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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
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Alec Burleson - Rare day off Thursday Burleson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Impact It's the first time since June 17 that Burleson has found his name missing from the Cardinals' lineup card. St. Louis will use Tommy Pham, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar in the outfield and Willson Contreras at designated hitter against southpaw Shota Imanaga.
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Nolan Gorman - Sitting versus lefty again Gorman is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Impact Gorman has now been out of the lineup six times over the Cardinals' last eight games. This is the fifth time he's sat against a lefty over that stretch, as Shota Imanaga will take the ball for the Cubs on Thursday. Still, among St. Louis' lefty bats it's clear Gorman is among the lowest on the totem pole right now.
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Cardinals activate pitching arrivals Shawn Armstring, Erick Fedde The St.Louis Cardinals activated a pair of new additions Thursday with right-handers Shawn Armstrong and Erick Fedde placed onto the active...
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Ryan Loutos - Optioned to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Loutos to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Impact It was a one-day stint in the big leagues for Loutos, who turned in a scoreless inning in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. He's clearing out to make room on the roster and in the bullpen for Shawn Armstrong, who has officially been activated after being acquired via trade from the Rays on Tuesday.
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Michael McGreevy - Sent back to Memphis The Cardinals optioned McGreevy to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.
Impact McGreevy was impressive during his MLB debut Wednesday, throwing seven innings of one-run ball while coming away with the win. However, he will be sent back to Triple-A to clear a rotation spot for Erick Fedde, who was acquired in a trade with the White Sox on Tuesday.
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St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions The St. Louis Cardinals (56-52) and Chicago Cubs (52-58) begin a 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 8:05 p.m...
AUGUST 1 • AZCENTRAL.COM
MLB’s best rosters? Ranking every contender post-trade deadline
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Cubs host the Cardinals to open 4-game series
The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a four-game seriesAUGUST 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards' Sonny Gray eyes turnaround, starting vs. Cubs St.Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray enters Thursday night’s series opener with the host Chicago Cubs sitting among the National Leagu...
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Tommy Pham - Collects three hits in victory Pham went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-1 rout of the Rangers.
Impact Pham returned to St. Louis -- where his professional career began -- via a trade with the White Sox on Monday and swatted a grand slam in his 2024 debut with the club Tuesday. The veteran outfielder continued to produce in his first start since the trade Wednesday, plating a two-run double in the fifth frame as part of a three-hit performance. Pham has hit safely in five straight contests and is batting .474 (9-for-19) with a homer and seven RBI during that span.
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Michael McGreevy - Impressive in big-league debut McGreevy (1-0) earned the win over Texas on Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out three batters over seven innings.
Impact McGreevy wasn't overpowering, but he had good control and allowed just one extra-base hit over his seven frames. The right-hander has never posted big strikeout numbers in the minors, and he recorded a 4.45 ERA across 109.1 innings with Triple-A Memphis this season prior to his call-up Wednesday, so fantasy managers are likely best served tempering expectations rather than rushing to the waiver wire to claim the 24-year-old. This was likely just a spot start in the majors for McGreevy, though he certainly showed enough to be a consideration for St. Louis the next time a spare arm is needed.
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Pham drives in 2 runs, McGreevy wins his MLB debut and the Cardinals beat the Rangers 10-1
Tommy Pham started in left field for St. Louis, getting three hits and two RBIs, and Michael McGreevy pitched seven innings in his MLB debut to lift the Cardinals to a 10-1 victory...JULY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tommy Pham helps Cardinals rout Rangers, 10-1 Tommy Pham continued his happy homecoming by driving in two runs and scoring twice as the St.Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 10-1...
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Cards tab Michael McGreevy to make debut, put Lance Lynn on IL St.Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy was promoted from Triple-A Memphis to make his major league debut against the Texas Rangers...
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Andre Pallante - Staying in rotation Pallante will remain in the Cardinals' rotation following the injury to Lance Lynn (knee), John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pallante had appeared to be the most likely candidate to lose his spot following the club's trade for Erick Fedde, but Lynn's injury gives Pallante a reprieve. The 25-year-old Pallante has pitched well since joining the rotation in late May, posting a 3.61 ERA and 43:18 K:BB over 52.1 frames covering 10 starts. He could still be a candidate to shift to relief when Lynn returns, but for now Pallante will continue getting regular turns in the St. Louis rotation.
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Brandon Crawford - RBI double in Tuesday's win Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact Crawford has served as a backup option on the left side of the Cardinals' infield, but he's seen limited playing time behind Masyn Winn and Nolan Arenado. Tuesday was just his sixth game in July, and he's gone 3-for-13 with a walk and four strikeouts in those contests. For the season, the veteran is batting .182 with a .583 OPS, one home run, four RBI, five runs scored, five doubles and no stolen bases over 75 plate appearances.
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Michael Siani - Adds steal Tuesday Siani went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact With both of Tommy Edman (wrist) and Dylan Carlson traded away at the deadline, the Cardinals gave Siani significantly more safety in center field. The outfielder's defense has been excellent this season, and he's batting .393 (11-for-28) with four steals over 10 games since the All-Star break. For the season, he has a .248/.288/.320 slash line with 14 thefts, two home runs, 16 RBI and 33 runs scored over 97 contests. Siani will likely still sit against some southpaws, but he doesn't appear at risk of a strict platoon since the Cardinals currently have just one right-handed-hitting outfielder (Tommy Pham) on their active roster.
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Masyn Winn - Homers in Tuesday's win Winn went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact Winn is hitting .250 over 11 games since the All-Star break, with two homers and four RBI in that span. The shortstop has hit safely in eight of those games and is still showing enough consistency at the plate to stay in the leadoff spot. He's at a .280/.328/.408 slash line with seven long balls, nine stolen bases, 37 RBI and 48 runs scored across 99 contests this season.
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Nolan Gorman - Out of St. Louis lineup again Gorman is not in the lineup for Wednesday contest versus the Rangers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The Cardinals are facing a lefty in Andrew Heaney, marking the fourth straight time Gorman has been absent from the lineup when the opposition sends a southpaw to the mound. He's been absent from the lineup five times across the last seven games, even sitting once against a righty during that span. Brendan Donovan will occupy second base Wednesday.
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