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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, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Brewers clinch NL Central despite 5-1 loss to Herrera and the Cardinals

Iván Herrera hit a two-run homer, José Fermín drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

After bullpen falters with key arms down, Cardinals look for 'other guys' to 'step up' On a night when the Cardinals' high-leverage arms through the second half of the season were down because of usage, struggles from Chris Roy...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Stephenson hits 3-run double, Reds beat Cardinals 11-6 and close within 2 games of last NL wild card

Tyler Stephenson hit a bases-clearing double in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-6 to close within two games of the New York Mets for the la...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Rivas hits walk-off homer in 13th to give streaking Mariners a 4-2 win over Cardinals

Leo Rivas led off the bottom of the 13th inning with a two-run homer and the Seattle Mariners outlasted the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their fifth consecutive victory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Collects first save of season Fernandez walked one and struck out two in a scoreless 10th inning Friday to record his first save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Reds.

Impact JoJo Romero struggled to find the plate in the eighth inning, throwing only four of 12 pitches for strikes, and Riley O'Brien wasn't used at all after having thrown 13 pitches the night before, so the Cardinals' closer picture got a little murkier after Fernandez got the job done in the 10th. Fernandez does have an 11.9 K/9 through 11.1 innings since being called up at the beginning of August, but that comes with a 4.76 ERA and 5.6 BB/9. Romero and O'Brien remain the top options for saves in St. Louis, but Fernandez may be working his way into higher-leverage usage.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Memphis The Cardinals recalled Fernandez from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact After trading away Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Phil Maton before Thursday's trade deadline, the Cardinals will bring up Fernandez, Andre Granillo and Roddery Munoz to fill the holes in their bullpen. Fernandez, 27, has surrendered 11 runs in only 8.2 innings with the Cardinals this season, but he owns a 3.12 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 34.2 frames at Triple-A.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals option RHP Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recall RHP O'Brien

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned right-handed pitcher Ryan Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Riley O’Brien before Friday’s game against Milwaukee

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Cardinals optioned Fernandez to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Impact Fernandez pitched well in his rookie season in 2024 and came into 2025 as a setup man for the Cardinals, but he's really struggled, allowing 13 runs (11 earned) with a 7:5 K:BB over 8.2 innings. Riley O'Brien is taking his spot on the roster and in the bullpen.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eli White's 3-run homer in 8th inning lifts Braves to 4-1 win over Cardinals

Eli White hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to win the three-game series

APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Gives up walk-off homer Fernandez (0-2) took the loss after giving up a home run in the ninth inning Friday against the Mets.

Impact Before Fernandez was able to record an out, Francisco Lindor took him deep to walk it off for the Mets. Ryan Helsley last pitched in Wednesday's win over the Astros, so he likely would have been called upon had it been a save situation as opposed to a tied game. Fernandez remains miles from fantasy relevance in the majority of formats to begin the season, holding a 9.00 ERA, 2.14 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB over seven innings.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindor hits 1st walk-off homer for Mets, 250th home run of career, in 5-4 win over Cardinals

Francisco Lindor turned on an inside cutter from Ryan Fernandez leading off the ninth inning and sent the ball soaring into Citi Field’s second deck in right field, 401 feet away

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Francisco Lindor hits leadoff homer in 9th to lift the Mets past the Cardinals, 5-4

Francisco Lindor homered off Ryan Fernandez leading off the ninth inning, and the New York Mets survived a late blown lead to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Lars Nootbaar's 3-run HR helps Cardinals beat Astros 4-1

Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Steven Matz pitched five strong innings in his first start of the season to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houst...

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Key to Liberatore's gem vs. Phillies was ... ping-pong? ST. LOUIS -- Unlike most starting pitchers, who often prefer to sit in silence, pore over scouting reports and focus on the task at hand on...

APRIL 13, 2025 • MLB.COM

Returns from hip issue Fernandez (hip) tossed a perfect inning in Saturday's victory over the Twins.

Impact Fernandez was unavailable to pitch in Thursday's opener due to some hip tightness, but he was ready to go for the Cardinals' second game of the season following the team's off day Friday. The 26-year-old is in line for setup duties in St. Louis this season.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals aim to sweep series against the Twins

The St. Louis Cardinals meet the Minnesota Twins looking to sweep their three-game series

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins meet in game 2 of series

The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Nursing hip tightness Fernandez was unavailable for Thursday's opener due to hip tightness, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact With Fernandez not able to pitch, the Cardinals used Chris Roycroft in the seventh inning and Phil Maton in the eighth inning with a one-run lead, and both Roycroft and Maton responded with scoreless frames. Consider Fernandez -- who is expected to be the primary right-handed setup man this season -- day-to-day.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In line to be primary setup man Fernandez is the favorite to open the season as the Cardinals' primary right-handed setup man, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact JoJo Romero is expected to be the main setup man from the left side ahead of closer Ryan Helsley. Fernandez had a terrific rookie season in 2024 after the Cardinals plucked him in the Rule 5 Draft, posting a 3.51 ERA and 71:32 K:BB over 66.2 innings. He's also been superb so far this spring, tossing five hitless and scoreless innings with a 9:2 K:BB. Those in holds leagues should consider Fernandez, who also could eventually get a chance for some saves if St. Louis winds up trading Helsley at the deadline.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fernandez ready to build on strong rookie season in battle for setup role JUPITER, Fla. -- When he used the winter to get away from baseball -- and to get back to playing video games with Tampa-based buddies who te...

MARCH 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Takes loss Thursday Fernandez (1-6) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two over one inning to take the loss Thursday versus the Rockies.

Impact He didn't give up a home run, but the Rockies were able to connect for some loud contact against Fernandez in the eighth inning as they erased a three-run deficit. Prior to this appearance, Fernandez had allowed just one run over his last 11.2 innings despite allowing 10 hits and six walks in that span. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.51 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 71:32 K:BB with two saves, three blown saves and 12 holds over 66.2 innings this season as a 26-year-old rookie.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed fifth loss Fernandez (1-5) allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings, taking the extra-innings loss versus the Blue Jays on Friday.

Impact The walk Fernandez issued was intentional, but it ended up helping the Blue Jays load the bases with no outs in the 11th inning. Fernandez was able to get one out on a fielder's choice to erase the initial runner, but Alejandro Kirk delivered a walk-off single. Prior to Friday, Fernandez was on a 6.1-inning scoreless streak. The rookie reliever has pitched to a 3.21 ERA despite a 1.30 WHIP and 63:31 K:BB over 61.2 innings, and he's added two saves and 11 holds.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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