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sports2 years ago

Cardinals' Rotation Woes Deepen with Matthew Liberatore's Injury

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation has been hit with injuries and trades, leaving them understaffed and scrambling for starters. Rookie Matthew Liberatore and Steven Matz have both landed on the injured list, forcing the team to get creative with their pitching options. Lefty Zack Thompson will replace Liberatore in the rotation, while Drew Rom, who made his major-league debut on Monday, will start on Sunday. The Cardinals are hopeful that Liberatore and Matz will return soon, and Jake Woodford is also making progress in his recovery. Additionally, outfielder Dylan Carlson received an anti-inflammatory shot for his ankle injury, and prospect Tekoah Roby is set to make his Class AA debut.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals Make Roster Moves: Barnes In, Liberatore Out

The St. Louis Cardinals have selected the contract of right-hander Jacob Barnes, while placing left-hander Matthew Liberatore on the 15-day injured list due to lower back tightness. Barnes, who has played for multiple teams this year, has yet to pitch in the majors this season but has performed well in Triple-A. Liberatore, who has struggled in the rotation, will now be sidelined for at least two weeks. The Cardinals are looking to add three starters to their rotation this winter.

sports2 years ago

"Unveiling the Secrets: The Game-Changing Breakthroughs of Cardinals' Lefty Matthew Liberatore"

St. Louis Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore had a breakthrough in his bullpen session, reaching his highest velocity in months without consciously trying to throw harder. This breakthrough led to his impressive performance in a start against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays, where he pitched eight scoreless innings and set a new career high with seven strikeouts. Liberatore's increased velocity was the result of months of behind-the-scenes work to improve his strength and mechanics. The Cardinals are now looking to build off this success.

sports2 years ago

Matthew Liberatore Dominates Rays with Eight Scoreless Innings

Matthew Liberatore, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, showcased a significant improvement in his performance against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. After making technical improvements to his mechanics and working on his strength and conditioning, Liberatore threw harder and more effectively, resulting in a two-hit, seven-strikeout outing over eight innings. This marked a career-best performance for the 23-year-old lefty. Despite facing the team that traded him away, Liberatore maintained a business-like approach and focused on getting outs and winning the game.

sports2 years ago

"Yankees vs. Cardinals: Watch, Predictions, Highlights, and More"

The New York Yankees are set to face the St. Louis Cardinals in an interleague series. Both teams have had disappointing seasons so far. Luis Severino will start for the Yankees, coming off a solid performance in his last outing. Matthew Liberatore will start for the Cardinals, who has struggled in his early career. The game will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video, Bally Sports Midwest, and MLB Network.

sports2 years ago

Cubs and Cardinals Face Off in Exciting Matchup.

The Chicago Cubs have a chance to reach .500 with Marcus Stroman on the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore. Cubs catcher Tucker Barnhart is becoming Stroman's personal catcher, and the Cubs lineup looks different with Cody Bellinger and Mike Tauchman getting the day off. Marcus Stroman is having a career year and is leading the NL in earned run average. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN and 670 The Score.

sports2 years ago

Assessing Matthew Liberatore's Potential in the Cardinals' Rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals rookie pitcher Matthew Liberatore improvised with other pitches and leaned on his advanced velocity to hold Cleveland to one hit through the first four innings at Progressive Field. Liberatore fell behind in counts and failed to land his curveball, but he was able to adjust for the slider and make that the primary off-speed pitch for him. The Cardinals lost to Cleveland 4-3, but Liberatore's performance aids his bid to stay in the rotation.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals and Guardians Face Off in Highly Anticipated Series

The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in the first game of a three-game series. The Cardinals have won four of their last six games, while the Guardians have lost five of their last six. Matthew Liberatore will start for the Cardinals, while Shane Bieber will start for the Guardians. The Cardinals have hit the fifth most home runs in the league, but Bieber has been solid at home with an ERA of 2.41. The Guardians have one of the lowest-scoring offenses in the league, and the game is predicted to be low-scoring.

fantasy-baseball-waiver-wire2 years ago

"Fantasy Baseball Weekly Roundup: Waiver Wire, Sleepers, Closers, and Hitting Recap"

Six widely available players are recommended for fantasy baseball teams, including power hitter Jake Burger, multi-position player Casey Schmitt, speedster CJ Abrams, power hitter Ryan McMahon, pitcher Matthew Liberatore, and closing option Miguel Castro. All have shown potential to address roster needs and improve fantasy performance.

sports2 years ago

"Cardinals Consider Trading O'Neill in Potential Arozarena Repeat"

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill will meet with the team's doctors to determine the source of his lower back strain, which has kept him on the 10-day injured list since May 5. Meanwhile, Tommy Edman has been playing in the outfield due to injuries to Dylan Carlson and Harrison Bader, and Paul DeJong has been performing well since returning from the IL. The Cardinals have also called up left-hander Matthew Liberatore, who tossed five scoreless innings in his first start of the season. The team's starting rotation has struggled, with none of the five starters having an ERA under 4.00.

sports2 years ago

Fantasy Baseball Update: May's Injury and Liberatore's Debut

Wednesday's action in Fantasy Baseball saw Dustin May suffer an injury likely to keep him out for an extended period, while Matthew Liberatore made an impressive season debut for the Cardinals. The Mets staged a remarkable comeback victory, with Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez hitting homers, and Pete Alonso sealing the win with a walk-off three-run homer. Reds SP Graham Ashcraft struggled at Coors Field, while Kodai Senga shone for the Mets. In injury updates, Manny Machado has a fracture in his left hand, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s MRI came back negative.

sports2 years ago

Liberatore leads Cardinals to victory over Brewers.

Matthew Liberatore pitched five scoreless innings to win a duel with former Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes and put the Cardinals on the path to a 3-0 win over the NL Central Division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Paul DeJong provided a big swing to create crucial wiggle room down the stretch of a series-clinching win for the Cardinals. The Cardinals won their third consecutive series as well as eight of their past 10 games.

sports2 years ago

Matthew Liberatore shines in Cardinals' season debut win over Brewers.

Matthew Liberatore's offseason strength training and weight gain paid off in his season debut for the St. Louis Cardinals, as he held the Milwaukee Brewers scoreless with just three hits in five-plus innings. Liberatore's fastball reached the upper 90s, up from the mid-90s, and paired well with his 12-to-6 curveball. The Cardinals won 3-0, with Nolan Arenado driving in his 1,000th career RBI. Liberatore's added strength allowed him to carry his increased velocity deep into games and make fewer mistakes.

sports2 years ago

Cardinals' Liberatore to Start Against Brewers in 6-Man Rotation Shift.

The St. Louis Cardinals will shift to a six-man rotation, with top pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore starting against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The move will give the team's other starters a break and take advantage of the Brewers' struggles against left-handed pitching. Liberatore has impressed in AAA Memphis with a 3.13 ERA in eight starts. The Cardinals have not announced how long Liberatore will remain in the rotation.

sports2 years ago

"Cardinals' Potential Replacements for Injured Adam Wainwright"

St. Louis Cardinals' veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright will start the 2023 regular season on the injured list due to a groin strain. Miles Mikolas is expected to replace him as the Opening Day starter, but the team has several in-house options, including Matthew Liberatore, the No. 6 prospect in the Cardinals system. While Liberatore's numbers from last season are not impressive, he has shown promise in Spring Training and could potentially fill Wainwright's spot in the rotation.