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Per a team announcement, the St. Louis Cardinals will promote starting pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo on Friday. Though Graceffo has been a starter throughout his time in professional ball, Katie Woo of the Athletic reports that the Cardinals plan to use him out of the bullpen for the time being. Roster News: RHP Gordon Graceffo has been selected from Memphis (AAA). He will … [Read more...] about St. Louis Cardinals Promote Intriguing Pitching Prospect

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, best known for his presence in the fearsome San Francisco Giants lineups of the early 1960s, has died. He was 86 years old. He is the second Giants legend to pass away in recent weeks, following the passing of Willie Mays on June 18. MLB mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda at the age of 86. Known as “Cha-Cha” and “The … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda Dies at 86

The St. Louis Cardinals have more urgency to trade for a pitcher at the trade deadline after LHP Steven Matz suffered an injury setback. Matz was shut down on June 17, and his timeline for return has moved from late June to August. Cardinals Injury Setback Creates More Urgency For Deadline Deal Matz Will Have To Start Over On rehab After his most recent start in Double-A, Matz … [Read more...] about Cardinals Injury Setback Creates More Urgency For Deadline Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals have activated Willson Contreras from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. Contreras played in six rehab games with Triple-A Memphis, catching three games and serving as the designated hitter in three others. Contreras was supposed to be out until the All-Star break when he … [Read more...] about Cardinals All-Star Catcher is Expected Back on Monday