ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Miles Mikolas - Knocked around in opener Mikolas did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing five runs on 10 hits and zero walks over 3.1 innings against the Blue Jays. He struck out six.

Impact Credit to Mikolas for filling up the strike zone as he normally does, but he was entirely too hittable within the zone on this particular day. Mikolas did not allow a single earned run in the Grapefruit League this year, throwing 12 scoreless innings, but the Blue Jays' high-powered offense brought him back to Earth in a hurry. It won't get much easier for Mikolas next week when St. Louis hosts Atlanta.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado: 'Our offense can hang with anybody' ST. LOUIS -- Even after the Cardinals suffered an absolute gut-punch of an Opening Day loss, superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado was able...

MARCH 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. lidera a Toronto Blue Jays a un dramático triunfo sobre Cardinals en el Opening Day de la MLB 2023 El dominicano Vladimir Guerrero Jr. fue la gran figura en el partido del Opening Day entre Toronto Blue Jays y los St. Louis Cardinals.

MARCH 31, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cardinals await status on Willson Contreras after Opening Day loss Contreras took a 102.7 mph wild pitch off his right knee: "Willson's hurting pretty good."

MARCH 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lynn Worthy: Cardinals Opening Day at Busch Stadium a unique experience for St. Louis newcomer ST. LOUIS — A strong trail of breadcrumbs led the way to my first Opening Day at Busch Stadium. There were enough visits as an out-of-town b...

MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cardinals C Willson Contreras exits team debut after taking pitch to knee St.

MARCH 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Springer's 5 hits help Jays outlast Cards 10-9 in opener

George Springer had five hits and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in three runs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat St. Louis 10-9 despite the Cardinals’ Tyler O’Neill tying a major league r...

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willson Contreras injury update: Catcher exits Cardinals debut after 103 mph Jordan Hicks pitch hits him in knee The latest on the injury status of Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras.

MARCH 31, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Giovanny Gallegos - Dealing with back issue Gallegos was unavailable for Thursday's game against Toronto due to a back injury, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Manager Oliver Marmol termed the injury as a "tweak," and it appears that Gallegos will be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. The Cardinals have a day off Friday, so it's possible he doesn't miss any additional time.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Set for MRI Contreras will have an MRI on his right knee, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Contreras was forced to exit Thursday's game with a right knee contusion. X-rays came back negative, but he will still undergo additional testing. It appears as if Contreras has dodged a serious injury, though his timeline for a return should become clearer in the next day or so.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays 10, Cardinals 9 Final Score (03/30/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cardinals at Busch Stadium

MARCH 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Blue Jays 10, Cardinals 9 Final Score (03/30/2023) on MLB Gameday Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Blue Jays vs. Cardinals at Busch Stadium

MARCH 31, 2023 • MLB.COM

Willson exits Cards debut after taking pitch to shin guard Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras exited his debut with his new club on Thursday after taking a 102.7 mph sinker from reliever Jordan Hick...

MARCH 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Willson Contreras - Diagnosed with contusion Contreras exited Thursday's game against the Blue Jays with a right knee contusion.

Impact Contreras was hit by a Jordan Hicks offering in the knee but managed to walk off the field under his own power. The Cardinals have an off day Friday, so it's unclear if he will be forced to miss any additional time. Andrew Knizner entered the game in Contreras' place and would likely be a playing time beneficiary.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Exits with knee injury Contreras exited Thursday's game against the Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch in the knee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Contreras was catching Jordan Hicks and got crossed up, which resulted in him being hit in the knee with the pitch. He left the field shortly thereafter with a notable limp but under his own power. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Different tune for Blue Jays opening day anthems against St. Louis Cardinals In reality though, Goldschmidt was just the warm-up in what was an elaborate opening day pre-game ceremony that also included another crowd...

MARCH 30, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Cardinals Legend Adam Wainwright Surprises Fans With Rousing Rendition Of National Anthem On Opening Day Whenever Adam Wainwright retires from baseball, the 41-year-old St. Louis Cardinals legend plans to make his music dreams a reality!

MARCH 30, 2023 • OUTKICK.COM

Adam Wainwright national anthem performance wows Cardinals fans on Opening Day in St. Louis Adam Wainwright started the year on the IL, but he still made his presence felt.

MARCH 30, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wainwright belts anthem on last Opening Day Wainwright has now truly done it all in a Cardinals uniform.

MARCH 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB debut patches, explained: Why Anthony Volpe, Jordan Walker, other rookies have special logo on jerseys MLB jerseys haven't been strangers to patches through the years, and on Opening Day 2023, a new modification was introduced.

MARCH 30, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Wilking Rodríguez - Placed on 15-day IL Rodriguez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Rodriguez began experiencing tightness in his throwing shoulder toward the end of spring training. It's not believed to be an overly serious injury, but there's also no timetable for when he might be ready to join the bullpen in St. Louis.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wainwright - Placed on 15-day IL Wainwright (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact Wainwright is projected to miss the first month of the 2023 regular season because of a groin strain that he suffered during a workout with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Miles Mikolas is taking the ball for the Cardinals on Opening Day.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul DeJong - Placed on 10-day IL DeJong (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Impact DeJong is expected to miss the first handful of weeks of the 2023 regular season after suffering a lower-back injury in mid-March. He'll probably be a bench player even when he does return to the Cardinals' active roster.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Donovan - Hitting leadoff Opening Day Donovan is starting at second base and batting leadoff for Thursday's opener versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Donovan could move to the bottom of the order against lefties, but he looks to be the preferred choice at leadoff versus right-handers. Lars Nootbaar will bat behind Donovan in the two-hole.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler O'Neill - Gets start in CF in opener O'Neill is starting in center field and batting sixth in the Cardinals' season opener Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Dylan Carlson is on the bench for this one, and he might have to fight his way back into a regular role with the Cardinals opting to carry top outfield prospect Jordan Walker, who is getting the Opening Day nod in right field.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE