STEVEN MATZ NEWS

Mets try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Cardinals

The New York Mets visit the St. Louis Cardinals aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bassitt throws 6 shutout innings, Mets blank Cards 3-0

Chris Bassitt pitched six strong innings, and the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 for its franchise-best sixth straight series win in a chippy game

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense by his side, Matz helps Cards top Greene CINCINNATI -- Steven Matz has been around long enough to know that the difference between winning and losing as a starting pitcher is making...

APRIL 23, 2022 • MLB.COM

Notches second victory Matz (2-1) earned the win Friday at Cincinnati after giving up one run on seven hits with six strikeouts and two walks across five innings.

Impact The left-hander surrendered a run on two hits and walk during the fifth inning, though he otherwise kept the Reds off the board. Matz surrendered seven runs in his first start of the season, but he's allowed only one run with a 12:2 K:BB across 10.2 frames in his past two outings. The 30-year-old lines up to pitch against the Mets next week.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with win Matz (1-1) earned the win over Milwaukee on Saturday, hurling 5.2 scoreless innings during which he allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six.

Impact After surrendering seven earned runs over three innings in a disappointing season debut, Matz turned things around with 5.2 scoreless frames and his first win Saturday. He allowed only one extra-base hit and struck out six in the performance. Fantasy managers in leagues that count quality starts may be disappointed that he was removed from the contest one out shy of completing six frames, but it's worth noting that Matz battled a blister in his first start, so it's a net positive that he was able to throw 77 pitches without the issue reoccurring Saturday. Matz is tentatively slated to make his next start Friday at Cincinnati.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strong start, clutch finish: Bullpen holds tight for Matz's first Cardinals win, 2-1 vs. Brewers MILWAUKEE — What started with Steven Matz zeroing in on his first chance to make a better second impression with his new club became the fir...

APRIL 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matz bounces back to help Cardinals edge Brewers 2-1

Steven Matz pitched 5 2/3 shutout innings and combined with three relievers on a five-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleared to pitch Friday Matz (finger) is scheduled to make his second start of the season Friday against the Brewers in Milwaukee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Matz dealt with a blister in his Cardinals debut in Sunday's loss to the Pirates, with the issue likely playing a part in the southpaw getting tagged for seven runs on nine hits and a walk over three innings. The Cardinals are apparently confident the blister won't present too many problems for Matz moving forward, though fantasy managers may want to tread carefully with the southpaw as he heads to Miller Park.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battles blister in poor start Matz developed a blister on his left hand in his Cardinals debut during Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Pirates, an issue manager Oliver Marmol attributed to the southpaw's poor outing, J...

Impact While Matz struck out five batters while walking just one, he also allowed seven runs on nine hits in his three innings, giving him a loss in his first outing of the season. Five of those runs came in the third inning -- the frame in which the blister reportedly developed -- with two more scoring in the fourth before he was able to record an out. The rough season debut followed a shaky spring in which he stumbled to a 5.23 ERA in three starts, but the Cardinals are seemingly considering all of his struggles Sunday to be blister-related and aren't worried about him long-term. He's expected to take his next turn in the rotation, which lines up to come Friday in Milwaukee.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting third game of season Matz is set to start the Cardinals' third game of the season April 10 versus the Pirates, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Matz hasn't had a great spring, allowing six runs on nine hits with five strikeouts across 3.2 innings. He'll likely get one more tuneup in Grapefruit League action before the team breaks camp. Matz was never in any real doubt for a rotation spot, but he has some work to do to get back into the form that allowed him to post a 14-7 record, 3.82 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 144:43 K:BB in 150.2 innings last season with Toronto.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays hungry after near-miss of wild card berth in 2021

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says his team has closed the gap on fellow contenders in the competitive American League East

MARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB Free Agent Tracker: Marcus Stroman signs with Chicago Cubs, plus more blockbuster deals

The Chicago Cubs have made a big splash by signing starting pitcher Marcus Stroman! Here's the latest from MLB free agency.

DECEMBER 2, 2021

After twice turning down Toronto, righty Gausman joins Jays

In each of the past two offseasons, pitcher Kevin Gausman spurned free agent advances from the Toronto Blue Jays and general manager Ross Atkins

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Matz finalizes $44M, 4-year contract with Cardinals

Left-hander Steven Matz and the St. Louis Cardinals finalized a $44 million, four-year contract

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Max Scherzer has agreed to a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets build their 2022 outfield around Starling Marte, Cardinals shore up their rotation with Steven Matz: Keith Law The signings give new Mets GM Billy Eppler a ton of options and leave several other would-be contenders without a clear solution in center.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AP source: Mets add CF Marte with $78 million, 4-year deal

The New York Mets have bolstered their lineup with three free-agent deals, adding speedy center fielder Starling Marte to go along with Mark Canha and All-Star infielder Eduardo Es...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steven Matz rejects Mets, lands four-year deal with Cardinals to dismay of Steve Cohen NEW YORK — It’s not just front office executives rejecting the Mets. Add a former player to the list of people apparently dodging Flushing.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mets Owner Blasts Agent Over Matz's Decision to Sign Elsewhere The club hoped Steven Matz would return after rejuvenating his career in Toronto. Much to Steven Cohen’s chagrin, Matz chose St. Louis inste...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Have your say: Should the Jays have outbid the Cardinals for Steven Matz? Matz agreed to a four-year deal with St. Louis worth up to $48 million (U.S.) on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Mets owner calls out pitcher Steven Matz's agent for 'unprofessional behavior' Steve Cohen airs displeasure on social media after pitcher agrees to free-agent deal with St. Louis Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Mets owner Cohen criticizes Matz's agent for deal with Cards Mets owner Steve Cohen has criticized pitcher Steven Matz for reaching an agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals rather than New York

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mets owner Cohen criticizes Matz's agent for deal with Cards

Mets owner Steve Cohen has criticized pitcher Steven Matz for reaching an agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals rather than New York

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locked On Dodgers: Would Clayton Kershaw Leave? Plus Steven Matz and Wander Franco Talk Click here to listen Rangers manager (and former Dodgers coach) Chris Woodward had some comments about Clayton Kershaw the other day, which...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • BASEBALLESSENTIAL.COM

Mets owner Steve Cohen pens angry tweet about Steven Matz's deal with Cardinals: 'I guess words and promises don't matter' Cohen called out Matz's agent, saying he had never encountered such unprofessional behavior.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM