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sports2 years ago

"Untouchable St. Louis Cardinals: Players Off Limits in Trade Talks"

The St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly deemed Lars Noobaar and Jordan Walker off-limits in trade discussions, along with Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. While the availability of players like Nolan Gorman, Brendan Donovan, Tommy Edman, and Dylan Carlson remains uncertain, the Cardinals may consider using them as trade pieces for a starting pitcher. As the trade deadline approaches, it will be interesting to see the deals the Cardinals make and the players involved.

sports2 years ago

"Domination in Dallas: Mavericks Crush Pacers 112-91 in Blowout Victory"

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 112-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers in a Summer League game, despite missing key players. Jordan "Jelly" Walker and Olivier-Maxence Prosper contributed double-digit points in the first half, helping the Mavericks establish a comfortable lead. Although the Pacers made a run in the third quarter, Dallas maintained their advantage and finished strong. AJ Lawson led the Mavericks with 24 points, while Walker impressed with 21 points and eight assists. Prosper showcased his versatility on both ends of the court, and Dereck Lively displayed potential as a defensive anchor.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals' Mikolas and Walker propel team to victory over White Sox

Miles Mikolas delivers a stellar start, pitching seven scoreless innings, while Jordan Walker hits a home run and Nolan Arenado contributes with two hits as the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Chicago White Sox 3-0. Giovanny Gallegos and Jordan Hicks secure the win in relief, with Hicks recording his seventh save of the season. The victory evens the series at one game apiece.

sports2 years ago

"Contreras and Walker lead Cardinals against Nationals in Tuesday night game"

Willson Contreras will bat fourth and Jordan Walker will bat fifth for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Washington Nationals, with left-handed starter MacKenzie Gore on the mound. Contreras has a .201 average and Walker carries a 12-game hitting streak into the game. Nolan Gorman is absent from the starting lineup, and the Cardinals have just one pure left-handed hitter. Jordan Montgomery will pitch for the Cardinals, while Gore will pitch for the Nationals.

fantasy-baseball-waiver-wire2 years ago

Navigating the Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire and Tough Matchups.

This week's fantasy baseball waiver wire targets include Gary Sanchez, Jordan Walker, Trevor Story, Nolan Jones, and Andrew Abbott. Sanchez has been on fire since joining the Padres, Walker has been electric since his recall from AAA, Story is nearing a return from injury and has a history of power and speed, Jones has shown power and speed potential with the Rockies, and Abbott and Smith-Shawver have both earned call-ups and have the potential to be strikeout machines. Kendall Graveman is also a solid waiver wire target for those in need of saves.

sports2 years ago

Jordan Montgomery ends two-month winless streak with Cardinals' victory over Reds.

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 at Busch Stadium, with Jordan Montgomery earning his first win in over two months. The Cardinals got three home runs, including one from Nolan Arenado and one from rookie Jordan Walker in his first home game since returning from the minors. The bullpen wobbled in the seventh but was stabilized by Andre Pallante, and the outfield got key catches by Tommy Edman in center. The win helps the Cardinals stabilize and resurface as a contender in the National League standings.

sports2 years ago

Jordan Walker's Swing Takes Flight, Earns Cardinals Recall.

Jordan Walker returned to the St. Louis Cardinals' active roster after a month with Class AAA Memphis, packing a more "relaxed" and "confident" feel at the plate. He made small corrections to his approach and swing for more line drives and a confidence boost from production. Steven Matz will work out of the Cardinals' bullpen for the foreseeable future, and rookie Matthew Liberatore will remain in the rotation. Tyler O'Neill has been prescribed 10 days of inactivity to see if rest will calm the irritation in his back.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals place Nootbaar on IL, bring up rookie Walker.

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back contusion, retroactive to Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals have recalled rookie outfielder Jordan Walker. Nootbaar had missed two weeks earlier this season due to a left thumb injury. Walker had started the season on the major league roster but was sent down to Triple-A Memphis after a 10-game stretch.

sports2 years ago

"Cardinals Recall Top Prospect Jordan Walker After Minor League Stint"

The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled outfielder Jordan Walker from Triple-A, replacing Lars Nootbaar who was placed on the IL with a lower back contusion. Walker had a mediocre first stint in the majors, hitting .274/.321/.397 with two home runs and 17 strikeouts over 78 plate appearances. However, his recent Triple-A performance has been better, hitting .312/.403/.541 with three home runs in his last 15 games. The Cardinals are currently in fourth place in the National League Central.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals call up top prospect Jordan Walker for Pittsburgh game.

The St. Louis Cardinals are recalling their top prospect, Jordan Walker, from Class AAA Memphis to join the team in Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old outfielder was sent down to the minors on April 26 to work on his swing, but has since shown improvement with two homers and eight RBIs in his past 15 games. The Cardinals hope to boost their offense and define their outfield with Walker's return.

sports2 years ago

"Top Prospect Jordan Walker Recalled by Cardinals"

Jordan Walker, MLB's top prospect, is set to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday after spending more than a month reworking his swing at the Triple-A level. The Cardinals demoted Walker to Triple-A Memphis on April 26 to work on an improved launch angle off the bat. In 29 games with the Triple-A Redbirds, Walker hit .239 with four home runs, six doubles, and 16 RBIs. He will likely return as a full-time starter in right field, and the Cardinals are hopeful that he is at the MLB level to stay.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals set to recall top prospect Jordan Walker for second MLB stint.

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to recall top prospect Jordan Walker from Triple A ahead of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Walker was optioned to the minor leagues in April to work on his swing, but the Cardinals are now facing injuries and an outfield logjam. Walker's recent surge at the plate and the team's need for offensive production make this the right time for his return. The outfield lineup will depend on the availability of injured players, but Walker is likely to remain in right field.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals set to recall top prospect Jordan Walker for second stint in majors.

The St. Louis Cardinals are recalling their top prospect, Jordan Walker, from Class AAA Memphis to join the team in Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old outfielder has been hitting well in the minors, with two homers and eight RBIs in his past 15 games. The Cardinals sent him down to work on his swing in April, but he has since improved his performance. The team hopes that Walker's return will help boost their offense and define their outfield.