NATHAN CHURCH NEWS

Busch stars as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 7-3 to clinch the top NL wild card

Michael Busch homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched the top NL wild card with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Cardinals finish frustrating trip by beating Brewers 3-2 to snap five-game skid

José Fermín and Nathan Church hit RBI singles as the St. Louis Cardinals scored all their runs in the second inning of a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Gray takes no-hit bid into 6th as Cards beat Giants 4-3 Sunday

Sonny Gray took a no-hit bid into the sixth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat San Francisco 4-3 to leave the Giants four games back for the last NL wild card

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Hitting bench Wednesday Church is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After starting in each of the last five games, the left-handed-hitting Church will head to the bench while southpaw Jeffrey Springs toes the rubber for the Athletics. Church is slashing just .154/.227/.256 in 46 plate appearances since getting called up from Triple-A Memphis on Aug. 17, and his playing time could tail off in September after the Cardinals reinstated Victor Scott from the injured list earlier this week.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing third straight start Church will start in center field and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Church had initially been part of a timeshare in center field with Lars Nootbaar upon getting called up from Triple-A Memphis, but the Cardinals should have near-everyday roles available in the outfield for both players after Alec Burleson (wrist) landed on the injured list Friday. The rookie will be included in the starting nine for the third straight game after going 1-for-7 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in the first two contests of the series.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras and Pagés go deep to back McGreevy as Cardinals top reeling Reds 4-2

Willson Contreras and Pedro Pagés homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the skidding Cincinnati Reds 4-2

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Winn drives in 3 runs, Cardinals take advantage of De La Cruz's error in 10th for 7-5 win over Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-5

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Cardinals emerge on top in 10-inning seesaw battle vs. Reds CINCINNATI -- Nathan Church scored the tiebreaking run on an error as the Cardinals found a way to beat the Reds, 7-5, in 10 innings Friday...

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

Out of Cardinals' lineup Church is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Pirates.

Impact Church has drawn the lion's share of playing time in center field for the Cardinals since Victor Scott (ankle) was hurt, but he'll step out of the lineup Tuesday. Lars Nootbaar will slide over to center field and Jordan Walker will get the start in right field.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Out of St. Louis lineup Church is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Pirates.

Impact Church has drawn the lion's share of the playing time in center field for the Cardinals since Victor Scott (ankle) was hurt, but Church will step out of the lineup Tuesday. Lars Nootbaar will slide over to center field and Jordan Walker will get the start in right field.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to bench Sunday Church is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Church started in the first two games for the series and went 2-for-8 with a home run, a stolen base, three RBI and three runs, but he'll take a seat for the series finale as the Cardinals make room for Jordan Walker in the outfield. Church and Walker could end up forming something of a timeshare for the final spot in St. Louis' everyday outfield until the Cardinals get either Brendan Donovan (groin) or Victor Scott (ankle) back from the injured list.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' top prospect finally breaks through with first big league home run | Sporting News Nathan Church had a big game in Tampa on Friday night.

AUGUST 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Church hits first big league HR, and is savoring every moment TAMPA -- After a lifetime of wondering what it might be like to reach the big leagues, Nathan Church was astonished to find that reality was...

AUGUST 23 • MLB.COM

Carson Williams homers in his big league debut as Rays beat Cardinals 10-6

Carson Williams hit a two-run homer in his major league debut, All-Star Junior Caminero hit his 36th longball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-6

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Late add to lineup Church will bat ninth and play center field Friday against Tampa Bay.

Impact Church was initially tabbed for a night off, but he'll enter the starting nine Friday after Brendan Donovan (wrist) was scratched. Church is hitless in 14 at-bats this season, but he's driven in two runs and has scored four times.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Church is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Rays.

Impact Church started the first three games in center field upon his promotion from Triple-A Memphis, but he's now been on the bench for two of the past three tilts. The Cardinals will shift Lars Nootbaar over to center field and give Jordan Walker a start in right field.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras HR, Burleson's 2 RBIs power the Cardinals to a 7-4 win over the Rays

Willson Contreras homered, Alec Burleson’s two-run single highlighted a five-run second inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Sitting after three straight starts Church is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami.

Impact Church started three straight games in center field following his first big-league promotion Sunday, but he'll begin Wednesday's festivities on the bench. Lars Nootbaar will slide over to center field while Jordan Walker covers right field for the Cardinals.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting after three straight starts Church is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami.

Impact Church started three straight games in center field following his first big-league promotion Sunday, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Lars Nootbaar will slide over to center field while Jordan Walker covers right field for the Cardinals in the series finale.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Another start in center field Church will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Church has now started both games in center field for the Cardinals since Victor Scott (ankle) went down. Lars Nootbaar is also an option for reps in center field, but Church has a much better glove and and had a breakout season offensively in the minors, slashing .329/.386/.524 with 13 homers and 16 steals over three levels. It's not clear yet when Scott will return, but until he does Church might be the primary center fielder against righties.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Another start in center field Church will start in center field and bat ninth in Monday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Church has now started both games in center field for the Cardinals since he was called up from Triple-A Memphis after Victor Scott (ankle) was placed on the injured list. Lars Nootbaar is also an option for reps in center field, but Church has a much better glove and and had a breakout season offensively in the minors, slashing .329/.386/.524 with 13 home runs and 16 steals across three levels. It's not clear yet when Scott will return, but until he does, Church might serve as the Cardinals' primary center fielder against right-handed pitching.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals call up No. 14 prospect for MLB debut vs. Yankees | Sporting News The St. Louis Cardinals called up their No. 14 prospect, outfielder Nathan Church, for his MLB debut in the series finale vs. the New York Y...

AUGUST 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Promoted for MLB debut The Cardinals selected Church's contract from Triple-A Memphis, and he's starting in center field and batting ninth Sunday against the Yankees, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old is one of St. Louis' top prospects and is making his MLB debut Sunday versus New York. Across three minor-league levels this season, Church has batted .329 with 13 homers and 16 steals in 86 games. He should see significant run down the stretch for the Cardinals as an early audition for 2026.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted for MLB debut The Cardinals selected Church's contract from Triple-A Memphis, and he will start in center field and bat ninth Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact The 25-year-old is one of St. Louis' top prospects and will be making his MLB debut Sunday. Across three minor-league levels this season, Church has batted .329 with 13 home runs and 16 steals in 86 games. He should see at least semi-regular playing time in center field while Victor Scott (ankle) is on the injured list.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Buried on depth chart, Cardinals prospect continues assault on minor league pitching Nathan Church could fit into the St. Louis Cardinals' long-term plans — or he could serve as a decent trade chip.

JULY 21 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM