AUGUST 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Rays score three in eighth to take care of Cardinals Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe and Randy Arozarena each delivered RBI singles in the eighth inning that rallied the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-2 win ov...
Tyler O'Neill - Battling knee tightness O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Tampa Bay due to left knee tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Despite participating in batting practice ahead of Tuesday's game, O'Neill's knee will keep him from playing against the Rays. He's officially listed as day-to-day, so his injury likely isn't severe, and he'll be replaced in the lineup by Alec Burleson.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burleson - Re-enters lineup Burleson is starting as the Cardinals' designated hitter Tuesday and batting sixth, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Burleson was originally slated for a day off Tuesday, but he will enter the lineup to replace Tyler O'Neill, who was scratched due to knee tightness. Burleson has been heating up at the plate recently, going 6-for-13 with two homers and four RBI since the beginning of August.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler O'Neill - Scratched from lineup O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact It's unclear why O'Neill was removed from the Cardinals' lineup, but it's possible he tweaked something during batting practice before the game. The team should provide more information shortly. Meanwhile, Lars Nootbaar will move into left field for O'Neill, and Alec Burleson will enter as St. Louis' designated hitter.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burleson - On bench again Tuesday Burleson is absent from the lineup Tuesday versus the Rays.
Impact Burleson has been in a nice groove at the dish since the All-Star break, but he was on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the Rockies and will also take a seat Tuesday as the Cardinals open a three-game set at Tampa Bay. Tyler O'Neill, Dylan Carlson and Jordan Walker are starting across the outfield as Lars Nootbaar gets a turn as the designated hitter.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rays play the Cardinals in first of 3-game series
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Miles Mikolas - Rejoining rotation Tuesday Mikolas will return to the Cardinals rotation to start Tuesday's series opener at Tampa Bay after completing his five-game suspension.
Impact Mikolas was handed the suspension one day after he was ejected for intentionally throwing at Ian Happ in his July 27 start against the Cubs. Because he initially appealed the decision, Mikolas was able to start the next time his turn in the rotation came up this past Tuesday against the Twins, but he then dropped his appeal one day later. After missing the remaining two games of the series with Minnesota and all three games with the Rockies this past weekend, Mikolas will return to the hill Tuesday on six days' rest.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dakota Hudson - Gets another start Wednesday Hudson is scheduled to make his next start with the Cardinals on Wednesday at Tampa Bay.
Impact St. Louis added Hudson and Matthew Liberatore to the rotation last week after the team dealt away Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery ahead of the trade deadline. Both pitchers will make their next starts in Tampa Bay, but of the two, Hudson is coming off the more encouraging outing. He picked up his second win of the season this past Wednesday versus Minnesota, covering seven innings while striking out seven and allowing three runs on two hits and three walks.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Liberatore - Drawing another start Liberatore is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Rays in Tampa Bay.
Impact Liberatore will get a second straight turn through the St. Louis rotation, facing off against the organization that drafted him with a first-round selection in 2018 before dealing him to the Cardinals in 2020. In his return from Triple-A Memphis this past weekend, Liberatore worked 5.2 innings in a losing effort against the Twins, giving up five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out one. With a 6.93 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 8.5 K-BB% over 37.2 innings in the majors this season, Liberatore likely warrants attention just in NL-only leagues at this time.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rays vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 8
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Walker makes sliding catch but has work remaining in outfield ST. LOUIS -- Despite getting a late break and being positioned deep and swung around toward center field, Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker...
AUGUST 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Gomber tosses gem vs. Cards after shouldering load of Arenado trade ST. LOUIS -- It has weighed on him for years now. Being the primary piece traded for Nolan Arenado has prompted Austin Gomber to try too har...
AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Masyn Winn - Managing mild glute strain Winn exited Sunday's game at Triple-A Memphis due to a mild glute strain, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Winn was shaken up in the sixth inning when he hit a base awkwardly, but his injury is considered mild at this point. He should be considered day-to-day for now. Winn has been dominant with the Triple-A club this year, slashing .286/.357/.470 with 17 homers, 92 runs, 59 RBI and 17 steals. However, the Cardinals may wait to call him up until mid-to-late August to preserve his rookie status for next season.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Zack Thompson - Solid in spot start Thompson (2-4) allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out eight over four innings, taking the loss Sunday versus the Rockies.
Impact Thompson drew the assignment for a spot start necessitated by Miles Mikolas' suspension for throwing at Ian Happ. This was Thompson's first major-league start of the year, and he covered the most innings of any St. Louis pitcher in the contest, though it resulted in a tough-luck loss after he gave up a run on a sacrifice fly. The southpaw is still viewed as a starter in the long run, but he's been a multi-inning reliever in the majors this season. He's at a 4.29 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB through 21 innings. With Mikolas set to return to the rotation Tuesday, Thompson will likely be down for a few days before returning to a bullpen role.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Willson Contreras - Not starting Sunday Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democratreports.
Impact Contreras went 2-for-7 with a double, two RBI and a run across the first two games against the Rockies and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Andrew Knizner is starting behind the plate and batting eighth.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burleson - Sits against lefty Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
Impact The lefty-hitting Burleson will take a seat for the series finale with southpaw Austin Gomber on the hill for the Rockies. In the wake of Brendan Donovan's (elbow) season-ending injury, Burleson seems to have moved into a strong-side platoon role for the Cardinals. Dylan Carlson looks set to replace Burleson in the lineup when St. Louis faces southpaws.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers Analysis: What Should The Framework Be For An Offseason Nolan Arenado Trade? The Dodgers had talks with the Cardinals at the deadline, before that potential deal collapsed.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nightengale's Notebook: Cardinals' Adam Wainwright chases milestone in final season Playing his final season Adam Wainwright, has been stuck on 198 career wins after nearly two decades with the Cardinals.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Cardinals vs Rockies Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for August 6 Odds updated as of 7:29 AM The St. Louis Cardinals versus the Colorado Rockies is on the MLB schedule for Sunday. Before you do any MLB bett...
AUGUST 6, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM
Cardinals vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 6
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Cardinals and Rockies meet, winner secures 3-game series
The St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesAUGUST 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards making most of new and improved version of Matz ST. LOUIS -- Among the many “what ifs” in a season gone so horribly wrong for the Cardinals, this one in particular ranks near the top of th...
AUGUST 6, 2023 • MLB.COM
Zack Thompson - Set to open Sunday Thompson will work as an opener in Sunday's game against the Rockies, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Thompson was effective in his last two appearances, and he will get a chance to open Sunday for the first time. He has not tossed more than 33 pitches in a big-league game this season, so he will likely be capped around there Sunday.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
