JUNE 21, 2021•REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Despite struggles, St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff is safeDespite the struggles of the St. Louis Cardinals, the coaching staff appears to have job security beyond just this 2021 season. After each S...
St. Louis Cardinals keep up spots in All-Star voting updateDespite team struggles, individual performers on the St Louis Cardinals are still prime to make it to the 2021 All-Star Game in Denver. The...
JUNE 21, 2021•REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Drew Waters - Returns to actionWaters (thumb) started in right field and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a walk Sunday in Triple-A Gwinnett's 6-2 loss to Nashville.
ImpactBefore rejoining the lineup Sunday, Waters hadn't played since June 12 while managing a sore thumb. Though he's apparently healthy again, Waters may need to cut down on his strikeouts before Atlanta seriously entertains the idea of promoting him. After striking out in 36.1 percent of his plate appearances in his first taste of Triple-A in 2019, Waters has only modestly trimmed that rate (31.1 percent) so far this season.
JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Mets’ deGrom to start, McNeil activated from IL vs BravesMets ace Jacob deGrom has been cleared to start the opener of New York’s doubleheader Monday against the Atlanta Braves after dealing with r...
JUNE 21, 2021•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Mets' deGrom to start, McNeil activated from IL vs Braves
Mets ace Jacob deGrom has been cleared to start the opener of New York’s doubleheader Monday against the Atlanta Braves after dealing with right shoulder soreness, and infielder Je...JUNE 21, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
William Contreras - Resting for Game 1 of twin billContreras is out of the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Mets.
ImpactKevan Smith will get the nod behind the dish in Game 1, catching for lefty Kyle Muller in his first big-league start. Expect Contreras to handle catching duties in the nightcap, when right-hander Ian Anderson will be on the mound.
JUNE 21, 2021•ROTOWIRE
NY Mets, Atlanta Braves announce Game 1 lineups for Monday's doubleheaderIan Anderson (4-3, 3.58) will start the opener for Atlanta, while Jacob deGrom (6-2, 0.54) will go for New York.
JUNE 21, 2021•NORTHJERSEY.COM
