ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Paul Goldschmidt - Plates three RBI in win Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Impact Goldschmidt jump started the Cardinals' offense with an RBI-single in the third and then a two-run blast in the fifth gave them a 3-2 lead and knocked Carlos Carrasco out of the game. It was his fourth game with at least three RBI this season and his fourth multi-hit effort over his last eight games. The long ball was Goldschmidt's 20th of the season, marking the 10th time he's reached that milestone in his career. Though it's a step down from his MVP season in 2022, the 35-year-old is having another productive campaign. He's now slashing .277/.364/.455 with 65 RBI, 70 runs and a 65:122 BB:K in 546 plate appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals visit the Pirates to begin 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates host Cards in battle of NL Central's cellar dwellers The two worst teams in the National League Central will meet on Monday when the St.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pirates host Cards in battle of NL Central's cellar dwellers The two worst teams in the National League Central will meet on Monday when the St.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Fact or fluke? Hudson feels like old self in his 4th straight 'W' ST. LOUIS -- Sometimes, the road back doesn’t end where it seems to end. Although Dakota Hudson returned from Tommy John surgery to make a c...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cardinals avoid 4-game sweep as hot bats beat Mets Paul Goldschmidt hit a home run, scored twice and drove in three runs as the St.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Paul Goldschmidt and Dakota Hudson set ton as Cardinals beat the Mets to snap losing streak ST. LOUIS — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs, scored two, hit a home run and served as an offensive catalyst as the Cardin...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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AUGUST 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Paul Goldschmidt homers as Cardinals avoid sweep with 7-3 win over Mets

Paul Goldschmidt homered, Richie Palacios hit a two-run single and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 7-3 to avert a four-game series sweep

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matthew Liberatore - Next start moved to Wednesday Liberatore will make his next start Wednesday in Pittsburgh while he gets extra time to heal up from back pain, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Liberatore had been lined up to take the hill for Monday's series opener at PNC Park, but the Cardinals will instead call up Drew Rom from Triple-A Memphis to start that day to afford the lefty some extra time to rest up and recover. According to Denton, Liberatore's back issue stems from a weightlifting session rather than from his most recent start last Wednesday, when he gave up six runs (five earned) over 4.1 innings in a loss to Oakland. Before falling flat against the last-place Athletics, Liberatore turned in the best start of his career Aug. 10, blanking the Rays over eight innings while striking out seven.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rom - Making MLB debut Monday The Cardinals will recall Rom from Triple-A Memphis to start Monday's game against the Pirates at PNC Park, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact One of three prospects acquired from the Orioles in the Aug. 1 deal that sent Jack Flaherty to Baltimore, Rom will be the first of the trio to reach the big leagues. Rom was unfazed by the move from Triple-A Norfolk in the Baltimore organization to Memphis, as he struck out 18 batters and allowed just one earned run on two hits and four walks over his two starts with the Redbirds. The Cardinals will make room in the rotation for Rom while Matthew Liberatore gets two extra days to recover from a back injury before making his next start, but whether Rom sticks with the big club beyond Monday will likely hinge on how he performs in his big-league debut. If Rom acquits himself well Monday, the Cardinals would likely be willing to open up a more permanent spot for him in the rotation.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Motter - Returns to bench role Motter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Motter picked up his fourth straight start in the middle infield in Thursday's 4-2 loss in the series opener, but he'll remain on the bench for the third straight contest as the Cardinals close out their four-game set with the Mets. With top prospect Masyn Winn receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis, Motter no longer looks in line for regular playing time at either second base or shortstop and will likely have to settle for a utility role.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler O'Neill - Not starting Sunday O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Mets.

Impact O'Neill started the first three games of the series and went 4-for-9 with two doubles, a solo homer and three walks, but he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale. Alec Burleson will handle left field while Luken Baker serves as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets play the Cardinals after Lindor's 4-hit game

The New York Mets take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Francisco Lindor had four hits on Saturday in a 13-2 win over the Cardinals

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carlson contemplating season-ending ankle surgery ST. LOUIS -- Maybe no hard-luck player on the Cardinals roster typifies the kind of frustration-filled, sour season the team has been throug...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nolan Arenado - Swats 26th homer Arenado went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 13-2 loss to the Mets.

Impact Arenado is batting .303 (20-for-66) with four homers in August, but he has just eight RBI over 16 contests this month. The third baseman's slight warm stretch has lifted his slash line to .283/.329/.509 for the season, and he's added 26 homers, 85 RBI, 58 runs scored and two stolen bases through 118 games overall. He's still got enough season left to get to his usual milestones of 30 homers and 100 RBI.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Senga achieves rare rookie feat in gem vs. Cardinals ST. LOUIS -- Kodai Senga had five strikeouts on Saturday night, but the first was a big one. It came when Senga caught Paul Goldschmidt look...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cardinals vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 20

Preview the August 20 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Miles Mikolas - Roughed up by Mets Mikolas (6-9) took the loss Saturday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in a 13-2 loss to the Mets. He struck out four.

Impact Mikolas allowed a season-high seven runs Saturday, including a solo home run to DJ Stewart in the fourth and a grand slam to Daniel Vogelbach in the fifth before being yanked. The outing ended a strong three-start stretch for Mikolas, who had allowed eight earned runs over 20.1 innings while striking out 16 batters. He'll look to get back on track in his next projected start, which is expected to come during a three-game road series against the Phillies next weekend.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets extend winning streak to four games with a 13-2 rout of the struggling Cardinals

Francisco Lindor had four hits and stole home, Daniel Vogelbach hit a grand slam and the New York Mets won their fourth straight game, routing the St. Louis Cardinals 13-2 Saturday...

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Walker - Sitting Saturday Walker isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Saturday against the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact After going 0-for-6 across the first two games of St. Louis' series with the Mets, Walker will get a breather Saturday. Alec Burleson will take over in right field, moving Willson Contreras into the DH slot and Andrew Knizner in behind the plate.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guillermo Zuñiga - Recalled from Memphis The Cardinals recalled Zuniga from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Zuniga holds an unimpressive 7.85 ERA and 1.81 WHIP through 28.1 frames in the minors, but he will be called upon to take the place of James Naile, who was optioned to Triple-A on Saturday. Zuniga has just one inning of major-league experience -- a hitless frame with two strikeouts.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Naile - Optioned to Memphis The Cardinals optioned Naile to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact After surrendering four runs in three innings Friday, Naile will be cast off the active roster and head back to Triple-A. The 30-year-old righty now holds a 9.64 ERA and 2.50 WHIP through 14 frames in the majors this season despite looking impressive with Memphis. Guillermo Zuniga was recalled in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ball from Masyn Winn's first career hit retrieved after Pete Alonso's 'bad brain fart'

Pete Alonso felt awful after throwing souvenir into stands, but Cards rookie took it in stride: "It was very funny, and I'm really glad she...

AUGUST 19, 2023

Cards' Miles Mikolas faces Mets with an eye on the future Miles Mikolas is looking forward to the offseason, when the St. Louis Cardinals will try to rebuild their depleted pitching staff.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM