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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Back in action Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 10:34 AM
Walker (ankle) is starting in right field and batting cleanup Sunday against the White Sox.
Analysis: The 24-year-old outfielder was held out of the lineup Saturday after exiting Friday's contest due to an ankle issue, but he's good to go for the series finale versus Chicago. Walker has been scuffling at the plate over his past seven games, going 3-for-23 with two walks, a double and eight strikeouts. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Three-hit effort in loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:53 PM
Church went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Church has yet to be held hitless in September, going 14-for-39 (.359) over 11 games this month. Just two of the knocks have gone for extra bases, both being doubles. The outfielder is putting together a strong finish to the year, which has seen him hit .251 with a .667 OPS, 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 49 runs scored, 13 doubles, two triples and 10 stolen bases over 129 contests in total. |
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Leo Bernal Leo Bernal Lifts homer in loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:51 PM
Bernal went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: Bernal has an extra-base hit in each of his last three games, going 5-for-13 with six RBI in that span. The catcher has hit safely in 10 of his 11 major-league games so far, showing decent plate discipline with a 4:8 BB:K. He's batting .311 with three homers, 13 RBI, eight runs scored and two doubles across 49 plate appearances. |
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Riley O'Brien Riley O'Brien Struggling late in season
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:48 PM
O'Brien (3-8) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk while striking out two over one inning, taking the loss and a blown save in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox.
Analysis: O'Brien was tagged for a two-run home run by Randal Grichuk in the ninth inning. With three blown saves over his last five appearances, O'Brien is limping to the finish line in 2026. He's now at a 4.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 60:27 K:BB through 60 innings while converting 36 of 44 save chances. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Rough performance in second game
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:35 PM
Hjerpe allowed four runs on two hits, four walks and two hit batsmen while striking out three over one-plus inning of relief in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Hjerpe wasn't able to replicate his four perfect innings from his big-league debut in Colorado last weekend. The southpaw will remain on a starter's schedule while working in tandem assignments with Kyle Leahy to close out 2026. That spot in the rotation is set to come up again at home versus the Nationals, and if Hjerpe continues to be the bulk reliever, he will be in better position to collect wins. |
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Kyle Leahy Kyle Leahy Effective in short start
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 10:31 PM
Leahy allowed two hits and struck out four without walking a batter over three scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Saturday.
Analysis: Leahy provided good work in another short start, throwing 26 of 38 pitches for strikes. His pitch count continues to come down as part of his workload management in September, and that will make it nearly impossible for him to collect wins unless he moves to bulk relief. Through 28 starts this year, Leahy has a 3.33 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 128:38 K:BB over 135 innings. He is tentatively projected to work in tandem with Cooper Hjerpe again at home versus the Nationals in his next outing. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:49 PM
Walker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Walker was pulled from Friday's game in the eighth inning after tweaking his ankle, and the Cardinals will hold him out of action for another day while he recovers. Jose Fermin, Nathan Church and Joshua Baez will form St. Louis' outfield trio while Walker sits. |
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Gordon Graceffo Gordon Graceffo Earns win in relief Friday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:31 AM
Graceffo (8-1) earned the win after walking one and striking out one over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning Friday against the White Sox.
Analysis: Graceffo entered the game with one out and a runner on first in the top of the fifth inning, and even though he loaded the bases, he escaped the jam unscathed without allowing a single run. The brief appearance earned Graceffo his eighth win of the season while lowering his ERA to 2.68. He's been excellent in recent weeks, as he hasn't given up a run in his last eight outings while posting a 0.83 WHIP and a 18:5 K:BB across 13.1 innings over that span. |
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Matthew Liberatore Matthew Liberatore Allows two homers in no-decision
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 8:27 AM
Liberatore didn't factor into the decision Friday against the White Sox after allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Liberatore gave up two homers to Chase Meidroth, who went yard on the first pitch of the game before going deep again in the third inning. Liberatore limited the damage, however, and despite lasting just 4.1 innings, he managed to snap a negative run of four consecutive starts allowing at least three earned runs. Liberatore has been slumping badly since the All-Star break, posting a 6.52 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 49.2 innings and 10 starts, and there are very few positives to highlight from his recent performances. He's scheduled to make his next start at home against the Giants. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Back in St. Louis lineup
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 1:59 PM
Winn (thumb) will start at shortstop and will bat eighth in Friday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Winn was scratched from the lineup for the Cardinals' last game Wednesday in San Francisco, just one day after he had returned from a left thumb fracture. He could have to deal with some lingering soreness in the thumb the rest of the way, as the Cardinals plan to evaluate Winn's readiness on a day-to-day basis. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Expects to return Friday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 9:39 AM
Winn (thumb) said Wednesday that he expects to be back in the lineup Friday when the Cardinals return home to host the White Sox, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn returned from a left thumb fracture Tuesday but was then scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the Giants due to lingering soreness in the thumb. The shortstop noted that he took a bad-hop grounder off his glove hand pregame, which caused the thumb to swell up. However, Winn said after Wednesday's contest that the swelling had already subsided, and he expects to be ready to roll Friday. Manager Oliver Marmol said Winn's availability for the final weeks of the season will be a "daily basis" decision. |
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Exits outing with blister
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:55 AM
Doyle was removed from a start at Double-A Springfield on Wednesday due to a blister on his pitching hand, Benjamin Hochman of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Manager Patrick Anderson said after the contest that Doyle is "going to be fine," and he believes the left-hander will pitch again this season. Doyle was charged with two runs on one hit and two walks with five strikeouts over five-plus innings Wednesday before exiting. The top prospect is finishing off his first full pro season in style, collecting a 1.73 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 59:25 K:BB over 52 innings covering his last 10 starts. |
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Leo Bernal Leo Bernal Swats second homer
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:34 PM
Bernal went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: In his ninth career MLB game, Bernal nearly put a ball into the ocean at Oracle Park, launching a Blade Tidwell fastball over the right-field wall in the third inning. The rookie catcher has looked good since his September promotion, batting .278 (10-for-36) with a double, two homers, six runs and 10 RBI. St. Louis' system is stacked when it comes to catching -- Ivan Herrera continues to split his time between defensive duties and DH, while Rainiel Rodriguez has made it to Double-A as a 19-year-old and Jimmy Crooks is stuck at Triple-A despite a .994 OPS this season for Memphis -- but Bernal is making a strong case to be part of the picture behind the plate in 2027. |
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Andre Pallante Andre Pallante Sharp outing wasted Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:26 PM
Pallante didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Giants, allowing one run on five hits over five innings. He struck out four without walking a batter.
Analysis: The right-hander was in firm control while he was on the mound, tossing 54 of 88 pitches for strikes and exiting with the Cardinals ahead 5-1, but a late meltdown by the bullpen cost Pallante his 13th win of the season. He's given up just two runs in 10 innings since returning from an IL stint due to elbow inflammation, and over eight outings since the All-Star break Pallante has delivered a 2.35 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 30:16 K:BB in 46 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which lines up to come at home early next week in a rematch with the Giants. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Scratched from St. Louis lineup
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 2:33 PM
Winn was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco due to left thumb soreness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Winn just returned from the 10-day injured list Tuesday after missing more than two weeks with a left thumb fracture, and it seems he might have been activated too soon. If Winn needs to go back on the IL, it would likely end his season. The Cardinals could offer more on the shortstop's status after Wednesday's contest. Jose Fermin will enter the lineup in Winn's place and will play second base, while Thomas Saggese will shift over to shortstop. |
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Jordan Walker Jordan Walker Receiving day off Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 11:17 AM
Walker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in San Francisco.
Analysis: It's the first time Walker has been out of the Cardinals' lineup since he missed two games in early August with a minor knee injury. Joshua Baez will shift over to right field, and Bryan Torres will handle left field as St. Louis looks to avoid the sweep. |
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Cooper Hjerpe Cooper Hjerpe Staying on starter's schedule
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:43 AM
Hjerpe will remain on a starter's schedule for the Cardinals down the stretch and is currently penciled in to serve in a piggyback role with Kyle Leahy, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Hjerpe made his major-league debut last week in Colorado, striking out six over four perfect innings out of the bullpen behind Leahy. The lefty remains on the active roster but will not be available out of the bullpen in between his scripted appearances. A good close to the 2026 season could enhance Hjerpe's chances of breaking camp next year as a member of the Cardinals' rotation. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke Finishing season at Double-A
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:17 AM
Clarke was promoted from High-A Peoria to Double-A Springfield on Wednesday.
Analysis: Peoria's season is over, so Clarke will log some more work in Springfield before their season wraps up. The left-hander earned the promotion after putting up a 3.44 ERA and 27:9 K:BB over 18.1 innings covering five starts with Peoria. Clarke has thrown only 25.2 innings this season after coming back from surgery to address an aneurysm in his left arm, so he's a candidate to continue building up his workload in the Arizona Fall League or another setting. |
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Joshua Baez Joshua Baez Riding pine Tuesday
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 6:33 PM
Baez isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Baez is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak, but the Cardinals will allow him to rest Tuesday while Bryan Torres starts in left field and Thomas Saggese covers second base. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Back from IL
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:41 PM
The Cardinals activated Winn (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: After missing slightly over two weeks with a left thumb fracture, Winn will return to the lineup Tuesday. The 24-year-old will bat eighth and man shortstop for the second game of a three-game set against San Francisco. St. Louis demoted Cesar Prieto to clear a roster spot for Winn. |
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