YADIER MOLINA NEWS

Back in action Sunday Molina (wrist) will start at catcher and will bat seventh Sunday against the Pirates.

Impact Molina has been dealing with the injury since Tuesday, when he was struck on the left wrist by a bat on a play that went down as catcher's interference. Though he had been playing through the issue, Molina experienced an aggravation in Saturday's contest that forced him to exit early. According to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, manager Mike Shildt said Molina checked out fine after being sent in for testing, so the 38-year-old will be behind the dish for the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh takes 3-game losing streak into matchup with St. Louis

Pittsburgh heads into the matchup against St. Louis in a rut, losers of three straight

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves with wrist issue Molina exited Saturday's game against the Pirates with a left wrist bruise, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The 38-year-old first sustained the injury Tuesday when he was hit by a bat on a catcher's interference, and he apparently aggravated it Saturday. According to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat, X-rays came back negative, but Molina's status for Sunday's series finale remains up in the air.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates bullpen blow Keller's no-hit bid vs Cardinals in 7th

The Pirates’ bullpen quickly blew starter Mitch Keller’s no-hit bid, with reliever Sam Howard allowing a two-run double to St. Louis’ Tyler O’Neill with no outs in the seventh inni...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Game 2 Molina isn't starting the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Impact Molina will take a seat after going 2-for-3 with two runs during Friday's matinee. Matt Wieters will start behind the plate during Game 2.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals sweep Pirates to gain ground in playoff push

Rookie Dylan Carlson hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run outburst to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a doubleheader sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 7-2 victory in the n...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braun 350th career HR, later plunked; Brews, Cards split DH

Brent Suter and three relievers combined on a two-hitter and Ryan Braun hit his 350th career homer, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 for a doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brewers found out Mike Shildt is willing to go to war for Yadier Molina The Milwaukee Brewers discovered that if you mess with Yadier Molina, you're going to feel the wrath of Mike Shildt. The story out of the NL...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

'Nothing is broken': Yadi back in lineup Reinforcements greeted the Cardinals at Miller Park on Wednesday, as the team made roster moves ahead of the doubleheader against Milwaukee....

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • MLB.COM

Cards manager Shildt docked 1 game, misses nightcap vs Brews

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt has been suspended one game for his role in a bench-clearing fracas in Milwaukee, and was set to miss the nightcap of Wednesday’s doublehead...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup for afternoon game Molina (hand) is in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Brewers, catching and batting ninth, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Molina was sent for X-rays after his hand was struck by a bat on a catcher's interference play Tuesday, but he's evidently been cleared to play. The fact that he's hitting ninth after spending most of the season in the No. 6 spot may indicate that the Cardinals aren't particularly confident in his ability to swing a bat, however.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heading for X-rays Molina is undergoing X-rays on his left hand/wrist after Tuesday's 18-3 loss to the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The veteran backstop suffered the injury when his hand was struck by a bat on a catcher's interference, and he eventually exited the blowout loss after attempting to remain in the game. Molina should be considered day-to-day until the X-ray results are announced, but his availability for Wednesday's doubleheader is in doubt regardless as he deals with discomfort.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Yelich, Braun lead Brewers to 18-3 romp over Cardinals

Christian Yelich broke out of his slump with a home run and three hits, Ryan Braun also went deep and the Milwaukee Brewers romped to an 18-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tu...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat for nightcap Molina isn't starting Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Molina takes a seat after starting behind the dish in Game 1. Matt Wieters draws the start at catcher and will bat eighth in Molina's place.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Riding bench Saturday Molina isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Reds.

Impact Molina and Matt Wieters have alternated starts over the last five games, and they'll do so again Saturday with Wieters starting behind the plate. Over his last six games, Molina is 2-for-18 with one home run, two RBI, two walks and three strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Singer takes no-hitter into 8th as Royals trounce Indians

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks third homer Molina went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run during a 12-2 win over the Tigers in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader.

Impact He took Tarik Skubal deep in the second inning to kick off the rout for the Cards. After getting a rest for the nightcap -- not a surprising development for the 38-year-old backstop -- Molina is slashing .277/.310/.383 with three homers and 14 RBI through 26 games.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wearing Clemente's No. 21, Molina homers for Cards in opener Yadier Molina, wearing uniform No. 21 in honor of Roberto Clemente, hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the second...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Yadier Molina hits emotional home run while wearing Clemente’s number (Video) While wearing Roberto Clemente's No. 21, Yadier Molina hit a home run on Thursday The Cardinals took their turn at Clemente Day, with Molina...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Not starting Game 2 Molina is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Molina left Monday's contest with a bruised left elbow and returned to action for Tuesday's matinee, but he won't started both ends of the twin bill. He went 0-for-3 in Game 1. Matt Wieters will start behind the plate and bat eighth in the nightcap.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't miss time Molina (elbow) will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Twins, catching and batting sixth, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Molina's removal from Monday's game against the Cubs due to a bruised left elbow was considered precautionary, and that appears to be quite accurate as he'll return to the lineup without missing a single game. It's quite likely that he'll sit for the nightcap, however.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins visit the Cardinals following Pineda's strong performance

Minnesota looks to follow up a strong outing by Monday starter Michael Pineda

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins visit St. Louis, look to build on Pineda's solid outing

Minnesota looks to follow up a strong showing by Monday starter Michael Pineda

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks goes 8 innings, Cubs beat Cardinals 5-1

Kyle Hendricks went eight innings, and the NL Central-leading Chicago Cubs beat the second-place St. Louis Cardinals 5-1

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS