ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Zack Thompson - Earns third win Thompson (3-5) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and one walk over five innings against the Pirates. He struck out five.

Impact Thompson beaned Connor Joe in the third inning with the bases loaded to send home the Pirates' first run of the game and later surrendered a solo shot to Ke'Bryan Hayes. Outside of that the lefty was efficient in only his second start of the season and actually struck out four of the first eight batters he faced before going on to log his third win. Thompson has now allowed two earned runs over five innings in each of his first two starts, posting a 10:2 K:BB over that run. The only downside is that he's also given up a home run in each of his last three appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thompson modeling pitch mix after LA icon PITTSBURGH -- Having been in the Cardinals' system since being selected by St. Louis in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Zack Thompson...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

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AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cardinals cling to early lead to scavenge win vs. Pirates, avoid going oh-for-Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH — Before his cleat hit the pitching rubber Wednesday or his index finger found the seam of a game ball, Cardinals lefty Zack Thom...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cardinals topple Pirates 6-4 to avoid sweep Richie Palacios and Nolan Arenado each hit a two-run double Wednesday as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Luis Ortiz encounters familiar problems in MLB return, as Pirates can't complete sweep of Cardinals Luis Ortiz struggled in his first MLB start since July 4, and the Pirates were unable to sweep the Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Richie Palacios has 3 hits as the Cardinals beat the Pirates to avoid a sweep

Richie Palacios had a career-best three hits and drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 to avoid a three-game sweep

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nolan Gorman - On track for Friday return Gorman (back) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday as long as he gets through a full workout Wednesday with no setbacks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gorman was forced to the IL last week with a balky back, an injury which is initially suffered back during the 2020-21 offseason during a weightlifting incident. He's feeling much better following a pain-killing injection, though, and appears on track for activation when first eligible this weekend as the Cardinals travel to Philadelphia.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Palacios - Serving as primary center fielder Palacios will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Palacios will crack the lineup for the fourth time in five games after going 3-for-9 with a home run and three RBI over his previous three contests. The 26-year-old's run as St. Louis' primary center fielder will mostly likely be short-lived, as Lars Nootbaar (abdomen) appears on track to return from the 10-day injured list Sunday when first eligible or shortly thereafter.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler O'Neill - Taking seat Wednesday O'Neill is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Pittsburgh.

Impact The Cardinals are going with Alec Burleson in left field as they try to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Pirates. O'Neill went 1-for-7 with a double in the first two games of the series.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wainwright - Struggles again Tuesday Wainwright (3-9) took the loss Tuesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.2 innings in a 6-3 loss against the Pirates. He struck out three.

Impact After logging a quality start in his previous outing against the Mets, Wainwright was tagged for six runs against the Pirates as he took his eighth loss in his last nine starts. Over that span, the veteran right-hander's struggled to a 12.56 ERA. Overall, Waiwright's ERA is up to an unsightly 8.61 with a 1.99 WHIP and 44:30 K:BB across 17 starts (77.1 innings) this season. He'll look to get on track in his next outing, tentatively lined up for early next week against the Padres.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates aim to sweep series against the Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Pirates meet the St. Louis Cardinals looking to sweep their three-game series

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Waino's quest to 200 wins 'proving to be difficult' PITTSBURGH -- Winless since June 17, Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright took the mound on Tuesday for a ninth time while looking for career v...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Pirates look to continue dominance of Cardinals The Pittsburgh Pirates and visiting St. Louis Cardinals are neighbors sitting in the depths of the standings, but it hasn't been all that cl...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cardinals vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 23

Preview the August 23 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mo...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Pirates erupt, before Cardinals' frustrations do, extending Adam Wainwright's losing streak PITTSBURGH — An inning that began with such small, pesky irritations erupted into much bigger issues for starter Adam Wainwright.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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AUGUST 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Andrew McCutchen homers as the Pirates beat the Cardinals and struggling Adam Wainwright

Andrew McCutchen’s two-run homer capped a five-run fifth inning against struggling Adam Wainwright, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Walker - Ejected against Pirates Walker was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker was ejected after voicing his dissatisfaction with being called out on a ball that appeared to be out of the strike zone. He joins Willson Contreras and Oliver Marmol as Cardinals ejected from the game.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Ejected for arguing Contreras was ejected from Tuesday's game against the Pirates after arguing about the strike zone, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Contreras struck out swinging to end the top of the seventh inning with the bases loaded, though he appeared to be upset about a call earlier in the at-bat. Andrew Knizner took over behind the dish in his place.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rom - Will get another start Rom is tentatively scheduled to start Sunday in Philadelphia, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rom struggled in his major-league debut Monday versus the Pirates, yielding eight runs -- six earned -- on eight hits and four walks over just 3.2 innings of work. He probably would have been sent back to the minors Tuesday under normal circumstances, but the Cardinals need him to fill a rotation spot after having to place Matthew Liberatore (back) on the 15-day injured list.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Carlson - Hopes to return this season Carlson (ankle/oblique) said Tuesday that he's hoping to play again this season, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Carlson is working back from both a Grade 2 left oblique strain and a lingering left ankle injury, the latter of which could eventually require surgery. He'll receive an injection for the ankle this week and is aiming to pick up the intensity of his side work over the next 10 days. If he does return to the Cardinals' active roster before the end of the year, it probably won't be until at least mid-September.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Helsley - MRI again clean on forearm Helsley was cleared of any structural damage in his right forearm Tuesday following another MRI, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Helsley continues to be bothered by lingering pain and tightness in his forearm, but he is scheduled to throw a bullpen session later this week in St. Louis and could then resume his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis. Given the string of recent setbacks, it's hard to guess on a timetable for his return to the Cardinals' bullpen. The 29-year-old has been on the injured list since early June.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place LHP Matthew Liberatore (back) on IL The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-hander Matthew Liberatore on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with tightness in his lower back.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jacob Barnes - Added to roster The Cardinals selected Barnes' contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.

Impact Barnes has spent all of this season at the Triple-A level, collecting a 2.47 ERA and 45:22 K:BB over 51 innings at three different stops. The 33-year-old reliever will provide a fresh arm to a Cards' bullpen that's been overworked.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE