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Brycen Mautz Brycen Mautz Slated for major-league debut
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:01 PM
Mautz will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Sunday against the Reds, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals need an extra starter after Saturday's doubleheader, and it will be the lefty Mautz getting the call for his major-league debut. Added to the 40-man roster last November, Mautz has pitched to a 2.90 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 43:24 K:BB over 40.1 innings with Memphis so far. The 2022 second-round pick has allowed more than two earned runs in just one of his nine starts this season. |
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Bryan Torres Bryan Torres Homers in debut
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:08 PM
Torres went 3-for-8 with a home run, two walks and two RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Analysis: Making his major-league debut at 28 years old in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader, Torres launched a two-run homer in the top of the ninth inning. He slashed .336/.454/.477 with two homers, 16 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 steals across 166 plate appearances at Triple-A Memphis this season and should see consistent playing time with Nathan Church (shoulder) on the injured list. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Falters late in no-decision
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:56 PM
Leahy allowed five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight over five innings in a no-decision against the Reds in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Leahy notched a season-high eight strikeouts and cruised through four scoreless innings before unraveling in a five-run fifth inning that saw him allow two home runs. It snapped a solid stretch to open May for the 28-year-old, who entered the contest having allowed just two earned runs across 16.1 frames during the month. He'll carry a 4.44 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB over 50.2 innings this season into a home matchup against the Cubs next weekend. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Drives in seven in twin bill
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:53 PM
Walker went 4-for-9 with two home runs, a double, a walk, seven RBI and three total runs across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Analysis: Walker homered in each game, with the long balls accounting for five of his seven RBI on the day. It continued a ridiculous month of May for the 23-year-old, who's hitting .329 with 13 extra-base hits and 19 RBI through 20 games this month. For the year, he ranks third in the majors with a .966 OPS to go along with 15 home runs, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored and seven steals across 215 plate appearances. |
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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Up as 27th man
Sat, May 23, 2026, 5:19 PM
The Cardinals added Fernandez to their active roster to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Analysis: Fernandez has allowed one earned run in 5.2 innings with the Cardinals this season, and he'll return to the majors to give St. Louis extra bullpen depth for Saturday's twin bill. He'll likely be sent back to Triple-A Memphis following the nightcap. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Goes six strong in win
Sat, May 23, 2026, 3:07 PM
Pallante (5-4) earned the win against the Reds in Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Pallante allowed a solo homer in the second inning but was otherwise stellar, throwing 60 of 93 pitches for strikes while retiring the final 13 batters he faced. The 27-year-old has now logged back-to-back quality starts, and he's completed at least five frames in each of his 10 outings this season. He'll carry a 3.76 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 43:20 K:BB across 55 innings into a home matchup against the Cubs next weekend. |
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Pedro Pages Pedro Pages Retreating to bench in Game 1
Sat, May 23, 2026, 11:06 AM
Pages isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Reds.
Analysis: Pages went 3-for-7 with a walk and a run scored during St. Louis' last series against Pittsburgh, but he'll stay put in the dugout to begin Saturday's festivities. Ivan Herrera will handle catching duties in Game 1 while Nolan Gorman works as the DH and Cesar Prieto starts at third base. |
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Back on IL at High-A
Fri, May 22, 2026, 2:15 PM
Peete (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Peoria on Friday.
Analysis: Peete just returned from a week-long absence Wednesday and lasted only one game before going back on the IL. It's unclear whether this is an aggravation of his previous injury or something new. Peete was acquired from the Mariners over the offseason in the Brendan Donovan trade. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Cardinals-Reds rained out
Fri, May 22, 2026, 1:26 PM
Leahy will have his start pushed back after Friday's contest against the Reds was postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday, and Leahy will draw a start in one of those tilts. He's collected a 3.94 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 34:20 K:BB through 45.2 innings this season in his transition into the Cardinals' rotation. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Lands on IL with shoulder strain
Fri, May 22, 2026, 11:53 AM
The Cardinals placed Church on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left shoulder strain.
Analysis: Church had to be scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates because he was "just a little beat up," per manager Oliver Marmol. While it's now known that the injury is focused on his shoulder, it's unclear how long Church might be out. Lars Nootbaar (heels) is due back June 1, so Church could see a dip in playing time when he does return to the active roster. |
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Bryan Torres Bryan Torres Recalled to big leagues
Fri, May 22, 2026, 11:47 AM
The Cardinals recalled Torres from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Torres is receiving his first-ever big-league promotion a little more than a month shy of his 29th birthday. He's posted excellent numbers in the Cardinals' minor-league system the last three years, including a .336/.454/.477 batting line with two homers, 10 steals and a 29:25 BB:K in 2026. Capable of handling all three outfield spots and also second base, Torres could see some action in left field while Nathan Church (shoulder) is out. |
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Ivan Herrera Ivan Herrera Launches sixth homer
Fri, May 22, 2026, 6:40 AM
Herrera went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Herrera got St. Louis on the board in the third inning with a two-out shot off Braxton Ashcraft, giving the catcher/DH his sixth homer of the year and his second in three games. Herrera has swung the bat well of late, going 16-for-51 with an .804 OPS over his last 12 contests. Overall, he's slashing .262/.386/.426 with 24 RBI and 28 runs scored across 223 plate appearances this season. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Could be headed for IL
Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:18 PM
Church (lower body) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Church was scratched from the lineup Thursday against the Pirates because he was "just a little beat up," according to manager Oliver Marmol. The outfielder appears to be dealing with something significant enough to require him to be sidelined moving forward, but it's currently unclear what exactly he's being hampered by. Outfielder Bryan Torres is expected to be called up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday in a corresponding move. |
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Bryan Torres Bryan Torres Expected to be called up Friday
Thu, May 21, 2026, 7:10 PM
Torres is expected to be called up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Torres will join the major-league roster for the first time in his career, helping fill the void of Nathan Church (lower body), who is set to be placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday's series opener in Cincinnati. Torres has posted a .336 average with two home runs, 16 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 stolen bases over 128 at-bats in 36 contests with Memphis so far this year, and he'll look to keep it up with the Cardinals. |
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Back in action at High-A
Thu, May 21, 2026, 4:04 PM
Peete (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list at High-A Peoria on Wednesday.
Analysis: Peete needed just a minimum 7-day absence while nursing an undisclosed injury. The 20-year-old outfielder is sporting a .272/.350/.528 batting line with five home runs, five stolen bases and a 15:44 BB:K over 29 contests with Peoria this season. |
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Dustin May Dustin May Falls to Pittsburgh
Thu, May 21, 2026, 3:04 PM
May (3-5) took the loss Thursday against the Pirates, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: May held Pittsburgh to two runs through his first five innings but he'd run into trouble in the sixth, where four straight Pirates would reach safely with one out, ultimately resulting in two more runs. Prior to Thursday, May had delivered quality starts in four straight outings. His ERA now sits at an even 5.00 with a 1.43 WHIP and 42:17 K:BB across 54 innings. May is currently lined up to face the Brewers on the road his next time out. |
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Justin Bruihl Justin Bruihl Impressive out of bullpen
Thu, May 21, 2026, 11:14 AM
Bruihl threw two scoreless innings while striking out two batters in a 7-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Analysis: Bruihl entered the game for St. Louis in the sixth inning with the bases loaded and the Cardinals trailing 2-0. The 28-year-old got out of the jam and proceeded to strike out Bryan Reynolds and Oneil Cruz in the top of the seventh. Bruihl has allowed just one earned run over his past seven appearances (6.1 innings) as he continues to fill a middle-relief role. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Nursing general soreness
Thu, May 21, 2026, 11:04 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Church was scratched from Thursday's lineup versus the Pirates because he's "just a little beat up," Brenden Schaeffer of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Church was removed from a game earlier this month after being hit on the left leg by a pitcher, though it's unclear whether this is related to that. Marmol indicated he would prefer to stay away from using Church off the bench Thursday, but the outfielder should be ready to play this weekend in Cincinnati. Jose Fermin is drawing a start in left field Thursday in Church's place. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Scratched from lineup
Thu, May 21, 2026, 10:14 AM
Church (undisclosed) was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: There's no word yet on the reasoning behind Church being pulled from the lineup, but the Cardinals should provide clarity soon. Jose Fermin will handle left field and bat seventh for St. Louis. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Taking dry swings this week
Thu, May 21, 2026, 9:15 AM
Urias (elbow) will begin taking dry swings this week, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Urias' recovery from tennis elbow is coming along slowly but surely. He will continue building up his hitting progression and is expected to be sidelined several more weeks. Urias put up a .595 OPS with a pair of home runs in his first 25 games for the Cardinals before getting hurt. |
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