ST. LOUIS CARDINALS NEWS

New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency

Pete Alonso’s disappointing performance in this year’s Home Run Derby wasn’t a particularly big deal for the future of his big-league career

JULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals vs. Braves Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20

Preview the July 20 matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 18 • DATA SKRIVE

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JULY 17 • MLB.COM

How to Watch Braves vs. Cardinals: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 20

Preview the July 20 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

JULY 17 • DATA SKRIVE

With Day 3 picks, Cards prove it's heart over height ST. LOUIS -- Maybe it was only natural that left-handed pitcher Braden Davis and outfielder Bryce Madron became fast friends and had their l...

JULY 17 • MLB.COM

NL All-Stars add RHP Kyle Finnegan to replace Ryan Helsley Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan was selected Monday for his first All-Star Game as a late replacement for St.Louis closer Ryan Hel...

JULY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ryan Helsley - Replaced on ASG roster Helsley was replaced Monday by Kyle Finnegan on the National League All-Star Game roster.

Impact Helsley indicated to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he wasn't likely to pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game and instead wished to take the full break for rest and recovery. The 29-year-old closer confirmed he was healthy and is merely monitoring his workload, having already appeared in 41 games and thrown 42.0 innings this season. Helsley's career high in appearances is 54, and he hasn't pitched more than 64.2 innings in an individual season.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Finnegan named NL All-Star, replacing Cards' Helsley Right-hander Kyle Finnegan was named to his first All-Star Game on Monday, taking the active spot of fellow reliever Ryan Helsley on the Nat...

JULY 15 • MLB.COM

Nationals closer Finnegan becomes the ninth All-Star replacement and the 39th first-time selection

Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan has been named as a replacement on the National League All-Star team for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley

JULY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals Fireballer Set To Represent In All-Star Game Following Dominant First Half The St. Louis Cardinals looked like a team that might not have anyone represent them at the All-Star Game but one hurler earned himself a sp...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Jim Edmonds Hated Christopher Morel's Home Run Trot vs. Cardinals Cardinals announcer says Cubs player’s celebration is a “joke.”

JULY 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cubs enter the All-Star break on a high note after beating the Cardinals, plus 3 takeaways from the first half ST. LOUIS - The Chicago Cubs head into the All-Star break on a high note. A sweep by the St. Louis C...

JULY 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mars Area graduate JJ Wetherholt selected by Cardinals at No. 7 overall in MLB draft FORT WORTH, Texas — The heralded local kid had to wait a bit, but not terribly long to learn which club most desired his services. Infielder...

JULY 14 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Brendan Donovan - Three hits, steal in loss Donovan went 3-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Donovan has six multi-hit efforts over 13 games in July, going 18-for-52 (.346) in that span. The steal was his first since June 26 and his third of the campaign. The 27-year-old is up to a .276/.345/.411 slash line with eight home runs, 45 RBI, 43 runs scored, 22 doubles and one triple over 91 contests this season. Donovan has primarily played in left field, though he occasionally spells Nolan Gorman at second base or Nolan Arenado at third.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson - Goes deep again Sunday Burleson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 8-3 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Burleson heads into the All-Star break on a tear with four homers and 11 RBI across his last seven games. The outfielder is up to a .288/.320/.494 slash line, 17 long balls, 53 RBI, 41 runs scored, 14 doubles and seven stolen bases across 89 contests. Burleson still doesn't have one set position, but he's able to maintain a near-everyday role between the corner outfield spots, first base and designated hitter.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Mikolas - Struggles with long ball Mikolas (7-8) allowed six runs on eight hits and struck out two without walking a batter over 5.1 innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Cubs.

Impact Four of the eight hits Mikolas allowed were homers, including two by Pete Crow-Armstrong. Prior to Sunday, Mikolas had allowed just one homer over his last six starts, though this was the fourth time this season he's given up multiple long balls. The veteran right-hander concludes the first half with a 5.13 ERA, which would be his worst in six seasons as a Cardinal, while adding a 1.22 WHIP and 77:18 K:BB through 112.1 innings through 20 starts.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs belt 6 HRs, earn split with rival Cardinals Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christopher Morel each hit two homers to power the visiting Chicago Cubs past the St.Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Sunday a...

JULY 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cubs belt 6 HRs, earn split with rival Cardinals Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christopher Morel each hit two homers to power the visiting Chicago Cubs past the St.Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Sunday a...

JULY 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Morel and Crow-Armstrong hit 2 HRs each, lifting the Cubs over the Cardinals 8-3

Pete Crow-Armstrong and Christopher Morel each homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday

JULY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Leahy - Sent back to minors The Cardinals returned Leahy to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday.

Impact Leahy will head back to Memphis after he was summoned from the Triple-A club on Saturday to serve as the Cardinals' 27th man for a doubleheader with the Cubs. He was called upon in relief in the Cardinals' 11-3 win in the first game of the twin bill, striking out two while allowing one earned run on two hits and no walks over two innings.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras - Getting Sunday off Contreras is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Contreras will get a breather after he played in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader, starting at designated hitter in the first game and at catcher in the second game while going a combined 3-for-6 with a home run, three walks, three runs and two RBI. Pedro Pages will step in behind the plate for the resting Contreras.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Siani - Out Sunday with elbow injury Siani (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Siani will get a chance to rest his bruised left elbow in the final game before the All-Star break after he injured it in the first contest of Saturday's doubleheader with Chicago. Lars Nootbaar will cover center field in Siani's stead Sunday.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

JoJo Romero - Nabs win in nightcap Romero (4-1) allowed a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning without allowing a run, earning the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.

Impact Romero was a little shaky but got the job done in the eighth inning. The Cardinals then took the lead with a two-run single by Nolan Arenado in their half of the frame to put Romero in line for the win. He hasn't been charged with a run over his last eight appearances, allowing seven hits and two walks over six innings in that span. For the season, the setup man has a 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 34:9 K:BB, 26 holds and four blown saves across 40.2 innings.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson - Homers in Game 1 win Saturday Burleson went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in an 11-3 win over the Cubs in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Impact Burleson also went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly in the nightcap. He's driven in 10 runs over his last six games, and he's batting .327 (16-for-49) over 12 contests in July. The 25-year-old's up to a .285/.318/.481 slash line with 16 homers, 52 RBI, 40 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 13 doubles over 88 games in his breakout year.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Masyn Winn - Leads charge in twin bill Winn went 4-for-9 with a home run, three runs scored and three RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the Cubs.

Impact Hitting leadoff in both contests, Winn banged out two hits in each and wrapped his day with a solo shot off Javier Assad on the third pitch he saw in the nightcap. Winn is having a strong start to July, slashing .300/.364/.400 through 12 games with two doubles, a homer, a steal, five RBI and 10 runs.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE