St Louis Cardinals 2024

[pruman91]

Tipsheet: Brewers are threatening to run away with NL Central race

The Brewers earned five straight victories to create some distance between them and the NL Central pack. They are feeling great these days, so reeling them in won't be easy.

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Back in Memphis, Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker feels he's 'swinging it a little bit better'

Since he was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on April 24, Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has a .266 average, a .385 slugging percentage and one home run.

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[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Getting real concerned about Goldy. We are into June and he is still taking strike after strike and then flailing away at bad pitches. Low 200's BA, OPS in the 600's, only sporadic power. Getting to the point where he needs to be in the 7 or 8 hole until he hits. And if he doesn't someone else needs to play and he needs to be benched. Which of course Marmol will never do.

The batting average and OPS numbers only look bad because of the slow start he had. If you look at his numbers since May 12, he's actually doing quite well.

 

[pruman91]

Tipsheet: Astros regain power stroke just in time to punish Cardinals

The Houston Astros offense has looked like its old self this week, at the expense of the Cardinals.

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Cardinals prospect Thomas Saggese homers, Victor Scott II collects three hits: Minor League Report

Cardinals outfield prospect Victor Scott’s three hits on Tuesday for Class AAA Memphis were his most in a game since being optioned to the minors on April 21.

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[pruman91]

Not even hottest homer-hitters in Cardinals lineup can erase Houston's early romp to win

Alec Burleson and Nolan Gorman hit home runs for the third consecutive games but their power cannot undo six runs scored against starter in 8-5 loss to Astros.

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Cardinals prospect Michael McGreevy experiences growing pains with new cutter in Triple-A

Through 11 Triple-A starts, prospect Michael McGreevy is 2-6 with a 5.81 ERA while getting a feel for a cutter he developed during the offseason and in spring training.

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If Andre Pallante can remain the starter Cardinals need, these 2 pitches will illustrate how

On back-to-back pitches in decisive third inning of 8-5 loss, Pallante threw a a slider (not new) and a sinker (new and vital) that netted four runs and multiple lessons.

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[gibb52]

Not good. The preseason predictions by many of enough improvement from last year to be a .500 ish team are so far proving correct. When they pitch they can't hit. When they hit they can't pitch. To challenge in the division they need another good starter, need one (both would be better) of Noot or Edman to get healthy and stay healthy, and Nado and Goldy start carrying more of the load.

 

[the national]

agreed. I think another starter would help what is ailing this group. The batting will come and go. With the cold start, I'm thinking things at the plate will improve over the summer. But pitching - it just doesn't grow on trees, sadly. I don't think Mo will move on with this issue, though.

 

[pruman91]

Keynan Middleton to have season-ending surgery; Cardinals turn to Memphis for relief

Middleton will have flexor tendon surgery next week. Newcomer Chris Roycroft had two saves and three scoreless appearances for Class AAA Memphis after his recent demotion.

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[pruman91]

THAT'S A WINNER !!!!!!!!

Cardinals salvage the series finale and beat the Astros 4-2................................

 

[gibb52]

And I forgot to add we need Contreras back. Hopefully by the ASB.

 

[illiniwil]

problem with our pitching need is that we truly need a # 2 guy. boy, if mikolas, lynn and gibson were 3,4,5
Contreras back, Herrera in the DH spot and Walker back hitting line drives and not listening to the hitting
"coach"/ front office we'd be cookin'..

 

[BillyBob1]

problem with our pitching need is that we truly need a # 2 guy. boy, if mikolas, lynn and gibson were 3,4,5
Contreras back, Herrera in the DH spot and Walker back hitting line drives and not listening to the hitting
"coach"/ front office we'd be cookin'..

If they cut down on the errors, that would make a difference too!

 

[pruman91]

If they cut down on the errors, that would make a difference too!

way to many errors to stay in contention...........jmho

 

[pruman91]

With more to give, Miles Mikolas delivers what Cardinals need most to avoid sweep

Veteran starter completed six superb innings on 62 pitches but turned the game over to the bullpen for a 4-2 victory against Houston. Is this a new approach for a

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Ryan Helsley's career-high 20th save secures Miles Mikolas' gem as Cardinals avoid sweep

Mikolas provides a quality start of six innings and Helsley finishes three no-hit innings by the bullpen for a 4-2 victory against Houston to end road trip.

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Cardinals prospect Tink Hence exits early, Leonardo Bernal homers twice: Minor League Report

Tink Hence, the Cardinals’ top pitching prospect, did not appear to show discomfort in his final inning of work before exiting his road start at the start of the bottom

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[pruman91]

Goal of improved defense may be slipping through team's fingers: Cardinals Extra

With 11 errors on the road trip and 23 in a 19-game span, Cardinals have played porously, but advanced metrics say they're not a poor defense. What gives?

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Hochman: They’re bad! They’re good! They’re average! Making sense of the Cardinals

After starting 15-24, the Cards went 12-3 ... but then, in the most recent six games, went 2-4. The team, notably the offense and fifth starter, must be more consistent.

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Cardinals prospects Cesar Prieto, Darlin Saladin earn organizational honors for May

Class AAA infielder Cesar Prieto batted .274 with a .343 on-base percentage in May while right-hander Darlin Saladin posted a 0.69 ERA and struck out 36 batters over five starts.

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[BillyBob1]

way to many errors to stay in contention...........jmho

The throw dropped by Gorman on the rundown was something you might see in Little League. These error cost the pitchers extra pitches. They also had a routine ground ball for a double play and it was booted. They ended up giving 5 outs for the inning.

 

[Ryllini]

Ivan Herrera is not sustainable as an everyday catcher.

 

[BillyBob1]

Ivan Herrera is not sustainable as an everyday catcher.

I thought he was supposed to be a good defensive catcher. Rarely throws out runners and doesn’t block pitches well either.

 

[gibb52]

Ivan Herrera is not sustainable as an everyday catcher.

Guy is like 1/30 throwing out runners. Half the throws bounce in front of the bag. Teams just run wild on the guy.

 

[Boomauer]

Well...8 hits and 6 walks produces 2 runs. Really bad.

 

[pruman91]

Cardinals prospect Cooper Hjerpe tosses 4 no-hit innings at High-A: Minor League Report

Aiming to continue a recent string of strong pitching, Cardinals prospect Cooper Hjerpe stifled Fort Wayne's offense with four no-hit innings, during which he struck out five and walked three

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[jezzadownunder]

Sad times again in the Lou

 

[GILL-INOIS]

We are missing 2-3 starters most of the season. Not thrilled with 29-32 but if you told me the following happened this early I would say being in contention at this point is off the table. Everyone except Rockies and Marlins are in Wild Card contention. Cardinals have too many guys on the roster due to necessity instead of strategy.

Edman hasn't played a game
Contreras injury
Walker slump and sent down
Nootbaar/Carlson either can't stay on field or be effective

 

[Ryllini]

Was out to dinner with aunt and uncle, get in car a promptly get to the bases clearing triple with the 4th scoring on an error. This defense is not good this past month.

 

[pruman91]

THAT'S A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cardinals beat the Rockies 8-5 in a topsy turvy game........

Cardinals went up 4-0 . then the Rockies came back to tie it and then take a 5-4 lead..........

Donovan with the go ahead hit to make it 6-5 and then Carlson , with his best game in forever , drove in 2 more with a 2 run double.....Carlson got his first 3 RBI's for the season tonight and we need him to continue with his play tonight.....

Marmol made a brilliant decision to pinch run for Gorman with Siani , and get the go ahead run in.................

Helsley with a perfect 9th for his MLB leading 21st save..............

As Al H. just said , this was a team win..............................

 

[Ryllini]

THAT'S A WINNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cardinals beat the Rockies 8-5 in a topsy turvy game........

Cardinals went up 4-0 . then the Rockies came back to tie it and then take a 5-4 lead..........

Donovan with the go ahead hit to make it 6-5 and then Carlson , with his best game in forever , drove in 2 more with a 2 run double.....Carlson got his first 3 RBI's for the season tonight and we need him to continue with his play tonight.....

Marmol made a brilliant decision to pinch run for Gorman with Siani , and get the go ahead run in.................

Helsley with a perfect 9th for his MLB leading 21st save..............

As Al H. just said , this was a team win..............................

Nice to get this win and to see DC contribute. I saw a stat that DC had 109 career rbi's with runners in scoring position(111 now), does anyone else think that seems high for him? I DC can put it all together.