Worthy: You can鈥檛 cut John Mozeliak out of Cardinals resurgence
Change was necessary, and so far, the Cardinals fanbase has embraced it like Linus鈥 grip on his blanket or a child clinging to a favorite stuffed animal or toy. However, the cupboard wasn鈥檛 bare.
The new blood introduced into the organization, led by president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, assistant general manager Rob Cerfolio and farm director Larry Day, has taken huge steps toward modernizing the way the Cardinals teach, nurture and develop players. Bloom also made changes that impact how the organization evaluates and acquires players.
Showing he was 'on point,' Dustin May completes one-hitter to lead Cardinals to win
All it took was a three-second conversation for Cardinals manager Oli Marmol to be sure starter Dustin May would be ready to return to the mound to pitch the ninth inning of what was already the best outing of his big league career on Monday night at Busch Stadium.
Up to that point, May had tossed eight scoreless innings on 93 pitches vs. the Padres. He limited them to one hit and a walk in that span. He carried a perfect game bid through six innings vs. the Padres before it was broken up with a leadoff walk to start the seventh. A no-hit bid went through 6 1/3 frames until it snapped with a single.
Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strikeout Monday, June 15, 2026, to complete a one-hit complete game shutout against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn runs to second base to complete the force-out Monday, June 15, 2026, in the seventh inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Compared with the first eight games of his 12-start
bounce-back stretch, Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May has
allowed fewer runs and base runners while striking out hitters at a
much higher rate.
First eight starts
46.2innings
3.28
ERA
1.22
WHIP
18.4%
K rate
Past four starts
27.2innings
1.30
ERA
0.58
WHIP
33.3%
K rate
Metric
First 8 starts
Past 4 starts
Change
What it shows
First eight startsPast four
starts
Source: Post-Dispatch analysis of Dustin May's
game log. Bill James game score is averaged by start.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
Dustin May leads the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals to a one-hit shutout, beats San Diego Padres 3-0
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strike out on Monday June 15, 2026, for a one-hit shutout game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn runs to second base to complete the force-out Monday, June 15, 2026, in the seventh inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan reacts after grounding out on Monday June 15, 2026, to end the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson celebrates a double from second base on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Alec Burleson hits a double from second base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Lars Nootbaar is tagged out by San Diego Padre infielder Sung-Mun Song between second and third base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a strikeout to end the seventh inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Masyn Winn and Lars Nootbaar are congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Jimmy Crooks in the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan watches a batter swing on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Jordan Walker is checked out by the training staff on Monday June 15, 2026, after making a hit the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May throws in the third inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker singles on Monday June 15, 2026, in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan anticipates a pitch on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Ivan Herrera is congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Alec Burleson in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan pulls in a ground ball Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Lars Nootbaar attempts a bunt on Monday June 15, 2026, to advance Jordan Walker in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan leaves the field after his first inning of major league play on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strikeout Monday, June 15, 2026, to complete a one-hit complete game shutout against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan readies for a start with teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, before a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn throws around the bases on Monday June 15, 2026, between innings during a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker gestures to the dugout on Monday June 15, 2026, after hitting a single in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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The tarps off section of Busch Stadium applauds during a 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals game on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan steps up to home plate on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May, left, and Alec Burleson celebrate May鈥檚 one-hit shutout game on Monday June 15, 2026, against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Rookie Blaze Jordan makes Busch Stadium debut at third base vs. Padres: Cardinals Extra
Days after his major league debut in Minneapolis, Blaze Jordan made his first Busch Stadium appearance with a start against the Padres on Monday. He batted eighth and played third base.聽
With the stadium being a four-hour drive from his hometown of Southaven, Mississippi, Jordan expected a decent crowd of family and friends in the stands.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
Dustin May leads the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals to a one-hit shutout, beats San Diego Padres 3-0
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strike out on Monday June 15, 2026, for a one-hit shutout game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn runs to second base to complete the force-out Monday, June 15, 2026, in the seventh inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan reacts after grounding out on Monday June 15, 2026, to end the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson celebrates a double from second base on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Alec Burleson hits a double from second base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Lars Nootbaar is tagged out by San Diego Padre infielder Sung-Mun Song between second and third base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a strikeout to end the seventh inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Masyn Winn and Lars Nootbaar are congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Jimmy Crooks in the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan watches a batter swing on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Jordan Walker is checked out by the training staff on Monday June 15, 2026, after making a hit the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May throws in the third inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker singles on Monday June 15, 2026, in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan anticipates a pitch on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Ivan Herrera is congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Alec Burleson in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan pulls in a ground ball Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Lars Nootbaar attempts a bunt on Monday June 15, 2026, to advance Jordan Walker in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan leaves the field after his first inning of major league play on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strikeout Monday, June 15, 2026, to complete a one-hit complete game shutout against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan readies for a start with teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, before a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn throws around the bases on Monday June 15, 2026, between innings during a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker gestures to the dugout on Monday June 15, 2026, after hitting a single in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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The tarps off section of Busch Stadium applauds during a 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals game on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan steps up to home plate on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May, left, and Alec Burleson celebrate May鈥檚 one-hit shutout game on Monday June 15, 2026, against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Cardinals prospect Jesus Baez breaks High-A Peoria home run record: Minor League Report
With his 14th home run of the season, Cardinals prospect Jesus Baez broke the single-season home run record for the Cardinals' High-A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs, on Saturday.聽
Across his 53 games in the 2026 campaign, Baez has hit .251 with an .803 on-base plus slugging percentage. More than a quarter of Baez's hits this season have been home runs.聽
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
Dustin May leads the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals to a one-hit shutout, beats San Diego Padres 3-0
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strike out on Monday June 15, 2026, for a one-hit shutout game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn runs to second base to complete the force-out Monday, June 15, 2026, in the seventh inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan reacts after grounding out on Monday June 15, 2026, to end the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson celebrates a double from second base on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Alec Burleson hits a double from second base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Lars Nootbaar is tagged out by San Diego Padre infielder Sung-Mun Song between second and third base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a strikeout to end the seventh inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Masyn Winn and Lars Nootbaar are congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Jimmy Crooks in the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan watches a batter swing on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Jordan Walker is checked out by the training staff on Monday June 15, 2026, after making a hit the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May throws in the third inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker singles on Monday June 15, 2026, in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan anticipates a pitch on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Ivan Herrera is congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Alec Burleson in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan pulls in a ground ball Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Lars Nootbaar attempts a bunt on Monday June 15, 2026, to advance Jordan Walker in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan leaves the field after his first inning of major league play on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strikeout Monday, June 15, 2026, to complete a one-hit complete game shutout against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan readies for a start with teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, before a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn throws around the bases on Monday June 15, 2026, between innings during a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker gestures to the dugout on Monday June 15, 2026, after hitting a single in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
The tarps off section of Busch Stadium applauds during a 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals game on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan steps up to home plate on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May, left, and Alec Burleson celebrate May鈥檚 one-hit shutout game on Monday June 15, 2026, against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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After bid at history ends, Cardinals' Dustin May twirls first career compete game shutout
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a strikeout to end the seventh inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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Having flirted with history once already this season, Cardinals starter Dustin May made another push to make history on Monday night at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson celebrates a double from second base on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
Dustin May leads the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals to a one-hit shutout, beats San Diego Padres 3-0
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strike out on Monday June 15, 2026, for a one-hit shutout game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn runs to second base to complete the force-out Monday, June 15, 2026, in the seventh inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan reacts after grounding out on Monday June 15, 2026, to end the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson celebrates a double from second base on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Alec Burleson hits a double from second base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Lars Nootbaar is tagged out by San Diego Padre infielder Sung-Mun Song between second and third base on Monday June 15, 2026, in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May celebrates a strikeout to end the seventh inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Masyn Winn and Lars Nootbaar are congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Jimmy Crooks in the fourth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan watches a batter swing on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals runner Jordan Walker is checked out by the training staff on Monday June 15, 2026, after making a hit the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals pitcher Dustin May throws in the third inning Monday, June 15, 2026, against the Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker singles on Monday June 15, 2026, in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan anticipates a pitch on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Ivan Herrera is congratulated by teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, after scoring on a double by Alec Burleson in the fifth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan pulls in a ground ball Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Lars Nootbaar attempts a bunt on Monday June 15, 2026, to advance Jordan Walker in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan leaves the field after his first inning of major league play on Monday June 15, 2026, in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals starting pitcher Dustin May celebrates a game-ending strikeout Monday, June 15, 2026, to complete a one-hit complete game shutout against the Padres at Busch Stadium.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan readies for a start with teammates on Monday June 15, 2026, before a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn throws around the bases on Monday June 15, 2026, between innings during a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Jordan Walker gestures to the dugout on Monday June 15, 2026, after hitting a single in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
The tarps off section of Busch Stadium applauds during a 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals game on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals batter Blaze Jordan steps up to home plate on Monday June 15, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Dustin May, left, and Alec Burleson celebrate May鈥檚 one-hit shutout game on Monday June 15, 2026, against the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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Ask Guerrero: Should the Cardinals begin 'restocking' with sights on 2027?
Hola! Welcome to this week鈥檚 edition of the Cardinals beat writer question-and-answer. Post-Dispatch baseball writer Daniel Guerrero here to respond to the questions and comments submitted throughout the week here at STL Today.聽
An interesting week with the Cardinals. A couple of interesting road series in New York and Minnesota following a sweep of the Reds and a salvaged series vs. the Rangers.
Ten Hochman: Down 11, the Cardinals won? On this day in 1952, the craziest of comebacks
Cardinals revitalized their lineup during 3-3 road trip. Is bullpen up next for renovation?
MINNEAPOLIS聽鈥 With the way many teams prime their lineups, just like the Minnesota Twins do, to swap batters later for better matchups, lefty reliever JoJo Romero can often precisely spot the hitters due up when he鈥檒l be used if the Cardinals have the lead.
And also know he鈥檚 unlikely to face several of them.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson (41) celebrates his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Bruce Kluckhohn
Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Bruce Kluckhohn
Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Bruce Kluckhohn
Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton slides into second base for a double during the first inning of a game against the Cardinals on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (36) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Yoendrys Gomez (94) and catcher Victor Caratini (37) celebrate the win over the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals after the game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Andrew Morris (78) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Ryan Kreidler (5) hits an RBI double against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Ryan Kreidler (5) celebrates his RBI double against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Jun 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals relief pitcher George Soriano (65) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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What did Cardinals weigh when promoting top catching prospect Rainiel Rodriguez?
From where Cardinals farm director Larry Day sits, the decision to move top catching prospect Rainiel Rodriguez to Class AA was not 鈥渢he most slam dunk鈥 decision despite the 19-year-old鈥檚 thundering start to the 2026 minor league season.
Through 28 games with Class High-A Peoria, Rodriguez batted .311, slugged .519 and drove in 21 RBIs. He had a 14.8% walk rate and a .430 on-base percentage. His quality of impact and consistent contact were signals that a move could make sense.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
The nastiest closer since Alec Baldwin in 鈥淕lengarry Glen Ross鈥 pitched his college ball at Gardner-Webb University, which, apparently, exists. Mason Miller (0.90 ERA) comes to 最新杏吧原创 on Monday for the Cards-Padres series. And if it鈥檚 the Cards who need to close out a game, they鈥檒l likely go to their guy, Riley O鈥橞rien, who is second in National League saves and went to ... College of Idaho.
Oh, baseball鈥檚 best pitcher? Jacob Misiorowski went to Crowder College (in Neosho, Missouri). So did 9-0 Brewers teammate Aaron Ashby. Yankees ace Cam Schlittler (1.82 ERA) pitched at Northeastern. And Tarik Skubal, who won the Cy Young in 2024 and 2025, attended Seattle U.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.