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Live updates: Cardinals introduce Chaim Bloom and talk manager, staff, payroll, attendance Chaim Bloom was introduced as the Cardinals' newest president of baseball operations. Here is the latest from his introductory press conference.

Chaim Bloom was introduced as the #STLCards president of baseball operations on Tuesday at Busch Stadium.

Here are some quick hits from his introductory press conference:
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Parched for runs in the desert, Cardinals find footing in Colorado, pepper 15 hits in win Michael McGreevy throws a season-high 7 innings, makes case to stay in rotation. Willson Contreras collects a homer, two RBIs in 6-2 comeback victory vs. Rockies.

Michael McGreevy throws a season-high 7 innings, makes case to stay in rotation. Willson Contreras collects a homer, two RBIs in 6-2 comeback victory vs. Rockies.

Jose Fermin enjoys ‘special’ moment when first-career homer lifts Cardinals to a win In his 76th big-league game, Jose Fermin belted his first-career homer to propel the Cardinals to a lead in their 5-4 win over the Braves Sunday at Busch Stadium.

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While steady in relief, JoJo Romero says body is 'best I've felt' in years: Cardinals Extra Over his previous 23 relief appearances, Cardinals lefty JoJo Romero has sported a 0.47 ERA and notched 12 holds following a rocky start to 2025.

Over his previous 23 relief appearances, Cardinals lefty JoJo Romero has sported a 0.47 ERA and notched 12 holds following a rocky start to 2025.

Aside from the results, Romero said his body has felt the best it has in years.

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Cardinals’ jolting third inning, bullpen help secure win vs. Nationals after lengthy delay After waiting out a 139-minute rain delay, the Cardinals came away with a 4-2 win over the Nationals to open a three-game series at Busch Stadium.

After waiting out a 139-minute rain delay, the Cardinals came away with a 4-2 win over the Nationals to open a three-game series at Busch Stadium.
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One of these top players will be available to the Cardinals in MLB draft With the No. 5 pick in this year's MLB draft, the Cardinals will have a chance to take one of these top prospects.

With the No. 5 pick in this year's MLB draft, the Cardinals will have a chance to take one of these top prospects.

More on the top 10 prospects in the 2025 draft class @stltoday.com:
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Top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt receives promotion to Class AAA Memphis Top Cardinals prospect JJ Wetherholt received a promotion from Class AA Springfield to Class AAA Memphis on Monday following his strong start with the S-Cards.

The Cardinals promoted top prospect JJ Wetherholt to Class AAA Memphis.

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Sparked by dazzling start, Cardinals turn pitching staff's momentum into series sweep Given "motivation" from Sonny Gray's one-hit, complete game shutout on Friday, Cardinals lefties Matthew Liberatore and JoJo Romero provided key innings on Sunday to complete a sweep of the Guardians.

Sparked by dazzling start, Cardinals turn pitching staff's momentum into series sweep
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In a game Sonny Gray said Cardinals ‘needed,’ he twirls his longest start in almost a decade On Friday night at Progressive Field, Cardinals ace Sonny Gray tossed his fifth complete game shutout of his career and his first since doing so during the 2015 season.

Sonny Gray authored his first complete game shutout in nearly 10 years when he took the mound on Friday night at Progressive Field. He did so on 89 pitches as he kept the Guardians to just one hit and no walks.

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Michael McGreevy will start vs. Dodgers. Here’s why and what comes after: Cardinals Extra The Cardinals plan to call Michael McGreevy up from Class AAA Memphis for a spot start vs. the Dodgers. How the rotation will proceed beyond Sunday will be determined after.

On @stltoday.com: The #STLCards plan to call up Michael McGreevy for a start on Sunday against the Dodgers. The move gives the starting rotation an extra day of rest during their long stretch in June.

Here is what went into the decision and what comes after:
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The #STLCards plan to recall prospect Michael McGreevy from Class AAA on Sunday to make a start against the Dodgers.

It will be McGreevy vs. Clayton Kershaw at Busch.

After being dealt at deadline, Tommy Edman makes return to Busch Stadium: Cardinals Extra Former Cardinal Tommy Edman made his return to Busch Stadium on Friday with the Dodgers. Edman, 30, was dealt at last summer's trade deadline in three-team deal.

Tommy Edman made his return to Busch Stadium on Friday with the Dodgers. The former Cardinal received a warm welcome during his first at-bat.

He spoke pregame about the emotions of returning and on his heroics last October.

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After initial jolt, Masyn Winn sees success flow from No. 2 spot: Cardinals Extra Entering Friday, Masyn Winn had a .309 batting average and a .913 on-base plus slugging percentage in 26 games since moving to the No. 2 spot of the St. Louis Cardinals order.

After initial jolt, Masyn Winn sees success flow from No. 2 spot: Cardinals Extra
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Join baseball writer Daniel Guerrero for his live Cardinals chat at 11 a.m. Tuesday Bring your Cardinals questions and comments to Tuesday’s 11 a.m. live chat.

It's #STLCards chat day at @stltoday.com. Chat is open now:
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After late camp arrival, Phil Maton feels 'smooth' transition into season: Cardinals Extra Cardinals reliever Phil Maton feels his transition into the regular season following a late arrival to spring training has been "smooth."

A late addition to #STLCards camp during spring training, Phil Maton arrived in Jupiter, Florida built up and ready to face hitters.

The work he put in helped him to start the season on time and have a "smooth" first two months.

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In loss to Tigers, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol had 'tough decisions' to make The Cardinals overcame a 4-0 deficit, but could not complete a comeback as they lost 5-4 to the Tigers on Tuesday at Busch Stadium.

On @stltoday.com: A look inside three of the "tough decisions" #STLCards manager Oliver Marmol had to make Tuesday night in a loss to the Tigers.
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Here’s why Nolan Arenado was shifted down to No. 6 in batting order: Cardinals Extra As he looks to recapture his All-Star form, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was moved from the No. 4 spot in St. Louis' batting order to the No. 6 spot.

Nolan Arenado was moved from the cleanup spot to the No. 6 spot in the #STLCards batting order. Here's why:
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While Cardinals kept Royals scoreless, Jordan Walker’s blast provided lone run needed in win The Cardinals were lifted to a 1-0 win over the Royals after strong pitching and defense were backed by Jordan Walker's solo homer.

From Kansas City:

The #STLCards pulled off a 1-0 win over the Royals thanks to a strong defense and a homer by Jordan Walker.
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The Cardinals say Nolan Arenado was scratched due to back spasms.

The #STLCards say Nolan Arenado has been scratched from the starting lineup. A reason was not provided. Will update once we get more clarity.

Alec Burleson’s 2 RBIs, Matthew Liberatore’s strong start push Cardinals to win vs. Pirates The Cardinals broke through vs. Pirates ace Paul Skenes with Alec Burleson's two out double in the sixth inning. The hit lifted St. Louis to a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh.

The Cardinals got to Paul Skenes once again. A clutch hit from Alec Burleson, Matthew Liberatore's strong start, and a save from Gordon Graceffo helped lift them to a 2-1 win on Tuesday over the Pirates and their ace.
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While back in the majors, Gordon Graceffo set for run as reliever: Cardinals Extra Used in a long-relief spot during his last MLB outing, Cardinals prospect Gordon Graceffo is expected to be used in shorter stints from the bullpen following his Monday call-up.

The Cardinals recalled Gordon Graceffo ahead of a three-game series vs. the Pirates. A relief role awaits Graceffo, who is set to work in shorter bursts.

More on Graceffo and an update on Masyn Winn's sprained left ankle found @stltoday.com:
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Masyn Winn exited Game 2 of the #STLCards doubleheader vs. the Mets because of a left ankle sprain, per a team official.

To snap skid vs. Mets, Cardinals bullpen gets key hold from lefty JoJo Romero On the heels of nine consecutive losses against the Mets, the Cardinals earned a 6-5 in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium with help from JoJo Romero.

On the heels of nine consecutive losses against the Mets, the Cardinals earned a 6-5 in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium with help from JoJo Romero.

Alec Burleson feels he is ‘pretty close’ to finding his swing: Cardinals Extra In 29 games entering Sunday, Cardinals first baseman/designated hitter Alec Burleson had not homered and owned a slugging percentage of .289.

Alec Burleson hits his first home run since Aug. 17 to give the #STLCards a 2-0 lead in Game 2 against the Mets. He spoke earlier today about feeling like he was "pretty close" to finding his swing.

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On run-saving play at plate, Nolan Arenado's ‘instincts took over’: Cardinals Extra To make a sharp defensive play that prevented a run in the eighth inning on Friday vs. the Brewers, Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said his "instincts took over."

On run-saving play at plate, Nolan Arenado's ‘instincts took over’: Cardinals Extra
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Nolan Arenado delivers walk-off home run to power Cardinals to 6-5 win over Brewers Nolan Arenado, who made a key defensive play on Friday night, delivered a walk-off solo home run Saturday to lift the Cardinals to a 6-5 win.

On Friday night, Nolan Arenado helped protect an #STLCards lead by making a tough defensive play to prevent a run in the eighth inning.

On Saturday afternoon, he gave the Cardinals a lead with a walk-off home run in the ninth inning.

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Guerrero's chat: Amid a Cardinals year in transition, what's working and what's not? Hi everyone, Post-Dispatch reporter Daniel Guerrero here. Welcome to today’s Cardinals chat at STL Today dot com. We’re rapidly approaching the end of the first month of the MLB season.

Full #STLCards chat transcript up at @stltoday.com:
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