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Matt Adams - #53 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Adams hit his first career home run as part of a 2-for-4 day Sunday against Philadelphia.
Impact: Adams is now hitting .345/.387/.586 for the season and should be able to hold on to the first base job as long as Lance Berkman is out of action. He could be a sneaky cheap addition in the meantime. Adam Wainwright - #50 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 228lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Wainwright earned a second straight win Sunday, allowing just one run on seven hits over six innings.
Impact: Wainwright struck out just two but was able to scatter the hits largely because he didn't allow a single walk on the day. He has now allowed just one run in his last 15 innings and is quickly working himself back into the form that he showed as a Cy Young candidate in years past. Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Molina was taken out of the game during an at-bat in the fifth inning against the Phillies and the Cardinals said he was dehydrated.
Impact: Molina, who's batting .325 with seven homers and 28 RBIs, was lifted as a precaution, the team said. Molina was 2 for 2, hitting his third career grand slam in the first inning off Roy Halladay and singling in the fourth. He left with a 2-1 count with two outs and none on in the fifth after meeting with a trainer and manager Mike Matheny. Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Molina was removed from Sunday's game due to dehydration, the FOX Sports Midwest's B.J. Rains reports.
Impact: Molina was removed for precautionary reasons, and there's no reason to think that he'll miss extended time. The Cardinals have another day game Monday, so it's possible he'll get a day off to be safe. We'll know more leading up to Monday's game against the Braves. Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Molina is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, the Cardinals' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Molina started nine straight before taking a seat Saturday in favor of Tony Cruz. It's safe to put Molina, who's batting an impressive .316/.363/.513 on the year, back into fantasy lineups though he's just 1-for-5 in his career against Roy Halladay. Tyler Greene - #27 - Second Base - 6'2" - 190lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Greene is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, the Cardinals' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Greene had been in the starting lineup each of the past six games, and has seen time at shortstop and second base during that stretch. The 28-year-old has six hits in his last 21 at-bats, including a homer, and he should continue to see time around the middle infield going forward. Rafael Furcal - #15 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 187lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Furcal is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, the Cardinals' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: The 34-year-old was out of Saturday's starting lineup for the first time since May 17, but he's back atop the order to take on Roy Halladay and the Phils. Furcal is batting .339 through his first 180 at-bats of the year, and he's 3-for-9 lifetime against Halladay. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Jay (shoulder) will travel to Florida on Sunday and will take batting practice there Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Jay could begin a rehab assignment shortly thereafter.
Impact: If everything goes well, it looks like Jay will return to minor league action in the next week. It's uncertain when he'll be ready to return to the majors, but Jay might be ready sometime in early-to-mid June. Chris Carpenter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter (shoulder) recently began throwing into a net from short distance and is about to resume a real throwing program for the first time since he was shut down in March, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Carpenter claims he feels no lingering discomfort from the nerve problem in his neck and shoulder, but he'll need to build up his arm strength. It's still unknown when he'll be able to return to the big-league rotation. Jaime Garcia - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Garcia allowed four runs (all earned) over six innings and was the losing pitcher Saturday against the Phillies.
Impact: He gave up six hits while walking two and striking out six. Three of the four runs came in the sixth inning, as Garcia was moving along well until reaching that frame. Opposing starter Kyle Kendrick was terrific, though, tossing nine shutout innings, so it really didn't matter for Garcia's sake whether he allowed one run or four. The loss drops his record to 3-3 on the season to accompany a 3.78 ERA. Matt Adams - #53 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Adams had three hits Friday in a 5-3, 10-inning loss to the Phillies.
Impact: Adams is batting .318 in six games since being called up. Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Molina is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, according to the Cardinals' official Twitter page.
Impact: Molina has picked up six hits over his last two games, but since he has started the last nine straight, he will get a day off Thursday. Tony Cruz will bat seventh and catch Jaime Garcia on Saturday. Rafael Furcal - #15 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 187lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Furcal is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies, according to the Cardinals' official Twitter page.
Impact: Furcal homered in Friday's game and has started eight straight, so consider his absence Saturday just a day off. Tyler Greene will get the start at shortstop in Furcal's place. Fernando Salas - #59 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The St. Louis Cardinals optioned Salas, their closer much of last season, to Triple-A Memphis.
Impact: The 26-year-old Salas, a right-hander, had a team-leading 24 saves and a 2.28 ERA last year. This year he's 0-2 with a 6.32 ERA in 18 appearances. Jason Motte - #30 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Motte allowed two runs off two hits with one strikeout through two innings of work to take the loss against the Phillies on Friday.
Impact: Motte came into a 3-3 game to pitch a perfect ninth inning, but gave up a single to Juan Pierre to open the 10th and promptly coughed up a two-run home run to Hunter Pence to lose the lead. He retired the next three batters, but the damage was done and the Cardinals would go on to lose the game. Motte now has a loss and two blown saves in his last five appearances, but his hold on the closing job is still secure. Fernando Salas - #59 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The Cardinals optioned Salas to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, according to the team's official website.
Impact: Salas recorded a team-leading 24 saves last year, struck out a batter per inning over 75 frames and also posted a 2.28 ERA. While he increased his strikeout rate this year, punching out 21 batters over 15.2 frames, he has given up a lot more runs, particularly in May, a month in which he allowed seven runs to score over just 7.2 innings. Given Salas' success last year, expect him to return to St. Louis once he gets things right in Memphis. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Craig (hamstring) took batting practice and fielded some ground balls Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: It looks like Craig will be able to return to action when eligible Jun. 1. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Jay (shoulder) hit off the tee and soft toss Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Jay is easing into his baseball activities. He'll probably return to action during the first week or two of June. Scott Linebrink - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: The St. Louis Cardinals placed Linebrink on the 15-day disabled list because of a problem in his right shoulder.
Impact: The right-hander is sidelined with capsulitis, a condition that can result from inflammation. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak says there is ``no major structural damage'' to Linebrink's shoulder, and he should improve with rest. Kyle Lohse - #26 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Lohse gave up three runs (two earned) off six hits with no walks and no strikeouts in 6.1 innings against the Phillies on Friday.
Impact: Though the strikeout total isn't something fantasy owners want to see in a pitching line, this was probably Lohse's best outing over his last three starts. Too bad the bullpen blew it for him. While he's not pitching as strongly as he did to open the season, Lohse is still good enough for a spot in the middle of your fantasy rotation and should be a viable option next week against the Braves. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Berkman is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks following surgery Friday on his injured right knee. That's unexpected good news for a player who thought he might miss the rest of the season.
Impact: The team said the arthroscopic surgery found a partial tear in the medial meniscus, which was removed. Doctors also found cartilage tear, which was debrided. Berkman has played just 13 games this season, also missing significant time with a pulled left calf muscle. The knee injury occurred on May 19. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Berkman is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks following surgery Friday on his injured right knee. The team said the arthroscopic surgery found a partial tear in the medial meniscus, which was removed. Doctors also found cartilage tear, which was debrided.
Impact: Berkman was hurt while stretching for a throw from shortstop Rafael Furcal on Justin Sellers' groundout in the second inning of Saturday night's 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The switch-hitting Berkman, the NL comeback player of the year in 2011, is on the DL for the sixth time in his 14-year career. He had just returned to the lineup on May 13 after being sidelined for 21 games because of a strained left calf. Shane Robinson - #43 - Center Field - 5'9" - 160lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Robinson is in the starting lineup Friday against the Phillies, Fox Sports Midwest's B.J. Rains reports.
Impact: Robinson will look to break out of a recent slump as he's only had one hit in his last 12 games (1-for-21). He'll have his work cut out for him Friday against Cliff Lee. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Berkman (knee) had his torn meniscus surgically repaired Friday and is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: The team said Berkman's meniscus was repaired and his cartilage tear was shaved down but neglected to mention his ACL. It looks like Berkman will be back again this season, but the 8-to-10 week approximation still puts him out until nearly the end of July at the earliest. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Although Craig (hamstring) is taking grounders at second base during his time on the DL, he'll mostly be playing first base upon his return, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: It makes sense, with Lance Berkman and Matt Carpenter on the shelf, for Craig to be playing primarily at first base. Many fantasy owners are hopeful that Craig will move over to second base, but it's not likely to happen, especially if he keeps getting hurt. Chris Carpenter - #29 - Pitcher - 6'6" - 230lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday with nerve irritation in his right shoulder.
Impact: It is uncertain when Carpenter will return to the Cardinals' rotation. Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Molina went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's loss to Philadelphia.
Impact: Molina continues to perform at a high level, outproducing catchers like Mike Napoli and Brian McCann, who were generally drafted ahead of him. Jake Westbrook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Westbrook was roughed up for six runs and eight hits in 3.2 innings Thursday, but did not factor in the decision.
Impact: It was easily the worst start of the season for Westbrook, who entered the game with a sparkling 2.41 ERA in 52.1 innings. Westbrook was spared the loss due to the ineffectiveness of opposing starter Joe Blanton, who yielded seven runs in just 4.1 innings. On a minor positive note, six of the eight hits that Westbrook gave up Thursday were singles, and he's done a great job keeping the ball in the park all season, allowing just three long balls. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: The Cardinals say surgery on Lance Berkman's injured right knee has been postponed one day because of a conflict in his doctor's schedule in Houston.
Impact: The 36-year-old first baseman is on the 15-day disabled list after getting hurt stretching to receive a throw on Saturday. The team anticipates he will be out at least six to eight weeks after Friday's surgery, and Berkman could miss the remainder of the season if there's extensive ligament damage. Jason Motte - #30 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 200lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Motte notched his eight save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Padres.
Impact: Motte pitched a scoreless inning of relief, dropping his ERA to 2.00 and his WHIP to 0.83. It's not far-fetched to think that his numbers remain in this range for the remainder of the season. Lance Lynn - #31 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Lynn didn't pitch his best for the second straight time, but still managed to push his record to 7-1 on the season with a win Wednesday against the Padres.
Impact: Lynn finished his night with six innings of three-run ball, but he struck out just three batters and gave up eight hits to go along with three free passes. This might be your last chance to sell Lynn based on his absurd start to the season. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Berkman's knee surgery was delayed to Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: The doctor performing the surgery had a scheduling conflict. There is still a possibility that once his knee is opened up that it will be determined that Berkman has torn his ACL, ending his season, but the hope is that he'll be back around the All-Star break. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter left Tuesday night's game against San Diego with an apparent injury after hitting a double in the first inning.
Impact: Carpenter appeared to hurt himself as he left the batter's box. Daniel Descalso ran for Carpenter and scored on Carlos Beltran's two-out single, and stayed in the game at third base for St. Louis. Carpenter got the start at third for the second consecutive game as David Freese sat out. Freese is mired in a 6-for-42 slump over the last 12 games, dropping his batting average from .312 to .259 since May 9. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: The Cardinals put Carpenter on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of a strained right side muscle.
Impact: Carpenter was batting .288 with three home runs and 20 RBIs in 39 games with most of his starts at first base in place of injured Lance Berkman. Carpenter is the fifth player the team has put on the DL this week, following Jon Jay, Allen Craig, Kyle McClellan and Lance Berkman. St. Louis has seven players on the DL altogether. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: McClellan said he will not need surgery on his sore right elbow.
Impact: He said he hopes to begin throwing in six weeks. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Beltran had two hits and two RBIs in Tuesday's 4-0 win over San Diego.
Impact: Beltran was 4 for 23 in his previous nine games. Adam Wainwright - #50 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 228lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Wainwright threw a four-hitter and the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Impact: It was his first shutout victory since Aug. 6, 2010, and third in his career. Wainwright (3-5), who missed 2011 with elbow ligament replacement surgery, struck out nine and walked one while throwing 111 pitches. He retired the first eight batters and allowed just one runner to reach third base. Steve Hill - #60 - Catcher - 5'11" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hill's contract was purchased by the Cardinals from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, The Sports Xchange reports.
Impact: He'll take the roster spot of Matt Carpenter, who headed to the disabled list Wednesday with an oblique injury. Hill probably won't see a ton of time given that catcher is one of the few positions where the Cards haven't been bitten badly by the injury bug, but he'll provide a little bit of bench depth (he has the skills to play other positions) until some of the regulars can return. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter, who suffered a strained right oblique while hitting a first-inning double, has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, The Sports Xchange reports.
Impact: While it's admirable how well the Cards are doing without Albert Pujols, we wonder just how many injuries the team can parry before the wins start getting much harder to come by. As for Carpenter, he made for a nice free agent pickup over the weekend given his expanded playing time, but you can now add him to the current St. Louis injury heap. Scott Linebrink - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Linebrink (shoulder) played catch from 120 feet Wednesday, FSN's B.J. Rains reports.
Impact: Linebrink continues to progress in his recovery, but a return to the Cardinals bullpen is still way off. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Freese is back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, FSN's B.J. Rains reports.
Impact: Freese sat out two straight days amidst a 3-for-34 slump at the plate, but he will return to the lineup Wednesday after his short mental break. Freese will bat fifth against Padres starter Jeff Suppan. Daniel Descalso - #33 - Second Base - 5'10" - 190lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Descalso came in for Matt Carpenter (oblique) Tuesday night and scored twice.
Impact: Descalso has fallen behind Tyler Greene at second base, but Tuesday he played third base as David Freese was getting a day off. Given Greene's recent strong play and Freese's likely return from a two-day break, Descalso may not have anywhere to play. Still, with all of the St. Louis injuries cropping up, there's always a need for a player like Descalso. Tyler Greene - #27 - Second Base - 6'2" - 190lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Greene stole his fifth base of the season Tuesday.
Impact: Greene has decent pop for a middle infielder, but his real value in fantasy circles is his speed. He has stolen four bases in 15 May games, and a 20-steal season isn't out of the question if he gets the playing time. Adron Chambers - #56 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Chambers earned his first start of the season Tuesday, hitting a single in three at-bats.
Impact: Chambers was promoted Friday when Allen Craig was placed on the DL. He should see a bit of action due to all of the Cardinals injuries and manager Mike Matheny is on board with that idea: "you don't bring him up to let him rot," Matheny said. Chambers played center field Tuesday, and as long as Jon Jay is on the DL and Carlos Beltran's knees bother him, he'll play the position occasionally. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter will go in for an MRI Wednesday but doesn't believe his side injury is serious, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: Carpenter thought at first he may have torn or pulled an oblique, but after talking to teammates he seems encouraged he'll be able to avoid a major injury of that sort. We won't know until the MRI comes in, but cautious optimism seems warranted at this point. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Beltran went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Tuesday's victory over San Diego.
Impact: Beltran continues to rake, elevating his OPS to 1.011 and increasing his RBI total to 35. Although Beltran will probably fall off a bit, he's one of the most talented players in the game and has been capable of putting up MVP seasons throughout his career -- the biggest worry is probably the injury bug. Adam Wainwright - #50 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 228lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Wainwright threw a four-hit, nine-strikeout shutout against the Padres on Tuesday to pick up his third win of the season.
Impact: Wainwright finally showed the stuff that made him an ace for the Cardinals prior to Tommy John surgery last season. Whether or not he can do it consistently against teams with more firepower than the Padres remains to be seen, but there's reason to believe once against with Wainwright. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter was removed from the game with a right side tightness in the first inning of Tuesday's contest, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: Daniel Descalso replaced Carpenter as the third baseman. Consider Carpenter day-to-day until more information comes in. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: McClellan (elbow) will not throw for six-to-eight weeks, but is confident that he'll return to pitch in August and September, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: A second opinion from Dr. James Andrews confirmed that McClellan won't need surgery, but getting back for the final two months of the season appears to be the best-case scenario for him following rehab. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Freese is not in the lineup for the second straight day Tuesday, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: No word yet if Freese is battling an injury, or if it's just a second day off on the heels of a 3-for-33 slump over his previous nine starts. Whatever the case, Matt Carpenter will play third base for the Cards on Tuesday night. Tyler Greene - #27 - Second Base - 6'2" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Greene went 3-for-4 with an eventual game-winning two-run homer against the Padres on Monday night.
Impact: He's settling in as the Cards' primary second baseman of late, and now has a 13-for-44 mark with three homers and six RBI over 14 games in May. With an interesting combination of power and speed, Greene is worth a look in formats where middle-infield depth is difficult to come by. Jason Motte - #30 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Motte earned his third win of the season Monday after recording the final four outs of the victory over San Diego.
Impact: He entered the game in the eighth inning with two outs and allowed an inherited runner to score on an RBI double, but tossed a scoreless ninth to earn the win following a two-run homer from Tyler Greene in the bottom of the eighth inning. Jaime Garcia - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Garcia gave up two runs on seven hits while striking out seven and walking one over seven innings against the Padres on Monday night.
Impact: He did not factor in the decision, however, as the Cards' offense managed to take the lead for good against Andrew Cashner in the bottom of the eighth inning. Garcia continues to do an excellent job of keeping the ball in the park as he's allowed just one homer through 58.1 innings this season. Garcia lines up for a home start against the Phillies for his next outing. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Beltran (knee) went 3-for-11 with an RBI over three weekend games against the Dodgers after missing four starts last week with knee soreness.
Impact: He's in the starting lineup again Monday night, and appears to be fine after a four-game start where he received just three plate appearances against the Giants and Cubs last week. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Berkman (knee) did not have a torn ACL when he was examined Monday, but has been diagosed with a torn meniscus and will still miss six-to-eight weeks, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: The Cards are sending Berkman for another opinion later in the week, so he's not entirely out of the woods yet, but it's potentially good news for the veteran first baseman as he could be back some time after the All-Star break provided that the second opinion doesn't confirm the previously suggested torn ACL. Skip Schumaker - #55 - Second Base - 5'10" - 195lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Schumaker is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, according to FSN's B.J. Rains.
Impact: Schumaker is hitting .309 this season, but as he has done lately, he will take a seat on the bench when a lefty - Clayton Richard on Monday - takes the mound for the opponent. Shane Robinson will get the start in center field in Schumaker's place. Tyler Greene - #27 - Second Base - 6'2" - 190lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Greene is back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, FSN's B.J. Rains reports.
Impact: Greene will return to action after sitting out Sunday's game. He started eight of the previous 10 games for the Cardinals before Sunday's contest, so it's clear the Cardinals are intent on giving him regular playing time at second base for the time being. Greene will bat seventh Monday against Padres starter Clayton Richard. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Freese is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, according to FSN's B.J. Rains.
Impact: Freese is mired in a 3-for-33 slump that covers his last nine starts, so he will get Monday off as a mental break. Matt Carpenter will get the start at the hot corner in Freese's place. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: The early diagnosis on Berkman's right knee indicates he suffered a torn ACL, but he'll have an MRI on Monday to confirm, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: We already knew he had a serious knee injury and was set for an MRI on Monday, but this is the first report that a torn ACL was the initial diagnosis. Perhaps an MRI will show a different injury, but the outlook for Berkman's season appears grim. Shane Robinson - #43 - Center Field - 5'9" - 160lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Robinson is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, the Cardinals' team website reports.
Impact: Robinson had started the previous four games, but Skip Schumaker gets the start at center as right-hander Clay Billingsley toes the rubber for the Dodgers. Matt Adams - #53 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Adams is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, the Cardinals' team website reports.
Impact: Adams will make his big-league debut against Chad Billingsley. He'll bat seventh and play first while Lance Berkman is sidelined with a knee injury. Skip Schumaker - #55 - Second Base - 5'10" - 195lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Schumaker is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, the Cardinals' team website reports.
Impact: He'll bat second and play center field. Schumaker and the Cardinals will look to avoid the sweep against righty Clay Billingsley. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Berkman will undergo an MRI on his ailing right knee Monday, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports.
Impact: Berkman said he is concerned that he may be dealing with a significant knee injury. We'll know more about the severity of his injury following the MRI, but it sounds like Berkman may be on the shelf for an extended period of time. Matt Adams - #53 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Cardinals purchased Adams' contract from Triple-A Memphis, the Cardinals' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: Adams and Matt Carpenter will split time at first base with both Berkman and Allen Craig on the DL. Adams was hitting .340/.375/.603 at Memphis with seven homers and a 9:27 BB:K ratio in 141 at-bats. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Berkman (right knee) officially went on the 15-day DL on Sunday, the Cardinals' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: This was not at all a shock, given the reports from Saturday night. Matt Adams was called up to replace him on the roster. Adams and Matt Carpenter will share the time at first base to replace Berkman in the lineup. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Berkman expects to have an MRI on his knee Monday, but it looks like he's going on the DL, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Berkman may be breaking down before our eyes, as it's been one injury after another for him this season. The Cardinals look like they'll be promoting Matt Adams to take Berkman's place, but Matt Carpenter figures to be the main beneficiary of any Berkman absence, especially with Allen Craig also on the DL. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter went 0-for-3 after coming off the bench Saturday against the Dodgers.
Impact: Lance Berkman left this game with an apparent right knee injury. Prospect Matt Adams could be on his way to St. Louis if Berkman lands on the DL, but Carpenter would likely still see a good deal of playing time at first even if Adams is in the fold. Matt Adams - #53 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: The Cardinals pulled Adams from his Triple-A game in Memphis in the fourth inning nearly immediately after Lance Berkman's knee injury Saturday night, the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact: Adams has been considered the Cardinals' first baseman of the future, but for the notion that Allen Craig will need to play first base to avoid injury in the field. He and Matt Carpenter could share time at first base if Berkman needs to go on the DL. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Berkman's injury has been classified as a right knee injury, the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact: The presumption is that Berkman will likely head to the DL, as the Cardinals pulled first baseman Matt Adams from his Triple-A game immediately after the injury. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Berkman left Saturday's game with an apparent right leg injury, Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: He tried to walk off the field on his own volition, but his knee nearly buckled under him. Assuming there is no damage to the ligament, Berkman could be able to return in a few days. If something more serious lurks, though, Matt Carpenter will be seeing a lot of time at first base. Matt Holliday - #7 - Left Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Holliday went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI against the Dodgers on Friday.
Impact: Holliday now has three home runs and six RBI over his last four games, and is finally showing signs of consistently turning his season around. He is currently hitting .263 with nine home runs and 29 RBI. Lance Lynn - #31 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Lynn gave up four runs off nine hits and two walks while striking out five through six innings against the Dodgers on Friday.
Impact: After opening the season with six straight wins and not having given up more than two runs in any outing, Lynn has now served up seven runs combined in his last two games. Regression was to be expected from Lynn, but he actually hasn't pitched that poorly these last two starts. Still, he's probably a great sell-high candidate at this time. Fernando Salas - #59 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Salas took the loss Friday night, walking three - including the game-winner with the bases loaded - in the effort.
Impact: After a strong 2011, Salas has regressed this season. He currently has a 5.52 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and nine walks in 14.2 innings. With J.C. Romero recently thrown on the scrap heap, Salas may be the weakest link currently in the St. Louis bullpen. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: McClellan (elbow) was given a 70 percent possibility that he'll be able to avoid surgery, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: He's still going to be out for a while, regardless, but it's possible he'll get on the field this season, which is good news for both the Cardinals and McClellan. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Berkman hit a pinch-hit home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game against the Dodgers on Friday.
Impact: Berkman was receiving just a routine day off when he was summoned by Mike Matheny to grab a bat with two outs in the ninth inning. It was Berkman's first home run of the year and although the Cardinals ultimately lost the game, it couldn't have come at a better time for the slugger. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: The St. Louis Cardinals have placed Craig on the 15-day disabled list on Friday because of a left hamstring strain.
Impact: The move with Craig is retroactive to May 17. He was hitting .373 in 13 games with 19 RBIs and five home runs - all of them during a seven-game stretch. He began the season on the DL with a sore right knee. Daniel Descalso - #33 - Second Base - 5'10" - 190lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Descalso is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, the Cardinals' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Descalso has ceded more playing time in recent games to Tyler Greene, and seems to have moved behind him at second base. With lefty Ted Lilly on the mound Friday, Descalso's left-handedness made it an easy decision for manager Mike Matheny to go with Greene. Skip Schumaker - #55 - Second Base - 5'10" - 195lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Schumaker is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, the Cardinals' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Schumaker has historically struggled against lefties, and the Cardinals will face one in Ted Lilly on Friday. Shane Robinson gets the nod in his place Friday, but expect Schumaker to receive the bulk of the starts. Shane Robinson - #43 - Center Field - 5'9" - 160lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Robinson will start at center and bat eighth in the Cardinals lineup on Friday, the Cardinals' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Skip Schumaker has historically struggled against lefties, and the Cardinals will face one in Ted Lilly on Friday. It's unclear if Robinson will platoon with Schumaker in coming games, but Robinson will need to bat effectively to ensure any chance of that happening. Matt Carpenter - #13 - First Base - 6'3" - 200lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Carpenter will start at first base and bat second in Friday's lineup, the Cardinals' official Twitter reports.
Impact: It appears the Cardinals are easing Lance Berkman back from the calf injury that sent him to the disabled list earlier this season. Carpenter will likely return to a bench role Saturday. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Berkman is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, the Cardinals' official Twitter reports.
Impact: Berkman is likely receiving a day off as the team eases him back from his recent calf injury. Matt Carpenter gets the start at first. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Beltran (knee) is in the starting lineup Friday against the Dodgers, batting in the fourth spot.
Impact: He's probably not out of the woods just yet and it'd be really nice if the team played in an American League park this weekend instead of Dodger Stadium, but that may be getting greedy. You can go ahead and activate him for your Friday lineups. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: McClellan (elbow) has been diagnosed with a small tear in his UCL and a strained flexor pronator, but may be able to avoid surgery, Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: For now, McClellan is attempting to rehab the injury and avoid another operation as he previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2006. Adron Chambers - #56 - Center Field - 5'10" - 185lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: The Cards recalled Chambers on Friday, the team's official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He'll replace Allen Craig on the roster, and may see a start or two per week working off the St. Louis bench. Chambers is hitting .308/.377/.391 with four stolen bases in 37 games at Memphis this season. Brandon Dickson - #65 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 190lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Dickson has been recalled by St. Louis, the Cardinals' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He'll replace Kyle McClellan on the Cards roster and likely work in long relief after compiling a 31:11 K:BB over 47.1 innings as a starter with Memphis to begin the season. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Craig (hamstring) has been placed on the 15-day DL, the Cardinals' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: For now, it's unclear if Craig will miss more than the 15-day minimum. Adron Chambers was recalled to replace Craig on the roster. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: McClellan (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day DL, the Cardinals' official Twitter feed reports.
Impact: He left Thursday's game with elbow pain and the Cards are in the process of evaluating him further as it's believed that McClellan may have suffered a serious arm injury for the second time in his career. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Beltran (knee) had an MRI on Wednesday that came back negative, and he may be available for outfield duty as early as Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Beltran was able to pinch hit in Thursday's game, and it's looking possible that he'll return to the lineup Friday to take on left-hander Ted Lilly and the Dodgers. Fantasy owners will surely want him in their lineups if he does, but it's not a sure thing. Beltran said Thursday that "we'll know more [Friday]" about his ability to play the field. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: McClellan (elbow) is expected to be placed on the disabled list prior to Friday's game, St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: The 27-year-old left Thursday's game in the seventh inning due to right elbow pain. McClellan had elbow ligament replacement surgery in 2006, and there is speculation that he suffered a second rupture Thursday. If so, McClellan could be lost for the year. He allowed at least one run in his last four appearances, and has acknowledged that he's been experiencing discomfort and swelling in the elbow over the past two weeks. If McClellan does indeed land on the DL, it's possible the team calls up another right-hander to take his place in the bullpen. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Craig (hamstring) is expected to be placed on the disabled list before Friday's game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Craig was on the DL to start the season due to November knee surgery, and was just activated on May 1. The 27-year-old was on an absolute tear since his return, going 19-for-51 with five homers and 19 RBI in just 13 games. Craig suffered a left hamstring strain during Wednesday's contest, but believed he would be back after a couple days. The team sent him back to St. Louis to see a doctor, and it now looks he'll be out a few more weeks. It's a tough break for fantasy owners, and the Cards, who have had a slew of injuries hit their outfield. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Craig (hamstring) is not in the lineup on Thursday, the Cardinals' Official Twitter reports.
Impact: He should return within the next few days, but the Cardinals' previously crowded outfield is looking thin at the moment. Shane Robinson and Matt Carpenter will start alongside Matt Holliday in the outfield on Thursday night. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Beltran (knee) flew out in a pinch-hit appearance Thursday against the Giants.
Impact: This precludes a backdated DL stint for Beltran and is perhaps a good sign that he'll be able to play this weekend against the Dodgers. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Beltran is missing his third straight start with a sore right knee, though he and manager Mike Matheny believe he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.
Impact: Matheny says Beltran could have played in Wednesday night's series opener with the San Francisco Giants, but with the cool Bay Area weather it wasn't worth risking further problems. Beltran is likely to start Thursday afternoon's finale at AT&T Park against his former club with which he finished the 2011 season. Beltran batted .360 with an NL-best six home runs, 13 RBIs and eight runs scored last week to earn NL Player of the Week honors. Adam Wainwright - #50 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 228lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Wainwright gave up five runs -- two earned -- and six hits in 5.2 innings to take the loss at San Francisco on Thursday.
Impact: For the second straight game, Wainwright struggled with his control, issuing four walks after handing out five free passes in his last outing. Wainwright entered the game with a .358 BABIP and strand rate of only 62 percent, so he could easily turn things around, assuming he can fix his control issues. Eduardo Sanchez - #52 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Sanchez walked one in a scoreless eighth inning Thursday against the Giants.
Impact: Sanchez has worked two scoreless innings since being called up from Triple-A, giving the Cardinals another solid late-inning option. Kyle McClellan - #46 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: McClellan left Thursday's game against the Giants with an elbow injury.
Impact: Before having to be pulled due to the injury, McClellan gave up two hits and two walks, leading to two runs ultimately scoring. Rafael Furcal - #15 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 187lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Furcal is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact: Furcal is just getting a day off and should be back in the lineup on Friday. Daniel Descalso will start at shortstop and bat seventh. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Beltran (knee) will not be in the lineup on Thursday when the Cardinals take on the Giants, the San Jose Mercury News' Alex Pavlovic reports.
Impact: This will be four in a row for Beltran, but he may be available to pinch-hit. Apparently the injury affects him in the field more than at the plate. It does not sound like he is in danger of heading to the disabled list, but he could miss a few more games. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Craig (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against San Francisco, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Craig exited Wednesday's game in the seventh inning with left hamstring discomfort. Craig declined to comment on the severity of the injury afterward. Consider Craig day-to-day for now, but keep an eye on his status to make sure the injury's not overly serious. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Craig left Wednesday's game with a hamstring injury, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Craig tried to make a catch in the seventh inning, but was laboring afterward. He finally left after hitting a weak eighth-inning grounder. Skip Schumaker replaced him in the lineup. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Berkman returned to the lineup Wednesday, but saw his hitting streak end at 12 games, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Berkman received a scheduled day off Tuesday, but his calf is apparently fine. Wednesday's 0-for-4 effort was his first hitless game of the season. Shane Robinson - #43 - Center Field - 5'9" - 160lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Because the Cardinals recalled Robinson less than a week after he was sent down, his last option remains, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: In other words, he'll once again be the first to go when the Cardinals need another roster spot. Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Molina was rested Wednesday with the plan that he'd start the last four games of the current road trip, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Start him this weekend as you normally would. Kyle Lohse - #26 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lohse will skip Thursday's scheduled side session, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Lohse labored in his last start, but skipping side sessions is what pitchers sometimes do. Lohse and the Cardinals are not concerned, and you shouldn't be either. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Beltran (knee) missed Wednesday's game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Beltran's knee pain is a byproduct of his knee surgery as well as plantar fasciitis in his right foot. He claimed his knee doesn't bother him while hitting, but he's affected on the bases and in the outfield. Expect him to stay on the shelf for a few more days, with possibly a few pinch-hitting appearances sprinkled in. Jaime Garcia - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Garcia struck out nine over 7.1 innings Wednesday to win against the Giants.
Impact: Garcia picked up his third win in what was easily his best start of the season for the Cards. The youngster might just have righted the track with this gem. Jason Motte - #30 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Motte recorded his seventh save of the year in a Cardinals win over the Giants on Wednesday.
Impact: Motte struck out two and gave up one hit in his lone inning. This outing lowered his ERA to 2.30 and his WHIP to 0.89 on the year. With a tumultuous closer landscape this year, Motte remains a safe option. Tyler Greene - #27 - Second Base - 6'2" - 190lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Greene was a homer short of the cycle Tuesday in a 7-6 win over the Cubs.
Impact: Greene stopped an 0-for-17 skid with three hits, including a double and triple for St. Louis. "Today was a good day. It was good for the team to get the win and end this little funk we've been in,'' Greene said. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Craig had three hits and drove in two runs Tuesday in a 7-6 win over the Cubs.
Impact: Craig is 19 for 47 on the season. Matt Holliday - #7 - Left Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Holliday had a strong fantasy effort Tuesday in a 7-6 win over the Cubs.
Impact: Holliday scored three runs and had three hits. He entered in a 2-for-13 slump. Kyle Lohse - #26 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Lohse did not get a decision Tuesday in a 7-6 win over the Cubs.
Impact: Lohse gave up five runs and nine hits over 6 2-3 innings. Lohse retired 14 in a row with the help of a double play in one stretch. Scott Linebrink - #40 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Linebrink (shoulder) did some light tossing Tuesday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Linebrink has come along slowly this year. Even when he's ready to pitch in real games, it doesn't look like the Cardinals will need to be in a hurry to activate him. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Beltran's surgically-repaired knee has been painful the last several days, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Beltran is day-to-day, but he's expected to play Wednesday. Still, it's a bit of a concern that he's feeling so much pain now. His hitting doesn't appear to have been affected however. Ride him while you still can. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Freese, originally scheduled to get a day off Tuesday, lobbied hard to get back into the lineup, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Lance Berkman got the vacation instead. Freese was hitless in five at-bats Tuesday and is now in an 0-for-15 slump. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Berkman was a late scratch Tuesday, but it was just a scheduled day off, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: It does not appear that Berkman's calf - or any other injury - was the reason for missing the game, but it was strange that David Freese was originally supposed to get the day off, but joined the lineup late. Kyle Lohse - #26 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Lohse (hamstring) gave up five runs on nine hits over 6.2 innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Tuesday.
Impact: It's unclear if the injury had any impact on Lohse's overall effectiveness Tuesday. For now, he lines up to make his next start on the road against the Dodgers on Sunday. Matt Holliday - #7 - Left Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Holliday went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and three runs scored against the Cubs on Tuesday.
Impact: He scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning after leading off the frame with a single against Cubs closer Rafael Dolis. Holliday entered Tuesday with an OPS more than 150 points below his career norm, which may be partially attributed to his career-low 77 percent contact rate. Jason Motte - #30 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Motte blew a save Tuesday after allowing a solo homer to Alfonso Soriano in the ninth inning against the Cubs.
Impact: He backed into a win, however, after finishing the inning and seeing the Cards rally for the game-winning run against Rafael Dolis is the bottom of the inning. Motte should still have plenty of leash as the Cards' closer, so he'll remain the ninth-inning option for manager Mike Matheny despite another bumpy outing against the Cubs. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Jay was put on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals because of shoulder soreness.
Impact: Jay injured his right shoulder when he banged into an outfield wall last month. He's 3-for-18 on the homestand with one hit, a bunt single, in his last 15 at-bats. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: After a late lineup adjustment, Freese is now in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He wasn't initially included in the lineup, but with Lance Berkman's late scratch, Matt Carpenter will cover first and Freese will be in at third. He'll try to record his first base hit against lefty Paul Maholm. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Berkman has been scratched from Tuesday's lineup, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Matt Carpenter will take over first base while David Freese, who was not originally listed in Tuesday's lineup, will cover the hot corner. There has not yet been a reason given for Berkman's absence, but we'll let you know if this scratch is injury related. Shane Robinson - #43 - Center Field - 5'9" - 160lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.
Impact: Robinson was just demoted over the weekend, but an injury to John Jay opened up a spot for him on the Cardinals roster. Look for Robinson to be used as the Cardinals' fourth or fifth outfielder while Jay is on the shelf. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Jay (shoulder soreness) will be placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.
Impact: The shoulder soreness has been lingering for Jay since he ran into the outfield wall a few weeks ago. It's a tough break for the Cardinals' outfield, which is currently missing Carlos Beltran (knee) as well. There's been no word yet on who the team will recall during Jay's DL stint. Skip Schumaker - #55 - Second Base - 5'10" - 195lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Schumaker started at second base Monday and singled twice in four at-bats.
Impact: He's getting about one or two starts a week right now, which isn't going to cut it when you consider he offers little in the way of power or speed. Mitchell Boggs - #41 - Pitcher - 6'4" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Boggs took the loss against the Cubs on Monday, giving up two runs (one earned) on two hits in two innings.
Impact: Boggs struck out two and walked one in the effort. After a stellar April (six holds, 0.87 ERA, 0.48 WHIP), Boggs' May hasn't gone quite as well. In six May appearances, Boggs has given up 11 hits and five walks in just 5.2 innings. He also doesn't have a single hold this month, which would make up for that ugly 2.82 WHIP somewhat. Marc Rzepczynski - #34 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 205lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: With Monday's release of J.C. Romero, Rzepczynski is now the only lefty in the St. Louis pen, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: Scrabble can face both lefties and righties, but the move of Romero left the Cardinals mighty thin from the left side. Eduardo Sanchez, who was promoted Monday, will pick up some of the slack, but the Cardinals may try to find another left-handed reliever if Rzepczynski gets overtaxed. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Beltran (knee) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup, the Cardinals' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Beltran's knee issue held him out of Monday's lineup, and he'll be given another day to rest it while the Cards take on lefty Paul Maholm and the Cubs. Allen Craig will again be in right field and bat clean-up in Beltran's absence. He has been a beast this year (.295 average, 13 homers, 32 RBI), but Beltran's knee is something fantasy owners should keep an eye on. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Freese is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, the Cardinals' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Matt Carpenter will get the start at third base and bat seventh against left-hander Paul Maholm. This is the second time in the last five games that Freese has been absent from the lineup, but he played in 18 straight before taking a seat Friday. Those in daily leagues might want to find a replacement, but there doesn't appear to be much to worry about regarding Freese, who's batting .283 with seven bombs and 26 RBI on the year. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Jay is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, the Cardinals' official Twitter page reports.
Impact: Skip Schumaker will be in center field and bat second against lefty Paul Maholm. The 27-year-old Jay is now batting .343 on the year, with two homers and eight RBI to go along with four steals. This is just Jay's second time out of the lineup since Apr. 25, and it appears he has a pretty firm hold on the Cardinals' center field job. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Craig is starting in right field Monday against the Cubs, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: He'll continue to move around the diamond as a super utility type, as Craig has mashed to the tune of a 1.234 OPS over 10 games since returning from the DL. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Beltran is not in the lineup Monday, B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest reports.
Impact: He received Player of the Week honors in the National League on Monday, but will yield the start against the Cubs to Allen Craig. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Jay went 1-for-4 with a run scored in the loss to the Cubs on Monday.
Impact: As expected, Jay has cooled off following a red-hot start to the season in April (.986 OPS). Over the last 12 games, Jay is hitting .280 with no homers or RBI, but he's managed to score 11 runs during that span as a fixture in the No. 2 hole for the Cards. Jake Westbrook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Westbrook gave up four runs on 11 hits over five innings Monday against the Cubs.
Impact: He did not factor in the decision Monday after striking out two and walking two. Although he struggled, Westbrook has pitched very well in five of his first seven starts thanks in large part to his ability to keep the ball in the park (two homers allowed, 46 innings). Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Cards manager Mike Matheny doesn't know if Beltran (knee) will be available Tuesday afternoon, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Unfortunately for Beltran, the Cards are playing a matinee Tuesday after a night game Monday, so he won't have as much time to receive treatment and rest before the Cards and Cubs wrap up their two-game set. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Beltran is not in the lineup Monday because his right knee is "barking", Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports.
Impact: The indication from the Cards is that Beltran's absence is precautionary, but his history of significant knee issues make this situation one worth monitoring. Eduardo Sanchez - #52 - Pitcher - 5'11" - 170lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Sanchez will join the Cardinals on Monday, the team's official site reports.
Impact: Lefty J.C. Romero was released by the Cards on Monday, which opens the door for Sanchez to rejoin the team's bullpen, where he enjoyed some success last season, with a 1.80 ERA and 35 strikeouts against 16 walks in 30 innings of work. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Craig went 3-for-5 on Sunday and hit his fifth homer in 10 games since returning from the DL.
Impact: Craig got the start in left field Sunday, with Lance Berkman coming off the DL. Left field won't be a regular option, however, with Matt Holliday on the team. It'll be a continuing challenge for manager Mike Matheny to find ways to keep Craig's bat in the lineup. Lance Lynn - #31 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Lynn picked up his first loss of the season Sunday, giving up three third-inning runs in his six innings of work. He allowed four hits and three walks while striking out seven.
Impact: Lynn basically had one bad inning, though the Braves worked the count during the entirety of his start - he needed 122 pitches to get through six innings. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Berkman went 1-for-5 with a single in his first game off the DL. He struck out three times.
Impact: For one day at least, the Cardinals found a way to have both Berkman and Allen Craig in the lineup, with Craig starting in left field to give Matt Holliday a day off. Don't be shocked if Berkman sits on occasion - both for the Cardinals to preserve his health, and to make room in the lineup for Craig. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Beltran went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Braves.
Impact: Beltran finished the series with five hits, five RBI and three home runs. He'll hope to continue to swing a hot bat Monday against the Cubs. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
STATS
News: The St. Louis Cardinals have activated first baseman Lance Berkman off the 15-day disabled list, and he's batting fifth Sunday against the Atlanta Braves.
Impact: Berkman has been sidelined since April 19 with a strained left calf aggravated chasing a pop fly. Shane Robinson - #43 - Center Field - 5'9" - 160lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Robinson has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis, the Cardinals' official site reports.
Impact: Robinson, who checks in with a .311 average in 45 at-bats, will head down to the minors for now, with the team needing a roster spot for Sunday's activation of Lance Berkman. Tyler Greene - #27 - Second Base - 6'2" - 190lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Greene is not in Sunday's lineup against the Braves, according to the Cardinals' official Twitter page.
Impact: Greene, who is hitless in his last 12 at-bats, will give way to Daniel Descalso at second base Sunday. Matt Holliday - #7 - Left Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Holliday is not in Sunday's lineup against the Braves, according to the Cardinals' official Twitter page.
Impact: With Holliday sitting and Lance Berkman back in the lineup, Allen Craig will get the start in left field for the Cards on Sunday. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Berkman (calf) is back in the Cards' lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves, MLB.com's Jennifer Langosch reports.
Impact: Berkman, who last suited up Apr. 18, re-enters the lineup with a .348 mark in 23 at-bats. Lance Berkman - #12 - First Base - 6'1" - 229lbs
May 13, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Berkman (calf) is expected to be activated from the DL on Sunday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact: "Monday, at the latest," GM John Mozeliak said Saturday. Matt Carpenter or Shane Robinson will probably be sent down to make room for Berkman, who should assume his role at first base after more than three weeks on the shelf. Rafael Furcal - #15 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 187lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Furcal went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI in the Cardinals' loss to the Braves on Saturday.
Impact: The duo of hits brought his hit streak to a season-high 11 games. The walk he earned also brought his cumulative K:BB ratio to an even 14:14 after 32 games. Adam Wainwright - #50 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 228lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Wainwright only lasted 4.1 innings against the Braves on Saturday, allowing five runs on nine hits in the loss.
Impact: He struggled with his command early in this one, walking three and allowing two hits in a two-run first inning. That frame also ran up his pitch count, and he was up to 108 throws by the time he exited. Wainwright has exhibited strong command thus far in an otherwise-disappointing start to his season (34:7 K:BB ratio in 33.2 innings), so we would not be too concerned about one wild game. However, it does serve as a reminder that he is not yet the pitcher we saw before he underwent Tommy John surgery before the 2011 season. Rafael Furcal - #15 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 187lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Furcal had two hits in a 9-7, 12-inning loss to Atlanta on Friday night.
Impact: The sizzling Furcal added a sacrifice bunt and is at .362 and showing no signs of slowing down. Jon Jay - #19 - Center Field - 5'11" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Jay had two hits in a 9-7, 12-inning loss to Atlanta on Friday night.
Impact: The sizzling Jay is at .376 and showing no signs of slowing down. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Beltran homered twice in a 9-7, 12-inning loss to Atlanta on Friday night.
Impact: Beltran went 4 for 5 with four RBIs and has 12 jacks on the year. He's 11 for 26 (.423) during a six-game hitting streak. Jaime Garcia - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
STATS
News: Garcia was hit hard in a 9-7, 12-inning loss to Atlanta on Friday night.
Impact: Garcia gave up five runs, four earned, in 5 2-3 innings against Atlanta. Garcia has been ineffective lately, allowing 12 earned runs in 10 2-3 innings his last two starts with a pair of no-decisions. Matt Holliday - #7 - Left Field - 6'4" - 235lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Holliday had a pair of doubles in a win over Arizona on Wednesday.
Impact: Holliday drove in two runs and also walked. He's batting .400 with five extra-base hits and 19 RBIs in nine games this month. Kyle Lohse - #26 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Lohse felt general soreness in his hamstring in a win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
Impact: Lohse was running the bases in the fifth but stayed in the game and should be fine. He allowed one run and seven hits in five innings. Jake Westbrook - #35 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 215lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Westbrook pitched seven scoreless innings in a win over Arizona on Tuesday.
Impact: Westbrook improved to 4-2 with an outstanding 1.76 ERA. He also struck out a season-high eight. He'll face the Cubs next. Carlos Beltran - #3 - Right Field - 6'1" - 215lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Beltran homered twice in a win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
Impact: It was his ninth and 10th homers of the season. He drove in six runs. Beltran is hitting .288. Lance Lynn - #31 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 250lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Lynn is now 6-0 after a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Impact: Lynn is the first St. Louis pitcher to start the season with six wins since Bob Tewksbury in 1994. He gave up three hits and struck out seven in five easy innings. ``We're winning games while I'm on the mound,'' Lynn said. ``That's all that matters.'' Yadier Molina - #4 - Catcher - 5'11" - 230lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Molina had two hits as the Cardinals held on for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Impact: Molina entered the game in a 3 for 17 slide. David Freese - #23 - Third Base - 6'2" - 220lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Freese went yard again as the Cardinals held on for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Impact: The World Series MVP drove in two runs and hit his seventh homer as he continues to sizzle at the dish. Allen Craig - #21 - First Base - 6'2" - 210lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Craig went deep as he had two hits as the Cardinals held on for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Impact: Craig scored twice and drove in two runs. He's 8 for 19 on the year. Rafael Furcal - #15 - Short Stop - 5'8" - 187lbs
Tue. May 8, 2012 |
STATS
News: Furcal had three hits and two RBIs as the Cardinals held on for a 9-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.
Impact: Furcal hit the 30th leadoff home run of his career and is 14 for 33 over an eight-game hitting streak. |
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