
St. Louis Cardinals
NEWS
10:04 AM - Jordan Walker (STL) (knee) progressed to hitting soft toss Saturday and is set to be re-evaluated Monday, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:26 AM - Ryan Fernandez (STL) is the favorite to open the season as the Cardinals' primary right-handed setup man, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
9:18 AM - Nolan Gorman (STL) is just 4-for-26 with a 9:1 K:BB over his first nine Grapefruit League contests this spring.
9:09 AM - Jose Barrero (STL) could be competing with Jose Fermin for the final spot on the Cardinals' bench, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
3:36 PM - Jordan Walker (STL) manager Oliver Marmol said that Walker (knee) was able to take some dry swings and play catch Friday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
3:25 PM - Tink Hence (STL) Cardinals optioned Hence to Double-A Springfield on Friday.
11:56 AM - Gordon Graceffo (STL) is in a good position to land a spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
11:51 AM - Michael McGreevy (STL) Cardinals might consider putting McGreevy in their Opening Day bullpen, Katie Woo of Athletic reports.
11:46 AM - Andre Pallante (STL) could be competing for the final spot in the Cardinals' rotation, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
11:38 AM - Steven Matz (STL) Cardinals "seem inclined" to put Matz in their rotation at the beginning of the season, Katie Woo of Athletic reports.
12:06 PM - Zack Showalter (STL) (shoulder) is listed on St. Louis' roster for its March 14 Spring Breakout game against Miami prospects.
9:37 AM - Alec Burleson (STL) is not expected to be used in the outfield this spring, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:14 AM - Roddery Munoz (STL) has fired three perfect innings with five strikeouts in his first three Grapefruit League appearances.
9:05 AM - Sonny Gray (STL) was tagged for three solo home runs across 2.2 frames Wednesday versus the Astros in his Grapefruit League debut.
12:40 PM - Jordan Walker (STL) manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Walker has been diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee following an MRI, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
10:51 AM - Thomas Saggese (STL) "looks like the odd man out" in a bid for an Opening Day roster spot, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
9:49 AM - Jordan Walker (STL) underwent tests on his left knee after he was removed from Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, and the Cardinals are expected to provide an update on his status later Wednesday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
3:26 PM - Andre Pallante (STL) permitted one hit and struck out a pair over three scoreless frames in Tuesday's Grapefruit League outing against the Mets.
3:19 PM - Matt Koperniak (STL) went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
2:07 PM - Jordan Walker (STL) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets in the third inning with a pain in his left knee, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
5:16 PM - Zack Thompson (STL) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left lat strain and will not throw for 3-to-4 weeks, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
4:45 PM - Bailey Horn (STL) Cardinals optioned Horn to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
11:41 AM - Quinn Mathews (STL) Cardinals reassigned Mathews to minor-league camp Sunday.
8:56 AM - Luken Baker (STL) Cardinals declined overtures from teams overseas this offseason that wanted to acquire Baker's rights, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
8:43 AM - Michael McGreevy (STL) struck out a pair in two perfect frames this past week against the Yankees in his spring debut.
2:02 PM - Matthew Liberatore (STL) manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Liberatore appears to be "on a mission" with how good he's looked so far this spring, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
1:13 PM - Zack Thompson (STL) Cardinals were granted a fourth option year on Thompson earlier this offseason, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
11:44 AM - Ryan Helsley (STL) said recently that he has not had any discussions with the Cardinals regarding a contract extension, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
10:42 AM - Cooper Hjerpe (STL) (elbow) allowed one run over an inning of work in his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday versus the Blue Jays.
9:59 AM - Quinn Mathews (STL) fanned three batters while allowing two hits and one walk over two scoreless innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.
9:46 AM - Victor Scott II (STL) tripled and socked a solo home run in Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest versus the Blue Jays.
7:00 PM - Miles Mikolas (STL) wants to throw fewer balls in the zone on two-strike counts this season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
6:16 PM - Gordon Graceffo (STL) is under consideration for a spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:37 AM - Victor Scott II (STL) manager Oliver Marmol considers the center field job to be an open competition between Scott, Michael Siani and Lars Nootbaar, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
9:29 AM - Michael Siani (STL) manager Oliver Marmol considers the center field job an open competition between Siani, Victor Scott and Lars Nootbaar, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
4:43 PM - Drew Rom (STL) has been shut down from throwing after feeling soreness in his surgically repaired left shoulder during a recent bullpen session, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:47 AM - Willson Contreras (STL) said recently that he added 10-to-12 pounds of muscle over the offseason, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
12:18 PM - Michael McGreevy (STL) added 15 pounds of muscle this offseason, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
3:29 PM - Nolan Arenado (STL) president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Thursday that it's now likelier Arenado is the team's Opening Day third baseman than it is he's traded, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
12:15 PM - Andre Pallante (STL) will receive a $2.1 million salary for 2025 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Cardinals on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
2:25 PM - Lars Nootbaar (STL) will earn $2.95 million in 2025 after winning his arbitration case with the Cardinals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
2:23 PM - Brendan Donovan (STL) will earn $2.85 million in 2025 after losing his arbitration case, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
10:25 AM - Rob Kaminsky (STL) Cardinals signed Kaminsky to a minor-league contract Sunday.
2:52 PM - Nick Anderson (STL) Cardinals signed Anderson to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.
5:58 PM - Michael Helman (STL) Twins traded Helman to the Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for cash.
3:30 PM - Zack Weiss (STL) signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Thursday.
4:08 PM - Yohel Pozo (STL) Cardinals signed Pozo to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
10:06 AM - Tink Hence (STL) will enter spring training without limitations after he threw just 79.2 innings in 2024 due to back and right lat discomfort, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:54 AM - Masyn Winn (STL) said during the Cardinals' Winter Warm-Up fan event Sunday that he's hoping to steal 30 to 40 bases this season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:34 AM - Jordan Walker (STL) has been working with new Cardinals hitting coach Brant Brown this offseason on rediscovering the swing he had prior to the 2024 season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
3:32 PM - Matthew Liberatore (STL) said Sunday that he'll build up as a starter during spring training, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
4:52 PM - Bailey Horn (STL) Cardinals claimed Horn off waivers from the Tigers on Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
4:45 PM - JoJo Romero (STL) agreed to a one-year contract with the Cardinals on Thursday to avoid arbitration.
4:04 PM - John King (STL) agreed to a one-year, $1.605 million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
1:42 PM - Ryan Helsley (STL) agreed to a one-year, $8.2 million contract with the Cardinals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
5:01 PM - Nolan Arenado (STL) used his no-trade clause to block a potential trade to the Astros, Mark Feinsand, John Denton and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com report.
9:23 AM - Nolan Gorman (STL) president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has said the team would like to see Gorman receive close to 600 at-bats next season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
3:58 PM - Ryan Vilade (STL) Cardinals signed Vilade to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.
9:35 AM - Nolan Arenado (STL) is willing to play some first base in order to create roster flexibility for the team acquiring him in a potential trade, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
4:11 PM - Matt Svanson (STL) Cardinals added Svanson to the 40-man roster Tuesday.
4:08 PM - Tekoah Roby (STL) Cardinals selected Roby's contract from Double-A Springfield on Tuesday.
4:07 PM - Drew Rom (STL) (shoulder) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
4:06 PM - Tink Hence (STL) Cardinals selected Hence's contract from Double-A Springfield on Tuesday.
2:01 PM - Jose Barrero (STL) signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Saturday and received an invitation to spring training, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
12:07 PM - Ryan Helsley (STL) Cardinals are not mulling a move to the rotation for Helsley, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
9:51 AM - Nolan Arenado (STL) Cardinals are expected to gauge trade interest in Arenado this month, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
4:57 PM - Pedro Pages (STL) president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Wednesday that Pages and Ivan Herrera will split catching duties next season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
4:54 PM - Ivan Herrera (STL) president of baseball operations John Mozeliak said Wednesday that Herrera and Pedro Pages will share playing time at catcher next season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
4:22 PM - Willson Contreras (STL) Cardinals plan to move Contreras to first base next season, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.
1:05 PM - Packy Naughton (STL) Cardinals re-signed Naughton (elbow) to a two-year, minor-league contract Monday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
2:57 PM - Roddery Munoz (STL) Cardinals claimed Munoz off waivers from the Marlins on Friday.
3:30 PM - JoJo Romero (STL) (forearm) is slated to begin a throwing program next week, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
3:27 PM - Sonny Gray (STL) is on track have a normal offseason after finishing the regular season on the 15-day injured list with right forearm flexor tendinitis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
3:24 PM - Masyn Winn (STL) underwent surgery following the conclusion of the season to have a cyst removed from his hand, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
12:40 PM - Alec Burleson (STL) went 2-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Giants.
8:46 AM - Brendan Donovan (STL) went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two walks in Sunday's win over the Giants.
8:43 AM - Michael McGreevy (STL) (3-0) allowed a run on five hits over eight innings Sunday, striking out six and earning a win over the Giants.
2:47 PM - Nolan Arenado (STL) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
2:46 PM - Masyn Winn (STL) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.
7:49 PM - Andre Pallante (STL) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out four batters over five innings in a no-decision against the Giants on Saturday.
2:18 PM - Nolan Arenado (STL) isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
5:45 PM - Victor Scott II (STL) Cardinals optioned Scott to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.
5:38 PM - Luken Baker (STL) Cardinals reinstated Baker from the paternity list Friday.
12:43 PM - Alec Burleson (STL) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.
12:40 PM - Michael Siani (STL) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado.
12:39 PM - Brendan Donovan (STL) is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Colorado.
12:36 PM - Nolan Arenado (STL) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado.
7:13 PM - Lars Nootbaar (STL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
7:12 PM - Alec Burleson (STL) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
4:23 PM - Chris Roycroft (STL) Cardinals recalled Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
4:21 PM - JoJo Romero (STL) Cardinals placed Romero on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left forearm flexor inflammation.
6:51 PM - Pedro Pages (STL) isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
4:37 PM - Victor Scott II (STL) Cardinals recalled Scott from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
4:36 PM - Luken Baker (STL) Cardinals placed Baker on the paternity list Tuesday.
9:29 AM - Ryan Helsley (STL) threw a perfect inning and earned a save against Cleveland on Sunday.
9:21 AM - Andre Pallante (STL) (8-8) yielded one run on a hit and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win against Cleveland.
2:15 PM - Michael Siani (STL) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
10:50 AM - Michael McGreevy (STL) is listed as the Cardinals' scheduled starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field.
5:46 PM - Alec Burleson (STL) isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
5:43 PM - Lars Nootbaar (STL) isn't in St. Louis' lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
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