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Alcántara works 7 sharp innings, Acosta homers for 1st career hit, Marlins beat Cardinals 6-2

Sandy Alcántara pitched two-run ball for seven innings, rookie Máximo Acosta homered for his career hit and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Cardinals snap 5-game losing streak with 8-3 win over Marlins

Alec Burleson went 3 for 4, including the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals ended their five-game losing streak with an 8-3 win against the Miami M...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Cards' bats break out vs. Marlins to snap 5-game skid MIAMI -- Alec Burleson drove in two runs, including a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, as the Cardinals snapped a five-game losing...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Willson Contreras returns to Cardinals' lineup after four-game absence | Sporting News The St. Louis Cardinals will be getting Willson Contreras back after the three-time All-Star missed the past four games with a bruised foot.

AUGUST 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to St. Louis lineup Contreras (foot) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Contreras missed the previous four games after being hit on the foot by a pitch. His return to action means Alec Burleson will shift back to the outfield.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals aim to break 5-game losing streak, play the Marlins

The St. Louis Cardinals head into the matchup against the Miami Marlins after losing five games in a row

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Remaining out of lineup Contreras (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Alec Burleson will cover first base while Contreras receives another day off to recover from a bruised right foot. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, Contreras said he would be available off the bench as a pinch hitter. The 33-year-old will be re-evaluated Monday before a decision is made on whether he's ready to rejoin the lineup.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out of lineup Contreras (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Alec Burleson will cover first base Sunday while Contreras receives another start off to recover from a bruised right foot. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, Contreras said he will be available off the bench Sunday as a pinch hitter, and the 33-year-old is scheduled to be re-evaluated Monday before the Cardinals determine whether he's ready to rejoin the lineup for the series opener in Miami.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals place outfielder Victor Scott II on 10-day IL with left ankle sprain

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Victor Scott II on the 10-day injured list before Sunday’s series finale against the New York Yankees

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Willson Contreras predicted to be traded in offseason | Sporting News St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is predicted to be traded in the offseason.

AUGUST 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Playing short, but for how long? Victor Scott II's injury challenges Cardinals' roster bind With Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras also injured but not on the IL, Cardinals discussed late Saturday how to reinforce roster after 1...

AUGUST 17 • STLTODAY.COM

Grisham leads Yankees against the Cardinals following 4-hit performance

The New York Yankees take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Trent Grisham had four hits against the Cardinals on Saturday

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Ben Rice homers and ties career high with 7 RBIs as Yankees beat Cardinals 12-8

Ben Rice homered and tied a career high with seven RBIs, Aaron Judge also went deep in his first multi-hit game since the All-Star break and the New York Yankees beat the St. Louis...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Could be option off bench Saturday Contreras (foot) is going through a pre-game workout Saturday and could be available to pinch hit later in the day against the Yankees, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Impact Denton also reports that Contreras may be ready to return to the starting lineup Sunday if the workout Saturday goes well. The veteran first baseman was hit by a pitch on the foot Tuesday and hasn't played since. Alec Burleson has started each of St. Louis' three games at first base since Contreras has been sidelined.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Contreras (foot) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Contreras will miss a third consecutive game since suffering a bruised foot on a hit by pitch Tuesday. His absence will allow Alec Burleson to draw another start at first base.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals look to end 3-game slide, take on the Yankees

The St. Louis Cardinals will try to end their three-game slide when they take on the New York Yankees

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Brendan Donovan scratched from lineup versus Yankees due to foot soreness

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan was scratched from Friday’s game against the New York Yankees with left foot soreness

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Willson Contreras misses second straight game with injury | Sporting News The St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras is set to miss a second straight game while he monitors a foot contusion injury.

AUGUST 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Idle Friday Contreras (foot) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Contreras was hit in the foot by a pitch Tuesday, and he'll miss a second consecutive game due to the ailment despite a team day off Thursday. The first baseman isn't dealing with any structural damage. His absence will allow for Alec Burleson to draw another start at first base.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals play the Yankees in first of 3-game series

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series at home against the New York Yankees on Friday

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Cardinals' Willson Contreras out of lineup with foot injury after being hit by pitch

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras was not in the lineup against the Colorado Rockies a day after he was hit in the foot by a pitch and broke his bat in frustratio...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday Contreras (foot) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rockies.

Impact Contreras was removed from Tuesday's game after being hit in the right foot by a pitch, so it's not a surprise he's sitting out Wednesday's matinee. The Cardinals are idle Thursday, and Contreras could be back in there for Friday's game against the Yankees. Alec Burleson is at first base for St. Louis on Wednesday.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Wednesday Contreras (foot) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rockies.

Impact Contreras was removed from Tuesday's game after being hit in the right foot by a pitch, so it's not a surprise he's sitting out Wednesday's matinee. The Cardinals are idle Thursday, and Contreras could be back in there for Friday's tilt against the Yankees. Alec Burleson is at first base for St. Louis on Wednesday.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals and Rockies meet in series rubber match

Both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Freeland tosses 7 1/3 strong innings to help Rockies beat Cardinals 3-0

Kyle Freeland gave up five hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, Hunter Goodman hit a home run, and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 to snap an eight-game losin...

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press