ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Tommy Edman - Adds another steal Edman went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Edman had multiple hits in six of his last nine games this season, picking up three steals while batting .371 (13-for-35) in that span. The utility man's production fell short of previous years in many areas, but his ability to seamlessly move between the middle infield and center field helped smooth things over in a difficult year for the Cardinals. He ends the campaign with a .248/.307/.399 slash line, 13 home runs, 27 steals in 31 attempts, 47 RBI and 69 runs scored across 137 contests.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' end-of-season message is simple: 'We cannot repeat what happened this year' Oli Marmol welcomes the scrutiny after a bad season. "If we’re not competing for a championship next year, we’ve made a mistake."

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ryan Helsley - Shaky in 14th save Helsley allowed two hits and struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Reds.

Impact Helsley got the job done despite a bit of a shaky outing. While he lost nearly three months to a forearm injury, Helsley was sharp when healthy. He converted 14 of 19 save chances this year but also maintained a 2.45 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 52:17 K:BB across 36.2 innings while working as the Cardinals' primary closer when available.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Mikolas - Matches season high for strikeouts Mikolas (9-13) allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out 10 without walking a batter over seven innings to earn the win Sunday over the Reds.

Impact Mikolas matched his season high with 10 strikeouts. He logged quality starts in his last two outings of the season after an inconsistent campaign overall, which saw the veteran right-hander post a 4.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 137:39 K:BB across 201.1 innings. Mikolas is under contract for 2024, so he should be a mid-rotation starter for the Cardinals after enduring the worst of his five years with the club in 2023.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals close out losing, horrid 2023 with a win, grin and one last swing for Adam Wainwright ST. LOUIS — Moments before Adam Wainwright emerged from the dugout with a batting helmet on in the eighth inning, Yadier Molina did from the...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cardinals close out losing, horrid 2023 with a win, grin and one last swing for Adam Wainwright ST. LOUIS — Moments before Adam Wainwright emerged from the dugout with a batting helmet on in the eighth inning, Yadier Molina did from the...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Wainwright strikes out in cameo to end career as Cardinals beat Reds 4-3. Votto ejected

Adam Wainwright made one final appearance in his 18-year big league career, striking out as a pinch hitter in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 4-3 season-ending win over the Cincinnati Red...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adam Wainwright promised his kids a puppy when he retired. Cardinals delivered on final day

Adam Wainwright promised his children he would get a family dog when he retired from baseball

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Goldschmidt - On bench for season finale Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democratreports.

Impact Goldschmidt returned to the lineup the past two games after missing a couple with back tightness, and he'll return to the bench for St. Louis' final game of the year. Barring an appearance off the bench, the veteran first baseman will close 2023 with an .810 OPS, 25 home runs, 11 steals, 80 RBI and 89 runs in 154 contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds play the Cardinals after Marte's 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals after Noelvi Marte had four hits on Saturday in a 15-6 loss to the Cardinals

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Reds vs. Cardinals Game 3: TV Channel & Live Stream - October 1

Preview the October 1 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and mor...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Tommy Edman - Registers steal in win Edman went 2-for-5 with a walk, one stolen base and three runs scored in Saturday's 15-6 win over the Reds.

Impact Edman has hit well to close out the campaign, posting five multi-hit efforts over his last eight games. The utility man has maintained a .246/.305/.398 slash line through 136 contests. He's added 13 home runs, 26 steals, 47 RBI, 68 runs scored, 25 doubles and four triples. Edman's bat has been a bit subpar, but his defensive versatility has helped him maintain steady playing time for the Cardinals.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Pallante - Decent in September Pallante allowed one run on four hits over one inning during Saturday's 15-6 win over the Reds.

Impact Pallante allowed five runs over 13.2 innings in September, an improvement on the 12 runs (11 earned) he allowed in 13.2 innings during August. The right-hander has seen some high-leverage work in 2023, earning 13 holds, but just four of those have come since the start of August as he's worked in more of a middle-relief assignment. Pallante is at a 4.76 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 43:30 K:BB over 68 innings this season, a significant downturn from the 3.17 ERA he recorded in 108 innings in 2022.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew VerHagen - Collects win over Reds VerHagen (5-1) allowed one run on one hit and struck out one over one inning to earn the win Saturday over the Reds.

Impact The Cardinals stormed out to an 11-0 lead after three innings, but starter Drew Rom didn't complete five frames. VerHagen was ultimately awarded the win instead of Andre Pallante, who allowed a run on four hits over one inning. VerHagen's been a decent middle reliever this year with a 3.98 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 60:26 K:BB over a career-high 61 innings across 60 appearances. That's the best he's done in the majors since 2015 with the Tigers.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Winn looking toward offensive turnaround in '24 ST. LOUIS -- Beneath the flashy smile, youthful exuberance and a bubbly energy as he celebrates the successes of his teammates burns an inte...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reds vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 1

Preview the October 1 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Lars Nootbaar - Ends power drought Saturday Nootbaar went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 15-6 rout of the Reds.

Impact He took Fernando Cruz deep in the second inning to help the Cards race out to a 10-0 lead. Nootbaar snapped a 23-game homer drought with the blast, and he's mostly struggled in September, batting .194 (18-for-93) over 26 games. The 26-year-old heads into the final day of the season with 14 homers, 11 steals, 46 RBI and 74 runs and a .791 OPS over 116 contests, numbers very similar to his 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rom - Fans seven in no-decision Rom came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 15-6 rout of the Reds, giving up four runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out seven.

Impact The Cardinals' offense handed the southpaw a 10-0 lead after two innings, but Rom wasn't efficient enough to stick around and qualify for his second win, getting the hook after 90 pitches (55 strikes). The seven strikeouts did tie his career high however, set Sept. 13 against the Orioles. Rom has had a shaky start to his big-league career, posting an intriguing 32:19 K:BB through his first 33.2 innings but also an 8.02 ERA thanks to seven homers allowed. The 23-year-old could have an uphill climb to secure a full-time rotation spot next spring.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds eliminated from playoffs with loss to Cardinals ST. LOUIS — The Cincinnati Reds’ bid to become just the third team to make the playoffs following a 100-loss season ended in game No. 161 wh...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Cardinals pile it on early, dash Reds' playoff hopes ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals were drubbed by the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night to open the final home series of the season and the weekend-lo...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cards squash Reds' playoff hopes with 15-6 drubbing Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer and Jose Fermin drove in three runs as the host St.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds eliminated in game 161 during 15-6 loss to Cardinals

The Cincinnati Reds’ bid to become just the third team to make the playoffs following a 100-loss season ended in game No. 161 when they were eliminated during the seventh inning of...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Woodford - Optioned to FCL The Cardinals optioned Woodford to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact After giving up seven runs in 1.2 frames during his last start Friday, Woodford will be cast off the active roster in favor of James Naile, who will give the Cardinals additional bullpen depth for their final two games. Woodford will finish 2023 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.74 WHIP through 47.2 innings -- both sharp increases from his 2.23 ERA and 1.12 WHIP last season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Naile - Recalled from Memphis The Cardinals recalled Naile from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Naile will take the place of Jake Woodford, who was optioned to the Florida Complex League in a corresponding move. Naile was decent in the minors this season but has struggled mightily in the majors, surrendering 15 runs over 15.1 innings. He will likely be limited to low-leverage outings while with St. Louis.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals host the Reds on 4-game home losing streak

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds looking to end a four-game home skid

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS