NATHAN CHURCH #27 - LEFT FIELDER - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
5  HR  •
18  RBI  •
.247  AVG 
#27 - LEFT FIELDER - ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
5 HR
18 RBI
.247 AVG
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Nathan Church drives in run to give Cardinals lead over Padres

Nathan Church drives in run to give Cardinals lead over Padres
6 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS
Slated for rehab games Church (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Derrick Goold and Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch report.
Impact Church has been upping his activity level of late and now a rehab stint has been scheduled. He's missed less than two weeks with a left shoulder strain, so Church's rehab assignment should not be a lengthy one.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Begins throwing, taking BP Church (shoulder) has begun a throwing program and has been taking batting practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Church has been sidelined for nearly two weeks while dealing with a left shoulder strain. He will likely need a rehab assignment before activation from the 10-day injured list and appears close to being game-ready. With Lars Nootbaar (heels) expected to return before him, Church's best chance at playing time once he makes it back could be unseating Victor Scott in center field.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals' Nathan Church Recovery Taking Encouraging Turn The St. Louis Cardinals got some positive news about young outfielder Nathan Church.
MAY 27 • SI.COM
Cleared for strengthening program Church (shoulder) received clearance from a specialist Tuesday to start a plyometric and strengthening program, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact It's a necessary first step in Church's rehab, but he's still in the early stages of recovery and there remains no timetable for his return from a left shoulder strain. Lars Nootbaar (heels) appears poised to beat Church back from the injured list, which will likely lead to a dip in playing time for Church after he returns.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Bryan Torres homers in big league debut, 11 years after first minor league appearance

Bryan Torres has made it to the major leagues at age 28 and homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in his debut
MAY 23 • Associated Press
Did Cardinals Make Right Call With Nathan Church Replacement? The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to place Nathan Church on the Injured List.
MAY 23 • SI.COM
Lands on IL with shoulder strain The Cardinals placed Church on the 10-day injured list Friday with a left shoulder strain.
Impact Church had to be scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates because he was "just a little beat up," per manager Oliver Marmol. While it's now known that the injury is focused on his shoulder, it's unclear how long Church might be out. Lars Nootbaar (heels) is due back June 1, so Church could see a dip in playing time when he does return to the active roster.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals Lose Nathan Church to IL at Bad Time The St. Louis Cardinals aren't going to have Nathan Church back into the lineup for a bit.
MAY 22 • SI.COM
Could be headed for IL Church (lower body) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Church was scratched from the lineup Thursday against the Pirates because he was "just a little beat up," according to manager Oliver Marmol. The outfielder appears to be dealing with something significant enough to require him to be sidelined moving forward, but it's currently unclear what exactly he's being hampered by. Outfielder Bryan Torres is expected to be called up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday in a corresponding move.
MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Nursing general soreness Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that Church was scratched from Thursday's lineup versus the Pirates because he's "just a little beat up," Brenden Schaeffer of MLB.com reports.
Impact Church was removed from a game earlier this month after being hit on the left leg by a pitcher, though it's unclear whether this is related to that. Marmol indicated he would prefer to stay away from using Church off the bench Thursday, but the outfielder should be ready to play this weekend in Cincinnati. Jose Fermin is drawing a start in left field Thursday in Church's place.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from lineup Church was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Impact There's no word yet on the reasoning behind Church being pulled from the lineup, but the Cardinals should provide clarity soon. Jose Fermin will handle left field and bat seventh for St. Louis.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
With yet another dazzling catch, Church certainly seizing outfield opportunity ST. LOUIS -- Heading into this season, Nathan Church’s spot on the Cardinals roster was far from defined, but on Sunday the 25-year-old cont...
MAY 17 • MLB.COM

Nick Kurtz hits 3rd career grand slam to help the Athletics beat the Cardinals 6-2

Nick Kurtz hit a grand slam, J
MAY 14 • Associated Press

Manny Machado hits his 200th homer in a Padres uniform as San Diego beats St. Louis 4-2

Manny Machado hit his 375th career homer and 200th in a Padres uniform, Ty France also went deep and San Diego beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Saturday
MAY 10 • Associated Press
Listed in Thurdsay's lineup Church (leg) will start in left field and bat seventh against the Padres on Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Church was taken out of Wednesday's game against Milwaukee after taking a pitch off his leg in the second inning, but the incident won't end up costing him a start. The 25-year-old outfielder has slashed .248/.284/.436 through 109 plate appearances this season and has hit safely in each of the last five games in which he logged multiple at-bats.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ashby ties Sale for big league lead with 6th win as Brewers defeat Cardinals 6-2

Aaron Ashby tied Atlanta’s Chris Sale for the major league lead with his sixth win, backed by Andrew Vaughn’s three-run homer in a four-run first inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers...
MAY 6 • Associated Press
After 2nd-inning HBP, Church exits before 4th with left leg contusion ST. LOUIS -- The rookie Cardinals outfielder crashes into walls for fun, so it was no surprise to see the toughness in Nathan Church on disp...
MAY 6 • MLB.COM
Exits with leg contusion The Cardinals announced that Church was removed from Wednesday's game against the Brewers due to a left leg contusion, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Church sustained the injury in the bottom of the second inning, when he was hit by a pitch. He took his base and played in inning in the outfield before he was lifted from the game in the top of the fourth. The injury doesn't seem to be a major concern, but fantasy managers will still want to keep close tabs on Church's status heading into Thursday's series opener versus the Padres.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game after HBP Church was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Brewers after the third inning following a hit-by-pitch on the left leg, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Impact Church was struck by a Brandon Sproat offering in the shin area in the second inning. He initially remained in the game but was lifted as the Cardinals took the field to play defense in the top of the fourth. St. Louis should have more on Church's status soon.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of knocks in loss Sunday Church went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Impact The lefty-hitting Church continues to hit left-handed pitching, and he singled in both of his plate appearances against Justin Wrobleski on Sunday. Church is now hitting .375 in 16 at-bats against lefties, which should continue to earn him more playing time in the Cardinals' outfield. He's slashing .247/.279/.433 with five home runs, 16 RBI, 13 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 4:24 BB:K across 104 trips to the plate while playing strong defense.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals get to Skenes early as St. Louis completes 4-game sweep in Pittsburgh with 10-5 victory

JJ Wetherholt led off with a home run against Pirates ace Paul Skenes, and the St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 10-5 to complete a four-game sweep
APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Cardinals try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak
APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Nathan Church steals another homer, this time giving the Cardinals a win over the Pirates

Nathan Church is making a habit of stealing home runs
APRIL 30 • Associated Press
Nathan Church Saves Cardinals With Walk-Off Home Run Robbery The St. Louis Cardinals outfielder made one of the better catches you're going to see.
APRIL 30 • SI.COM
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