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Starting Wednesday Bader (forearm) is starting Wednesday's spring game against the Nationals, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Bader was initially scheduled to return to the lineup Tuesday, but the team gave him an extra day of rest while he dealt with a sore right forearm. He'll hit ninth and play center field against Washington on Wednesday, and he should have plenty of time to prepare for Opening Day.

MARCH 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to play Bader (forearm) isn't included in the lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact The Cardinals had previously intimated that Bader would make his return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the last few days with a sore right forearm, but the team evidently decided the outfielder could benefit from some additional rest. The injury is still considered minor, so Bader's availability for Opening Day isn't yet in question.

MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals: Harrison Bader (forearm) continues to miss time Harrison Bader is entering the most important season of his Cardinals career, but he continues to miss time due to injury. Harrison Bader ha...

MARCH 8, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

After 'cautious' pause, Bader likely back soon Cardinals center fielder Harrison Bader, out of Grapefruit League action since March 2, has been dealing with a “barking” right forearm, man...

MARCH 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Managing forearm issue Manager Mike Shildt said Bader has "a little barking" in his right forearm, though initial medical imaging came back clean, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Shildt indicated the 26-year-old would likely play through the injury were it the regular season, but the team will remain cautious early in spring training. It appears to be a minor injury, so Bader could return to game action after taking it easy for a few days.

MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 2, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Off to nice start with bat Bader, whose work at the plate will be scrutinized this spring after back-to-back subpar seasons, laced long drives off Ryan Helsley and Kwang Hyun Kim during batting practice Frid...

Impact It's just an early spring training batting practice, but seeing Bader get good wood on the ball off two quality arms certainly had to please manager Mike Shildt, who has the 26-year-old penciled in as his starting center fielder largely based on his strong defense. Bader has hit just ..205 and .226 over the last two seasons following an encouraging .264/.334/.422 line back in 2018, and he'll likely be given plenty of Grapefruit League at-bats to get his timing down ahead of what all parties hope is a resurgent season with the bat.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals: Harrison Bader eyes winning a Gold Glove Award Harrison Bader will be the Opening Day center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. But can he live up to his potential? Harrison Bader is en...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Gets 'starting center fielder' tag Bader is the only outfield candidate who's been labeled a starter by the Cardinals organization ahead of spring training, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Goold relayed this nugget about the apparent job security in response to a reader question about Tyler O'Neill's chances of locking down the starting left field job ahead of the regular season, noting Bader is the only outfielder the team is clearly labeling as a starter at the moment. Bader's defense is primarily his saving grace, as following a promising 2018 at the plate, the 26-year-old has hit just .205 and .226 over the last two seasons. Bader's strikeout rate also concerningly rose to a career-high 32.0 percent during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, but it appears the Cardinals are prepared to give his bat a chance to catch up with his glove, at least to begin the 2021 season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals, Flaherty still without deal, swap arb figures

The St. Louis Cardinals and ace Jack Flaherty have not agreed to terms on a 2021 contract and they have swapped figures for salary arbitration

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Cards Bader signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Cardinals on Friday to avoid arbitration, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact The 26-year-old receives a couple million in his first year of arbitration eligibility after posting a .779 OPS in 125 plate appearances in 2020. Bader should begin spring training as the favorite to start to start in center field for St. Louis.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Outfiled outlook Q: Does the front office believe 2021 is the year to let an outfield of Tyler O'Neill, Dyland Carlson and Harrison Bader start the full six...

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Why the St. Louis Cardinals should sell high on Harrison Bader After a good offensive year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2020, the team should sell high and trade Harrison Bader this winter. If there is...

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Tatis, Myers homer twice, Padres stay alive with 11-9 win

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Wil Myers each hit two home runs and Manny Machado also connected for the San Diego Padres, who rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-9 to force a decid...

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Goldschmidt, Cardinals win 7-4 in Padres' return to playoffs

Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run during a four-run first inning, St. Louis’ bullpen held strong after starter Kwang Hyun Kim stumbled in his playoff debut and the Cardinals...

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Goes yard in regular-season finale Bader went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an addition run scored and a triple in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.

Impact Bader hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on a Kolten Wong single. In the fourth, Bader provided the Cardinals' last run of the game with a solo shot. The outfielder has a .226/.336/.443 slash line with four homers, 11 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases in 50 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers lefty Anderson exits key game vs Cards with blister

Milwaukee Brewers lefty Brett Anderson exited his start in a key game at St. Louis in the third inning because of a blister on the index finger of his pitching hand

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals: Harrison Bader has earned a spot in 2021 Harrison Bader may not have the best batting average, but the St. Louis Cardinals center fielder has done enough to earn another year in the...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Plates two runs in loss Bader went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's loss against Kansas City.

Impact Bader plated two runs with a two-run single in the top of the ninth inning, but his two-hit performance wasn't enough to spark the Cardinals offensively in the final game of the I-70 series against the Royals. Bader has only hit .210 this season and ended a four-game hitless streak with this performance, so it's clear he's been struggling at the plate all season long. In fact, this was just his fourth multi-hit performance of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Sunday Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Bader, who is slashing .213/.309/.340 in September, will cede his spot in the outfield to Dylan Carlson. With Carlson making his third straight start Sunday, it's possible he cuts further into Bader's playing time over the final week of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting second game Bader isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

Impact Bader went 1-for-2 with a walk and one strikeout during the first game of the doubleheader, but he'll get a breather for Game 2. Dylan Carlson will start in center field.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Braun 350th career HR, later plunked; Brews, Cards split DH

Brent Suter and three relievers combined on a two-hitter and Ryan Braun hit his 350th career homer, leading the Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 for a doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • Associated Press

Retreats to bench Bader isn't starting Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Bader will take a seat after going 1-for-3 with a strikeout in the first game of the day. The Cardinals will roll with Lane Thomas in center field.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks three-run homer Bader went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Reds.

Impact Bader had the biggest of the Cardinals' three home run that put the game firmly in their control in the sixth inning. He has three home runs, seven RBI, 13 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 82 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

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