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Poll: Can Willson Contreras Get Back On Track?

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When the Cardinals announced over the offseason that they were moving Willson Contreras to first base, it came as something of a surprise given that they we just two years into a five-year deal they gave him to fill the shoes Yadier Molina had stood in for the past 19 years. Signing a bat-first catcher to replace one of the best defenders in baseball history behind the dish was … [Read more...] about Poll: Can Willson Contreras Get Back On Track?

How can the Cardinals fix the bullpen?

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Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images The bullpen’s problems are entirely because of middle relief Since last Friday, the Cardinals have played in close games in just about every game. And Ryan Helsley pitched in the only one that didn’t end up being a close game. Though it was a close game until the top of the 9th. Having an elite closer really doesn’t mean much if … [Read more...] about How can the Cardinals fix the bullpen?

Pirates ace Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was knocked around by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, allowing a career-high five runs in a 5-3 loss at frigid PNC Park. Skenes (1-1), who was electric in his first two starts this season, was spotty this time around. The 22-year-old reigning National League Rookie of the Year allowed six hits with a walk and … [Read more...] about Pirates ace Skenes allows a career-worst five runs in loss to St. Louis

Cardinals Top Five Prospect Earns More Time in Majors

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The St. Louis Cardinals are almost back to full strength after shortstop Masyn Winn came off the injured list on Tuesday. The Cardinals elected to send outfielder Michael Siani to Triple-A and keep infielder Thomas Saggese with the Big League Club in a corresponding move. Saggese was called up when infielder Nolan Gorman went to the Injured list on April 4. Then Winn hit the IL … [Read more...] about Cardinals Top Five Prospect Earns More Time in Majors