Impact Carlson will get a breather after he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in the first game of the twin bill. Lars Nootbaar will take over in right field and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 83-79 · 2ND IN NL CENTRAL
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Dylan Carlson - On bench for Game 2 Carlson isn't starting the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Edmundo Sosa - Out of lineup for Game 2 Sosa (wrist) isn't starting the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sosa was removed from Friday's matinee after he was hit in the wrist by a pitch, but initial scans revealed no fracture. Paul DeJong will start at shortstop and bat eighth in the nightcap.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Waddell - Optioned to Triple-A Waddell was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Impact Waddell rejoined the Cardinals' bullpen Wednesday but didn't make any appearances during his stint with the major-league club. He'll head back to Memphis after right-hander Jack Flaherty (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Flaherty - Activated prior to start Flaherty (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Impact Flaherty spent exactly a month on the injured list, but he'll return to the mound to start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs. However, the right-hander will presumably be on a pitch count in Friday's outing since he didn't have time to build up to a full starter's workload prior to his activation.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Edmundo Sosa - Avoids fracture Sosa escaped without a fracture after getting hit in the wrist by a pitch Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Sosa was clearly worried about a serious injury, as he immediately ran down the tunnel for treatment. Initial scans indicate he's avoided a fracture, so he should be able to return within three-to-five days.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cards match record with 14th straight win, rip Cubs 12-4
The surging St. Louis Cardinals emphatically matched a team record with their 14th straight win, pounding the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in the second game of a doubleheader behind Tyler O’...SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edmundo Sosa - Exits with apparent injury Sosa exited the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs after getting hit in the wrist by a pitch, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sosa immediately ran off down the tunnel, which seemingly indicates he thought he was dealing with a fairly serious injury. Anything more than a bruise would likely wipe out the remainder of his season. Paul DeJong entered as his replacement and would likely reclaim the starting role at shortstop should Sosa be forced to miss time.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Cards add right-handers Flaherty, Hudson The surging St. Louis Cardinals have activated right-handers Jack Flaherty and Dakota Hudson.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Cardinals-Cubs MLB 2021 Game 1 live stream 2021 baseball season into final weeks
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • AL.COM
Yadier Molina - Resting Friday afternoon Molina is on the bench for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact The 38-year-old gets the afternoon off before gearing up to catch Jack Flaherty (shoulder) in the nightcap. Molina has hit .289 with two home runs and nine RBI in his last 12 games. Andrew Knizner starts behind the dish and bats eighth.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Walker - Wraps up impressive campaign Walker hit .292/.344/.487 with eight homers and 13 steals across 55 games with High-A Peoria to close out the 2021 minor-league regular season.
Impact The 19-year-old wasn't able to replicate his breathtaking .374/.475/.687 line from Low-A prior to his promotion, but he still turned in an extremely impressive campaign overall. Curiously, after attempting just a single steal at the lower level, Walker ran much more often with Peoria, and to good effect -- he was caught just twice. Don't count on him running too much in the majors with his massive frame, though. Even at his tender age, Walker is already big and strong at 6-foot-5, 220 pounds, and he projects to hit for big-time power down the line. Don't sleep on him.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and Pick for MLB Doubleheader Game 2 Tonight From FanDuel Sportsbook Today's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and Pick Today CB...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Dakota Hudson - Activated as 29th man Hudson (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is the 29th man for Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs.
Impact It's unclear whether Hudson will be a starter or long reliever going forward for the Cardinals, but he could be deployed in tandem for the second game of Friday's twin bill with Jack Flaherty (shoulder), who will also be activated from the IL later in the day ahead of his Game 2 start. Hudson's next appearance will be his first of 2021 after he spent the past 12 months recovering from Tommy John surgery. After having thrown five innings in each of his last two rehab outings, Hudson shouldn't face any limitations in terms of workload.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and Pick for MLB Doubleheader Game 1 Today From FanDuel Sportsbook Today's slate of MLB games includes a clash between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. Cardinals vs Cubs Prediction and Pick Today CB...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Happ expected to start for the Cardinals against Cubs
The Cubs will roll out Justin Steele to the mound Friday and the Cardinals plan to give J.ASEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Key showdown at Fenway, Cards on 12G streak
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole starts the opener of a crucial three-game series at Fenway Park with the Red Sox two games ahead of New York for the top AL wild cardSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dakota Hudson - Could be on verge of activation Hudson (elbow) was pulled from his scheduled rehab start at Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday due to the possibility of a looming activation from the injured list, the team's official...
Impact The Cardinals are playing a total of five games from Thursday through Sunday, and manager Mike Shildt wanted to evaluate his pitching needs for the condensed period before having Hudson put more minor-league innings on his arm. The possibility exists the right-hander is activated at some point over the weekend and put right into action for the big-league club, although whether that would be as a starter or reliever remains to be seen.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Arenado - Walks, scores in win Arenado (back) went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Brewers on Thursday.
Impact Arenado was able to start and play the full game at third base after exiting Wednesday's contest with lower-back tightness. The veteran slugger's bat did cool off, however, as he'd gone 6-for-13 over his previous four games.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Key showdown at Fenway, Cards on 12G streak
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole starts the opener of a crucial three-game series at Fenway Park with the Red Sox two games ahead of New York for the top AL wild cardSEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldschmidt launches two homers, rallies Cardinals from five-run deficit to sweep Brewers, win 12th consecutive MILWAUKEE — Neither rain in Queens nor San Diego nor Brewers from Milwaukee nor gloom of being down by five with their best pitcher on the m...
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Giovanny Gallegos - Locks down 12th save Gallegos earned the save Thursday by tossing a perfect inning against the Brewers with a pair of strikeouts.
Impact Tasked with protecting a three-run lead in the ninth, Gallegos finished things off with ease, sending Daniel Vogelbach and Willy Adames down on strikes in the process. The right-hander has successfully converted 10 of his last 11 save opportunities, improving his season stats to a 3.18 ERA and 0.86 WHIP.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Paul Goldschmidt - Belts two long balls Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI during Thursday's win over the Brewers.
Impact Goldschmidt evened up the score with a three-run blast against Brad Boxberger in the seventh inning. He then knocked in his second homer of the night with a 415-footer against Aaron Ashby in the ninth. The 34-year-old has been heating up, hammering three long balls over the last two games. Overall, Goldschmidt is batting .291/.362/.508 on the season with 29 homers.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Wainwright - Struggles in no-decision Wainwright surrendered five runs on four hits and a pair of walks while striking out one batter across four innings during Thursday's win over the Brewers. He did not factor into t...
Impact It was the second shortest outing of the season for Wainwright dating back to his first start April 3. The 40-year-old's biggest nemesis of the game proved to be Tyrone Taylor, who hit a grand slam in the first inning and a solo homer in the fourth, accounting for all the damage charged to Wainwright. Fortunately, his offense came through with the win. The right-hander has compiled a 3.05 ERA and 1.04 WHIP overall and lines up for a rematch with the Brewers at home next week.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goldschmidt homers twice, Cards beat Brewers for 12th in row
Paul Goldschmidt homered twice, and the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 and extend their longest winning streak in 39 years to 12...SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goldy's clutch HRs help stretch streak to 12 MILWAUKEE -- For so long on Thursday afternoon, it felt like the Cardinals’ longest winning streak in 20 years was coming to an end. Adam Wa...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • MLB.COM
