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St. Louis Cardinals news
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The gist
Cardinals hit five homers in 13-8 win over Dodgers. They sit 68-70 with 24 games left, battling injuries.
Background
The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a challenging 2026 season, sitting near .500 and dealing with a wave of injuries to key players like JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn. Their recent 13-8 victory over the Dodgers, powered by five home runs, broke a slump where they had lost seven of nine. With only 24 games left, they face an uphill battle for a playoff spot.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Cardinals place rookie JJ Wetherholt on 10-day IL with right wrist tendinitis, promote infielder César Prieto.
- Aug 30, 2026Cardinals designate veteran reliever Caleb Ferguson for assignment and promote left-hander Brycen Mautz from Triple-A.
- Sep 1, 2026Cardinals hit five home runs, including two by Thomas Saggese, in a 13-8 win over the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
- Sep 2, 2026Blaze Jordan hits a 3-run homer to help the Cardinals salvage the final game of the series against the Dodgers.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Cardinals' bullpen has been a mess, ranking 28th in team ERA, and injuries are piling up at the worst time.
- Fans
- Young players like Joshua Báez and JJ Wetherholt have sparked excitement, with fans starting the 'tarps off' trend.
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