PAUL GOLDSCHMIDT NEWS

Lester wins 200th, Cards down Brewers for ninth straight win

Jon Lester notched his 200th career win, Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 for their ninth consecutive...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Peralta expected to start as Milwaukee hosts St. Louis

The Brewers will send Freddy Peralta to the mound Monday and the Cardinals plan to give Jake Woodford the start

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis botches popup, Cards beat Padres 8-7, win 8th straight

San Diego center fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. dropped Nolan Arenado’s bases-loaded popup and heaved the ball home, leading to a five-run first inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals bea...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ expected to start as Cardinals host the Padres

The Cardinals are expected to send J.A

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive night at plate Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Padres on Friday.

Impact Although Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson stole the show by combining for three home runs, Goldschmidt found a way to once again make an impact at the plate. The veteran's second-half tear has persisted in fine fashion in September, as he now boasts a .321 average, 1.051 OPS, four doubles, four home runs and eight RBI across 15 games during the month. Additionally, Friday's multi-hit effort was his third in the last four contests.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carlson homers twice, Mikolas gets first win in two years

Dylan Carlson homered twice, including a grand slam, to help Miles Mikolas win for the first time in two years as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 8-2

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals soar into playoff position behind ageless arms

On the morning of the trade deadline in late July, the St. Louis Cardinals were a

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls triple shy of cycle Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a single, double, homer, three runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Mets.

Impact Goldschmidt fell a three-bagger shy of the cycle Wednesday but nonetheless racked up some impressive numbers. The 34-year-old has absolutely killed the Mets this season, as he's hit .370 with three home runs in seven games against New York.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals power past Mets 11-4 for 3-game sweep

Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 for their fif...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff position

Edmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs homer No. 25 Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 7-0 win over the Mets.

Impact The 34-year-old put together a line reminiscent of his prime, as he launched a solo shot off Rich Hill in the fifth inning then swiped a bag in the ninth. Goldschmidt is now up to 25 homers on the year, the sixth time in his career he's reached that plateau, and his 12 steals are his highest total since he racked up 18 in 2017.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado hits 30th homer, Cardinals beat Reds 6-4

Nolan Arenado hit a two-run homer in the eighth and had three RBIs and Paul DeJong had a solo shot to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barrero, Reds score two in ninth, beat Cardinals 4-2

Jose Barrero made the most of an unexpected start by doubling in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White expected to start for the Dodgers against Cardinals

The Dodgers will start Mitch White on Wednesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Adam Wainwright

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pujols homers in return to St. Louis, Dodgers down Cards 7-2

Albert Pujols rewarded an adoring crowd by hitting a home run in his return to Busch Stadium, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers toward a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Tuesday Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact It appears to be a routine day off for the first baseman after he posted a three-hit performance Monday. Matt Carpenter will enter the lineup and bat sixth.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pokes trio of singles Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact All three of the first baseman's hits were singles, and he accounted for half of the hits St. Louis recorded in the game. Goldschmidt has gone a bit quiet in run production, as he's gone five straight games without an RBI. For the year, he's slashing a hearty .286/.355/.485 with 24 home runs, 82 RBI, 76 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 578 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer strikes out 13, Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-1

Max Scherzer struck out 13 in his hometown and Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vogelbach slam in 9th caps comeback, Brewers shock Cards 6-5

Daniel Vogelbach delivered a pinch-hit grand slam off Alex Reyes to cap a five-run rally in the ninth inning that gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardin...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houser expected to start as Brewers host the Cardinals

The Cardinals will start Kwang Hyun Kim on Saturday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Adrian Houser

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senzatela pitches 7 strong innings, Rockies beat Braves 4-3

Antonio Senzatela overcame a leadoff home run by Ozzie Albies, pitching seven strong innings as the Colorado Rockies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals notes: Giovanny Gallegos' new role, Génesis Cabrera bounces back, Paul Goldschmidt stays hot The Cardinals are in a playoff push for the second wild-card slot, and they need three things that went right against the Reds to continue.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes yard twice in matinee Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two walks, two home runs and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the Reds during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Impact He opened the scoring on the afternoon with a solo shot in the first inning and then launched a game-winning two-run shot in the fourth, with both blasts coming off Wade Miley. After going 0-for-2 in the nightcap, Goldschmidt is batting .287 on the season with 24 homers, 10 steals, 74 runs and 82 RBI through 130 contests. Goldschmidt has now gone yard three times over the last two days entering Wednesday's nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Castellanos hits grand slam, plates six as Reds earn split

Nick Castellanos drove in six runs with a grand slam and a two-run shot in the first two innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 12-2 to split a doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from miffed Mets fans

Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS