ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Cueto managed by Schumaker, 13 years after brawl with Cards

Skip Schumaker was a Cardinals player 13 years ago when a brawl broke out and Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto kicked St. Louis backup catcher Jason LaRue on the head, causing...

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Goldschmidt - Scratched due to family matter Goldschmidt was scratched from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Friday due to a family matter, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact This confirms that Goldschmidt's sudden absence was not injury-related. The reigning National League MVP will presumably be able to return to action over the weekend in Cardinals camp before he heads off to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Woodford - Solid in spring games Woodford has allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out six over five innings across two Grapefruit League appearances.

Impact Katie Woo of The Athletic reports Woodford's velocity on his fastball is up a bit, and he's refined his slider and changeup. While it is early, these are positive developments for Woodford, who had a fairly mediocre 4.5 K/9 across 48.1 big-leagues innings last season. He also maintained a 2.23 ERA and 1.12 WHIP while working as a multi-inning reliever. The competition for a rotation spot is crowded, which means he'll likely have to settle for a bullpen role again, though that decision isn't expected to come until much closer to the start of the regular season.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Goldschmidt - Scratched from Friday's lineup Goldschmidt was scratched from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Friday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Worthy is hearing the move is not injury-related, so Cards fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Juan Yepez will take Goldschmidt's spot at first base.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why Adam Wainwright, Cardinals aren't worried about low velocity readings Wainwright said a mechanical flaw is restricting his velocity but remains optimistic that he'll make steady progress.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Katie Woo: The Cardinals tweaked their rotation over the... - The Athletic The Cardinals tweaked their rotation over the next few days. Miles Mikolas still starts Friday. Saturday's starter is TBD, but Connor Thomas...

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all

With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.

MARCH 2, 2023

Jack Flaherty - Start pushed back to Sunday Flaherty had his Grapefruit League debut pushed back to Sunday due to lower half discomfort, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Flaherty was originally scheduled to debut Saturday. If this remains a one-day delay, it should hardly be a blip, but the 27-year-old right-hander carries a ton of injury risk in general after logging only 154.2 total major-league innings for the Cardinals between 2020-22. He tossed just 36 frames for St. Louis last year.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wainwright - Battling lower back discomfort Wainwright said Thursday that he's been dealing with a muscle issue around his lower back, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Wainwright noted that he came down with back spasms just before he arrived at Cardinals camp in Florida last month and is still trying to get certain muscles to engage in that area. He also recently suffered a burn on the index finger of his right hand, and it opened up during another rough Grapefruit League start Thursday afternoon against the Astros. The 41-year-old had trouble even topping 85 mph with his fastball toward the end of that outing versus Houston. It's all somewhat concerning, but Wainwright remains committed to pitching for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wainwright - Working through hitch in delivery Wainwright acknowledged last week that he's been working through a hitch in his delivery, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact That might help to explain why Wainwright's fastball has been sitting in the mid-80s so far in Grapefruit League play. In his second spring start Thursday afternoon against the Astros, the 41-year-old right-hander gave up three runs on five hits over three innings, and four batted-balls were clocked at over 104 mph. His next appearance on the mound will be with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Maybe the elevated level of competition can bring out a little more heat.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Katie Woo: Jack Flaherty (Saturday), Jordan Montgomery... - The Athletic Jack Flaherty (Saturday), Jordan Montgomery (Sunday) and Steven Matz (Monday) are all set to make their spring debuts over the next few days...

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Paul DeJong - Cleared for throwing DeJong (arm) was cleared to resume full throwing Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeJong has been limited to designated hitter so far in Grapefruit League games because of some right arm fatigue, but it appears he's now received full clearance. With Tommy Edman slated to serve as the Cardinals' everyday shortstop in 2023, DeJong is looking at a utility infielder role.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers 'believe' in Jason Heyward; can swing change revive his career?

Thanks to Freddie Freeman, former star Jason Heyward is getting a second chance in baseball, and the early returns at Dodgers camp have been...

MARCH 2, 2023

Ranking the best 18 DHs of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best designated hitters? Ben Verlander breaks down his tiers.

MARCH 1, 2023

Matthew Liberatore - Impresses in spring debut Liberatore pitched two perfect innings Tuesday versus the Nationals in a Grapefruit League game.

Impact Liberatore is pushing for a rotation spot this season, but it could be an uphill battle. Steven Matz and Dakota Hudson are likely the favorites to be the fifth starter, which could mean Liberatore begins the year in the bullpen or at Triple-A Memphis. The southpaw struggled in his first taste of the majors last year, pitching to a 5.97 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 28:18 K:BB across 34.2 innings, but there's little reason to worry about his long-term outlook entering his age-23 season.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Baseball's new rules to speed up games get mixed reception

Players have largely been pleased with Major League Baseball's rollout of several new rules this spring, but fans getting their first look in person have mixed reviews

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams

Major League Baseball has added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioratio...

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brendan Donovan - Homers again Monday Donovan clubbed a two-run homer and added an RBI single Monday versus the Mets in Grapefruit League action.

Impact It's the second home run in three spring training games for Donovan, who hit just five long balls in 126 contests for the Cardinals in his rookie season. Donovan is standing more upright at the plate this spring and, as manager Oli Marmol noted on Monday's ESPN broadcast, is making more of an effort to pull the ball in the air. He's also switched to a puck-style bat knob. It's worth tracking to see whether Donovan's newfound pop can be sustained while not taking away from his excellent plate skills.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edman looks to use Classic as springboard to big season JUPITER, Fla. -- Leaders, as Cardinals manager Oli Marmol was saying prior to Monday’s Grapefruit League game against the Mets, come in all...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Max Scherzer loves pitch clock, which debuts to mixed reactions

Max Scherzer believes MLB's new pitch clock will help pitchers out. Some star hitters agree with him.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Paul DeJong - Closing in on full throwing Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that DeJong (arm) will take part in light throwing across the diamond for the next couple of days before slowly ramping back up to full...

Impact DeJong may be a week or more away from being ready to play shortstop in spring games, but his bout with what the team is describing as a case of "dead arm" won't prevent him from getting in at-bats during Grapefruit League play. He's slated to serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Monday's game against the Mets in what will mark his second appearance of the exhibition slate.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Marmol says umpire C.B. Bucknor 'has zero class' St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said umpire C.B. Bucknor ''has zero class'' for refusing to shake his hand during the lineup card...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

On offense and defense, Cardinals prospect Masyn Winn looks for progress by doing less JUPITER, Fla. — Even after reaching a career high in home runs with 12 this past minor league season, Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Win...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On offense and defense, Cardinals prospect Masyn Winn looks for progress by doing less JUPITER, Fla. — Even after reaching a career high in home runs with 12 this past minor league season, Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Win...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: 'Zero class' JUPITER, Fla. — Whatever chance his irritation with umpire C. B. Bucknor had of cooling over the winter ended before Cardinals manager Olive...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM