ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Lars Nootbaar - Hits leadoff homer, scores thrice Nootbaar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and three runs scored in Saturday's loss against the Cubs.

Impact Nootbaar wasted no time in getting the Cardinals on the board, crushing a leadoff home run on the very first pitch to open the game. He then added a leadoff double in his next at-bat before coming around to score on a Nolan Gorman homer. The center fielder reached base four times on the afternoon and has now drawn a walk in four of his last five games, hitting .294 over that stretch with seven runs scored.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Mikolas - Allows season-high 11 hits Mikolas did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing five runs on 11 hits and one walk over five innings against the Cubs. He struck out three.

Impact Mikolas struggled with his command all afternoon, needing 102 pitches to get through five innings while surrendering a season-high 11 hits. It marked the seventh time this season that the right-hander has allowed at least five runs in a start and he's now recorded three or fewer strikeouts in three straight. Mikolas will look to turn things around when the Cardinals take on these same Cubs next weekend in St. Louis.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' Jordan Montgomery bids to cool off Cubs Jordan Montgomery's future with the St. Louis Cardinals is uncertain, but he's arguably the team's top starting pitcher at the moment

JULY 23, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cubs bring 2-1 series advantage over Cardinals into game 4

The Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the series 2-1

JULY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals can't overcome Cubs in rainy 8-6 loss CHICAGO — The Cardinals’ pitching had been the key factor in their recent surge, but they found themselves in an old-fashioned, rain-soaked...

JULY 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Nolan Arenado - Exited with leg stiffness Arenado was removed from Saturday's loss to the Cubs after fouling a ball off his lower left leg, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact That explains why the Cardinals brought in Brendan Donovan to hit for Arenado in the top of the ninth inning. The star third baseman downplayed the issue after the game, saying his leg just stiffened up a bit during a seventh-inning rain delay. He could be available for Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras departs with right hip tightness

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras left their game against the Chicago Cubs because of right hip tightness

JULY 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willson Contreras - Exits with hip discomfort Contreras was pulled from Saturday's game against the Cubs due to right hip tightness, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras hit a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the top of the third inning and an RBI double in the top of the fifth before getting replaced at catcher by Ivan Herrera to begin the bottom of the sixth. Contreras can be considered day-to-day until the Cardinals provide further information on the hip issue.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Leahy - Optioned to Memphis Leahy was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Leahy made his big-league debut in early July but allowed at least one run in all three of his relief appearances, failing to record three outs in any of them. He'll take his 21.60 ERA and 5.40 WHIP back to the minors, with Drew VerHagen (hip) returning from the injured list to take his spot in the bullpen.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew VerHagen - Returns from injured list VerHagen (hip) was activated off the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact VerHagen missed three weeks with a hip impingement. Prior to the injury, he recorded an unimpressive 4.78 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 35 relief appearances. Kyle Leahy was optioned to clear space on the roster for his return.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Donovan - Not in Saturday's lineup Donovan remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Donovan hasn't taken the field since late June while dealing with a flexor strain, but he's made 10 starts as a designated hitter since then, with his 1.042 OPS indicating that the issue seemingly only affects his ability to throw, not hit. He's nonetheless been stuck on the bench for three straight days, first due to a doctor's visit and then due to a pair of matchups against southpaws. (Righty Michael Fulmer will be the first pitcher on the mound for Chicago on Saturday, but lefty Drew Smyly is expected to handle the bulk innings.) Nolan Arenado will fill the DH spot, with Jose Fermin starting at the hot corner.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 22 (Chicago Batters Left Frustrated) The NL Central's biggest rivalry continues Saturday when the St. Louis Cardinals (44-54) and Chicago Cubs (46-51) meet for the third consecu...

JULY 22, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM

What might a trade between the Dodgers and Cardinals look like? The Dodgers and Cardinals haven't completed many trades with one another, but it could make sense for them to work together at the deadline.

JULY 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers Rumors: Insider feels LA Won't Be In On Nolan Arenado, if Made Available As exciting Nolan Arenado becoming a Dodger would be, this pipe dream has been quickly squashed by MLB.com’s, Juan Toribio.

JULY 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Controversial calls contribute to end of Cardinals' win streak with 4-3 loss to Cubs CHICAGO — Trailing by three runs with three innings to go in enemy territory, the Cardinals got a crucial hit by All-Star third baseman Nola...

JULY 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Jack Flaherty - Suffers sixth loss Flaherty (7-6) took the loss Friday, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings against the Cubs. He struck out six.

Impact Aside from a four-run third, Flaherty was sharp, but during that tumultuous inning, the right-hander allowed two home runs and an RBI double -- all to left-handed hitters. Coming into the contest, Flaherty had surrendered just three runs over his previous three outings (18.2 innings) and posted a 16:7 K:BB during that stretch. He'd also given up just one home run over his past 10 appearances, and Friday's outing was the first time this season he allowed multiple long balls in the same game. Flaherty started just 32 games from 2020-2022, so it's encouraging to see him pitching on a regular basis in 2023, but he's been a hit-or-miss fantasy option thus far.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Rumors: Cardinals Remain Prime Trade Partner for LA St. Louis appears to be staying the course when it comes to selling at the deadline.

JULY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dodgers Rumors: Cardinals Remain Prime Trade Partner for LA St. Louis appears to be staying the course when it comes to selling at the deadline.

JULY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cody Bellinger goes deep as Chicago Cubs top St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped St.

JULY 21, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

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JULY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cody Bellinger hits 2-run homer as Chicago Cubs edge St. Louis Cardinals 4-3

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped St. Louis’ six-game win streak with a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals

JULY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto Blue Jays acquire reliever Génesis Cabrera in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired reliever Génesis Cabrera in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for minor league catcher Sammy Hernandez

JULY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who really won London Series: The Cubs' brisket sandwich or the Cards' donut burger? When the London Series took place last month, the Cubs and Cardinals weren't the only things brought over from the United States for fans --...

JULY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays trade for reliever Cabrera from Cards With the Trade Deadline less than two weeks away, the Blue Jays picked up a reliever from the Cardinals on Friday. Left-handed reliever Géne...

JULY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM