ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

Paul Goldschmidt's walk-off homer gives the Cardinals a 4-3 win over the Nationals

Paul Goldschmidt hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 to snap a three-game skid

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Matz - Beginning rehab assignment Matz (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday and is expected to throw about 30 pitches over two innings, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The left-hander is hoping to return from the injured list sometime in August, and beginning a rehab assignment at the start of the month should give him a chance to make that happen. Matz has sidelined since late April and will likely need a least a few rehab starts before rejoining the Cardinals.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 29

Preview the July 29 matchup between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 28 • DATA SKRIVE

Cards DFA veteran reliever Gallegos ahead of Trade Deadline ST. LOUIS -- When the Cardinals made the decision to designate long-time reliever Giovanny Gallegos for assignment -- a move they decided up...

JULY 28 • MLB.COM

Nolan Gorman - Sitting vs. lefty Gorman is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

Impact The lefty-hitting Gorman will avoid Nationals southpaw DJ Herz on Sunday. Brendan Donovan will start at second base and bat sixth.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanny Gallegos - Jettisoned by St. Louis The Cardinals designated Gallegos for assignment Sunday.

Impact Since his return from the 15-day injured list on June 21 due to a right shoulder impingement, Gallegos has a 2.31 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across 11.2 innings. Given his play since his return, the 32-year-old right-hander should receive plenty of interest from teams looking for right-handed depth out of the bullpen. Right-hander Kyle Leahy was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Shockingly Labeled 'Great Fit' For NL Central Rival Household Name The St. Louis Cardinals might have what it takes to make an impact in the playoffs this year but they need to make a few adjustments over th...

JULY 28 • SI.COM

Kyle Leahy - Recalled by St. Louis The Cardinals recalled Leahy from Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Cardinals designating right-hander Giovanny Gallegos for assignment. Leahy's last major-league outing was July 21 against Atlanta, when he pitched two scoreless innings and notched his first major-league save. Across 19 major-league outings this season, Leahy has a 3.90 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 32.1 innings.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals take on the Cardinals after Wood's 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals after James Wood had four hits on Saturday in a 14-3 win over the Cardinals

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gallegos looks to stay with Cards beyond Deadline: 'This is my home' ST. LOUIS -- Giovanny Gallegos, a durable and trusted reliever who was at the center of so many high-leverage moments for the Cardinals over...

JULY 28 • MLB.COM

Willson Contreras - Lifts homer in loss Contreras went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Contreras got the Cardinals on the board in the sixth inning, but his homer only cut the deficit to 9-2. The catcher has gone 9-for-31 (.290) over eight games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's up to a .274/.396/.510 slash line with 12 homers, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored, three stolen bases and 13 doubles over 59 contests.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Lifts homer in loss Contreras went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 14-3 loss to the Nationals.

Impact Contreras got the Cardinals on the board in the sixth inning, but his homer only cut the deficit to 9-2. The catcher has gone 9-for-31 (.290) over eight games since the All-Star break. For the year, he's up to a .274/.396/.510 slash line with 12 homers, 28 RBI, 36 runs scored, three stolen bases and 13 doubles over 59 contests.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Gibson - Takes loss Saturday Gibson (7-4) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while failing to record a strikeout over five innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Nationals.

Impact Gibson has posted a 17:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings across his last four starts, allowing 10 runs in that span. That's just a little worse than his 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 102:46 K:BB for the year, marks he's achieved in 113.1 innings across 20 starts. The veteran right-hander is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Cubs.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Gibson - Takes loss Saturday Gibson (7-4) allowed two runs on six hits and three walks while failing to record a strikeout over five innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Nationals.

Impact The Nationals were able to stake out a 2-0 lead on Gibson's watch, and the Cardinals' bullpen made sure their starter would not get off the hook. Gibson has posted a 17:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings across his last four starts, allowing 10 runs in that span. That's just a little worse than his 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 102:46 K:BB for the year would indicates, marks he's achieved in 113.1 innings across 20 starts. The veteran right-hander is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Cubs.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

OF Jesse Winker excited to join Mets in playoff race after reported trade from Nationals

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jesse Winker from the Washington Nationals on, adding a left-handed bat in their push for the playoffs

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals roar ahead with 7-run inning, hand Cardinals 3rd straight loss 14-3

Keibert Ruiz hit a three-run home run to cap Washington’s seven-run outburst in the sixth inning, and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 14-3

JULY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 28

Preview the July 28 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mo...

JULY 28 • DATA SKRIVE

How to Watch Cardinals vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 28

Preview the July 28 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and...

JULY 28 • DATA SKRIVE

Astros Reportedly 'Targeting Top Rentals'; Ex-Cardinals Fan Favorite Mentioned The St. Louis Cardinals need another starting pitcher before the July 30 trade deadline if they hope to compete in this year's playoffs. The...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Paul Goldschmidt - Homers in extra-inning loss Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-8 extra-inning loss to the Nationals.

Impact Goldschmidt tried to spark a comeback for the Cardinals after they fell behind in the top of the 10th inning, but his homer was the team's last scoring play of the day. The first baseman has homered twice and added two doubles over his last five contests, though he's also struck out seven times in that span. On the year, he's at a .229/.288/.382 slash line through 99 games while adding 15 homers, 40 RBI, 49 runs scored, 16 doubles and six stolen bases. He's been a bit better in July, slashing .244/.262/.463 over 19 games this month.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Smacks homer Friday Arenado went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 10-8 extra-inning loss to the Nationals.

Impact Arenado has gone just 5-for-25 (.200) since the All-Star break, but three of those hits have been homers. He's also added four walks in that seven-game span. The third baseman is up to 11 homers, 45 RBI, 41 runs scored, one stolen base, 14 doubles and a .266/.322/.393 slash line through 97 contests, and it looks like his power is trending in the right direction.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado - Smacks homer Friday Arenado went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a walk in Friday's 10-8 extra-inning loss to the Nationals.

Impact Arenado has gone just 5-for-25 (.200) since the All-Star break, but three of those hits are homers. He's also added four walks in that seven-game span. The third baseman is up to 11 homers, 45 RBI, 41 runs scored, one stolen base, 14 doubles and a .266/.322/.393 slash line through 97 contests, and it looks like his power is trending in the right direction.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Fernandez - Takes extra-inning loss Fernandez (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out two over one inning, taking the extra-inning loss Friday versus the Nationals.

Impact Fernandez wasn't able to hold back the Nationals' 10th-inning rally. After allowing one run across 16 innings from June 9 to July 7, the reliever has permitted six runs (five earned) over his last 6.2 innings. He's now at a 2.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB while adding a save, a blown save and 10 holds through 47.1 innings on the year. While he's certainly earned looks in high-leverage spots, his 3.8 BB/9 will likely continue to limit his effectiveness.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' Kyle Gibson looks to build on last outing in test vs. Nationals St.Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson used the All-Star break to review his performance to date and reset for the stretch run.After allowin...

JULY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cards' Kyle Gibson looks to build on last outing in test vs. Nationals St.Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson used the All-Star break to review his performance to date and reset for the stretch run.After allowin...

JULY 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM