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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Allows two runs in loss
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 6:03 PM
Pallante (5-4) took the loss against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Pallante allowed a solo homer in the second inning and issued a bases-loaded walk in the fourth. It was a mixed outing for the 26-year-old, who generated 12 whiffs but threw just 52 strikes on 94 pitches. He'll carry a 4.43 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 60:29 K:BB across 87.1 innings into a road matchup with the Pirates next week. |
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Nolan Gorman Nolan Gorman Another start against lefty
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 11:54 AM
Gorman will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Thursday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: It's the second day in a row that Gorman has started against a left-handed pitcher, and he's been in the lineup 15 times across the Cardinals' last 17 contests. The 25-year-old has posted a .919 OPS with four home runs and 10 RBI over that stretch. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Dealing with intercostal injury
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 11:38 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Nootbaar was unavailable Wednesday and again Thursday after receiving a pain-killing shot to combat an intercostal injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: It explains why Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Thursday. The Cardinals are optimistic that they caught the injury early and expect Nootbaar to be ready to return to the lineup Friday when they begin a road trip in Cleveland. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Sitting again versus southpaw
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 10:33 AM
Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Nootbaar homered in each of the first two games of the series against the Cubs, but he's now been on the bench for two straight versus left-handed pitching. Brendan Donovan is playing left field and Thomas Saggese will cover second base for the Cardinals. |
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Garrett Hampson Garrett Hampson Another start against lefty
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 10:29 AM
Hampson will start in center field and bat ninth in Thursday's game versus the Cubs.
Analysis: A waiver claim earlier this week, Hampson has now started back-to-back games in center field against left-handed pitching. It appears the utility player will form the short side of a platoon at the position with Victor Scott. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Did not require surgery
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 10:14 AM
Walker (abdomen) did not require surgery for his recent bout of appendicitis and was allowed to return home Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Because the appendicitis was caught early, Walker was able to treat it with antibiotics and other treatments. The avoidance of surgery could allow Walker to return sooner, perhaps when his 10 days are up or close to it. He will rest for 4-to-5 days and could go out on a short rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list. |
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Pedro Pages Pedro Pages Getting breather Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:54 PM
Pages is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Cubs.
Analysis: It's a routine day off after Pages started at catcher in both of the first two games of the series. Yohel Pozo will be behind the dish and bat eighth for the Cardinals on Wednesday. |
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Victor Scott II Victor Scott II Sitting versus southpaw
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:52 PM
Scott is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Cubs.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Scott will get a day off as the Cubs send southpaw Matthew Boyd to the hill. New acquisition Garrett Hampson will patrol center field and bat ninth for St. Louis. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Out against left-hander
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:51 PM
Nootbaar is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Nootbaar typically plays against left-handed pitching, but he will begin this one on the bench as the Cubs send southpaw Matthew Boyd to the bump. Fellow left-handed-swinger Brendan Donovan will patrol left field for the Cardinals. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Moves up from Triple-A
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:43 PM
The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Analysis: Fermin will join the big club for the first time this season after slashing .308/.431/.483 with five home runs, 19 steals and a 19:37 K:BB over 55 games with Memphis. The 26-year-old has produced a .504 OPS in 66 career contests at the major-league level and will operate primarily as a reserve infielder. |
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Matt Svanson Matt Svanson Rejoins big-league bullpen
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:40 PM
The Cardinals recalled Svanson from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Analysis: Svanson has been shuttled back and forth between Memphis and St. Louis multiple times this season, collecting a 3.95 ERA and 12:7 K:BB over 13.2 frames during his time with the big club. He will provide manager Oliver Marmol with a fresh bullpen arm in Wednesday's game against the Cubs. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Optioned after spot start
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:39 PM
The Cardinals optioned McGreevy to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Analysis: McGreevy struggled in a spot start in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Cubs, giving up five runs on seven hits and one walk in 4.2 innings. He will rejoin the Memphis rotation but should be the first pitcher to be called upon the next time the Cardinals require another starter. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Goes on IL with appendicitis
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
The Cardinals placed Walker on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to appendicitis.
Analysis: Walker will be eligible to return from the IL on July 4, but since he'll likely require an appendectomy that could result in him losing some strength, it wouldn't be surprising if the Cardinals hold him out through the All-Star break to afford him more time to get reconditioned. Since rejoining the Cardinals on June 14 after a prior stint on the IL due to a wrist injury, Walker has largely served as a short-side platoon player in the outfield. The Cardinals recalled infielder Jose Fermin from Triple-A Memphis to replace Walker on the 26-man active roster. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Racks up season-high four RBI
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:52 PM
Winn went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 8-7 victory over the Cubs.
Analysis: Winn's four RBI established a season high, and it was just the fifth time this year that he ripped multiple extra-base hits. June has been a quiet period so far for the speedy shortstop, who's batting just .216 with five doubles, nine RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases through 88 at-bats this month, but Winn has remained St. Louis' everyday shortstop despite the recent cold spell. |
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Ryan Helsley Ryan Helsley Holds on for 15th save
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:40 PM
Helsley picked up the save in Tuesday's 8-7 victory over the Cubs, allowing two hits in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: June has certainly been a dicey stretch for Helsley, who's now yielded two knocks in five of his seven outings this month, but he was able to hang on for his 15th save Tuesday. The hard-throwing right-hander had blown three straight save opportunities prior to successfully converting his past two chances, so that should offer fantasy managers some optimism going forward. Helsey sports a 3.54 ERA and 33:12 K:BB over 28 innings, but his 1.46 WHIP looms as a cause for concern. |
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Roddery Munoz Roddery Munoz Heading back to minors
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:54 PM
The Cardinals optioned Munoz to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Munoz's latest stint in the big leagues lasted only one day, and he tossed a scoreless frame in Monday's win over the Cubs. He's moving off the roster to make space for Michael McGreevy, who is starting Tuesday's contest against the Cubs. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Recalled ahead of start
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:53 PM
The Cardinals recalled McGreevy from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: McGreevy is set to start Tuesday's game against the rival Cubs. The rookie right-hander has excelled in spot duty for the Cardinals, collecting a 2.70 ERA and 15:2 K:BB over 16.2 frames. It's a spot start for McGreevy, who is likely to be sent back to Memphis after the outing. |
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Garrett Hampson Garrett Hampson Claimed by Cardinals
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:50 PM
The Cardinals claimed Hampson off waivers from the Reds on Tuesday.
Analysis: The utility player will offer protection all over the field for the Cardinals but is unlikely to play much. Hampson, 30, is a career .238/.301/.357 hitter over parts of eight major-league seasons. |
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Jose Barrero Jose Barrero Designated for assignment
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:46 PM
The Cardinals designated Barrero for assignment Tuesday.
Analysis: Barrero played sparingly after being added to the roster in late April and slashed just .138/.194/.276 in 26 contests. The transaction clears a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of waiver claim Garrett Hampson. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy Will start Tuesday
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 4:40 PM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that McGreevy will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Tuesday against the Cubs at Busch Stadium, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McGreevy will pick up his third start of the season with the Cardinals and his second in less than a week after he most recently pitched last Thursday, when he took a no-decision in the second game of a doubleheader against the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings. Because he was designated as the 27th man for the twin bill before being optioned to Triple-A on Friday, McGreevy will be eligible to rejoin the Cardinals early without having to wait 15 days. The Cardinals aren't expected to have an opening in the rotation for McGreevy beyond Tuesday, so he could be sent back to Memphis again following the start. |
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