, giving up five runs on eight hits over four innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact The veteran righty cruised through the first two innings before giving up three straight hits to begin the third as the wheels came off. Mikolas got the hook after 78 pitches (51 strikes) and was in line for his 10th loss of the year until the Cardinals rallied late. Since blanking the Nationals on July 8 over 6.1 innings, Mikolas has been in a tailspin, stumbling to a 7.11 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB over his last five starts and 25.1 innings. He'll try to turn things around in his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Dodgers.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras hits pair of 2-run homers in Cardinals' 8-5 victory over Royals

Willson Contreras hit a pair of two-run homers and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 on Friday night

AUGUST 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals host the Cardinals to begin 2-game series

The Kansas City Royals start a two-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday

AUGUST 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hit around by Cubs Mikolas (8-9) took the loss Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings.

Impact Mikolas kept the Cubs off the board through three innings but would go on to allow two runs in the fourth and was charged with an additional two in the fifth after failing to get an out in the frame. Mikolas has now allowed at least seven hits in five of his last seven starts and Sunday tied his shortest outing of the season. The 35-year-old owns a 5.12 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 86:22 K:BB in 128.1 innings. He lines up for another start against the Royals on the road this weekend.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Steele pitches Cubs past Cardinals 6-2 behind homers from Tauchman and Amaya

Justin Steele pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 for their fourth win in five games

AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS