Steven Baron Sent to Triple-A Memphis

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Steven Baron was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. Baron was designated for assignment earlier in the week, but all other teams passed him up on waivers, so he will remain in the Cardinals organization. He's an all-defense catcher, and should continue to serve as veteran depth at the Triple-A level. […]

Greg Garcia Activated From the Paternity List

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was activated from the paternity list on Thursday. The utility infielder ended up missing just two games. He'll return to a .254/.325/.388 line and continue working as a backup at all of the infield positions. Preston Guilmet was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Yadier Molina Not in Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the Miami Marlins. Yadi recently came off the disabled list after missing almost a month with a groin injury. Thursday seems more like a scheduled day of rest, though, with the Cardinals playing an early day game after a night game. He […]

Preston Guilmet Designated for Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Preston Guilmet was designated for assignment on Thursday. The 30-year-old minor league journeyman was rewarded with a call-up to the big league bullpen after putting up a sparkling 0.93 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 35/5 K/BB ratio over 29 innings in Triple-A, but he was unable to translate that success to […]

Carson Wentz Already Drawing Rave Reviews

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has drawn rave reviews from reporters and is now receiving them from his teammates as well. Tight end Zach Ertz said that Wentz has "the same zip, if not more" on his throws. While Wentz was originally considered questionable, perhaps even doubtful for Week 1, he is so far ahead […]

No Concern Over Carlos Martinez's Rough Start

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said there is no concern over starting pitcher Carlos Martinez's shaky start on Tuesday. Martinez was returning from several weeks on the disabled list with a strained lat. Apparently, Martinez was "throwing softer" on purpose in fear of re-injuring his lat. The team, however, was not aware of this […]

Jack Flaherty Struggles a Bit on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty struggled against the Marlins on Wednesday, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk in five innings. He struck out six on the evening. Flaherty's ERA shot up to 3.20 in the rare poor outing for the impressive rookie. He'll likely fare better his next […]

Cody Allen Works a Four-Out Save on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen picked up his 11th save on Wednesday, recording four outs, including three strikeouts. Allen has been up and down this season as he usually is, but he's only blown one save. With two straight good outings under his belt, this could be the start of a nice hot streak for […]

Alex Reyes Undergoes Surgery for a Torn Tendon

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (lat) underwent surgery for a torn tendon in his throwing arm and will likely miss the rest of the season. Reyes had just come back from 16 months of rehab after Tommy John surgery and was unable to make it through his first start back. Full of tantalizing upside, […]

Carlos Carrasco Strikes Out 10 to Pick Up His Seventh Win

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco struck out 10 Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. He earned his seventh win of the season with seven innings of one-run ball, allowing eight hits and a walk. Carrasco lowered his ERA to 4.23 and was able to expertly work around the nine runners he allowed on base.

Carson Wentz Cleared for 7-on-7 Drills

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) has been cleared for 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities. Wentz is making quick and consistent progress in his rehab from an ACL injury. He'd been working on his own and doing running drills for a while, so 7-on-7s would be his next step. At this point, it's looking […]

Matt Bowman Throws a Bullpen Session on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Bowman (blisters) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. He's now thrown three bullpen sessions over the past six days, a sign that he should be almost ready to rejoin the Cardinals bullpen. The righty will likely continue working in middle relief once he's ready.

Carlos Martinez Looks Rusty in His Return

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) returned from the disabled list to face the Marlins on Tuesday and struggled. He tossed four innings, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out five. Martinez threw only 44 of his 75 pitches for strikes. It was his worst start since Opening […]

Greg Holland Could Begin a Rehab Assignment Soon

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Greg Holland (hip) could begin a rehab assignment in the next few days. He's thrown two bullpen sessions since landing on the disabled list with a hip impingement, and if he recovers well from his most recent one, he will be assigned to a minor league team to continue his […]

Marcell Ozuna Has a Big Game Against His Former Team on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna had a big game against the Marlins on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Ozuna is starting a hot streak, as he'd hit a home run in the two previous games and has now reached base safely 10 times in four games. He's always been […]

Ryan Sherriff Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Sherriff (elbow) underwent Tommy John Surgery on Tuesday. He'll likely be out until sometime in the second half of the 2019 season. He's been solid in limited major league chances, putting up a 4.05 ERA and an 18:6 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 20 innings.

Cody Allen Notches His 10th Save of the Season on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen recorded his 10th save of the season on Tuesday. Allen made it interesting, allowing a solo home run to lead off the inning, but was then able to retire the next three batters in order. Allen has been struggling a bit lately, but it has only resulted in one blown […]

Corey Kluber Drops His ERA Below 2.00 in Tuesday's Win

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber threw seven innings in Tuesday's win, allowing one run on seven hits while striking out seven. Six of the hits Kluber allowed were singles, and he did not issue a walk. It's now been five straight starts of no walks for Kluber, who lowered his ERA to a sterling […]

Alex Reyes to Get a Second Opinion on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (lat) will get a second opinion from Dr. Anthony Romeo on Wednesday. That should provide a better idea of a timetable for Reyes' return, although a second opinion sometimes means the first one wasn't good news. Reyes returned after 16 months from Tommy John surgery rehab just to […]

Brandon Guyer to be Activated on Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Brandon Guyer (neck) will be activated from the disabled list on Friday, according to manager Terry Francona. Guyer went on the DL back on May 23 with a strained neck but was hitting just .150/.244/.325 before that. He'll likely return to his platoon role but might see less playing time than before […]

Preston Guilmet Called Up From Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals called up relief pitcher Preston Guilmet from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Guilmet has been almost untouchable in Triple-A so far this season, posting a 0.93 ERA, 0.48 WHIP, and 35:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 29 innings. He's no longer a prospect as a 30-year-old who was drafted in 2009, but he could […]

Mike Mayers Back to Triple-A Again

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Mike Mayers was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. Mayers has made the trip between St. Louis and Memphis so many times already this season that he must be able to get from one place to the other with his eyes closed by now. He's served as essentially an extra […]

Steven Baron Designated for Assignment

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Steven Baron was designated for assignment on Tuesday. He spent some time on the Cardinals major league roster earlier this season, reaching base once in five at bats. He should pass through waivers unclaimed and will then report back to Triple-A Memphis, where he's hitting .149/.197/.179.

Greg Garcia Placed on Paternity Leave

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Greg Garcia was placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday. He is expected back in time for the weekend series against the Reds in Cincinnati. Garcia has continued the role he's had for a while now as a versatile utility infielder for the Cardinals. He's hitting .254/.325/.388 so far this […]

Yadier Molina Activated from the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (groin) was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Molina missed a month after suffering a traumatic hematoma in his groin area. He'll return to his role as the starting catcher for the Cardinals, where he had posted a solid .272/.292/.456 line before going down.

Carlos Martinez Activated from DL, Starting Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (lat) was activated from the disabled list and will make the start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Martinez spent just over three weeks on the DL recovering from a strained lat muscle. Before getting hurt, he was pitching at an ace level, posting a 1.62 ERA and […]

Carson Wentz Looking More and More Likely to be Ready

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, who is usually conservative with his injury estimates, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) is looking more and more likely to be ready for Week 1. Specifically, he said he is, "starting to believe that Carson Wentz is going to be ready for the opener." The Eagles have Super Bowl […]

Edwin Encarnacion Hits Two Home Runs on Sunday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs on Sunday, driving in four runs. Encarnacion went yard in the fifth and sixth innings, bringing his home run total to 16 on the season. He has 40 RBI to go with them, and an .834 OPS, all after a very slow start to the […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Grand Slam in Sunday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a grand slam in the first inning of Sunday's victory. It was the second straight game with a home run for Ozuna, who may be at the start of his first real hot streak as a Cardinal. He's hitting .272/.323/.374 with just five home runs and 28 RBI […]

Michael Wacha Takes a No-Hitter Into the Ninth Inning on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha was excellent on Sunday, taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning. He ended up pitching eight innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out eight. Wacha had everything working on Sunday, showing an excellent changeup and hitting 97 mph with his fastball. Wacha moved his […]