McCutchen homers in 10th to help Pirates beat Cardinals 6-3
Andrew McCutchen homered in the 10th inning to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals SaturdayAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list
The St. Louis Cardinals have activated outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the 10-day injured listAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cardinals activate OF Lars Nootbaar from injured list The St.
APRIL 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cardinals' Steven Matz looks to rebound vs. Pirates After struggling in his first two starts of the season, St.
APRIL 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
First Pitch: Lars Nootbaar returns to the Cardinals lineup in game 3 of Pirates series Lars Nootbaar returns to the lineup and the Cardinals celebrates Jackie Robinson Day.
APRIL 15, 2023 • STLTODAY.COM
Dylan Carlson - Not in lineup Saturday Carlson is not in the lineup Saturday versus the Pirates.
Impact Tyler O'Neill is also absent as Lars Nootbaar (thumb) makes his return from the IL and gets the start in center field. It's a tricky playing time mix at the moment for Cardinals manager Oli Marmol.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler O'Neill - Not in lineup Saturday O'Neill is not in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.
Impact There is now an overflow of outfielders in St. Louis with the return of Lars Nootbaar (thumb), and both O'Neill and Dylan Carlson are sitting Saturday. Nootbaar will play center field and bat seventh in his return from the IL. Alec Burleson is in left and Jordan Walker is in right.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Willson Contreras - Gets breather Saturday Contreras is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Pirates.
Impact It's a routine day of rest for Contreras, who finally broke out of an extended slump Friday. Andrew Knizner will catch and bat ninth.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Juan Yepez - Optioned to Memphis Yepez was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Yepez gets the boot to clear out a 26-man roster spot for Lars Nootbaar, who is back from a jammed left thumb. Yepez went 4-for-12 with a homer during his short time with the Cardinals and should eventually get a more extended chance.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lars Nootbaar - Activated from injured list Nootbaar (thumb) was activated Saturday from the 10-day injured list, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Nootbaar jammed his left thumb on Opening Day, but he's ready to rock now after just one minor-league rehab game. The 25-year-old outfielder was a popular name in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts this spring and carries breakout potential in his return to the Cardinals' active roster.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates vs. Cardinals prediction, betting odds for MLB on Saturday The Pittsburgh Pirates square off with the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB on Saturday. This preview is based on 10,000 simulations of the game.
APRIL 15, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Nolan Gorman - Knocks in two Gorman went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Friday's 3-0 win over the Pirates.
Impact Gorman had a pair of RBI singles, providing the Cardinals' first and last runs of the game. The 22-year-old is still hitting excellently to begin 2023, though this was just his third multi-hit effort. He's up to a .333/.447/.692 slash line with four home runs, 12 RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base through 47 plate appearances.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Arenado - Reaches base four times Arenado went 3-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 3-0 win over the Pirates.
Impact Arenado posted his sixth multi-hit effort of the season, though this was the first time he had three hits this season. While none went for extra bases, he was able to come around to score on a pair of Nolan Gorman singles. Arenado is up to a .357/.413/.500 slash line, two home runs, 13 RBI, eight runs scored and two doubles through 63 plate appearances.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Pittsburgh Pirates on SaturdayAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zack Thompson - Collects win Friday Thompson (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk while striking out four over 1.2 innings to earn the win Friday over the Pirates.
Impact Starter Jake Woodford pitched 5.1 scoreless innings but received no run support. Thompson was able to get some help as the Cardinals got on the board in the sixth inning and maintained the lead to earn him the win in his sixth appearances this season. The southpaw has done well as a multi-inning option, giving up one unearned run on six hits and four walks while striking out 11 over seven innings this season. He also has a hold. Thompson is the Cardinals' most effective lefty in the bullpen, so he could work his way into some high-leverage spots.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Gorman's 2 RBIs help Cardinals defeat Pirates Nolan Gorman drove in two runs as the St.
APRIL 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Pressure drop: Contreras' first big Cards hit a relief ST. LOUIS -- When Willson Contreras' first big hit as a Cardinal finally came on Friday at Busch Stadium, the catcher threw his arms out to...
APRIL 15, 2023 • MLB.COM
Nolan Gorman, Nolan Arenado jump-start Cardinals offense in 3-0 win over Pirates ST. LOUIS — After 14 consecutive innings of bad luck and offensive futility, the Cardinals manufactured a lone run in the sixth inning behin...
APRIL 15, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Giovanny Gallegos - Notches easy save Gallegos struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Pirates on Friday.
Impact Gallegos needed just 10 pitches to finish off the 3-0 victory. He's now sporting a 7:0 K:BB after converting his first save chance of the year. Ryan Helsley did not appear in Friday's game after pitching Tuesday and Wednesday.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Woodford - Keeps Pirates scoreless Woodford allowed seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings during Friday's win over Pittsburgh. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Woodford worked his way around trouble Friday, including a bases-loaded jam in the second inning. He gave up nine runs in as many innings through his first two starts and, despite turning in a scoreless outing, wasn't very effective in his third start. He threw 81 pitches, forced just five whiffs and gave up an averaged extra velocity of 96.5 mph. Woodford will carry a 5.65 ERA into his next start, which is currently projected to be at home against the Diamondbacks next week.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Woodford, Cards' pen shut down Pirates in 3-0 win
Jake Woodford and three relievers scattered eight hits, Nolan Gorman drove in two runs, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Johan Oviedo enjoys 10-strikeout gem, but Pirates offense has tough-luck night against Cardinals Johan Oviedo was excellent Friday for the Pirates, but their offense didn’t have much luck against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
APRIL 15, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Adam Wainwright - Could make rehab start Tuesday Wainwright (groin) said Friday that he expects to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Springfield, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Wainwright drew strong reviews after facing live hitters in a simulated setting Friday at Busch Stadium and is ready to take the next step in his recovery from a groin strain he suffered in late March. It's not clear how many rehab starts are lined up, but the veteran right-hander will almost certainly be ready to join the Cardinals' struggling rotation before the end of April.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Carlson - Returns to lineup Friday Carlson (neck) is back in the Cardinals' lineup Friday against the Pirates.
Impact Carlson missed a handful of games with a pinched nerve in his neck, but he's ready to rock Friday night in St. Louis. The 24-year-old will cover center field and bat eighth with right-hander Johan Oviedo on the mound for the Pirates. Tyler O'Neill is in left.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Walker - Gets first day off Friday Walker is not in the Cardinals' lineup Friday against the Pirates.
Impact It's the first day off of the season for Walker, and it comes after his historic 12-game career-opening hitting streak came to an end in Thursday's series opener versus the Pirates. Alec Burleson is in right field and batting second Friday, with Tyler O'Neill covering left field and hitting seventh.
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