St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker continues to be used in a limited fashion following his call-up on August 12. When will he get the chance to improve? Jordan Walker Continues to be Mismanaged by Cardinals Offensive Woes Walker, who began the 2023 season as the Cardinals’ #1 prospect and the #4 prospect in baseball, entered the 2024 season slated to be the starting … [Read more...] about Cardinals Youngster Continues to be Mismanaged
Cardinals Pitching Struggles Leave Uncertain Path to Postseason
The struggles of the St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff in a tentative August for the club have left them on the edge of the Wild Card race. In 2024, they’ve posted the 12th-worst ERA in the majors. For a team with an, at best, highly inconsistent offense, serious and continued pitching struggles might signify doomed hopes for the postseason. Cardinals Pitching Struggles … [Read more...] about Cardinals Pitching Struggles Leave Uncertain Path to Postseason
Cardinals Place Veteran Infielder on IL, Recall Exciting Outfielder
The St. Louis Cardinals recalled Jordan Walker from Triple-A Memphis and placed Matt Carpenter on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Walker, 22, posted a .747 OPS in 78 games with Memphis and finally found his footing, hitting .343/.400/.687 with five home runs. Per Katie Woo of The Athletic, the Cardinals inital plan is to use Walker mostly against left-handed pitching, but … [Read more...] about Cardinals Place Veteran Infielder on IL, Recall Exciting Outfielder
Three Cardinals Minor Leaguers Who Could Take Big Late-Season At-Bats
Major League Baseball rosters expand on September 1st, opening the door for some minor league players to make an impact for the Cardinals down the stretch. While the St. Louis Cardinals addressed some of their offensive needs at the Trade Deadline, there is still room for several minor leaguers to contribute to the team’s playoff run. Three Cardinals Minor Leaguers Who Could … [Read more...] about Three Cardinals Minor Leaguers Who Could Take Big Late-Season At-Bats
Cardinals Catcher Faces Uncertain Future with the Organization
With the emergence of Pedro Pages, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera faces an uncertain future with the organization. Ivan Herrera Facing Uncertain Future with Cardinals Herrera’s Time in the Majors Herrera began the 2024 MLB season as the Cardinals’ backup catcher behind Willson Contreras. Formerly the 2023 Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year, Herrera slashed … [Read more...] about Cardinals Catcher Faces Uncertain Future with the Organization