ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Tyler O'Neill - On bench Wednesday O'Neill is out of the lineup Wednesday at Atlanta.

Impact O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, a stolen base, and two total runs scored in the Cardinals' win over the NL East leaders on Tuesday, but it'll be Lars Nootbaar, Tommy Edman and Jordan Walker starting across the outfield Wednesday versus tough right-hander Spencer Strider. Alec Burleson is filling the DH role.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker - Homer binge continues Walker went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact The rookie tagged Collin McHugh for a solo shot in the fourth inning, giving Walker homers in three straight games and four of his last five as part of a seven-game hitting streak. The 21-year-old has rebounded from an inconsistent start to his big-league career and now sports a .306/.378/.571 slash line since the beginning of August, a stretch in which he's racked up six home runs, 14 runs and 16 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler O'Neill - Big night in Tuesday's win O'Neill went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact The 28-year-old outfielder put together his first multi-hit performance since Aug. 11, while his second-inning shot off Michael Soroka gave O'Neill homers in back-to-back games, and seven in 28 contests since the beginning of August. Sustained success has been tough for O'Neill to come by in 2023, but a 5-for-12 start to September offers some hope he could be poised for a big final month.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Gorman - Goes yard twice Tuesday Gorman went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Atlanta.

Impact A two-run blast in the third inning off Michael Soroka was followed by a solo shot in the ninth off Michael Tonkin, as Gorman snapped a 16-game homer drought that extended back to Aug, 4. In nine contests since recovering from a back issue and being activated off the IL, Gorman's batting just .133 (4-for-30) with 17 strikeouts, but three of his four hits and five of his six RBI during that stretch have come in the last two games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Mikolas - Survives homers for seventh win Mikolas (7-10) picked up the win in Tuesday's 10-6 victory over Atlanta, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact All three Atlanta runs came on solo shots, but Mikolas otherwise kept the NL East leaders off the board and got more than enough run support from the Cardinals. The quality start was his 12th of the season, but since the All-Star break the right-hander has stumbled to a 5.69 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB through 55.1 innings, largely thanks to 10 homers allowed. He could have a hard time keeping the ball in the park again in his next outing, which is likely to come this weekend in Cincinnati.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals bring 1-0 series lead over Braves into game 2

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Atlanta Braves with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'This was our fantasy': Walker's family revels in fairytale homecoming ATLANTA -- Years earlier, when Derek and Katrina Walker would cave to the near-daily requests from their middle child, Jordan, to make the s...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Braves vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 6

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Michael Soroka injured as Braves drop opener to Cardinals The Braves, fresh off a successful West Coast trip, finally returned to Atlanta but weren’t at their best to open a six-game homestand. They...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • AJC.COM

Nolan Gorman & Co. power Cardinals to early lead, then hold tight against powerful Braves ATLANTA — Even at the peak of their power Tuesday against the best team in the majors, the Cardinals had to do one pivotal thing before show...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Braves' four blasts not enough in opener vs. St. Louis ATLANTA -- The Braves returned to Truist Park Tuesday after a successful three-series road trip that included stops in San Francisco, Denver...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cardinals hang on for slugfest win over Braves Nolan Gorman hit two homers and drove in three runs as the visiting St.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gorman hits 2 of Cards' 4 homers in 10-6 win over Braves as Soroka suffers another injury

Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Gorman hit early two-run homers to spoil Michael Soroka’s promotion to Atlanta and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Braves 10-6

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Liberatore - Set for bullpen role Liberatore (back) will pitch out of the bullpen in his return to the Cardinals' active roster, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact Liberatore was reinstated from the 15-day injured list during the Cardinals' off day Monday and will be available in relief beginning with Tuesday's series opener at Atlanta. The 23-year-old left-hander has struggled to a 6.12 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 35:21 K:BB in 50 innings of work this season at the major-league level.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

José Fermín - Summoned to big leagues Fermin was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Fermin is 4-for-25 at the plate during his brief time with the Cardinals this season. He will operate as a backup infielder.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Motter - Designated for assignment Motter was designated for assignment Monday.

Impact Jose Fermin will take his roster spot as an extra infielder. It's the third time Motter has been designated for assignment this season, and he seems likely to clear waivers and be outrighted again.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Liberatore - Activated from injured list Liberatore (back) was activated from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Liberatore didn't pitch well in two rehab starts with Triple-A Memphis, allowing six runs while walking 10 over 6.2 innings. He did get his pitch count up to 83 in his last outing Sunday and the Cardinals have decided he's ready. St. Louis presumably wants to stick Liberatore back in their rotation, although it's unclear when he might make a start.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JoJo Romero - Placed on injured list Romero was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to September 2.

Impact No injury designation was provided, which could indicate that it's COVID-19 related. Romero has been serving as the Cardinals' primary closer since late July, although St. Louis hasn't provided a ton of save opportunities. Giovanny Gallegos collected a save Sunday and could see more while Romero is out, with the recently-returned Ryan Helsley also in the mix.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals take road slide into matchup against the Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals will attempt to break their three-game road slide in a matchup against the Atlanta Braves

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

A first for Walker, a last for Wainwright in hometown Atlanta This story was excerpted from John Denton’s Cardinals Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Braves vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 5

Preview the September 5 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Lars Nootbaar - Gets aboard three times Nootbaar went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.

Impact Nootbaar went 2-for-12 with three walks, a home run and a stolen base over three games versus the Pirates during this weekend's series, his first action since mid-August. He's back to playing a starting role in center field after recovering from a groin injury. The outfielder has also returned to the leadoff spot versus right-hander pitchers. Nootbaar is slashing .279/.381/.452 with 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 63 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 93 contests overall. He's also maintained strong strikeout (19.6 percent) and walk (14.1 percent) rates.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker - Keeps power up Sunday Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.

Impact Walker extended his hitting streak to six games, a span in which he's gone 12-for-21 (.571) with three homers and seven RBI. The rookie seems to be finding a groove late in the year while retaining a near-everyday role in right field. He's at a .274/.341/.453 slash line with 14 homers, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored and six stolen bases through 93 contests overall.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanny Gallegos - Earns 10th save Gallegos picked up the save Sunday against the Pirates. He struck out one over a perfect inning.

Impact Gallegos had allowed six earned runs in 2.2 innings since his last save on Aug. 9, but needed only eight pitches to close out Sunday's game. Gallegos has been splitting the late-inning duties with JoJo Romero, but with Ryan Helsley recently being activated from the injured list, the pecking order of the Cardinals bullpen remains murky.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE