ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Nolan Gorman - Goes yard Tuesday Gorman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Gorman made an early impact with his first-inning solo shot off Jameson Taillon. Prior to Tuesday, Gorman had gone 3-for-16 (.188) across six games in May. The infielder is up to eight homers, 24 RBI, 11 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .255/.346/.518 through 33 contests. The Cardinals are primarily using Willson Contreras at designated hitter now, thrusting Gorman into a middle-infield battle for playing time with the likes of Tommy Edman, Paul DeJong and Brendan Donovan. Gorman should remain in the lineup against right-handed pitchers for the foreseeable future.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lars Nootbaar - Pops third homer Nootbaar went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Nootbaar's homer was his third of the season. He'd hit .294 (15-for-51) over 14 contests between long balls, but he had just two extra-base hits in that span. The outfielder is now slashing .288/.430/.425 through 100 plate appearances this season, and he's added 10 RBI, 13 runs scored and four stolen bases.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul DeJong - Bashes third homer DeJong went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact DeJong drew a bases-loaded walk to give the Cardinals a 4-1 lead in the third inning. That lead didn't hold, but the shortstop put St. Louis ahead for good with a solo shot in the ninth inning, his third homer of the season. He's also racked up five multi-hit efforts in 12 contests, resulting in a .350/.409/.650 slash line with six RBI and six runs scored through 44 plate appearances. He's seeing more than just a short-side platoon role, but the Cardinals' shuffle of Willson Contreras to designated hitter means Nolan Gorman will likely push Tommy Edman to shortstop more often in the coming weeks, which could limit DeJong's playing time if he cools off at the plate.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Stratton - Picks up first win Stratton (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two batters over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Cubs.

Impact Stratton got the last out of the seventh inning and stayed in for the eighth in a 4-4 game. The Cardinals pulled ahead in the ninth, and Giovanny Gallegos earned the save to give Stratton his first win in 14 appearances this season. Stratton has done relatively well in a low-leverage role with a 2.95 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 21:3 K:BB over 21.1 innings. He's logged the most innings of any Cardinals reliever this season, but his ability to cover multiple frames likely prevents him from being a candidate for save chances.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanny Gallegos - Converts second save Gallegos pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Gallegos retired Dansby Swanson, Ian Happ and Cody Bellinger in order to successfully protect a two-run lead. Ryan Helsley had pitched three of the last four days and battled a knee injury in that span, likely leading to the decision to give Gallegos a save opportunity. Gallegos had allowed at least one run in three of his previous four outings, but he was steady Tuesday. He now has a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through 13.2 innings. He's 2-for-3 in save chances, and he's added two holds over 13 appearances.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Flaherty - Another wild performance Flaherty allowed three runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out three over five innings in a no-decision versus the Cubs on Tuesday.

Impact Flaherty has walked five or more batters in three of his eight starts this season, though he'd seemingly gotten the issue under control recently. He avoided taking a third straight loss Tuesday, but it was still a less-than-impressive outing. The right-hander is at a 6.18 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 39:27 K:BB across 39.1 innings. He's tentatively projected for a tough home start versus the Brewers next week.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Cubs lose to Cardinals 6-4 Photos of the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Wrigley Field.

MAY 10, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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MAY 10, 2023 • MLB.COM

Once again, Cubs keep it close, but find a way to lose to St. Louis The Cubs are now 6-13 in their last 19 games.

MAY 10, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Cardinals top Cubs for season-best third win in row Paul DeJong hit a tiebreaking, ninth-inning homer and Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar also went deep as the St. Louis Cardinals won their thi...

MAY 10, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

DeJong hits tiebreaking homer as Cardinals beat Cubs 6-4

Paul DeJong, Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4 for their third consecutive win

MAY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyler O'Neill - Could start rehab next Tuesday Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters before Tuesday's game that O'Neill (back) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next Tuesday for Triple-A Memphis, Derrick Goold of...

Impact O'Neill was placed on the injured list Friday with a lower back strain. The outfielder has hit just ..228/.283/.337 over 99 plate appearances in 2023, but he'll have a chance to improve on those numbers in the middle of May if he doesn't suffer any setbacks.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Woodford - Week away from mound work Woodford (shoulder) is at least a week away from throwing off a mound, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Woodford should soon resume throwing on flat ground, but the Cardinals are slow-playing his recovery from a bout of right shoulder inflammation. He was placed on the injured list May 5, two days after losing his spot in the starting rotation. The 26-year-old figures to return as a long reliever whenever he's fit again for MLB action.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras embraces villain role on other side of Cubs-Cardinals rivalry: 'When you get booed, you're doing something right' CHICAGO — Willson Contreras, decked out in St. Louis Cardinals red, admitted to experiencing nerves Monday in the visitors dugout at Wrigley...

MAY 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Tommy Edman - Not in lineup Tuesday Edman is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Paul DeJong will play shortstop and bat seventh versus the Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon. Nolan Gorman is at second base and hitting third. Willson Contreras will serve as the designated hitter and hit fifth.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Back in lineup Tuesday Arenado (neck) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Arenado was a late scratch from Monday's series opener at Wrigley Field due to neck stiffness, but he is good to go for the second game of the three-game set. He's starting at third base and batting cleanup versus right-hander Jameson Taillon.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Pallante - Recalled from Triple-A The Cardinals recalled Pallante from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pallante pitched well during his three-week stay at Memphis and will now look to get back to his 2022 form. He had surrendered seven earned runs on 12 hits and four walks over 8.1 innings this season with St. Louis prior to his mid-April demotion.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

JoJo Romero - Optioned back to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Romero to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Romero gave up two earned runs while recording only one out in his last appearance Sunday versus the Tigers. Andre Pallante is joining the Cardinals' bullpen in a corresponding move.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Motter - Accepts outright assignment The Cardinals outrighted Motter to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Motter was recently removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster for the second time this season but is electing to stick around in the organization as a utility man at the Triple-A level. The 33-year-old has hit .200 with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate over 22 plate appearances in the majors this season.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With the Cardinals down and out, it's time for the Cubs to seize the NL Central The way the division is shaking out, the Central is ripe for the taking. And the big-market Cubs should be looking at it as theirs to win.

MAY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs meet in game 2 of series

The St. Louis Cardinals take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Chicago Cubs

MAY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals look to keep new-found spark lit vs. Cubs After Willson Contreras made the most of his return to Chicago, the St. Louis Cardinals may finally have some much-needed momentum

MAY 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lars Nootbaar - Notches fourth steal Nootbaar went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 3-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Nootbaar's four-game hitting streak came to an end, but he picked up his sixth multi-walk game of the year. He's also logged two of his four steals this season over the last three contests. The outfielder has earned a starting job in right field, and he's now slashing .289/.432/.395 with two home runs, nine RBI and 12 runs scored through 95 plate appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Génesis Cabrera - Picks up win Cabrera (1-0) allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings, earning the win Monday versus the Cubs.

Impact Cabrera was the first reliever in after a short outing from Miles Mikolas. Cabrera did his job well, and the Cardinals pulled ahead while he was in the game, giving him his first win of the season. The southpaw has seen mostly low-leverage spots so far, but he's also picked up two holds in his last five outings, which suggests he may be working his way up the leverage ladder. He has a 2.51 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 21:7 K:BB through 14.1 innings this season.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB roundup: Cards' Willson Contreras stars in return to Chicago Willson Contreras made his return to Chicago and delivered a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning among his two hits as the St.

MAY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM