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Jimmy Crooks Jimmy Crooks Struggling to find regular starts
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:48 AM
Crooks is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Crooks has delivered late-game solo home runs off the bench in two of his last five contests, but the power surge doesn't seem to have earned him a major uptick in playing time. After sitting out against Angels righty Walbert Urena in Tuesday's 5-1 loss, the left-handed-hitting Crooks will remain on the bench for the finale while the Halos send southpaw Reid Detmers to the bump. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Losing playing time versus RHPs
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:43 AM
Fermin will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Though he'll draw back into the starting nine while southpaw Reid Detmers takes the hill for the Angels, Fermin appears to have lost hold of a regular spot in the lineup against right-handed pitching. The Cardinals kept him on the bench when the Angels sent righties to the bump for the first two contests of the series, with Blaze Jordan getting the nod over Fermin at third base in both games. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Taking seat against lefty
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:40 AM
Church is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: The Cardinals will send Church and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Lars Nootbaar to the bench Wednesday while southpaw Reid Detmers toes the rubber for the Angels. Jose Fermin will take Church's spot in center field and will bat seventh. |
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Lars Nootbaar Lars Nootbaar Idle against lefty
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 11:39 AM
Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: The Cardinals will send Nootbaar and fellow left-handed-hitting outfielder Nathan Church to the bench Wednesday while southpaw Reid Detmers toes the rubber for the Angels. Nelson Velazquez will take Nootbaar's spot in left field and will bat fifth. |
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Scott Blewett Scott Blewett DFA'd by Cardinals
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:11 AM
The Cardinals designated Blewett for assignment Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Blewett made his Cardinals debut Tuesday against the Angels with two scoreless innings but now finds himself removed from the 26-man and 40-man rosters. The 30-year-old has been outrighted previously, so he could elect free agency if he passes through waivers. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Summoned for spot start
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:06 AM
The Cardinals recalled Dobbins from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Analysis: Dobbins will make a spot start Wednesday on the road against the Angels as the Cardinals buy some extra rest for their regular rotation members. The right-hander has logged a 4.03 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 23 strikeouts over 22.1 innings in five appearances (three starts) with the Cardinals so far this season. Dobbins will likely be sent back down to Memphis following Wednesday's outing. |
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Hunter Dobbins Hunter Dobbins Expected to be called up Wednesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 7:45 PM
Dobbins is expected to be called up from Triple-A Memphis and start Wednesday's contest against the Angels, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Dobbins will return to the big-league roster after being sent down July 8. The right-hander has posted a 4.03 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 23 strikeouts over 22.1 innings in five appearances, including three starts, with the Cardinals so far this season. With Dobbins making the spot start, the rest of the rotation will be pushed back a day for St. Louis. |
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Jose Fermin Jose Fermin Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 5:44 PM
Fermin is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Fermin had started the last four and 13 of the past 14 contests, but he'll take a seat in Monday's series opener. Blaze Jordan will occupy third base for the Cardinals. |
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Nathan Church Nathan Church Idle against lefty
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 2:27 PM
Church is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: After going a combined 0-for-8 with a strikeout in his first two games back since the midseason break, St. Louis will give Church a breather for the series finale. Jose Fermin will start in center field and bat seventh. |
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JoJo Romero JoJo Romero Likely out more than 15 days
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 9:57 AM
The Cardinals do not expect Romero (appendicitis) to be ready for activation from the 15-day injured list when first eligible, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Romero is doing well after being treated for appendicitis last week, but a return before the end of July appears unlikely. The injury complicates Romero's appeal ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, though injured players can be dealt. Romero holds a 3.35 ERA and 43:16 K:BB over 43 innings this season and is slated to reach free agency this winter. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke Big velocity in rehab outing
Sun, Jul 19, 2026, 9:41 AM
Clarke (arm) averaged 101.2 mph and topped out at 103.1 mph with his sinker in a rehab start with Single-A Palm Beach on Saturday.
Analysis: The box score results weren't favorable, as Clarke was charged with two runs on one hit and two walks over 1.1 innings. The stuff, however, was electric, with the southpaw showcasing a devastating sweeper in addition to premium velocity. Clarke got a late start to the season following surgery in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm and is expected to eventually be assigned to Double-A Springfield. Durability and control have been issues for Clarke, but he could skyrocket up prospect rankings if he's able to stay healthy and throw enough strikes. |
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Dustin May Dustin May Lacks command in loss
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 6:26 PM
May (5-7) took the loss against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and four walks with six strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: May yielded runs in three separate frames, issuing four walks for the second straight contest while generating 10 swinging strikes on 98 pitches. It was the first time the 28-year-old completed five frames in five turns since tossing a complete-game shutout June 15, a stretch that has included three outings with five or more earned runs allowed. He'll carry a 4.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 95:32 K:BB across 98 innings this season into a home rematch with Arizona next week. |
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Masyn Winn Masyn Winn Swipes bag in loss
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 6:21 PM
Winn went 1-for-2 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Winn had a productive sixth inning, driving in a run on a groundout before swiping second base. The shortstop has opened the second half with a bang, reaching base five times and driving in four runs in two games since returning from the All-Star break. For the year, he's slashing .246/.321/.333 with four homers, 42 RBI, 39 runs scored and eight steals across 365 plate appearances. |
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Bryan Torres Bryan Torres On bench Friday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:40 PM
Torres isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Torres will grab a seat in the dugout to begin the second half after going just 2-for-20 with eight strikeouts across his final 10 games before the break. Lars Nootbaar, Nathan Church and Jordan Walker will start across the outfield for St. Louis while Torres rests. |
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Yohel Pozo Yohel Pozo Designated for assignment
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:03 PM
The Cardinals designated Pozo for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The Cardinals selected Scott Blewett from Triple-A Memphis on Friday to fill a bullpen spot while JoJo Romero (appendicitis) is on the IL, leaving Pozo as the odd man out of a 40-man roster spot. The 29-year-old backstop has gone 8-for-33 in the big leagues this season and owns a .642 OPS through 86 plate appearances in the minors. |
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Scott Blewett Scott Blewett Joins MLB bullpen
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:01 PM
The Cardinals selected Blewett's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
Analysis: Blewett exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Cards earlier in the week, though St. Louis still held the right to decide whether to add him to their 40-man roster or allow him to walk in free agency. With JoJo Romero (appendicitis) now on the injured list, the team will opt for the former and give Blewett a chance to work with the big club. The 30-year-old righty has put up a 5.18 ERA and a 1.68 WHIP across 48.2 innings at Triple-A this season, so he will likely be limited to low-leverage work in the majors. |
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JoJo Romero JoJo Romero Battling appendicitis
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 4:54 PM
The Cardinals placed Romero on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Tuesday, due to appendicitis.
Analysis: Romero has been one of the most reliable members of St. Louis' bullpen as of late, allowing just two runs (one earned) while striking out nine batters and walking four across his last 10 innings, but he'll now have to wait until at least July 29 to make his first appearance of the second half. Scott Blewett will come up from Triple-A Memphis to fill the vacancy in the pen. |
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Brandon Clarke Brandon Clarke Kicks off rehab assignment
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
Clarke (arm) began a rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on July 11, striking out two in 1.2 scoreless innings.
Analysis: Clarke was finally cleared to pitch in games after undergoing surgery in January to address an aneurysm in his left arm. The left-hander was acquired from the Red Sox over the offseason in the Sonny Gray trade and should eventually be assigned to High-A Peoria. |
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Activated and moved up to Triple-A
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 9:06 AM
Davis (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list and promoted from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Analysis: Davis missed one month of action with an undisclosed injury and had played six rehab games. The 24-year-old has slashed .231/.359/.446 with eight home runs, nine stolen bases and a 26:38 BB:K over 37 games this season during his time with Springfield. The 2023 first-round pick will be getting his first taste of the Pacific Coast League. |
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Scott Blewett Scott Blewett Exercises opt-out in MiLB deal
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 8:47 AM
Blewett has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Cardinals, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals now have the choice of either adding him to their 40-man roster or letting him depart as a free agent. Blewett has spent the entire season at Triple-A Memphis, holding a 5.18 ERA and 63:19 K:BB over 48.2 innings. |
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