AUGUST 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Steven Matz continues his roll as he leads Cardinals to 6-2 win over Rockies ST. LOUIS — Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz continued his renaissance on the mound with his third consecutive outing having allowed one run or...
Tommy Edman - Three hits, two RBI in win Edman went 3-for-5 with a triple, a double and two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Impact Edman came up a home run shy of the cycle in this contest. He's gone 6-for-20 (.300) with three strikeouts over five games since returning from a wrist injury, and he's seen a starting role at shortstop with Paul DeJong traded to Toronto. Edman is slashing .241/.302/.395 with seven homers, 31 RBI, 47 runs scored and 14 stolen bases over 89 games. His starting role is likely safe for a while, but St. Louis could call up top prospect Masyn Winn before the end of the season, which would likely force Edman to switch positions yet again.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler O'Neill - Launches homer in win O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.
Impact O'Neill opened the scoring in the second inning, and the Cardinals never trailed in the game. This was his third homer in the last four games, and he's hit safely in eight straight, batting .367 (11-for-30) in the longer span. He continues to thrive in a starting role in left field since returning from a back injury. O'Neill is now at a .255/.327/.418 slash line with five homers, 13 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases through 43 contests overall.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Matz - Pitches well again Matz (3-7) allowed a run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings to earn the win Saturday over the Rockies.
Impact Matz gave up a run for the first time in three starts, but he turned in his third straight quality start. It's been a strong reversal of fortune for the southpaw, who has rebounded from an awful start to the season. He's now at a 3.91 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 93:32 K:BB over 99 innings through 24 appearances (16 starts). Matz will looking to keep it rolling next weekend in a road start versus the Royals.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Matz helps Cardinals take down Rockies Willson Contreras and Tommy Edman each drove in two runs as the St.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
O'Neill hits home run, Matz pitches six solid innings as Cardinals beat Rockies 6-2
Tyler O’Neill homered, Steven Matz pitched six strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2AUGUST 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards turn to improved Steven Matz against Rockies St.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rockies play the Cardinals after Jones' 4-hit game
The Colorado Rockies take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Nolan Jones had four hits against the Cardinals on FridayAUGUST 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Nolan Arenado - Goes yard in loss Arenado went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Arenado got the Cardinals on the board in the second inning, but that only cut the deficit to 6-1. The third baseman had gone 4-for-31 over his previous eight games since his last multi-hit effort. He's now at a .283/.330/.514 slash line with 23 homers, 79 RBI, 50 runs scored and two stolen bases over 105 contests.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Gorman - Launches two homers in loss Gorman went 3-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies.
Impact Gorman missed Thursday's game with a bruised foot he sustained Wednesday. He returned with a vengeance, popping a pair of homers for the second time in just over a week. The second baseman is up to 24 long balls, 67 RBI, 47 runs scored, six stolen bases and a .245/.331/.512 slash line through 97 contests this season. With Brendan Donovan done for the year, Gorman should have a chance to take on an everyday role at second base after frequently sitting out versus southpaws early in the season.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Wainwright - Yields seven runs in loss Wainwright (3-6) allowed seven runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five over three innings, taking the loss Friday versus the Rockies.
Impact That wouldn't have been an unusual stat line in Colorado, but Friday's game was in St. Louis. Wainwright has yielded 13 runs over 14 innings while losing two of his three starts since he returned from a shoulder injury. The 41-year-old has a 7.81 ERA, 1.98 WHIP and 39:26 K:BB through 65.2 innings through 14 starts overall. The Cardinals are essentially out of contention, so there's little chance they humiliate a franchise legend by removing him from the rotation over the last two months of the season. Wainwright is tentatively projected for a road start in Kansas City next week.
AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jones, Díaz help Colorado Rockies knock off St. Louis Cardinals 9-4
Nolan Jones had four hits and three RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 in a matchup of last-place clubsAUGUST 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan Helsley - Beginning assignment Sunday Helsely (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Sunday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.
Impact Helsley has been on the injured list since mid-June with a right forearm strain and is now set to begin the final step in his recovery process. The 29-year-old reliever will likely make a few appearances in Double-A before moving to Triple-A Memphis, but the Cardinals are confident Helsley will be able to return when first eligible Aug. 10. When he returns, Helsely will likely take over as St. Louis' primary closer -- though Giovanny Gallegos may offer some competition for saves.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Gorman - Back in lineup Gorman (foot) is starting at second base and batting third Friday against the Rockies, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact After missing Thursday's game due to a bruised foot, Gorman is officially good to go for Friday's series opener. The 23-year-old came back from the All-Star break scorching hot, but he is just 1-for-11 with seven strikeouts across his last four games.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alec Burleson - Bright spot in loss Burleson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Twins.
Impact Burleson has homered in back-to-back games after snapping a 14-game homer drought. The 24-year-old is starting to carve out more playing time between first base and designated hitter -- Brendan Donovan (arm) being out for the year should allow Burleson to be in the lineup versus most right-handed pitchers. For the season, Burleson is slashing .249/.298/.425 with eight homers, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored, 13 doubles and a triple over 239 plate appearances.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Despite multiple moves at MLB trade deadline, Cardinals outfield remains congested “I read most of the same stuff that you guys read too. It is what it is. It’s part of the business,” outfielder Tyler O’Neill said.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • BND.COM
Matthew Liberatore - Struggles in return to rotation Liberatore (1-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing five runs on six hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Twins. He struck out one.
Impact Most of the damage against Liberatore came in the second inning when the Twins tagged him for four runs on a pair of homers. The 23-year-old left-hander's ERA is now up to 6.93 with a 1.78 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB across nine starts (37.2 innings) this season. Liberatore still does offer some upside and will remain in the Cardinals' rotation following the trades of Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery. However, he remains too risky of an option for fantasy purposes.
AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals begin 3-game series at home against the Rockies
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Colorado Rockies to start a three-game seriesAUGUST 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Matthew Liberatore's future one of many focal points as Cardinals pivot to 2024 Manager Oliver Marmol gave Liberatore a pep talk: "Let your shoulders drop. ... Just go out there, be yourself and actually let it eat."
AUGUST 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Liberatore takes 'positive step' as he vies for '24 rotation spot ST. LOUIS -- Perhaps the most important question the Cardinals can answer in these last two months of the season is just how many pitchers t...
AUGUST 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
Taylor, Jeffers, Gray lead Twins to 5-3 win over Cardinals
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Jordan Walker - Up to No. 3 spot Walker is now batting third Thursday against the Twins.
Impact Walker was originally slated to bat cleanup for the first time as a major-leaguer, but he'll move even higher in the Cardinals' batting order after Nolan Gorman (foot) had to be scratched. Walker slugged his 10th big-leaguer homer in Wednesday's win over Minnesota as part of a two-hit day.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Gorman - Scratched with bruised foot Gorman was scratched from the lineup Thursday versus the Twins due to a bruised foot, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Gorman fouled a ball off his foot Wednesday and will take a day off for rest and treatment. It's not a serious concern. Jose Fermin is now starting at second base and batting ninth for the Cardinals in Thursday's series finale against Minnesota.
AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
