Impact Nootbaar has put together a mini three-game hitting streak, going 4-for-12 with an RBI and a run scored in that span. He'll take a day off Tuesday while Dylan Carlson gets a start in right field and bats sixth.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Lars Nootbaar - Not starting Tuesday Nootbaar isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday against the Astros.
Jack Flaherty - Being evaluated for Thursday The Cardinals are still assessing Flaherty (hip) to determine whether he can start Thursday vs. the Astros, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Flaherty, who was scratched from his scheduled start over the weekend with hip discomfort, hasn't pitched since June 19, and could wind up on the injured list if he has to miss another turn in the rotation. Adam Wainwright could start Thursday on normal rest if Flaherty isn't ready, with Jake Woodford and Steven Matz the likely replacement options for the fifth spot in the rotation.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rosenthal: Enough caution. Cardinals need to consider bold action at trade deadline. Patience and stability are Cardinals hallmarks, but the way this season is trending, some serious self-reflection will be in order.
JUNE 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cardinals play the Astros after Contreras' 4-hit game
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Houston Astros after Willson Contreras had four hits against the Cubs on SundayJUNE 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A split in London. A winning transatlantic road trip. So, where do Cardinals go from here? LONDON — As the Cardinals readied for their first regular-season game on another continent, manager Oliver Marmol met with an assembly of me...
JUNE 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Victor Scott - Runs way to Double-A The Cardinals promoted Scott from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Monday.
Impact The 22-year-old outfielder will make the jump to the Texas League after he terrorized opposing pitchers on the basepaths -- he stole a minor-league-leading 50 bags on 57 attempts -- while holding his own at the plate (.757 OPS, 9.5 BB%, 16.9 K%, 121 wRC+ in 308 plate appearances). Scott will need to continue to get on base at a steady clip against upper-level minor-league pitching in order to profile as a potential everyday player in the majors, but at the very least, his premium speed should allow him to emerge as a useful weapon off the bench.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Astros vs. Cardinals Betting Odds, Over/Under, Spread - June 27
Preview the June 27 matchup between the Houston Astros and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JUNE 26, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
José Fermín - Activated off minor-league IL Fermin (quad) was activated from the injured list Monday at Triple-A Memphis.
Impact Fermin missed the first couple months of the 2023 season due to a severe quad strain, but he's all set now to become a regular for Memphis following a 10-game rehab stint between the Florida Complex League and Low-A Palm Beach. St. Louis acquired the 24-year-old infielder from Cleveland over the winter in exchange for cash considerations. He slashed .215/.336/.322 with six homers and nine steals in 90 games last year at Triple-A Columbus.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Power Rankings: Which division races are most exciting?
Several upstart clubs have shaken up the standings, leading to what should be some exhilarating division battles. This week's rankings inclu...JUNE 26, 2023
Benjamin Hochman: What the Cardinals' blowout loss and comeback win in London tell us As the Cubs took a 4-0 lead in Sunday’s first inning, following their 9-1 drubbing of St. Louis the day before, I felt confident in my tweet...
JUNE 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Willson Contreras powers Cards past Cubs in London Willson Contreras collected four hits and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame an early four-run deficit to record a 7-5 victory over the Chicag...
JUNE 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Tally-ho! Jordan Hicks saves Cardinals comeback, takes home London Series split Hicks, too ill to be at the ballpark Saturday, collects his fourth save of the eight-day road trip as Cardinals overcome four-run deficit to...
JUNE 26, 2023 • STLTODAY.COM
Tommy Edman - Swipes 14th bag Edman went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.
Impact Edman is up to 14 steals on the season, six of which have come over 20 games in June. He's hitting just .200 (14-for-70) this month, but he's hit safely in eight of his last 10 contests. For the season, Edman is at a .242/.313/.410 slash line with eight home runs, 27 RBI, 41 runs scored, 14 doubles and three triples through 74 games overall.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Woodford - Posts second win Woodford (2-2) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Sunday over the Cubs.
Impact Starter Matthew Liberatore received an early pull Sunday, and Woodford provided solid relief innings. Over four appearances since rejoining the Cardinals' active roster, Woodford has allowed three runs, six hits and four walks while striking out six over 7.1 innings. He has a 5.06 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB through 37.1 innings over 11 appearances (six starts) this season, but he's primarily worked as a reliever recently. Woodford or Steven Matz would be the top candidates to join the rotation if Jack Flaherty (hip) ends up on the injured list.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs top the Cardinals to split the weekend series in London Paul Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead RBI single that chased Chicago starter Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning and the St.
JUNE 25, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Cardinals rally for win over Cubs to split London series; Stroman departs early
The St. Louis Cardinals were able to salvage a split against the Chicago Cubs in London with Marcus Stroman leaving Sunday's game early.JUNE 25, 2023
Cardinals pull off royal comeback, avoid low point in split of London Series After rallying back from a early deficit, the Cardinals left England with a souvenir: "We appreciate that it was a really cool opportunity."
JUNE 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
After error-filled opening, Cardinals use jolly good rally to upend Cubs, split London Series LONDON — It wasn’t the start they needed or the series they imagined but it had the finish they’re really beginning to enjoy and must have m...
JUNE 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Efforts of this pitcher helped Cardinals split series with Cubs in London, England “MVP of the whole series. He really locked it down, saved us there in the bullpen in the last game,” a teammate said.
JUNE 25, 2023 • BND.COM
Ryan Helsley - Not close to return Manager Oliver Marmol said Sunday that Helsley (forearm) isn't close to being activated from the 15-day injured list, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 28-year-old was shut down from throwing for 10 days after landing on the injured list with a forearm strain June 12, and he'll need some time to build his arm back up after the shutdown period. A return after the All-Star break in mid-July still appears possible for Helsley, though he's without a clear target date for his return. Jordan Hicks has stepped in as St. Louis' primary closer in the interim, having recorded the club's past four saves.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Four hits versus former team Contreras went 4-for-4 with one double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Cubs.
Impact Contreras went 0-for-4 against the Cubs during Saturday's loss, but he bounced back Sunday and notched his first four-hit game of the season against his former team. It's been a struggle for the 31-year-old backstop during his first season with St. Louis, and even after his big offensive day in London, he's still slashing just .216/.304/.372 across 70 games (283 plate appearances).
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Hicks - Secures fourth save Hicks (illness) picked up the save in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs, allowing one run on one hit over one inning. He struck out two and didn't record a walk.
Impact Hicks was deemed unavailable for the first contest in London due to an illness, but he was cleared ahead of Sunday's matchup and was called upon in the ninth inning with a three-run lead. Hicks worked around a leadoff double from Nick Madrigal to record his fourth save over the past eight days, running away with the closing job since Ryan Helsley (forearm) hit the injured list. Helsley isn't close to returning, so Hicks, who owns a 14.3 K/9 through 30 appearances, is a must-roster player in all fantasy formats moving forward.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Liberatore - Pulled in third inning Liberatore did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing four unearned runs on four hits and two walks over 2.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out three.
Impact Liberatore was tagged for four runs in the first, but none of them were earned due to two errors from the Cardinals defense. The left-hander was pulled in the third inning at 56 pitches (33 strikes) in favor of John Woodford, who earned the win. Liberatore has started six of his seven MLB appearances this season, but Sunday's outing was by far his shortest as a starter, as he completed at least four innings in his other starts. The 23-year-old's spot in the rotation remains secure moving forward, especially if Jack Flaherty (hip) has to miss extended time, but Liberatore figures to have a short lease during his outings, with Woodford and Steven Matz available as long-relief options out of the bullpen.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals rally for 7-5 win over the Cubs to split London series
Paul Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead RBI single that chased Chicago starter Marcus Stroman in the fourth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cubs 7-5 to earn a split of their we...JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals top Cubs in London Series finale The Cardinals overcame an early hole against the Cubs to win the second contest of their two-game series in London 7-5.
JUNE 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
