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Ivan Herrera Ivan Herrera Launches three-run homer Friday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:55 AM
Herrera went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Rockies.
Analysis: Herrera delivered the game's decisive swing with St. Louis trailing 6-4 in the ninth with a 430-foot blast to center field to give the Cardinals a one-run lead in the top of the ninth. The homer was his 15th of the season and completed a comeback after the Cardinals had squandered an early three-run advantage. Herrera has had four multi-hit performances in his last five games, and this homer snapped a 15-game stretch without a long ball. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Secures 36th save of season
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:51 AM
O'Brien earned the save in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies after allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: A three-run go-ahead home run from Ivan Herrera allowed O'Brien the opportunity to earn the save in the bottom of the ninth, and the star closer didn't disappoint, getting the job done in 12 pitches (10 strikes). O'Brien worked through some trouble, though, as a throwing error in a pickoff attempt moved the potential tying run into scoring position after a single from TJ Rumfield, but he sealed the win by striking out Cole Carrigg. O'Brien bounced back after being tagged with a blown save Thursday against the Dodgers and has gone 12-for-14 in save chances since the All-Star break despite a 5.60 ERA. |
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Cade Winquest Cade Winquest Picks up win in relief
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:46 AM
Winquest (1-0) earned the win after allowing one hit while striking out one over 1.2 scoreless innings in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Rockies.
Analysis: Winquest entered the game in the seventh inning with one out and delivered an impressive showing. His scoreless work gave the Cardinals' offense enough time to rally, with Ivan Herrera's three-run homer in the ninth ultimately putting St. Louis ahead. The comeback handed Winquest the first victory of his major-league career, while his ERA dropped to 1.59. He's allowed just one run on 5.2 innings and four appearances for the Cardinals this season. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Allows one run in return
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:24 AM
Pallante didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Rockies after allowing one run on two hits and four walks while striking out one over five innings.
Analysis: Pallante was activated Friday ahead of this start after a two-week stint on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation, and while the right-hander had command issues, he limited the damage to just one run. Pallante is a serviceable arm who can consistently pitch at least five innings, as he's done so in each of his last 14 starts. Over that span, he owns a 3.04 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 52:24 K:BB across 83 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Giants. |
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Ryan Fernandez Ryan Fernandez Dispatched to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:03 PM
The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: The move makes room on the Cardinals' roster for Andre Pallante, who was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Rockies on Friday. In six outings since being promoted from Triple-A on Aug. 21, Fernandez allowed five runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out eight across 9.2 innings. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Activated ahead of start
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 5:02 PM
Pallante (elbow) has been activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Rockies on Friday.
Analysis: Pallante has been officially cleared to return from a two-week stint on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. He'll take a 3.57 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 136 innings into Friday's start, which will be his first time facing the Rockies since July 23, 2025, when he took the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings. Right-hander Ryan Fernandez was optioned to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Sitting Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 4:48 PM
Fermin is not in the Cardinals' starting lineup against the Rockies on Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Fermin will take a breather while Bryan Torres will start at second base and bat out of the leadoff spot Friday. Fermin has gone 7-for-28 with two steals, one RBI and four runs scored over his last seven games. |
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Finishes breakout season in style
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:29 AM
Odle notched a career-high 12 strikeouts while yielding two runs over 4.2 innings Thursday in his final start of the season with High-A Peoria.
Analysis: It's a fitting end to a season that saw Odle rack up 143 strikeouts over 96 innings between Single-A Palm Beach and Peoria. He also walked 65 batters, so Odle has some work to do from a control perspective, but the 22-year-old right-hander has big-time stuff and has established himself as a legitimate pitching prospect in the Cardinals' revamped system. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Expected to return this weekend
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 9:19 AM
The Cardinals expect to activate Winn (thumb) from the 10-day injured list sometime during this weekend's series in Colorado, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn's return was considered for a series this week versus the Dodgers, but the Cardinals opted to have him go through another round of workouts instead. The shortstop could be activated as soon as Friday. Winn is working his way back from a small fracture in his left thumb. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Rejoining rotation Friday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 8:29 AM
Pallante (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game in Colorado, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pallante has been shelved for the past two weeks with right elbow inflammation, but he continued to throw while on the IL and has been given clearance to return. The right-hander skipped a rehab assignment, opting instead for facing hitters in a live batting practice situation. Because of this, he could be somewhat limited from a pitch-count perspective against the Rockies. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Undergoes reconstructive elbow surgery
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 7:06 PM
Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, and he is expected to require a 12-month recovery, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins was placed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 22 with right forearm discomfort, but after he received a second opinion on the arm Tuesday, he opted to undergo elbow surgery. The 27-year-old has now undergone two procedures on his right elbow in his young career, and he may be forced to miss the entirety of the 2027 campaign while recovering. Dobbins made 11 appearances, including eight starts, with St. Louis this season, posting a 3.67 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 52 strikeouts over 54 innings. |
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Alec Burleson Alec Burleson Sitting Thursday
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 5:31 PM
Burleson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Burleson went 0-for-9 with an RBI and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series against the Dodgers. He'll get a chance to reset on the bench Thursday while Leo Bernal starts at first base and Pedro Pages starts behind the dish. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Appears in game off bench
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 11:38 AM
Urias (elbow) entered as a pinch hitter and stayed in for defense in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Urias had to be removed from Tuesday's game after he felt soreness in his elbow on a check swing. He's missed much of this season with tennis elbow in both arms and seems unlikely to be 100 percent at any point down the stretch, but Urias should be available again Thursday, if needed. |
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Brycen Mautz Brycen Mautz Making first MLB start
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 7:24 PM
Mautz will start Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: He has made two relief appearances with the Cardinals this season, but Mautz will be making his first career start in the majors Wednesday in a tough matchup opposite Yoshinobu Yamamoto under the bright lights in Los Angeles. The lefty Mautz, a second-round pick in 2022, threw 61 pitches against the Pirates in his most recent appearance Aug. 29, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight across three relief innings. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 6:07 PM
Baez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Baez was hit by a pitch Tuesday, though he stayed in the game initially and later homered before leaving the contest in the eighth inning. Bryan Torres, Nathan Church and Jordan Walker will patrol the outfield for St. Louis on Wednesday with Leo Bernal at DH against right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. |
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Set for left elbow surgery
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:58 AM
Henderson is scheduled to undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Henderson missed the first three months of the season with a flexor strain, only to go down with an elbow strain in his season debut in early August. It's unclear whether Wednesday's operation will be flexor tendon surgery or a different procedure, but it will end his 2026 campaign and could wipe out most, if not all, of his 2027 season. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Exits game with sore arm
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:51 AM
Urias was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers with left arm soreness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Urias has missed a large chunk of this season with tennis elbow in both arms, so his removal Tuesday could be related to that. He cranked a solo home run and added a walk Tuesday before being removed. Consider Urias day-to-day for the time being. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Thursday return possible
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:47 AM
Winn (thumb) could return from the 10-day injured list as soon as Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn went through a full workout at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. If he recovers well, he could return to the Cardinals' active roster for Thursday's series finale. Winn is working his way back from a small fracture in his left thumb. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Gets cortisone shot for injured wrist
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 10:28 AM
Wetherholt was given a cortisone injection Tuesday to combat tendinitis in his right wrist, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Wetherholt will rest for 72 hours to wait for the shot to take effect, and after that he will aim to re-incorporate baseball activities. The rookie infielder is with the Cardinals on their road trip and is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list on the final day of that trip Sept. 9. Wetherholt could be activated on that date, but it will depend on how his wrist responds. |
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Summoned from minors
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:29 AM
The Cardinals selected Rincon's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Analysis: Rincon has collected a 4.04 ERA and 88:31 K:BB over 71.1 innings this season at Memphis. The 24-year-old can provide some length in the Cardinals' bullpen and will be making his major-league debut when he enters a game. |
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