2026 Cardinals -- Resetting the reset - Page 52

rink23 · 07-05-2025, 05:29 AM

The other day, St. Louis Cardinals OF/IB/DH Lourdes Gurriel Jr. complained about not being a starter.
Today, he got his answer with a trade to the Houston Astros for right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar.
Acquired in the off-season to be a designated hitter against left-handed pitchers and a bat off the bench, Gurriel didn't seem to like that role and it showed in his performance.
In 21 games/15 starts, Gurriel hit .237 with four home runs and 12 RBIs.
The Cardinals are hoping the 32-year-old Bednar can help stabilize what has been a shaky bullpen.
In 17 games for Houston this season, he has gone 1-4 with nine saves and a 2.55 ERA.
Bednar, who has 160 career saves since breaking into the majors with the Padres in 2019, will be a free agent at season's end.

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 02:55 AM

Record: 20-31, 4th, 11 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 03:23 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals have completed a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays acquiring first baseman Gino Groover and catcher Will Banfield in exchange for outfielder/first baseman Lars Nootbaar.
Groover, 25, brings a much-needed right-handed bat to the team.
In 33 games/four starts with Toronto this season, Groover has hit .323 with one home run and six RBIs.
At AAA Buffalo, he has hit .322 with nine home runs and 30 RBIs in 37 games.
Groover has played in 127 games/24 starts in the majors, during which he has hit .245 with two home runs and 20 RBIs.
Banfield brings in some veteran depth at the catcher's position.
The 27-year-old has played in 22 games/15 starts this season, during which he has hit .224 with one homer and five RBIs.
Banfield, who actually broke into the majors with the Cardinals in 2025, has 101 MLB game/87 starts under his belt.
Overall, he is a .225 hitter with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs.
It was tough for the Cardinals to give up on the 29-year-old Nootbaar, who broke into the majors in 2021 and has played at least 100 games every season since 2022.
But this season, has been a struggle as in 41 games/33 starts he has hit just .213 with one home run and seven games.
That is coming off back to back seasons where he hit 22 home runs.
In 716 MLB games/619 starts, Nootbaar is a .241 hitter with 90 home runs and 267 RBIs.

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 03:55 AM

Record: 20-32, 4th, 11 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 04:27 AM

Record: 20-33, 4th, 11 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 04:51 AM

Record: 21-33, 4th, 10 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 05:15 AM

Record: 21-34, 4th, 10.5 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 05:18 AM

MLB news: May 24 -- Week 6 - Awards and standings

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 05:39 AM

Record: 21-35, 4th, 11 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 06:04 AM

Record: 21-36, 4th, 11.5 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-06-2025, 06:07 AM

MLB news: May 26 -- Week 2 -- All-Star game fan voting

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 03:47 AM

Record: 21-37, 4th, 12.5 GB Chicago Cubs

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 04:12 AM

Record: 22-37, 4th, 12.5 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 04:39 AM

Record: 22-38, 4th, 12.5 GB Chicago Cubs

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 04:58 AM

Record: 22-39, 4th, 13.5 GB Chicago Cubs

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 05:01 AM

MLB news: May 31 -- Week 7 - Awards and standings

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 05:26 AM

Record: 23-39, 4th, 13.5 GB Cincinnati

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 05:29 AM

MLB news: June 1 -- Players and Pitchers of the Month for May

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 05:30 AM

MLB news: June 1 -- Rookies of the Month for May and standings

rink23 · 07-07-2025, 05:34 AM

MLB news: June 1 -- American League leaders

07-05-2025, 05:29 AM	#1021
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 21,191	Cards news: May 19 -- Deal sends 1B/OF Gurriel to Houston for RH closer Bednar The other day, St. Louis Cardinals OF/IB/DH Lourdes Gurriel Jr. complained about not being a starter. Today, he got his answer with a trade to the Houston Astros for right-handed relief pitcher David Bednar. Acquired in the off-season to be a designated hitter against left-handed pitchers and a bat off the bench, Gurriel didn't seem to like that role and it showed in his performance. In 21 games/15 starts, Gurriel hit .237 with four home runs and 12 RBIs. The Cardinals are hoping the 32-year-old Bednar can help stabilize what has been a shaky bullpen. In 17 games for Houston this season, he has gone 1-4 with nine saves and a 2.55 ERA. Bednar, who has 160 career saves since breaking into the majors with the Padres in 2019, will be a free agent at season's end. Attached Images

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07-06-2025, 03:23 AM	#1023
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 21,191	Cards news: May 20 -- OF Nootbaar shipped to Toronto for 1B Groover and C Banfield The St. Louis Cardinals have completed a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays acquiring first baseman Gino Groover and catcher Will Banfield in exchange for outfielder/first baseman Lars Nootbaar. Groover, 25, brings a much-needed right-handed bat to the team. In 33 games/four starts with Toronto this season, Groover has hit .323 with one home run and six RBIs. At AAA Buffalo, he has hit .322 with nine home runs and 30 RBIs in 37 games. Groover has played in 127 games/24 starts in the majors, during which he has hit .245 with two home runs and 20 RBIs. Banfield brings in some veteran depth at the catcher's position. The 27-year-old has played in 22 games/15 starts this season, during which he has hit .224 with one homer and five RBIs. Banfield, who actually broke into the majors with the Cardinals in 2025, has 101 MLB game/87 starts under his belt. Overall, he is a .225 hitter with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs. It was tough for the Cardinals to give up on the 29-year-old Nootbaar, who broke into the majors in 2021 and has played at least 100 games every season since 2022. But this season, has been a struggle as in 41 games/33 starts he has hit just .213 with one home run and seven games. That is coming off back to back seasons where he hit 22 home runs. In 716 MLB games/619 starts, Nootbaar is a .241 hitter with 90 home runs and 267 RBIs. Attached Images

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