New Cardinals ace Sonny Gray will throw in a “simulated pregame situation” on Sunday as he works his way back from a hamstring strain, according to John Denton of MLB.com. If all goes well, Gray could be ready to pitch in the team’s opening series against the Dodgers from March 28-31. However, manager Oliver Marmol told Denton that he has not yet decided on his Opening Day … [Read more...] about Cardinals Notes: Gray, Middleton, Center Field
Cardinals Extend Manager Oli Marmol
12:38pm: The Cardinals announced that Marmol has signed a two-year extension covering the 2025-26 seasons. 12:12pm: The Cardinals have agreed to a contract extension with manager Oli Marmol, MLB.com’s John Denton reports. He’d previously been slated to enter the final season of his current contract. The team has a press conference scheduled for this afternoon. Still just 37 … [Read more...] about Cardinals Extend Manager Oli Marmol
Tommy Edman To Open Season On Injured List
After casting doubt on Tommy Edman’s availability for Opening Day earlier in camp, the Cardinals confirmed Thursday that their expected center fielder will open the season on the injured list. Manager Oli Marmol announced to the Cardinals beat that Edman will be shut down from hitting entirely for the next week, as it’s still causing him pain in his surgically repaired wrist (X … [Read more...] about Tommy Edman To Open Season On Injured List
Offseason In Review: St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are looking to prove that last year was a fluke. They bolstered their pitching staff to help them bounce back in 2024, but did they do enough? Major League Signings RHP Sonny Gray: Three years, $75MM (including buyout of 2027 club option) RHP Kyle Gibson: One year, $13MM (including buyout of 2025 club option) RHP Lance Lynn: One year, $11MM (including buyout of … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: St. Louis Cardinals
NL Central Notes: Taillon, Cardinals, Grandal
Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon has yet to make an in-game appearance this spring due to soreness in his calves. That was set to change today as he was poised to make his first start since camp began, though those plans were scuttled when the club scratched Taillon from his start earlier today. As noted by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, manager Craig Counsell indicated to … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Taillon, Cardinals, Grandal