Corbin expected to start as Washington hosts St. Louis
The Cardinals will start Adam Wainwright on Tuesday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Patrick CorbinAPRIL 20, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
PAUL DEJONG #14 - THIRD BASEMAN - WASHINGTON NATIONALS
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23 RBI â˘
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6 HR
23 RBI
.228 AVG
DeJong hits 2 of Cardinalsâ 5 HRs in 12-5 win at Nationals Paul DeJong hit two of the St. Louis Cardinalsâ five homers in a 12-5 victory at the Washington Nationals.
APRIL 20, 2021 ⢠CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
DeJong hits 2 of Cardinals' 5 HRs in 12-5 win at Nationals Paul DeJong hit two of the St. Louis Cardinalsâ five homers in a 12-5 victory at the Washington Nationals
APRIL 20, 2021 ⢠SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
DeJong hits 2 of Cardinals' 5 HRs in 12-5 win at Nationals
Paul DeJong hit two of the St. Louis Cardinalsâ five homers in a 12-5 victory at the Washington NationalsAPRIL 20, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Strikeouts, lack of XBH hurt line DeJong, who went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Phillies on Sunday, has a five-game hitting streak but just a .163/.293/.347 slash across 58 plate appearances.
Impact DeJong's trio of home runs have prevented the early portion of his season from being a complete fantasy wasteland, but he's done little else to redeem himself to those who invested some draft capital in him. Even the struggling shortstop's current five-game hit streak is comprised entirely of one-hit outings and four singles outside of a solo homer. As was often the case last season, lack of consistent contact has been a pervasive problem for DeJong -- he's currently sporting a career-worst 34.5 percent strikeout rate.
APRIL 19, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Nola pitches 1st 9-inning shutout, Phillies beat Cards 2-0
Aaron Nola struck out 10 and threw a two-hitter for his first nine-inning shutout in the majors, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 win over the St. Louis CardinalsAPRIL 18, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Molina homers twice to lead Cardinals past Phillies 9-4
Yadier Molina hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four, and Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong also homered in the St. Louis Cardinalsâ 9-4 victory over the Philadelphia PhilliesAPRIL 18, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Ross sharp, Zimmerman homers as Nationals blank Cardinals
Joe Ross pitched six sharp innings and the Washington Nationals threw their first regular-season shutout at Busch Stadium, blanking the St. Louis Cardinals 6-0APRIL 14, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Not in Wednesday's lineup DeJong isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Impact DeJong had started every game to begin the year, but he's been in a slump recently, as he's hit .065 with five walks, five runs and 15 strikeouts in the last nine games. Edmundo Sosa will take his place at shortstop Wednesday, batting eighth.
APRIL 14, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Bumps down in order amid struggles DeJong, who went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Nationals on Monday, operated out of the No. 6 spot in the order for the first time this season.
Impact The struggling shortstop is now slashing .114/.262/.286 across 42 plate appearances, leading to his lowest slotting in the lineup yet this season. DeJong's leadoff single in the seventh Monday snapped a seven-game hitless drought, and while his abnormally low .105 BABIP certainly hasn't helped his cause, neither has the 27-year-old's 33.3 percent strikeout rate.
APRIL 13, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Hochman: Paul DeJong should not be the Cardinals' cleanup hitter as of now In Game No. 2, Paul DeJong hit two home runs. Since then, he has gone 0 for 20. With 11 strikeouts.
APRIL 11, 2021 ⢠STLTODAY.COM
GarcĂa HR, 5 RBIs; Brewers end Cards' 4-game win streak, 9-5
AvisaĂl GarcĂa homered, doubled and drove in five runs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat St. Louis 9-5 and ended the Cardinalsâ four-game winning streakAPRIL 10, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Molina, Cardinals rally past Alcantara, Marlins 4-2
Yadier Molina hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly off former batterymate Sandy Alcantara to cap a three-run rally in the sixth inning that sent the St. Louis Cardinals over Miami Marli...APRIL 7, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Cracks two homers DeJong went 2-for-3 with two walks, two solo home runs and three total runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Reds.
Impact Tyler Mahle baffled most of the St. Louis lineup, but not DeJong. Batting out of the cleanup spot, DeJong homered in the second inning and again in the fourth, his first two long balls of the 2021 campaign. He should have plenty of RBI opportunities this season batting directly behind Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
APRIL 4, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Reds scrap with Cards at plate, tangle in outfield, win 9-6
Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, stetting off a series of scuffles that included relievers shoving in the outfield as...APRIL 4, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals: Paul DeJong showing signs of life at the plate It's been a rough time at the plate for Paul DeJong this spring, but things have started to improve for the St. Louis Cardinals' shortstop....
MARCH 22, 2021 ⢠REDBIRDRANTS.COM
Heating up at plate DeJong, who was hitless over his first 23 Grapefruit League at-bats, credits a pep talk he received from manager Mike Shildt early this week for his strong performances since, Ben...
Impact Shildt reportedly reminded DeJong that "no one wins a Grapefruit League batting title" in an effort to loosen the shortstop up at the plate, and the messaging seems to have seeped through. DeJong subsequently homered and singled off staff ace Jack Flaherty in a simulated game Tuesday, singled and walked against the Astros on Wednesday and recorded a two-run blast and a single off Marlins starter Pablo Lopez on Thursday. That still leaves the shortstop's spring average at .179, but it gives him a much bigger boost in confidence. "Just getting back to myself," said DeJong, who has made a small change in his stance to be more upright. "Getting my timing back. And I want to thank Mike for pulling me aside and telling me he wasn't worried about me. It's just one of those springs."
MARCH 20, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
Lester pitches 2 innings, returns from gland removal surgery
Jon Lester was back on a mound, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two...MARCH 18, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
Still waiting on first hit DeJong is 0-for-4 with a strikeout across his first two Grapefruit League games.
Impact The slugging shortstop is off to a slow start in his quest to prove he's still got the pop that led to a career-high 30 home runs in 2019, but it's the tiniest of sample sizes. DeJong's average saw a boost from 2019's .233 to .250 last season, but he also slugged a career-low .349 with just nine extra-base hits (six doubles, three homers) across 174 plate appearances. The 27-year-old's strikeout rate also rose to a career-high 28.7 percent last season despite the improvement in batting average, so he'll look to achieve that power resurgence while also improving his contact rate.
MARCH 5, 2021 ⢠ROTOWIRE
DeJong eager for more normal season JUPITER, Fla. -- By all accounts, this should be a relatively simple Spring Training for Paul DeJong. His starting spot at shortstop is not...
MARCH 1, 2021 ⢠MLB.COM
Lots to watch in NL Central's middle infields CHICAGO -- Being strong up the middle is typically a characteristic of contending teams. This spring, the National League Central clubs will...
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 ⢠MLB.COM
Done deal: Arenado traded from Rockies to Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals have completed their blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado RockiesFEBRUARY 2, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
AP source: Cardinals to acquire Arenado from Rockies
A person familiar with the swap tells The Associated Press that the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a t...JANUARY 30, 2021 ⢠Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals: Paul DeJong needs to forget his 2020 2020 was a tough year for a lot of St. Louis Cardinals' batters, but a quietly disappointing year for Paul DeJong needs to be an outlier. On...
DECEMBER 1, 2020 ⢠REDBIRDRANTS.COM
9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS
. Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the  Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night in the deci...OCTOBER 3, 2020 ⢠Associated Press
