MARCH 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Cardinals interested in bringing back Albert Pujols: Sources Pujols spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Cardinals, making nine All-Star teams and winning two World Series.
Mets aces deGrom, Scherzer combo for all 9 innings vs Cards
Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer teamed up to give the New York Mets a complete performanceMARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets 7, Cardinals 3
MARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees sign right-hander Shelby Miller to minor league deal
The New York Yankees have signed right-hander Shelby Miller to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring trainingMARCH 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nolan Gorman - Scratched with back tightness Gorman was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets due to lower back tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Gorman was originally in the lineup at second base and batting seventh. It's unclear how serious the injury is at this point, or whether it will affect the team's plans for him to begin the campaign.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Marlins 9, Cardinals 2
MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yadi's ST debut further delayed, will catch Waino Monday JUPITER, Fla. -- Yadier Molina’s already-delayed debut for his 19th and final Spring Training with the Cardinals will come a day later than...
MARCH 26, 2022 • MLB.COM
Yadier Molina - Debut delayed Molina had his first appearance of spring training pushed back from Sunday to Monday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Molina missed the first week of Cardinals camp while tending to a personal matter. There is no injury concern for Molina. Instead the veteran simply wanted to get more swings in the cage prior to taking the field. He is now set to catch for Adam Wainwright on Monday.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grapefruit League debut of Cards' Molina delayed 1 day
The Grapefruit League debut of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been pushed back another day in order to give him more time to hone his swing, manager Oliver Marmol sa...MARCH 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blake Parker - Gets opportunity with Cardinals Parker signed a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Cardinals on Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Parker was effective across 43.2 innings with Cleveland last season, as he maintained a 3.09 ERA with a 37:14 K:BB. With Alex Reyes (shoulder) out for the early portions of the seasons, the Cardinals could use additional depth in the bullpen. Given that, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Parker ultimately make the Opening Day roster with a strong spring showing.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Yadi set for Sunday; VerHagen; Gorman JUPITER, Fla. -- Yadier Molina’s 19th and final Spring Training will start in earnest Sunday when the Cardinals face Jacob deGrom, Max Scher...
MARCH 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Cards' Molina catches up, throws out runner in 1st action
Yadier Molina quickly caught up for lost timeMARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yadier Molina - Spring debut set for Sunday Molina will make his spring debut Sunday against the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Molina missed the start of camp due to a personal matter, but a veteran like him may not need too many spring at-bats to get up to speed. Previous reports indicated he'd return Saturday, but he'll wait one additional day before beginning his Grapefruit League campaign.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Packy Naughton - Optioned to Triple-A Naughton was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Impact Naughton was claimed off waivers from the Angels on Monday but won't get the chance to earn an Opening Day roster spot for his new team. He could return to the big-league roster to cover for an injury later in the season, but his 6.35 ERA and 12:14 K:BB in 22.2 innings last season suggests he still has some development to do if he's to become a weapon at the highest level.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cory Spangenberg - Joins Cardinals' camp Spangenberg signed with the Cardinals as a non-roster invitee Friday.
Impact Spangenberg owns a .256/.315/.389 slash line in 419 career major-league games. The last of those games came in 2019, as he spent the last two seasons playing for the Seibu Lions in Japan, where he hit .257/.330/.463. He'll compete for a spot on the Cardinals' bench in camp.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Reyes - Placed on 60-day injured list Reyes (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday.
Impact Reyes finally had a healthy season last year and finished with 29 saves and a 3.24 ERA, but he apparently won't be able to stay healthy two years in a row. He's been dealing with a shoulder issue all spring and received a stem-cell injection in mid-March. Previous reports indicated he'd be out until late May at a minimum, but he'll now be ineligible to return before early June.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Brooks - Contract selected Brooks' contract was selected by the Cardinals on Friday.
Impact The 31-year-old impressed enough in camp to earn a spot despite his poor 6.49 ERA in 170.2 career innings at the MLB level. He's had far more success in Korea over the last two seasons, cruising to a 2.79 ERA in 229.1 frames. He could compete for a back-end rotation spot or serve as a long reliever.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals 5, Nationals 4
MARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Carlson brings win-first mentality, tantalizing upside to Cardinals JUPITER, Fla. -- When Dylan Carlson allows his mind to wander and he thinks about the player he could someday become -- a five-tool threat c...
MARCH 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Which Cardinal is the best vacation buddy? Babysitter for your kids? We asked them. Members of the St. Louis Cardinals answer “crucial” questions that may or may not have needed a serious answer.
MARCH 25, 2022 • BND.COM
See Major League slugger return to his hometown to boost Elk Grove youth team St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson, 23, who grew up playing youth baseball in Elk Grove, returns to the city to help a youth leagu...
MARCH 25, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Yadier Molina - Could make spring debut Saturday Molina could make his spring debut Saturday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Molina did not report to camp until Monday, but he will catch a simulated game Friday and is set to see his first action of the spring a day later. The veteran should have plenty of time to get up to full speed before Opening Day.
MARCH 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Frederickson: Donovan's defensive versatility and surging lefthanded swing can help the Cardinals in St. Louis WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bring Brendan Donovan to St. Louis.
MARCH 24, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Brendan Donovan - Making case for Opening Day Donovan is making a case to be a utility man on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Oliver Marmol has noticed Donovan not just for his bat (3-for-12 with two walks in spring training) but also his defensive versatility. The 25-year-old is a natural second baseman, but he can also play first and third base in addition to all three outfield spots. He also saw 86 innings at shortstop in the minors last season, where he enjoyed a meteoric rise through the Cardinals' farm system. Donovan played in 108 minor-league games in 2021 at the High-A (25), Double-A (50) and Triple-A (33) levels, posting a combined slash line of .304/.399/.455 with 12 home runs, 66 RBI, 73 runs scored and 19 stolen bases. It's too soon to tell if he'll get his first look at the major-league level this year, but he's got the tools to get his foot in the door.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Helsley - Spring debut set for Friday Helsley (elbow/knee) will make his spring training debut Friday versus the Nationals, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Helsley underwent knee surgery in the offseason, but this news indicates he's recovered from that operation. The 27-year-old played a versatile role in the bullpen last year. He posted a 6-4 record, one save, 10 holds, 4.56 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 47:27 K:BB across 47.1 innings. He's got solid velocity -- he averaged 97.5 mph on his fastball last year -- and the right-hander's 3.99 FIP from last season suggests he was a little unlucky. Still, he's not expected to be part of the closer committee to begin 2022.
MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
