Stroman scheduled to start for New York against St. Louis
The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Wednesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Kwang Hyun KimMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oviedo expected to start as Cardinals host the Mets
The Mets will start Jacob deGrom on Tuesday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Johan OviedoMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Evaluation forthcoming Molina (foot) will be reevaluated at some point this week to determine when he can return to baseball activities, the Associated Press reports.
Impact The veteran catcher landed on the injured list Tuesday with a strained tendon in his right foot. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak offered the update regarding Molina on Monday, and the timeline he provided seems to imply the veteran backstop won't be ready to come off the IL when first eligible Friday, barring unforeseen developments.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches
Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fi...MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Louis in action against New York following Martinez's strong performance
St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant performance by Sunday starter Carlos MartinezMAY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pittsburgh takes 3-game skid into matchup with St. Louis
Pittsburgh is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over St. LouisMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flaherty, Cardinals to take on Cahill, Pirates
The Cardinals will start Jack Flaherty on Saturday and the Pirates are expected to counter with Trevor CahillMAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kim expected to start for the Cardinals against the Phillies
The Phillies will start Aaron Nola on Thursday while the Cardinals are expected to counter with Kwang Hyun KimAPRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Harper hit in face, leaves game as Phils beat Cardinals 5-3
Andrew McCutchen returned to the lineup and drove in the go-ahead run, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 after Bryce Harper was hit in the face by...APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What Yadier Molina’s injury means for the St Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals were optimistic Yadier Molina’s injury was not serious. He left Friday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with...
APRIL 28, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Cardinals host Phillies, aim to build on Martinez's solid outing
St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Carlos MartinezAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martinez gets 1st win as starter since 2018, Cards top Phils
Carlos Martinez pitched two-hit ball into the eighth inning for his first win as a starter since 2018, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cards catcher Molina goes on injured list with foot strain
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has been put on the 10-day injured list with a strained tendon in his right footAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Molina was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained tendon in his right foot Tuesday.
Impact Molina missed a pair of games over the weekend due to the issue but returned to the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. He went hitless in that contest and will now be shut down for at least 10 days. Ali Sanchez was called up in a corresponding move and is expected to back up Andrew Knizner behind the plate.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hitless in return Molina (foot) went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his return from a two-game absence during Monday's loss to the Phillies.
Impact Molina's previously sore foot was able to hold up for all nine innings behind the dish, so the veteran backstop should be in the clear moving forward. Despite the hitless night, Molina's season slash sits at an impressive .323/.366/.631 across 71 plate appearances.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Phillies visit St. Louis, aim to build on Wheeler's strong outing
Philadelphia looks to follow up a dominant performance by Monday starter Zack WheelerAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wheeler takes 1-hitter into 9th as Phillies deck Cards 2-1
Zack Wheeler took a one-hit shutout into the ninth inning and Rhys Hoskins homered twice as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Molina (foot) will bat fifth and catch Adam Wainwright on Monday against the Phillies, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
Impact Molina exited Friday's game against the Reds with a sore right foot and missed the next two contests. Tests revealed no serious issues, however, so he's back in action following a brief absence. He was hitting .339/.382/.661 with five homers prior to suffering the injury and will try to recapture that form Monday.
APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals host Phillies, look to build on Flaherty's strong showing
St. Louis looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Jack FlahertyAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could return Monday Molina (foot) underwent imaging that was encouraging Sunday, and he could return to the lineup as early as Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Molina has missed the last two games since exiting Friday's contest early. However, manager Mike Shildt said after Sunday's game that he's hopeful that Molina could return to the field for Monday's series opener against Philadelphia. Molina had gone 8-for-20 with six extra-base hits and six RBI in the six games prior to his absence.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
O'Neill 2 HRs as Flaherty, Cards hand Reds 7th straight loss
Tyler O’Neill homered twice and Jack Flaherty tossed seven sharp innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 5-2APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Molina, Bader progressing, return imminent Cardinals manager Mike Shildt had some positive updates to his injury list before Sunday’s series finale against the Reds. The phrase “optim...
APRIL 25, 2021 • MLB.COM
Undergoing tests Molina (foot) is undergoing tests on his foot Sunday, the results of which will determine whether he will require a stint on the injured list, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Dem...
Impact Molina is optimistic he will avoid placement on the 10-day injured list, though the tests will provide official news on the issue. He has missed the team's last two games since exiting Friday's contest early. Andrew Knizner has taken over primary duties behind the plate in Molina's absence.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Second straight absence Molina (foot) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Reds, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact Molina is set to miss his second consecutive game after exiting Friday's game with a foot injury. His next chance to return will come Monday against Philadelphia. Andrew Knizner remains the starter behind the plate and will bat eighth.
APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reds take 6-game skid into matchup with Cardinals
Cincinnati heads into the matchup against St. Louis in a rut, losers of six straightAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
