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Ivan Herrera Ivan Herrera Second multi-homer game of 2026
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:58 PM
Herrera went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs Sunday in a 5-3 win over Washington.
Analysis: It was Herrera's third career multi-homer game and second of the season. The catcher had gone hitless in five straight starts prior to his current three-game hitting streak, picking up six knocks during that latter stretch. Through 692 plate appearances, he's slashing .247/.358/.388 with 18 homers, 68 RBI, eight stolen bases and 95 runs scored. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Dispatches Nationals for 38th save
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:52 PM
O'Brien threw a clean ninth inning to earn the save Sunday against the Nationals.
Analysis: The All-Star closer made quick work of Washington, retiring the side on just six pitches (all strikes). O'Brien has had a shaky month of September, converting only four of his last seven save chances, but Sunday's performance was a step in the right direction as he looks to end the campaign on a positive note. He has a 4.08 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 64:29 K:BB over 64 innings, piling up 38 saves in 46 opportunities. |
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Quinn Mathews Quinn Mathews Productive stretch continues
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:40 PM
Mathews didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Washington, striking out three while allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks in seven innings.
Analysis: CJ Abrams popped a two-run shot off Mathews in the sixth inning, but the hurler was still able to hang in there Sunday for a quality start. The rookie southpaw is potentially working his way into the Cardinals' pitching plans for 2027, either posting a quality start or tossing at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer in five consecutive outings. His final appearance of the year is slated to come in Milwaukee, where he'll bring a decent 3.65 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB over 44.1 innings. |
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Nolan Gorman Nolan Gorman On bench again Sunday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 12:19 PM
Gorman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: It's the fourth time Gorman has been absent from St. Louis' lineup in the past five games, with only one of those absences coming against a left-handed starting pitcher. The recent returns of JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn from injuries have resulted in Thomas Saggese seeing more regular action all across the infield. |
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Tink Hence Tink Hence Undergoes arm surgery
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:24 AM
Hence recently underwent surgery on his right arm, Redbird Farmhands reports.
Analysis: Hence revealed the news from his personal Instagram page, though there are no other details regarding the specific nature of the procedure or how long he will need to rehab. The former top prospect was removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster in August, but he cleared waivers and remains in the organization. Hence has had a terrible time staying healthy, and his stuff and results really backed up in 2026 as he held a 6.64 ERA and 1.84 WHIP through 20.1 innings with Triple-A Memphis. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Exits starting nine
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:00 AM
Winn is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Washington.
Analysis: Winn will ride the pine for Sunday's series finale after going a combined 1-for-7 through the first two games against the Nationals. Thomas Saggese will play shortstop and bat sixth for the Cardinals. |
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Gordon Graceffo Gordon Graceffo Takes loss in extras Saturday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:54 AM
Graceffo (8-2) took the loss after allowing four runs (two earned) on two hits and two walks while striking out one over one inning in Saturday's 8-5 extra-innings loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: Graceffo entered the game in the 11th and quickly loaded the bases after allowing a single to Keibert Ruiz and walking Nasim Nunez. He never recovered and allowed four runs before recording the final out, and the offense couldn't respond in the bottom of the frame. This rough outing snapped a dominant stretch for Graceffo, who had gone 10 straight outings and 16.2 innings without allowing an earned run prior to Saturday. |
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Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy No-decision Saturday
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 8:50 AM
McGreevy didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Nationals after allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out one over four innings.
Analysis: McGreevy fell behind immediately, allowing a leadoff single to James Wood before Daylen Lile launched a two-run homer to center field. The right-hander kept Washington scoreless over his next three frames, but he had to labor through them and was lifted after only four innings after throwing 88 pitches (56 strikes). McGreevy, who has a 3.84 ERA across 30 starts and 164 innings in 2026 and has not taken a loss since July 28, is expected to make his final start of the season Friday on the road against the Brewers. |
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Blaze Jordan Blaze Jordan Done for 2026
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:24 PM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that Jordan (ankle) will not play again this season, John Denton of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Jordan was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain in late August. While he recently shed his walking boot and began incorporating some baseball activities, the Cardinals ultimately decided to shut him down early because of the severity of the injury he suffered, according to Denton. The 23-year-old Jordan ends his rookie season with a .247/.276/.382 slash line and three homers over 199 plate appearances. |
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Peter Strzelecki Peter Strzelecki Outrighted to Triple-A
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 10:59 AM
The Cardinals outrighted Strzelecki to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Strzelecki had been removed from the 40-man roster earlier this week and has since passed through waivers. Having been outrighted previously, the 31-year-old has the ability to decline the assignment and become a free agent. Strzelecki has collected a 5.79 ERA and 8:6 K:BB over 14 frames in the majors this season. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Lasts three frames in loss
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 7:42 AM
Leahy (10-5) took the loss Friday against the Nationals after allowing seven runs (six earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings.
Analysis: Leahy hasn't pitched more than three innings in any of his last four starts, but the seven runs he allowed Wednesday were a season-worst output for the 29-year-old right-hander. As a result, his ERA jumped to 3.65 as St. Louis was mathematically eliminated from postseason contention. Leahy, who owns a 9.26 ERA and 1.80 WHIP over his last four starts, is expected to make his final start of the season against the Pirates on the road next Thursday. |
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Nolan Gorman Nolan Gorman Not included in St. Louis lineup
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:24 PM
Gorman is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Nationals.
Analysis: Gorman has received the lion's share of playing time at third base since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis in late August, but he's gone just 9-for-57 (.157) with a 30.6 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. With JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn both now healthy, there will be fewer at-bats to be had in the St. Louis infield for players like Gorman. Thomas Saggese is handling third base for the Cardinals on Friday. |
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Cesar Prieto Cesar Prieto Returns to St. Louis
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Cardinals recalled Prieto from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by the injured Joshua Baez (oblique). Prieto is just 2-for-32 in the majors this season and is unlikely to play much down the stretch. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Lands on IL with oblique strain
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 2:55 PM
The Cardinals placed Baez on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left oblique strain.
Analysis: Baez was injured during Wednesday's game against the Giants, and subsequent testing revealed the strain. He will be eligible to return for the final game of the regular season, but the injury will almost surely end his campaign. It's an unfortunate conclusion to the rookie season of Baez, who flashed both the good (seven home runs, .510 slugging percentage) and bad (30.6 percent strikeout rate) of his profile. |
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Everson Pereira Everson Pereira Cleared for rehab games
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 8:34 AM
Pereira (hand) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI single along with two walks.
Analysis: It was the first game in nearly a month for Pereira, who is working his way back from a left hand contusion. It's unclear whether the 25-year-old outfielder will need any more rehab contests, but he's poised to rejoin the Cardinals' active roster before the regular season concludes. Once he does return, Pereira could see playing time versus lefties. |
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Cleared to start after blister issue
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:34 AM
Doyle (blister) is listed as Double-A Springfield's probable starter for Thursday's Texas League playoff game versus Tulsa.
Analysis: Doyle was lifted from his last outing with Springfield due to a blister, but he's ready to go after getting seven days of rest in between starts. The left-hander was dynamite down the stretch of the regular season, collecting a 1.73 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 59:25 K:BB over 52 innings covering his final 10 starts. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Troubles continue in ninth loss
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:35 PM
O'Brien (3-9) took the loss Wednesday as the Cardinals were downed 6-5 in 10 innings by the Giants, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits and a walk in an inning of work. He failed to strike out a batter.
Analysis: With the game tied 4-4, O'Brien got the call in the top of the 10th inning but hung a first-pitch slider to Drew Gilbert, who launched it 415 feet to right-center field for a game-winning homer. It's only the fifth long ball of the season O'Brien has served up, but three of them have come since Aug. 23, a 10-inning stretch that's seen him blow three of seven save chances and get tagged for five losses while stumbling to a 10.80 ERA, 2.30 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB. The right-hander's late-season struggles could prompt St. Louis to look for another closing option to begin the 2027 campaign, despite his career-high 37 saves this season. |
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Matthew Liberatore Matthew Liberatore Delivers quality start Wednesday
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:29 PM
Liberatore didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Giants, allowing one run on six hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: The left-hander tossed 51 of 81 pitches for strikes en route to his seventh quality start of the season, but he exited the mound in line for his 15th loss with the Cardinals down 1-0, before the two bullpens took turns making a mess. It's just the second time in his last eight outings that Liberatore has lasted six innings, a bumpy stretch that's seen him post a 6.42 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB through 40.2 innings. He'll look to wrap up his regular season on a high note, on the road next week in Pittsburgh. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Exits game with side tightness
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 3:59 PM
Baez was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants after the ninth inning due to left side tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Baez popped out in the bottom of the eighth inning and was lifted from the contest before the game went to extras. The Cardinals are considering the outfielder day-to-day for the time being, but it's unclear whether he will be sent for medical imaging. Baez was hitless in four trips to the plate Wednesday before exiting. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Out of St. Louis lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 9:59 AM
Winn is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Winn will get the afternoon off after starting each of the previous five contests. It will be Thomas Saggese manning shortstop and batting seventh for the Cardinals in Wednesday's rubber match. |
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