OCTOBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Cardinals vs. Phillies Wild Card predictions, pitching matchups and what you need to know Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina were also in the Cardinals lineup when these two teams last met in the postseason, 11 years ago.
Cardinals vs. Phillies schedule: Complete dates, times, TV channels for 2022 NL Wild Card games Here's all the information you need to watch the Cardinals take on the Phillies in the 2022 NL Wild Card Series.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cardinals vs. Phillies schedule: Complete dates, times, TV channels for 2022 NL Wild Card games Here's all the information you need to watch the Cardinals take on the Phillies in the 2022 NL Wild Card Series.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Countdown to the MLB Playoffs: Playoff bracket set
The MLB postseason bracket is set! Take a look at how the playoffs will shake out beginning Friday!OCTOBER 6, 2022
Benjamin Hochman: A look at who the Cardinals should use vs. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper The last time Bryce Harper faced the Cardinals in the playoffs, he couldn’t legally drink Champagne.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Tommy Edman - Three hits in loss Edman went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, two runs and two stolen bases in Wednesday's loss to the Pirates.
Impact Edman ripped an RBI single off Johan Oviedo in the first inning before stealing second base and coming around to score before the end of the frame. He later added two more hits, including a double, while scoring another run. The multi-hit effort was Edman's first since Sept. 17 while the stolen base was his 32nd of the year. The 27-year-old will look to repeat Wednesday's performance when the Cardinals face the Phillies on Friday in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thriving as a reliever, can this Cards rookie pitch in NLWCS? PITTSBURGH -- At some point this weekend, possibly when Cardinals rookie Zack Thompson toes the rubber against reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper...
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
Matthew Liberatore - Struggles versus Pirates Liberatore (2-2) was tagged with loss after he pitched five innings, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks while striking out Wednesday versus the Pirates.
Impact The left-hander struggled Wednesday after being recalled from Triple-A Memphis earlier in the day to make the spot start. Liberatore held the Pirates off the board for the first two frames before Rodolfo Castro ripped an RBI single in the third inning. He proceeded to surrender four runs in the following frame, raising the damage to five runs on the day. Liberatore will finish the campaign having made nine appearances, including seven starts with the Cardinals, posting a 5.97 ERA and 1.73 WHIP with 28 strikeouts over 34.2 innings.
OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
2022 MLB playoffs: One thing that could make or break each team's postseason
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Young Pirates make difference in final game of season, a 5-3 win over Cardinals PITTSBURGH — Prior to Wednesday’s season finale, which turned out to be a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, Pirates manager Derek Shelto...
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Young Pirates make difference in final game of the season, a win over the Cardinals Prior to Wednesday’s season finale, which turned out to be a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, Pirates manager Derek Shelton admitted th...
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
JoJo Romero - Sent to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Romero to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Impact Romero was dropped from the 28-man active roster to clear room in the bullpen for Jordan Hicks (neck), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in advance of Wednesday's regular-season finale in Pittsburgh. The demotion will make Romero ineligible to be included on the Cardinals' roster for the team's upcoming wild-card series with the Phillies.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dakota Hudson - Sent back to minors The Cardinals optioned Hudson to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Impact Hudson was dropped from the 28-man active roster after he was tagged for seven earned runs over nine hits and two walks Tuesday in his spot start Tuesday against the Pirates. His demotion will preclude him from being a part of the Cardinals' roster for the team's upcoming wild-card series with the Phillies.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Donovan - Sitting for regular-season finale Donovan isn't starting Wednesday against Pittsburgh, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Donovan has recorded hits in each of the last eight games, hitting .310 with two doubles, seven runs, an RBI, five walks and three strikeouts over that stretch. However, Paul DeJong will take over at the keystone and bat ninth during Wednesday's regular-season finale.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yadier Molina - On bench Wednesday Molina isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Molina has gone 0-for-7 with an RBI and two strikeouts over his last three games, and he'll be on the bench for a third consecutive matchup to finish the regular season. Andrew Knizner is starting behind the dish and batting eighth.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Albert Pujols - Not starting Wednesday Pujols isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Pujols started the last five games and went 6-for-12 with three home runs, a double, 10 RBI and six runs, but he'll get a day off for Wednesday's regular-season finale. Lars Nootbaar is serving as the designated hitter and leading off.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Goldschmidt - Retreats to bench Wednesday Goldschmidt isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Goldschmidt is getting a breather after going 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games. Juan Yepez will start at first base and bat fifth.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals vs. Pirates prediction, betting odds for MLB on Wednesday The Pittsburgh Pirates face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB on Wednesday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Nolan Arenado - Back in lineup Wednesday Arenado (undisclosed) is starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Arenado sat out Tuesday as a precautionary move, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat third in Wednesday's regular-season finale. However, the 31-year-old is expected to have just two plate appearances so he can get some extra rest rest ahead of the postseason.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB releases complete wild-card schedule
The MLB wild-card round begins Friday! Here's the full schedule.OCTOBER 5, 2022
Jordan Hicks - Makes return from IL The Cardinals will activate Hicks (neck) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hicks is expected to make an one-inning appearance in relief behind starter Matthew Liberatore in Wednesday's regular-season finale in Pittsburgh, and assuming he checks out fine following the outing, the 26-year-old right-hander will likely have a spot on the Cardinals' roster for the wild-card round of the playoffs. Across 60.1 innings with St. Louis in 2022, Hicks has generated a 4.92 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 63:35 K:BB while collecting eight holds.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matthew Liberatore - Called up, will start Wednesday The Cardinals recalled Liberatore from Triple-A Memphis and will have him start Wednesday's regular-season finale in Pittsburgh, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact With their wild-card round series with the Phillies set to begin Friday, the Cardinals are likely to steer away from most of their key arms Wednesday to ensure optimal health in advance of the postseason. As a result, Liberatore will slot back into the rotation for what will be his ninth appearance and seventh start in the big leagues. Over 29.2 innings with the Cardinals, Liberatore has gone 2-1 with a 5.46 ERA and 1.69 WHIP.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Four Yadier Molina stories you need to know about the future Hall of Famer To commemorate his impending retirement of the future Hall of Famer, we asked four ballplayers, with four very different perspectives on his...
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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OCTOBER 5, 2022 • NJ.COM
