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Church and Velázquez homer, helping Cardinals beat free-falling Braves 5-3

Nathan Church hit a three-run homer, Nelson Velázquez added a solo shot and Matthew Liberatore threw five strong innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the NL East-leading Atlanta...

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Torres hits 2-run homer to help Leahy and Cardinals cool off Marlins with 2-1 win

Bryan Torres hit a two-run homer to back Kyle Leahy’s stingy start as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 victory that snapped a four-game skid

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out of lineup again versus lefty Church is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Church has now been on the bench each of the last three times the Cardinals have faced a southpaw. Lars Nootbaar will shift over to center field Wednesday, and Nelson Velazquez will cover left field.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cards shuffle lineup with Winn (left thumb) a late scratch ST. LOUIS -- Facing D-backs lefty Eduardo Rodriguez on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals had plotted out a unique lineup with th...

JUNE 23 • MLB.COM

Not in starting lineup Church is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The left-swinging Church will exit the lineup while the Diamondbacks go with southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez on the bump. Lars Nootbaar is shifting over to center field for the Cardinals, and Nelson Velazquez will grab a start in left field.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wetherholt, Church, Pallante key Cardinals' 3-2 win over Diamondbacks

Rookies JJ Wetherholt and Nathan Church each had two hits, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals past Cardinals 6-5, to clinch series

Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Church is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City.

Impact Church made nine consecutive starts in center field after returning from the injured list, but the left-handed hitter will take a seat for this one as the Royals send southpaw Noah Cameron to the hill. Jose Fermin will patrol center field for the Cardinals.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pallante throws 7 strong innings as Cardinals beat Padres 3-2

Andre Pallante threw seven strong innings, Blaze Jordan hit an RBI double and Nathan Church added an RBI single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Tuesday...

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Burleson homers and drives in 3 to back May as Cardinals blank Mets 7-0 for 5th straight win

Alec Burleson homered and drove in three runs to power the surging St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Nathan Church Officially Returns With New Role The St. Louis Cardinals will have Nathan Church back in the mix on Tuesday.

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Activated from injured list The Cardinals activated Church (shoulder) from the injured list Tuesday, reports Jim Hayes of FanDuel Sports Network Midwest.

Impact After landing on the IL May 22, Church will return to St. Louis after missing over two weeks of action. Before hitting the injured list, the 25-year-old slashed .247/.282/.390 with five homers and 18 RBI. St. Louis optioned Victor Scott in order to make room for Church on the active roster. Church will play center field and bat ninth for the Cardinals on Tuesday.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals reportedly option Scott with Church ready for return from IL Despite laying down an important bunt in Sunday's sweep-securing win over the Reds, Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is being optioned t...

JUNE 8 • MLB.COM

Poised for activation Tuesday Church (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact It's the corresponding move for Victor Scott, who is headed to Triple-A Memphis. Church has been sidelined since late May with a left shoulder strain but has been cleared to return after playing a couple rehab games with Memphis. With Scott in the minors, Church is likely to see the bulk of the starts in center field for St. Louis, at least against right-handed pitching.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals News: JJ Wetherholt's absence, Hunter Dobbins joins rotation, Ramon Urias and Nathan Church update Recapping the Cardinals' busy week on the transaction log

JUNE 6 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Could return Tuesday Church (shoulder) could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mets, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Church started his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, though he didn't look great at the plate in his two rehab games, going 0-for-6 with a strikeout. However, the important thing for Church was that he looked healthy while playing in Triple-A, and it appears he's nearly fully recovered from a left shoulder strain that caused him to go on the 10-day IL in late May. Victor Scott's playing time would likely decrease once Church returns to the majors.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Church drives in run to give Cardinals lead over Padres

JUNE 5 • 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.

JUNE 3 • 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.

JUNE 2 • 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

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