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MLB home run leader Schwarber punctuates Phillies' unlikely comeback win over the Cardinals

All Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber could do was smile as he surveyed the situation while heading to the plate Sunday in the bottom of the ninth inning of a tied game with the...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Schwarber's 2-run HR with 2 out in 9th rallies Phillies for a 6-4 win over the Cardinals

Kyle Schwarber’s MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run shot with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Implodes vs. Phillies O'Brien (3-5) took the loss Sunday against the Phillies, allowing six runs on five hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact O'Brien was called upon in a non-save situation Sunday, with the Cardinals ahead 4-0 in the ninth. After O'Brien recorded the first two outs, the Phillies' next five batters all reached safely -- they'd tie the game 4-4 on a Bryan De La Cruz single before Kyle Schwarber launched a two-run homer, sticking O'Brien with a brutal loss. Coming into Sunday, the 31-year-old O'Brien had turned in 12 straight scoreless appearances, holding opponents to just two hits over 11.1 innings in that span. He's converted 33 saves this season while posting a 3.93 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and 53:23 K:BB across 52.2 innings.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Narrowly escapes with 33rd save O'Brien secured the save Thursday against the Reds, allowing no runs on one hit and two walks in one-third of an inning.

Impact O'Brien needed just one out to finish it off for the Cardinals but made things very interesting, allowing two inherited runners to come across before getting Matt McLain to line out sharply to right field. The All-Star right-hander gave up his first hit since Aug. 2 in Toronto, so his grip on the Cardinals' closer role remains strong. Through 52 innings, O'Brien sports a 2.94 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 53:22 K:BB with a league-leading 33 saves in 38 attempts.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nails down 32nd save O'Brien struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 32nd save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Reds.

Impact The big right-hander continued an absolutely dominant stretch that began July 22. Over his last 11 appearances, O'Brien has converted all seven of his save chances without allowing a run and surrendering just one hit, while posting a 12:5 K:BB over 11 innings. While he entered 2026 with just six career saves, O'Brien's 32 have him second in the majors behind Bryan Baker's 35.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Masyn Winn homers as the Cardinals shut out the Reds 3-0

Masyn Winn hit a home run and doubled twice and Kyle Leahy gave up three hits and struck out six in five innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dominates for save No. 31 O'Brien notched a save in the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Reds, striking out all three batters he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact O'Brien had little trouble protecting a one-run lead, throwing 11 of 14 pitches for strikes en route to punching out all three batters he faced. The All-Star closer leads the NL with 31 saves on the season, and only Tampa Bay's Bryan Baker (35) has more saves in either league. O'Brien's last blown save came July 20 against the Angels -- since then, he's a perfect six-for-six in save chances and has pitched 10 consecutive scoreless outings, yielding just one hit while posting an 11:5 K:BB across 10 innings during that span.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Pallante silences the Phillies as Pereira's homer lifts the Cardinals over Phillies 2-0

Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Reaches 30 save mark O'Brien earned the save in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Phillies, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact O'Brien was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on just eight pitches. The 31-year-old has now held opponents scoreless in nine of 10 appearances since the All-Star break, securing six of seven save chances during that stretch. On the year, he's 30-for-35 in save opportunities to go along with a 3.14 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 49:20 K across 48.2 innings.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises to 29th save O'Brien recorded his 29th save Sunday against the Rockies, tossing a perfect ninth inning.

Impact O'Brien was called upon to protect a three-run lead in the ninth inning and made quick work of Colorado, retiring the side in order on just eight pitches. The right-hander has now delivered seven consecutive scoreless appearances while allowing only one hit during that stretch. Across 48 appearances this season, O'Brien owns a 3-4 record and 29 saves with a 3.21 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 48:29 K:BB over 47.2 innings.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Wetherholt hits tiebreaking double and Alec Burleson homers as Cardinals top Rockies 7-4

JJ Wetherholt hit a go-ahead double, Alec Burleson homered and the St. Louis Cardinals used a three-run eighth inning to beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Earns save No. 28 O'Brien earned the save in Friday's 3-2 win against the Rockies, allowing no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact O'Brien was called in to protect a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning and worked around a leadoff walk to produce a scoreless frame. The 31-year-old has now recorded six consecutive scoreless appearances. On the campaign, the right-hander owns a 3-4 record, 3.28 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 48:20 K:BB and 28 saves through 46.2 innings.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals' Riley O'Brien Named Potential Fit for Two AL Central Teams The St. Louis Cardinals have been slumping as of late. While it's clear what their trade deadline strategy will be, it remains to be seen wh...

AUGUST 1 • SI.COM

Back from illness O'Brien (illness) tossed a scoreless frame in Wednesday's victory over the Cubs.

Impact O'Brien had been unavailable for a few days while battling an illness, but he was able to pitch around a hit-by-pitch and an intentional walk in the top of the ninth inning Wednesday before the Cardinals won it in the 10th. The closer should be available Thursday if a save opportunity should present itself.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera doubles as Cardinals rally to beat Cubs 3-2 in 10 innings

Iván Herrera had a two-run double with one out in the 10th inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Unavailable Sunday due to illness O'Brien was unavailable to pitch in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Reds due to illness, John Denton of Roundtable Sports reports.

Impact It provides an explanation as to why O'Brien didn't appear in the ninth inning when the game was knotted up. The Cardinals closer should be considered day-to-day. If a save chance arises Monday versus the Cubs and O'Brien remains unavailable, George Soriano or Ryne Stanek could be used.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Cease dominates Red Sox while Riley O'Brien suffers this week's worst blown save: MLB Pitcher Drop Tracker The MLB Pitcher Drop Tracker returns for its fifth installment.

JULY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dobbins throws 6 innings and Wetherholt homers to lead the Cardinals to a 1-0 win over Angels

Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on W...

JULY 22 • Associated Press

Collects 26th save O'Brien earned the save in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Angels, allowing no hits and two walks with three strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact O'Brien was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and didn't allow a ball in play, working around two walks by striking out the side. It was an encouraging rebound after the 31-year-old melted down Monday, and he's now held opponents scoreless in nine of his past 10 appearances. On the year, he's 26-for-31 in save chances to go along with a 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB across 41.2 innings.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

No command in blown save O'Brien (3-4) allowed two runs on two hits, one walk and two hit batsmen while striking out one over one-third of an inning to take the loss and a blown save in Monday's 3-2 loss t...

Impact O'Brien simply didn't have it Monday, throwing just eight of 21 pitches for strikes. The second plunking ended the game, as he hit Jo Adell with the bases loaded after intentionally walking Josh Lowe. O'Brien is now 25-for-30 in save chances this season while pitching to a 3.76 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 41:15 K:BB through 40.2 innings. Prior to Monday, he had posted an eight-inning scoreless streak, and he hadn't blown a save since May 19 versus the Pirates.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Grissom's clutch hit and Adell's bases-loaded HBP lift Angels to 3-2 walk-off win over Cardinals

Vaughn Grissom drove in the tying run with a one-out double in the ninth inning and Jo Adell was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to give the Los Angeles Angels a 3-2 comeback...

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Riley O'Brien can't let horrible All-Star Game accident define Cardinals' second half He needs to stay on the attack in the ninth inning.

JULY 18 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Secures save No. 25 O'Brien allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to pick up the save Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 31-year-old produced an eighth straight scoreless appearance and is once again tied with Mason Miller atop the National League with 25 saves. During that scoreless stretch, O'Brien has surrendered just three hits and three walks while recording seven saves, though he hasn't been particularly dominant with seven strikeouts.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs lose to Cardinals after star Ketel Marte fails to use ABS system on blown call

Major League Baseball’s new Automated Ball/Strike system was implemented to help players challenge pitches that they feel weren’t called correctly

JULY 18 • Associated Press

AL Pitchers Dominate In 4-0 Win: 4 Takeaways From 2026 MLB All-Star Game

The Yankees' reps struck early and the American League pitching staff overpowered the National League lineup with 15 strikeouts in a 4-0 win

JULY 15 • FOX SPORTS

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