Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan will replace St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley in the 2024 All-Star Game. This will be a massive honor for Finnegan as he will be the first reliever from the Nationals to be named to an All-Star team since 2018. The last Nationals reliever to be named an All-Star was Sean Doolittle. Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan is replacing … [Read more...] about Nationals Reliever to Replace Cards’ Ryan Helsley in All-Star Game
2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis
Cardinals Gold Glover Nearing Return, Hoping to Fit Back Into Crowded Outfield
St. Louis Cardinals Gold Glover Tommy Edman is nearing his return and season debut after having offseason wrist surgery last October. He will return to a crowded outfield with the potential to fill a major hole in the roster. He will be the latest in a string of key players to return from the IL over the course of about a month. Cardinals’ Tommy Edman Nearing Return Wrist … [Read more...] about Cardinals Gold Glover Nearing Return, Hoping to Fit Back Into Crowded Outfield
Cardinals Reinstate Another Key Player from Injured List
The St. Louis Cardinals activated Lars Nootbaar from the 10-day injured list Monday. Nootbaar, 26, has not played since May 29 due to an oblique strain. The outfielder went 6-for-23 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored over seven games during his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield. Infielder José Fermin was optioned to Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding … [Read more...] about Cardinals Reinstate Another Key Player from Injured List
Cardinals Should Consider Temporarily Shutting Down Star Infielder
As the St. Louis Cardinals continue to position themselves as playoff contenders, they should consider temporarily shutting down one of their star players. Nolan Arenado is banged up and playing through pain. He’s having one of the worst seasons in his career. They will likely need him healthy and performing if the Cardinals want to make a postseason run. Cardinals Should … [Read more...] about Cardinals Should Consider Temporarily Shutting Down Star Infielder