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Power breakout continuing at Double-A
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 9:35 AM
Baez went 4-for-5 with three home runs Sunday and now has 20 home runs in 43 games since being promoted to Double-A Springfield.
Analysis: He actually hit four home runs Sunday, though one of them came in the completion of a rain-shortened game from Saturday. Baez entered this season with a career high of 14 home runs, but he's now up to 34 long balls in 2026 combined between Springfield and High-A Peoria. The 21-year-old has drawn walks at just a 5.8 percent rate, but he's striking out at a 16 percent clip and has had no problems hitting the ball in the air (44.6 percent flyball rate) or pulling it (52.1 percent pull rate). |
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Quinn Mathews Quinn Mathews Staying in rotation indefinitely
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:41 AM
Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Sunday that Mathews will remain in the team's rotation for the foreseeable future, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The wheels had already been in motion for Mathews to get a long look at the big-league level, and he's now also needed out of necessity following the injuries to Andre Pallante (elbow) and Hunter Dobbins (forearm). Mathews is coming off easily the worst of his three major-league starts, having been roughed up for seven runs on 10 hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings versus the Phillies. The southpaw is set to make his home debut this weekend against the Pirates. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Scheduled for MRI, CT scan on thumb
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 8:33 AM
Winn was slated to undergo a CT scan and an MRI on his injured left thumb Sunday night, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn injured list thumb while sliding into second base during Tuesday's game in Cincinnati. He attempted to play through discomfort Wednesday, but since then has been held out of the Cardinals' lineup for four straight contests. Winn is hopeful of returning to action Tuesday against the Orioles following a team off day Monday, but more will be known about his status after the imaging results are in. If Winn is forced to miss additional time, the Cardinals will likely continue to have JJ Wetherholt play shortstop while mixing and matching at second base. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Goes four scoreless vs. Phillies
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:41 PM
Leahy didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Phillies, allowing two hits and two walks over four scoreless innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Leahy appeared to be on a pitch count Sunday, as the Cardinals look to limit the right-hander's workload down the stretch. Coming into the day, Leahy had gone five or more innings in each of his previous six outings, posting a 1.91 ERA across 33 innings in that span. Overall, Leahy sports a 3.13 ERA across 25 starts (126.1 innings) this season with a 1.30 WHIP and 115:37 K:BB. He'll likely be limited to around 65 pitches again his next time out, currently scheduled to come at home against the Pirates. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Implodes versus Phillies
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:29 PM
O'Brien (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing six runs on five hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: O'Brien was called in for a non-save situation to protect a 4-0 lead in the ninth inning, but five straight Phillies reached safely with two outs, including a Kyle Schwarber two-run homer that stuck the Cardinals closer with a brutal loss. Coming into Sunday, the 31-year-old O'Brien had turned in 12 straight scoreless appearances, holding opponents to just two hits over 11.1 innings in that span. He's converted 33 saves this season while posting a 3.93 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 53:23 K:BB across 52.2 innings. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Getting day off with lefty starting
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 11:19 AM
Church is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: The Cardinals will keep the left-handed hitter on the bench for the second time in the series while the Phillies send another southpaw starter to the bump in Cristopher Sanchez. Jose Fermin will replace Church in center field and bat seventh. |
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Jimmy Crooks Jimmy Crooks Taking seat against southpaw
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 11:18 AM
Crooks is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: The left-handed hitter will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Phillies send another southpaw to the hill in Cristopher Sanchez. Pedro Pages will handle catching duties Sunday in place of Crooks while Ivan Herrera is the DH. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Remaining out Sunday
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 10:08 AM
Winn (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn will be on the bench for a fourth straight contest while he contends with a sore left thumb, which stemmed from a hard slide into a base during Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Reds. The 24-year-old was able to make a pinch-hitting appearance Thursday and served as a late-inning defensive replacement Friday, so the Cardinals are seemingly hopeful that Winn will be ready to return to the starting nine after another day of rest coupled with Monday's team off day. |
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Ramon Urias Ramon Urias Back from injured list
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:48 AM
The Cardinals reinstated Urias (elbows) from the 60-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at second base and will bat eighth in the team's series finale in Philadelphia.
Analysis: The veteran infielder has been sidelined by tennis elbow in both arms since early May, with a hit-by-pitch in late July prolonging his absence. Urias doesn't have a clear path to regular playing time, though he could benefit from Masyn Winn's thumb injury, which will keep Winn on the bench Sunday for a fourth straight game. |
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Everson Pereira Everson Pereira Heads to IL with hand contusion
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Cardinals placed Pereira on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hand contusion.
Analysis: According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals initially feared that Pereira broke his left hand when he was hit by a fastball in the eighth inning Friday, but X-rays came back negative. The outfielder will still need to miss at least the next week and a half while he recovers from a bruised hand. His move to the shelf clears room on the active roster for infielder Ramon Urias (elbows), who was reinstated from the 60-day IL on Sunday. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Average falls to. 156 after 0-for-4 day
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 9:09 AM
Baez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Saturday's 12-3 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: After slugging home runs in his first three MLB at-bats following his promotion from Triple-A Memphis, Baez has gone 2-for-29 with a home run, two steals and a 3:12 BB:K in his subsequent 34 trips to the plate. Baez's struggles with making consistent contact may continue to suppress his batting average -- which now sits at .156 -- but his impressive power/speed profile along with his stranglehold on an everyday role should still make him worthy of rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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JJ Wetherholt JJ Wetherholt Homers in loss
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 9:45 PM
Wetherholt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 12-3 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Wetherholt singled in the third inning before launching a 417-foot blast in the eighth. It snapped a 20-game power drought for the rookie, who's tallied four multi-hit efforts in his past eight contests but still owns a lowly .626 OPS in 20 August contests. For the year, he's slashing .243/.346/.377 with 17 homers, 47 RBI, 86 runs scored and 13 steals across 566 plate appearances. |
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Quinn Mathews Quinn Mathews Hit around in loss
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 9:21 PM
Mathews (0-2) took the loss against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and one walk with three strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Mathews endured two blowup innings despite throwing 67 of 99 pitches for strikes and allowing just two extra-base hits. It was the worst of the 25-year-old's three starts with the Cardinals, and he's struggled to exceed five frames despite throwing 95 pitches or more in each outing. He owns an inflated 6.43 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 13:7 K:BB across 14 major-league innings and lines up for a home matchup with the Pirates next weekend. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 3:26 PM
Winn (thumb) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Winn has missed out on the starting nine for each of St. Louis' last two games due to thumb irritation, and although he's appeared in both games off the bench, he'll remain out of the lineup Saturday. JJ Wetherholt will slide over to shortstop as a result, giving Jose Fermin a start at the keystone. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Lands on injured list
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:24 PM
The Cardinals placed Dobbins on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right forearm tightness.
Analysis: Dobbins' forearm forced him to make an early exit from his start Friday against Philadelphia, and although he hasn't been diagnosed with any sort of structural issue, the Cardinals will give him time to recover on the injured list. Quinn Mathews was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move to start Saturday's game. |
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Quinn Mathews Quinn Mathews Recalled for start
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 2:19 PM
The Cardinals recalled Mathews from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday ahead of his start against the Phillies.
Analysis: Mathews will return to the majors to help fill the holes in a St. Louis rotation that has lost both Andre Pallante (elbow) and Hunter Dobbins (forearm) to the injured list within the past couple of days. Mathews owns a 3.27 ERA at Triple-A this season and has given up just three runs across nine innings during his two starts in the big leagues. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Nursing thumb injury
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 10:35 AM
Winn has been absent from the Cardinals' lineup the last two days because of left thumb irritation, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn injured the thumb Wednesday in Cincinnati when he jammed it into a base. The slick-fielding shortstop has appeared in both games off the bench, indicating that he should be ready to return to the lineup soon. The Cardinals have been covering for Winn by shifting JJ Wetherholt over to shortstop and starting Bryan Torres at second base. |
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Everson Pereira Everson Pereira Likely dealing with fractured hand
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 9:29 AM
The Cardinals fear Pereira suffered a fractured left hand during Friday's loss to the Phillies, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Pereira was struck on the hand by an Orion Kerkering fastball in the top of the eighth inning. He initially stayed in the game to run the bases but did not take the field for the bottom of the frame. Initial testing seems to have revealed bad news, but the Cardinals should offer official word on Pereira later Saturday. If he has indeed suffered a fracture, Pereira's season could be over. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Big day in extra-inning loss
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 7:05 AM
Walker went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: The young slugger took Jesus Luzardo deep in the sixth inning to briefly give the Cardinals a 4-3 lead in a wild, back-and-forth affair. Walker has homered in three straight games while extending a hit streak to seven games, a blistering stretch in which he's batting .467 (14-for-30). That surge has pushed his slash line on the season up to .291/.350/.513 with 28 doubles, 27 home runs, 17 steals, 81 runs and an MLB-leading 96 RBI, tied with the Reds' Sal Stewart. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Pulled with forearm tightness
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 8:35 PM
Dobbins was removed from Friday's game against the Phillies with right forearm tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins gave up three runs over four innings Friday and left the game with a trainer after throwing one pitch in the fifth inning. The Cardinals haven't provided any details regarding the severity of his injury, but more information could come after the game. |
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