MARCH 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Cardinals notes: Adam Wainwright in action, Yadier Molina absent from camp, Alex Reyes needs look at shoulder The only thing spoiling Wainwright's session was the notable absence of Molina, who did not report to camp because of personal reasons.
Génesis Cabrera - Delayed by travel troubles Cabrera has yet to arrive at camp due to travel issues, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Cabrera's issues don't seem likely to keep him away from the team for too long. Assuming he doesn't miss too much more time, he should be up to speed by Opening Day.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals C Yadier Molina misses start of spring training St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be a late arrival for what could be his final spring training
MARCH 14, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Cardinals C Yadier Molina misses start of spring training
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be a late arrival for what could be his final spring trainingMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giovanny Gallegos - Brief delay for personal reasons Gallegos wasn't available for the start of camp due to personal reasons, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Gallegos' delay isn't expected to last long, though it's not clear exactly when he's supposed to return. As long as he arrives in time to build up for Opening Day, he should have the inside track for the closer role in St. Louis.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Yadier Molina - Slight delay for personal reasons Molina missed the start of camp for personal reasons but is expected to arrive soon, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Exactly when Molina will show up is unclear. The slight delay shouldn't affect his readiness for Opening Day unless it lasts much longer than expected.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Reyes - Yet to throw off mound Reyes (shoulder) has yet to throw off a mound this winter, so he'll be behind the rest of his teammates even if cleared by team doctors, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatc...
Impact Reyes avoided the injured list last season and went on to record 29 saves with a 3.24 ERA. His shoulder issues may be nothing more than the lingering effects of finally throwing a full season last year, as his 72.1 innings weren't far from the total of 87 frames he threw over the previous four years combined.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Reyes - May be delayed Reyes underwent an extensive review of his shoulder by team doctors Monday to determine whether or not he could start spring training on time, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-D...
Impact The results of the review are not yet known. The 27-year-old finally had an injury-free season last year and recorded 29 saves with a 30.0 percent strikeout rate and a 3.24 ERA, though he also walked 16.4 percent of opposing batters. Reports from last season indicated that the Cardinals planned on Reyes pushing for a rotation role this season, but it's possible he remains in the bullpen if the team doesn't think his arm can handle the increased workload.
MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Former McCutcheon, Purdue pitcher Nick Wittgren signs with St. Louis Cardinals The right-handed reliever is entering his seventh MLB season.
MARCH 14, 2022 • JCONLINE.COM
Marmol embraces challenges, ready to open Cards Spring Training JUPITER, Fla. -- Oliver Marmol almost assuredly won’t face any major questions in his first on-field day as manager of the Cardinals -- such...
MARCH 14, 2022 • MLB.COM
Cardinals add another bullpen arm, reach deal with Wittgren The St. Louis Cardinals have added another bullpen arm, reaching a deal with free agent right-hander Nick Wittgren.
MARCH 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cardinals add another bullpen arm, reach deal with Wittgren
The St. Louis Cardinals have added another bullpen arm, reaching a deal with free agent right-hander Nick WittgrenMARCH 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nick Wittgren - Signs on with St. Louis Wittgren agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million contract with the Cardinals on Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Impact Wittgren elected free agency after being outrighted off Cleveland's 40-man roster in November, and he'll continue his career in St. Louis. The right-hander posted a 5.05 ERA over 62.1 frames during 2021 but had a 2.97 ERA over the previous three years, and the Cardinals will undoubtedly hope he can rediscover that form.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open Sunday
Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball’s biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major Le...MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'We're ready to go': Marmol impressed by Cards' winning mentality JUPITER, Fla. -- As if he wasn’t already excited enough to begin as the new manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, Oliver Marmol got all the mo...
MARCH 12, 2022 • MLB.COM
Cardinals sign veteran reliever VerHagen to 2-year contract
The St. Louis Cardinals signed right-hander Drew VerHagen to a two-year contract on FridayMARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Buoyed by son's well-being, Brooks eyes spot on Cardinals JUPITER, Fla. -- Experiencing a helplessness more paralyzing than anything he had ever felt on a pitching mound, Aaron Brooks’ only recourse...
MARCH 11, 2022 • MLB.COM
MLB spring camps open, Bieber in Guardians gear, Vlad Jr set
Cleveland ace Shane Bieber limbered up in Guardians gear, Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. began taking grounders and new St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol sign...MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew VerHagen - Signs two-year deal with Cardinals VerHagen signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Cardinals on Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Impact VerHagen becomes the first major-league signing since the end of the lockout. The 31-year-old righty owns an unremarkable 5.11 ERA and an 18.3 percent strikeout rate in 199 innings at the MLB level, with most of his time coming in relief. The last of those innings came in 2019, as he spent the last two years pitching for the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan. He looked good at that level, working as a starter and posting a 3.49 ERA and 1.17 WHIP while striking out 25.0 percent of opposing batters. It's possible he'll have the chance to compete for a spot at the back of the Cardinals' rotation, though his expected role has yet to be clarified.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'We're back!': Mozeliak sets scene for Cards' pursuit of 12th title JUPITER, Fla. -- Having not communicated with his team’s players in nearly 100 days -- and even having shut off the franchise’s intra-team m...
MARCH 11, 2022 • MLB.COM
How Nolan Arenado is preparing for his second Cardinals season: 'I expect to be a better baseball player' At long last, Arenado has a target date for a season he has been preparing for all winter.
MARCH 11, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jordan Hicks - May not be ready for rotation General manager John Mozeliak said that getting Hicks stretched out prior to Opening Day will be a challenge, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Rather than a build-up of at least six weeks, players will be limited to just under a month between reporting to spring training and the first pitch of the regular season in 2022. As a result, that could jeopardize the Cardinals' plans to use Hicks in the rotation rather than in a bullpen role. Mozeliak did note that he had to observe where Hicks stands from an arm strength and conditioning perspective, so his exact role remains unclear for now.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MLB tiers: Where every team stands as the Hot Stove reheats
As MLB free agency finally resumes, Jordan Shusterman looks at where every team stands based on what it has (or hasn't) done.MARCH 10, 2022
What's next for the Cardinals with MLB lockout over? Pitching depth tops wish list Let's take a look at what the Cardinals did before the lockout, what they will look to do now, and how the new CBA will effect the club.
MARCH 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Watch Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright charm fans with song as MLB lockout drags on Not only does Uncle Charlie have 2,004 career strikeouts, but he also has the voice of an angel.
MARCH 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
