YADIER MOLINA NEWS

Pujols, Dickerson help Cardinals rout Pirates 13-3

Albert Pujols hit a two-run single and Corey Dickerson had a grand slam in a six-run first inning to help the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan, Twins send Tigers to 22nd shutout loss of season

Jake Ryan allowed five hits in six innings and the Minnesota Twins blanked Detroit 7-0, the Tigers’ 22nd shutout loss of the season

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yadier Molina to manage Team Puerto Rico at World Baseball Classic Though he'll be hanging up the chest protector at the end of the Cardinals' season in a few weeks, it won't take long to find Yadier Molina...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Sits after division-clinching win Molina is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Even though he didn't play in Tuesday's 6-2 win, Molina will remain on the bench for a second day in a row while the Cardinals withhold several key veterans from the lineup in the team's first game since clinching the National League Central crown. Molina should take back primary duties behind the dish during the Cardinals' upcoming playoff run, but he could occupy the smaller side of a timeshare at catcher with Andrew Knizner while St. Louis has little at stake over the final week of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Molina isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Molina had previously missed a handful of games due to soreness, but he was able to rejoin the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers. He will now miss another game, affording Andrew Knizner another turn behind the dish.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins lineup Sunday Molina (soreness) is starting behind the plate and batting eighth Sunday against the Dodgers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Molina hasn't seen the field since Tuesday due to some general soreness, but he'll return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Los Angeles. The 40-year-old has a .304/.333/.565 slash line with three home runs, three doubles, 10 RBI and seven runs through 13 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Molina (soreness) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Previous reports indicated that Molina would return no later than Sunday, but it's now apparent that he'll return no earlier than Sunday, either. He is still expected to catch for Adam Wainwright in Sunday's series finale, however.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should return by Sunday Molina is dealing with general soreness but is expected to return no later than Sunday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Molina is on the bench for the third straight game Friday against the Dodgers. While his absence does appear to be injury-related, he may not be dealing with anything other than the general wear-and-tear that comes with catching at any age, let alone age 40.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits third straight Molina isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 40-year-old catcher will once again hand the reigns over to Andrew Knizner on Friday, who will bat eighth. Molina is 5-for-28 over the past two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Thursday Molina isn't starting Thursday against the Padres, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Molina has had more days off in recent weeks, and he'll head to the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games. Andrew Knizner will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Receives Wednesday off Molina is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Molina started the past two games and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Andrew Knizner will step in behind the plate and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The five most unbreakable records in MLB history

From Cal Ripken's consecutive games played to Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak, FOX Sports' Ben Verlander and Alex Curry share their lists of t...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Reds shut down Cardinals and Albert Pujols in 3-0 win

Stuart Fairchild homered and Luis Cessa tossed five shutout innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and Albert Pujols

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deep blast during win Molina went 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Reds.

Impact Molina tallied a two-run homer off lefty starter Mike Minor with one out in the third inning to increase the Cardinals' lead to five during game one of the doubleheader. The 40-year-old veteran is coming off a tough 1-for-15 slump in his previous four games but has been great overall in his last 12 with a .918 OPS over 47 plate appearances. In addition, the catcher has recorded 10 RBI in 37 at-bats during his last 10 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench for nightcap Molina isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Impact Molina was productive during Saturday's matinee, going 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two total runs during the 5-1 win. Andrew Knizner will take his place behind the dish and bat ninth for Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yadi takes turn in HR spotlight during G1 win ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals got a home run from a retiring legend on Saturday in Game 1 of a doubleheader, but in this instance, it was from...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • MLB.COM

Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards beat Reds 5-1 Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinn...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards beat Reds 5-1 Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinn...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Molina homers, Pujols goes hitless as Cards sweep Reds

Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 and 1-...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds 6-5

Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a tying two-run drive in the sixth inning that sparked the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-5

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Friday Molina isn't in the lineup Friday against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Molina started the last five games and went 2-for-18 with an RBI and two strikeouts. Andrew Knizner will take over behind the dish and bat ninth Friday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reds snap six-game losing streak, beat Cardinals 3-2

Nick Senzel and Aristides Aquino hit solo home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 to snap a six-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wainwright, Molina make history, then lead Cards over Brews

Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina made history with the first pitch of the game, then the record-setting battery helped the St. Louis Cardinals extend their NL Central lead by beat...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS