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Goldschmidt, Cards finalize $130M extension
Paul Goldschmidt wanted to stay in St. Louis, just like Mark McGwire, Jim Edmonds and Matt Holliday.
Wieters makes Cards roster as Molina backup
Four-time All-Star Matt Wieters has made the Cardinals' major league roster, earning the backup job behind catcher Yadier Molina.
BBTN: NL Central Movement, Front Office Philosophy, Ichiro
Buster & Karl Ravech discuss the activity in the NL Central, new-wave philosophies in front offices and much more (4:13). Plus, Marly Rivera talks Ichiro (28:32) and Jessica Mendoza discusses her recent interactions with Mike Trout and more (36:54).
Will pitchers bring the most heat ever in 2019? Not so fast
Are flamethrowers flaming out? Fastballs got faster and faster and faster every year -- until they didn't anymore.
Hudson named Cards' fifth starter; Gant to bullpen
Cardinals manager Mike Shildt says Dakota Hudson will break camp as St. Louis' fifth starter. Hudson beat out John Gant, who will be sent to the bullpen for opening day.
Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension
Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a five-year extension for $130 million with the Cardinals, a source confirmed to ESPN. The deal will keep him in St. Louis through the 2024 season.
This Just In
Paul Goldschmidt and the St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a five-year contract extension worth around $130 million. Deal will run through the 2024 season - Jeff Passan
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Dakota Hudson's strong outing (5 shutout IP, 8 K's) probably clinches him a rotation spot, though he shouldn't be counted on for that kind of strikeout rate during the regular season. He's a pitch-to-contact, 55-60% ground ball type who will probably be susceptible to matchups.
Inside Heat: Goold On Cardinals' Spring, Flaherty
Buster Olney talks to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about the Cardinals' odd spring, Jack Flaherty's abilities and much more.
Back tightness to sideline Carpenter a few days
Back tightness is expected to keep St. Louis third baseman Matt Carpenter out of the lineup until Wednesday.
Our ultimate $1 million Home Run Derby field
Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper and ... Matt Adams? With big bucks now at stake, we asked our writers which eight sluggers they would want swinging for the fences.
Predicting the next top-100 player for all 30 teams
From top prospects and rising young stars to bounce-back candidates, which players who missed the MLB Rank cut could soon find a place on the list?
Cardinals RHP Martinez to start season on IL
Carlos Martinez, the Cardinals' Opening Day starter last year, is still working his way back from shoulder weakness and will begin the season on the injured list.
MLB Rank 50-1: Trout stays No. 1; Bryce bounced from top 10
A major shake-up brings a new crew of All-Stars to the forefront, with some of the game's biggest names on the outside looking in.
MLB Rank: Biggest surprises, other reaction to our top 100
You picked who? Where? We break down some of the questions to come out of the rankings -- and ask you to weigh in as well.
MLB Rank 51-100: Rising phenoms vie with veteran stars
Leading off our countdown of the game's best, youngsters duel with historic greats. Which players landed on the back half of our list?
Cardinals' Molina singles in knee surgery return
Leaving the clubhouse following his first exhibition game this year, St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina received a congratulatory fist bump from third baseman Matt Carpenter.
Molina continues comeback, catches Mikolas
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, who hasn't played in a spring training game after having knee surgery in December, caught Opening Day starter Miles Mikolas in a camp game Wednesday.
BBTN: Service Time, Trout, Wainwright, Numbers Game
Before conversations with Mike Trout (27:33) & Adam Wainwright (33:18), Buster & Boog Sciambi discuss service time manipulation, Clayton Kershaw and more (3:54). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (43:06) and an All-Access ride with Boston's Matt Barnes (48:34).
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs759Tied-10th
Batting Average.24917th
On Base Percentage.32114th
Slugging Percentage.40914th
Earned Run Average3.8512th
Quality Starts82Tied-15th
WHIP1.3421st
BAA.24613th