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Mashes two homers Contreras went 2-for-5 with two homers and six RBI in Thursday's 16-8 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Contreras opened the scoring for the Cardinals with a three-run shot in the third inning. Then he provided insurance with another three-run homer in the eighth. It was the catcher's second multi-homer game of the season, as he has gone deep in just three different games this season. He has a solid .772 OPS thanks to a .256 average and 12 doubles. He also ranks second among catchers with three stolen bases in 2023.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals bag in loss Contreras went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers.

Impact Contreras drew multiple walks for the first time since April 23 and notched his third extra base hit over his last five games with a double in the ninth. He wound up stealing second after walking in the fifth for his first stolen bag since April 17. He's put up pretty standard numbers at the plate thus far, slashing .252/.343/.395 with three homers, 18 RBI, 19 runs and a 20:35 BB:K over 169 plate appearances.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flaherty dominates with Contreras back behind the plate ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals hope they put to bed one of the most maddening and misunderstood storylines from the start of their 2023 season....

MAY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

In Willson Contreras' return behind plate, Jack Flaherty spins best start yet Flaherty struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and said of his catcher: "Willson was unbelievable tonight."

MAY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back at catcher Monday Contreras is starting at catcher and batting fifth Monday versus the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Contreras is starting at catcher for the first time since May 4 following a run at designated hitter while the team asked him to work on his defense. He'll be tasked with helping to coax better results out of right-hander Jack Flaherty, who brings a 6.18 ERA into his start Monday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' Willson Contreras back behind plate vs. Brewers Willson Contreras will make his catching comeback when the St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series against the visiting Milwaukee Brewe...

MAY 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Willson Contreras goes in detail about pitch clock and Kenley Jansen St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras got in Kenley Jansen's head, and it led to the Red Sox closer blowing his second straight save...

MAY 14, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Red Sox postgame show whines about Willson Contreras pitch clock gamesmanship Willson Contreras' savvy gamesmanship to trap Kenley Jansen into two pitch clock violations didn't sit well with the Red Sox postgame show....

MAY 14, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

With Cards' confidence, Contreras to return to catcher BOSTON -- Willson Contreras, the prized free-agent to whom St. Louis paid $87.5 million in the offseason to be its catcher for the next five...

MAY 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Cardinals' Willson Contreras to return to catching duties on Monday

Willson Contreras’ demotion from catching didn’t last very long

MAY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals pull another downright insane move with Willson Contreras The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras back to catcher on a part-time basis, for some reason. The Cards moved Willson Contrera...

MAY 13, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

To resume catching Monday Contreras will be back behind the plate Monday to catch Jack Flaherty against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Cardinals publicly criticized Contreras' catching last week and moved him to the designated hitter spot for an unclear amount of time while he worked on his defense. He's evidently shown enough improvement already that the team is comfortable returning him to his natural position. The Cardinals have allowed 5.4 runs per game since moving Contreras out from behind the plate, up from 5.1 runs per game prior to that point, so it's not clear that the decision had the desired effect.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep Friday Contreras went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Contreras had gone 19 games without a homer, hitting. 275 with six doubles and nine RBI in that span. His long ball Friday helped spark the Cardinals' rally in the sixth inning. He's slashing .263/.340/.406 with three homers, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored, two stolen bases and 10 doubles over 37 contests this season.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis Cardinals' drama with Willson Contreras according to John Smoltz | Flippin' Bats

St. Louis Cardinals' drama with Willson Contreras according to John Smoltz | Flippin' Bats

MAY 12, 2023 • Fox Sports

What we learned in MLB this week: The Rays are historically good

Tampa Bay has found a new way to win, Atlanta has another MVP candidate and the Contreras brothers are buzzing with their new teams. Here's...

What we learned in MLB this week: The Rays are historically good

Willson Contreras embraces villain role on other side of Cubs-Cardinals rivalry: 'When you get booed, you're doing something right' CHICAGO — Willson Contreras, decked out in St. Louis Cardinals red, admitted to experiencing nerves Monday in the visitors dugout at Wrigley...

MAY 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

MLB roundup: Cards' Willson Contreras stars in return to Chicago Willson Contreras made his return to Chicago and delivered a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning among his two hits as the St.

MAY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

MLB roundup: Cards' Willson Contreras stars in return to Chicago Willson Contreras made his return to Chicago and delivered a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning among his two hits as the St.

MAY 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Homecoming heel turn: Contreras riles up, revels in Wrigley jeers CHICAGO -- Some 3 1/2 hours prior to his first game in eight seasons as a member of the hated opposition at Wrigley Field, Willson Contreras...

MAY 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Drives in two runs Contreras went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Making his return to Wrigley Field, Contreras knocked in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning with an RBI double and brought home an insurance run in the eighth. He has multiple hits in four of his last eight games, going 10-for-34 (.294) during that stretch. Contreras improved his season slash line to .273/346/.405 with 12 extra-base hits and 16 RBI through 136 plate appearances.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willson Contreras turns cheers and tears into boos, plays spoiler for Cardinals at Wrigley CHICAGO — In the visitors’ dugout and wearing a different uniform at Wrigley Field for the first time, Willson Contreras considered whether...

MAY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Patrick Mooney: Cubs manager David Ross on Willson Contreras'... - The Athletic Cubs manager David Ross on Willson Contreras’ heel turn at Wrigley Field, gesturing to the crowd and welcoming the boos as a Cardinal: “Ever...

MAY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cardinals moving Willson Contreras off catcher a head-scratcher

Willson Contreras won't be playing catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals anytime soon. It's a move that doesn't make a bit of sense.

Cardinals moving Willson Contreras off catcher a head-scratcher

Willson Contreras leads Cards past Cubs in Chicago return Willson Contreras made his return to Chicago and delivered a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning among his two hits as the St. Louis Card...

MAY 9, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Contreras leads Cardinals past Cubs 3-1 in return to Wrigley

Willson Contreras had two hits and two RBIs in his return to Wrigley Field, including a tiebreaking double, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1

MAY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS