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MLB Writer Identifies Quick Fix for Cardinals MLB.com writer John Denton points to a bigger role for Steven Matz as quick fix for Cardinals.

JUNE 2, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Arenado's tiebreaking homer in the 8th helps the Cardinals beat the Orioles 7-4

Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Baltimore Orioles 7-4

MAY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryce Harper comes through at the right time as the Phillies snap the Cardinals winning streak

Bryce Harper's bloop single capped off a two-run rally in the seventh inning for the Phillies as they defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Next start undetermined Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that he plans for Matz to pitch out of the bullpen "at the moment," Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The Cardinals went to a six-man rotation during a stretch of the schedule that was light on off days. However, they are idle for every Thursday in May, allowing them to shift back to a five-man setup for the time being. It sounds like Matz could re-enter the rotation at any point, though, with Marmol saying of Matz's usage that the club can "pick and choose based on how things are going." Matz has pitched well in both roles this season, posting a 1.00 ERA and 11:0 K:BB over nine innings in two starts and a 1.80 ERA and 9:3 K:BB over 15 frames covering seven relief outings.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals hope doubleheader sweep at Cincinnati signals an end to their road woes

After enduring the franchise’s second-worst start on the road, the St. Louis Cardinals broke out on Wednesday, belting six homers and outscoring the Cincinnati Reds 15-1 in a doubl...

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharp in no-decision Matz didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Reds, allowing five hits over four scoreless innings. He struck out six without walk...

Impact The southpaw may not have been available for a full workload after working in relief Saturday, but Matz gave the Cards 73 pitches (55 strikes) in an impressive outing, including 26 called or swinging strikes. He's been brilliant in a swingman role to begin the season, posting a 1.50 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB through 24 innings. If St. Louis sticks with a six-man rotation into May, Matz would line up to make his next start at home early next week against the Pirates.

MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras hits 3-run homer in 1st inning of nightcap, Cardinals sweep Reds 6-0 and 9-1

Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer in the first inning of the second game, Pedro Pagés added a solo shot and the St. Louis Cardinals swept a day-night doubleheader from the Ci...

MAY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Scott, Nootbar, Winn hit consecutive homers, Cards beat Reds 6-0 and stop Cincy's 5-game win streak

Victor Scott II, Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn hit consecutive home runs in the ninth inning, with Winn going deep for the second time in the game, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat...

APRIL 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals-Reds game postponed due to inclement weather to be made up in Wednesday doubleheader

The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds was postponed due to inclement weather on Tuesday

APRIL 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing start Wednesday Matz will be the Cardinals' starting pitcher for Wednesday's game in Cincinnati, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Matz will be pitching on three days' rest after he recorded two outs in a relief appearance Saturday versus the Brewers. It will be the second start this season for Matz, who is the sixth starter as part of a modified six-man rotation in St. Louis. The southpaw threw 71 pitches over five innings in his other start, which came on April 16. He should be able to cover a similar number pitch count-wise Wednesday.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Permanent move to rotation possible Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Matz moving into the rotation on a more permanent basis "should be on the table," Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch re...

Impact Matz has made one start and six relief appearances so far this season and excelled in both roles, posting a 1.86 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB over 19.1 innings. He will be available out of the bullpen for this weekend's series against the Brewers, but if he's not needed, will make a start next week in Cincinnati. Miles Mikolas' spot in the Cardinals' rotation would appear to be the most vulnerable, although he tossed six shutout frames his last time out. While Matz is pitching well enough to be considered for a regular place in the St. Louis rotation, it does not seem that move is imminent.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Next start coming in Cincy Matz isn't expected to make his second start of the season until next week's series in Cincinnati, when the Cardinals will shift back to a six-man rotation, Derrick Goold of the St...

Impact Matz had made his first five appearances of the season out of the bullpen before manager Oliver Marmol elected to expand the rotation to six men last week during a busy portion of the schedule. The southpaw was sharp in his first start April 16, claiming a win while limiting the Astros to one run on two hits and no walks over five innings. Despite Matz's strong outing, the Cardinals moved him back to the bullpen to begin the current week, with an off day Thursday allowing the team to temporarily condense the rotation to five men. Matz was called upon in relief in the Cardinals' 10-4 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday, when he recorded his second win of the season while tossing 2.2 scoreless innings. St. Louis will likely stay away from Matz for this weekend's series versus Milwaukee before reinserting him into the rotation early next week.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Gorman delivers key hit as Cardinals pull away from Braves 10-4

Nolan Gorman hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesda...

APRIL 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Start being skipped Matz's turn through the rotation will be skipped for the upcoming series against Atlanta, which begins Monday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-hander made his first start of the season last Wednesday and was expected to operate as St. Louis' No. 6 starter going forward, but the club will temporarily move him back to the bullpen due to Thursday's team off day. Matz is expected to re-enter the rotation next weekend versus Milwaukee, and he's likely to get at least a couple turns since the Cardinals have a stretch of 13 straight games from April 25 to May 7.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Videos: What Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, others said after Cardinals won series vs. Astros Here's what Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, Thomas Saggese, Steven Matz and Oli Marmol said after the Cardinals' series-clinching win over H...

APRIL 16, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

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

Sharp in first start Matz (1-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Astros, allowing one run on two hits over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact Matz allowed a run on a pair of hits in the first inning before settling in and blanking Houston over his final four frames, setting down the final 15 batters he faced. Matz, who made five appearances out of the bullpen before starting Wednesday's outing, now sports a 2.16 ERA with a 0.90 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB through his first 16.2 innings this year. Matz figures to see at least two more starts, with the Cardinals electing to utilize a six-man rotation for the next three weeks.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Astros meet with series tied 1-1

The St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Meyers, Brown spark the Astros to 2-0 victory over the Cardinals

Jake Meyers had three hits and drove in a run, Hunter Brown threw six shutout innings, to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Steven Matz set to join rotation after working from relief role: Cardinals Extra After opening the year as a reliever, left-hander Steven Matz is set to join the Cardinals rotation Wednesday in a start vs. the Astros.

APRIL 16, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

In rotation at least three weeks The Cardinals are expected to use Matz as part of a six-man rotation for at least three weeks, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Cardinals are moving to a temporary six-man rotation because they have just one scheduled off day from April 11 to May 7. Matz will enter the rotation this week and appears in line to make at least four starts before the team re-evaluates its pitching plan. The left-hander has collected a 2.31 ERA and 6:2 K:BB over 11.2 innings covering five relief appearances this season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears slated for April 17 start Matz appears to be on track to draw a start Thursday on the road versus the Mets.

Impact Matz was originally expected to enter the starting rotation Wednesday against the Astros, but after he tossed 2.1 innings of one-run ball in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies, he'll likely get pushed back a day. Andre Pallante is currently penciled in to draw the start Wednesday versus Houston, with Matz seemingly on track to follow him the next day on the mound. The left-hander has made five appearances out of the bullpen so far in 2025, surrendering four runs (three earned) on 11 hits and two walks while striking out six batters over 11.2 innings.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on tap for April 16 start Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Matz remains on track to start April 16 against the Astros as part of a six-man rotation, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Matz will be available out of the bullpen this weekend against the Phillies, although maybe not for multiple innings since he has a start looming Wednesday. It's not yet clear how long the Cardinals plan to use a six-man rotation, but it sounds like Matz will be line to make multiple starts. The left-hander has pitched well out of the bullpen so far this season, permitting three runs (two earned) with a 5:1 K:BB over 9.1 frames. Matz's high pitch count among his four appearances is 53, and that came back on April 4. He's thrown 16 and 11 pitches over his last two appearances, respectively, so he'll likely have workload limitations versus Houston.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

While he works in relief, Cardinals' Steven Matz earns first save of his career Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

APRIL 1, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Earns four-inning save Matz allowed one hit over four shutout frames during a win over Minnesota on Sunday. He struck out two and earned a save.

Impact Matz entered the game with an 8-2 lead and had no problem finishing off the game for St. Louis. He fired 39 of 51 pitches for strikes and allowed just one runner to reach scoring position. The veteran southpaw should continue seeing long-relief action and likely won't be used in many save situations.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Arenado's tiebreaking homer in the 8th helps the Cardinals beat the Orioles 7-4

Bryce Harper comes through at the right time as the Phillies snap the Cardinals winning streak

Cardinals hope doubleheader sweep at Cincinnati signals an end to their road woes

Contreras hits 3-run homer in 1st inning of nightcap, Cardinals sweep Reds 6-0 and 9-1

Scott, Nootbar, Winn hit consecutive homers, Cards beat Reds 6-0 and stop Cincy's 5-game win streak

Cardinals-Reds game postponed due to inclement weather to be made up in Wednesday doubleheader

Nolan Gorman delivers key hit as Cardinals pull away from Braves 10-4

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

Cardinals and Astros meet with series tied 1-1

Meyers, Brown spark the Astros to 2-0 victory over the Cardinals