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Cardinals ace Sonny Gray could miss opening day start against the Dodgers because of hamstring
Read full article: Cardinals ace Sonny Gray could miss opening day start against the Dodgers because of hamstringCardinals ace Sonny Gray sustained a โmild strainโ of his hamstring in his most recent outing of spring training.
Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotation
Read full article: Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotationThe St. Louis Cardinals agreed with AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray on a $75 million, three-year contract to anchor their staff heading into next season.
Armed robbers target Tigers' Dominican complex in latest robbery of MLB facility in the country
Read full article: Armed robbers target Tigers' Dominican complex in latest robbery of MLB facility in the countryAuthorities say the Detroit Tigers complex in the Dominican Republic has been targeted in the latest robbery of a Major League Baseball facility in the country.
Armed robbery at St. Louis Cardinals complex in Dominican Republic leaves players, staff 'shaken'
Read full article: Armed robbery at St. Louis Cardinals complex in Dominican Republic leaves players, staff 'shaken'Authorities are seeking at least five people in an armed robbery of the St. Louis Cardinals complex in the Dominican Republic on Friday.
Cardinals' Wainwright back in 2023; coaching staff to change
Read full article: Cardinals' Wainwright back in 2023; coaching staff to changeAdam Wainwright will pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals next season, choosing to return for an 18th with the franchise while longtime teammates Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina head into retirement.
Yankees get OF Bader from Cardinals for LHP Montgomery
Read full article: Yankees get OF Bader from Cardinals for LHP MontgomeryThe Yankees acquired Gold Glove-winning center fielder Harrison Bader from the St. Louis Cardinals for left-hander Jordan Montgomery ahead of Tuesdayโs trade deadline, a surprising deal aimed at improving defense.
Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak ends
Read full article: Edman walkoff homer lifts Cards over Reds, Goldy streak endsTommy Edman hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning for the first walkoff RBI of his major league career, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati 5-4 in yet another Reds bullpen collapse.
Oliver Marmol takes over as St. Louis Cardinals manager
Read full article: Oliver Marmol takes over as St. Louis Cardinals managerOliver Marmol has been promoted from bench coach to the majorsโ youngest manager, taking over the St. Louis Cardinals almost two weeks after Mike Shildt was fired in a surprise move by one of baseball's most stable franchises.
AP source: Cards replacing Shildt with bench coach Marmol
Read full article: AP source: Cards replacing Shildt with bench coach MarmolThe St. Louis Cardinals plan to announce Monday that bench coach Oliver Marmol will be promoted to replace fired manager Mike Shildt, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches
Read full article: Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coachesAdam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 for their fifth straight win.
Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens
Read full article: Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opensDiamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo enters his fifth year with the Diamondbacks and the final year of his current contract under a substantial amount of scrutiny. The protocols have been tightened even further from what they experienced during the abbreviated 2020 season. Players underwent a five-day at-home quarantine before reporting, with exceptions for essential activities and approved outdoor workouts and exercise. AdTheyโll need to stay in their living quarters throughout spring training except for baseball activities, medical care, grocery shopping, takeout food pickups and outdoor physical activity. Mozeliak believes knowing which players already have at least some measure of protection from the coronavirus can help in preventing an outbreak during spring training.
Arenado embraces playing for perennial contender in Cards
Read full article: Arenado embraces playing for perennial contender in CardsFILE - In this Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado warms up before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)DENVER โ Nolan Arenado hasn't expressed this much optimism since signing his $260 million contract with Colorado two years ago. AdโThey really care about winning,โ Arenado said of the Cardinals. He wanted to move on.โThe Cardinals acquired Arenado for what some considered a steal: left-hander Austin Gomber and four minor leaguers. AdโIโm going to miss some of the boys on the Rockies," Arenado said.
Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to Cardinals
Read full article: Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to CardinalsA person familiar with the swap tells The Associated Press that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Arenado from the Rockies in a trade needing approvals before it can be finalized. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)ST. LOUIS โ The St. Louis Cardinals completed their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. St. Louis dealt left-hander Austin Gomber and four minor leaguers to the Rockies: infielders Elehuris Montero and Mateo Gil along with right-handers Tony Locey and Jake Sommers. As part of the trade, Colorado will send cash to St. Louis to offset part of the money Arenado is due in his contract. Arenado is the latest established star acquired by St. Louis in his prime.
Theyre still here: Cardinals back after long virus absence
Read full article: Theyre still here: Cardinals back after long virus absenceCHICAGO After weeks of uncertainty, John Mozeliak watched the St. Louis Cardinals drop off their rental cars and prepare for work. Today feels very much like opening day for the St. Louis Cardinals, and there's a lot of excitement right now in that clubhouse, Mozeliak said. The Cardinals headed into the weekend having played all of five games this season, winning two. But, after what they confronted while they were away, the Cardinals were looking on the positive side. Yes, Mozeliak said.
Cardinals-White Sox opener pushed back to Saturday
Read full article: Cardinals-White Sox opener pushed back to SaturdayBusch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals, remains quiet Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)CHICAGO St. Louis' series opener against the Chicago White Sox has been postponed to Saturday, giving the Cardinals an extra day to recover from a coronavirus outbreak. But the series opener was pushed back to a doubleheader on Saturday, the beginning of an extended stay in the Windy City for the Cards. Two people with direct knowledge of the situation also confirmed the postponement of the series opener against the White Sox. St. Louis, the defending NL Central champions, has played just five games, winning two.
LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straight
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Marlins home at last, Cole seeks 20th straightFILE - This is a July 4, 2020, file photo showing the Miami Marlins running drills during a baseball workout at Marlins Park in Miami. Marlins Park will have a new look for its 2020 season debut Friday, thanks to cozier dimensions and a switch to artificial turf. Also, there will be a first-place team in the home dugout when the Marlins (8-4) host Atlanta. Miamis season was suspended for a week and the schedule scrambled, including the postponement of eight games at Marlins Park. The Cardinals season has been derailed by the coronavirus.
Cards' Yadier Molina says he tested positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Cards' Yadier Molina says he tested positive for COVID-19FILE - In this Friday, July 24, 2020, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, right, celebrates a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game in St. Louis. Molina says hes one of the players on his team who has tested positive for the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)ST. LOUIS St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina says hes one of the players on the team who tested positive for COVID-19. Soon afterward, the Cardinals issued a release naming six of the players who have tested positive. I am saddened to have tested positive for COVID-19, even after adhering to safety guidelines that were put in place, Molina said in a release issued by the team.
Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetes
Read full article: Cardinals reliever Hicks opts out of playing; has diabetesSt. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks throws off the mound during baseball practice at Busch Stadium Friday, July 3, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ST. LOUIS Hard-throwing St. Louis Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks has opted out of playing this season, citing pre-existing health concerns. Hicks had been taking part in workouts at Busch Stadium, leading up to the Cardinals' opener on July 24 at home against Pittsburgh. We respect and understand Jordans decision to opt out this season, Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak said. Carlos Martinez led St. Louis with 24 saves last season, posting his first save on June 1.