Get ready for a wild, fun, edge-of-your-seat Major League Baseball postseason
October is here, which means the most thrilling, unpredictable and downright fun time in baseball is upon us, Martin Rogers writes.OCTOBER 5, 2021
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
Waino a no-brainer to start WC: 'Means a lot' ST. LOUIS -- The day after the Cardinals clinched their spot in Wednesday’s Wild Card Game at Dodger Stadium, manager Mike Shildt found his...
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • MLB.COM
Joe West, Mark Carlson plate umpires for wild-card games
Umpire Joe West will call balls and strikes for the NL wild-card game and Mark Carlson will be the home plate umpire for the AL wild-card gameOCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL Wild Card picks: Expert selections, odds for Wednesday's game between Dodgers and Cardinals See expert selections, odds and picks for Wednesday's NL Wild Card game between the Dodgers and Cardinals.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ben Frederickson: Runs never come easy against Scherzer, but Cardinals saved their season by figuring out how to score tough ones LOS ANGELES — Having touched down here in Southern California, I can report there is a sense of worry in the air.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
A capsule look at the Cardinals-Dodgers playoff game A capsule look at the National League wild-card game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday ni...
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
A capsule look at the Cardinals-Dodgers playoff game A capsule look at the National League wild-card game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday ni...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The head-to-head playoff history of the Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals On Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers and the Cardinals will meet in the postseason for the sixth time since 1969. History has n...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
2021 MLB playoffs: Round-by-round expert picks
As October kicks into high gear, the FOX Sports MLB writers make their playoff picks, from wild cards to World Series.OCTOBER 4, 2021
End of Story's time? Rox may lose shortstop to free agency
The Colorado Rockies missed the postseason for a third straight season and another standout player drafted by the organization could be heading out of townOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
T.J. McFarland - Solid finish to regular season McFarland posted a 1-0 record and five holds over the nine innings covering his last 10 regular-season appearances.
Impact The veteran also blew a save opportunity and posted a 5.00 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in that span, hinting at occasional trouble. However, McFarland was still mostly impressive throughout that stretch, giving up more than one earned run just once and tossing six scoreless outings as well. The left-hander enjoyed a fantasy-friendly campaign overall that included a 4-1 record, 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 15 holds across 38.2 innings over 38 appearances.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kwang-hyun Kim - Finishes strong as reliever Kim wrapped up the regular season with three straight scoreless relief appearances spanning five innings.
Impact The left-hander also picked up his seventh win of the season in the middle game of that sample, a Sept. 25 victory over the Cubs. Kim pitched exclusively out of the bullpen over his last five appearances, giving up four runs (two earned) over the 2.1 innings covering his first two relief outings in the sample before settling down in the final three. If the Cardinals are able to get past the Dodgers in Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game, Kim should have a strong chance of making it to the NLDS roster considering the considerable flexibility he offers manager Mike Shildt as a long reliever or spot starter.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds see bright spots in 2021 despite late-season fade
The Cincinnati Reds fell apart down the stretch and fell out of playoff contention but there were more than a few positive developments this seasonOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wainwright gets $17.5M from Cards in '22, over double '21
St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright is guaranteed $17.5 million under his 2022 contract with the Cardinals, more than double his $8 million salary this yearOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jake Woodford - Takes loss in final start Woodford (3-4) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Cubs after allowing three runs on six hits and a walk while fanning four across five innings.
Impact Woodford had given up two or fewer runs in each of his previous five outings, but he didn't have his best stuff for the season finale and was tagged for this fourth loss of the campaign. Starting as a reliever but ending as a starter, Woodford made eight starts across 26 appearances on the season. He ends his second year at the MLB level with a 3.99 ERA across 67.2 innings, a step in the right direction considering he posted a 5.57 ERA through 21 frames in 2020.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals vs Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Betting Lines & Spread for MLB Wild Card Game on FanDuel Cardinals vs Dodgers Wild Card Game Info 2021 MLB Playoffs – National League Wild Card Game St. Louis Cardinals (90-72, 45-36 Away) vs. Los...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Plaschke: Dodgers totally capable of winning this scary, stupid, fun wild card — right? The Dodgers are a 106-win team capable of beating anyone. And yet, they can't afford to underestimate the St. Louis Cardinals or anyone else...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Nine reasons the Dodgers should worry about the Cardinals in the wild-card game The St. Louis Cardinals were 71-69 on Sept. 10, a whopping 15 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central and three ga...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Yadier Molina - Healthy heading into postseason Molina started both of the Cardinals' final two games of the regular season following a three-game absence due to shoulder soreness. He went 1-for-7 with three strikeouts and finis...
Impact The veteran backstop got some rest days in ahead of the Cardinals' postseason, but manager Mike Shildt made sure to also afford him some reps before the curtain closed on the regular season. Molina's 2021 slash line left plenty of room for improvement, yet his 11 home runs and 66 RBI were his best figures in that category since 2018.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Countdown to the MLB postseason: The playoff field is finally set!
The Yankees and Red Sox claimed the AL wild cards, and the Giants edged the Dodgers to win the NL West. Here's the deal.OCTOBER 4, 2021
World Series odds: How markets moved as playoff field took shape
As MLB's playoff race heats up, Sammy P breaks down the World Series odds market to help you place your futures bets.OCTOBER 4, 2021
Cubs rally past Cardinals 6-5 as Lester, Kim close their regular seasons ST. LOUIS — Two Cardinals lefthanded starters who enjoyed summertime success for the club at different intervals this year took the mound fo...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cubs edge Cardinals 3-2 in rain-shortened finale
Matt Duffy extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games with a pair of run-scoring singles to help the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs down Cards in rain-soaked 2021 finale ST. LOUIS -- There has never been a season like this one in Cubs history. When considering the backdrop of last year's abbreviated campaign,...
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Paul DeJong - Not starting Sunday DeJong is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The 28-year-old started the past eight games at shortstop and hit .214/.258/.500 during that stretch, but he'll head to the bench for Game 162 now that Edmundo Sosa (wrist) is healthy. DeJong will enter the postseason in a reserve role for the Cardinals, barring another infield injury.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
