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The Red Sox acquired Dustin May from the Dodgers to strengthen their starting rotation and plan to use Steven Matz as a late-inning reliever, aiming to add impact pitching for the stretch run.
The Red Sox traded three prospects, including 22-year-old Blaze Jordan, to acquire pitchers Dustin May and Steven Matz before the trade deadline, aiming to strengthen their pitching staff.
The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Steven Matz from the Cardinals, and an analysis of his season shows strong curveball performance, heavy sinker usage, struggles with changeups against righties, recent decline in pitching effectiveness, and a mixed record of shutdowns and meltdowns, highlighting his potential impact and areas for improvement.
The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals in a late-night trade, sending prospect Blaze Jordan in return. Matz, a left-handed pitcher with a strong season, is expected to bolster Boston's bullpen, though his recent usage suggests he may also be used as a starter or opener. The trade marks a reunion for Jordan with former Sox executive Chaim Bloom, now with the Cardinals.
The Boston Red Sox traded minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for veteran pitcher Steven Matz, who will bolster the Red Sox's pitching staff ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Matz, a left-hander with a 3.44 ERA in 2025, is a free agent after this season, and the trade involves a connection through Cardinals' president Chaim Bloom, formerly of the Red Sox.
The Boston Red Sox acquired veteran left-hander Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade involving minor league infielder Blaze Jordan, bolstering their pitching staff ahead of the trade deadline, with Matz likely to join the bullpen and provide rotation depth.
The Boston Red Sox traded for pitcher Steven Matz from the St. Louis Cardinals in a deal involving prospect Blaze Jordan, aiming to bolster their pitching staff for a playoff push, while the Cardinals focus on acquiring young talent as part of their rebuild.
The winless Miami Marlins suffered their ninth consecutive loss, falling 3-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals, marking the worst start in the franchise's 33-year history. Steven Matz pitched five scoreless innings for the Cardinals, while the Marlins' Trevor Rogers struggled, allowing three runs in five innings. Miami's manager Skip Schumaker emphasized the need to improve collectively, as the team aims to end their losing streak.
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz will be shut down for at least two weeks due to a lat strain suffered after his latest start. It is unlikely that Matz will throw for at least three weeks, potentially ending his season. Matz's spot in the rotation will be filled by left-hander Zack Thompson, while Adam Wainwright's struggles may put his rotation spot in jeopardy. The Cardinals have other options in Connor Thomas and Drew Rom to replace Wainwright if needed. With a record firmly out of the postseason picture, the Cardinals will prioritize Matz's full recovery for the 2024 season.
Steven Matz continued his impressive pitching streak, allowing only one run in six innings, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Matz has now won three consecutive starts since returning to the rotation, improving the Cardinals' record to 5-1 in his last six starts. Shortstop Tommy Edman contributed with a 3-for-5 performance, including a double, a triple, and two RBIs, while Tyler O'Neill hit a home run. The win marked the Cardinals' 10,000th victory since changing their name to the Cardinals in 1900.
Paul DeJong's RBI double in the 10th inning lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox, securing a series win. Despite defensive errors that allowed three unearned runs, the Cardinals managed to hold on thanks to DeJong's clutch hit and reliever JoJo Romero's strong performance. Steven Matz had a solid outing, striking out nine batters and allowing only one unearned run in 5⅓ innings. The win comes before the MLB All-Star break.
Steven Matz, now a pitcher for the Cardinals, expressed nostalgia and regret about the failed potential of the Mets' once-promising pitching staff, which included himself, Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard, and Zack Wheeler. Matz, who was drafted by the Mets in 2009, said that the group had "something special" early on, but injuries and other factors prevented them from fulfilling their potential. Matz also commented on the difficulty of playing in New York, where expectations are high and the media scrutiny is intense.
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.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 10-3 on Wednesday night, with Steven Matz remaining winless on the season after allowing six runs and 11 hits in four innings. The Reds tagged at least two runs on every Cardinal pitcher they faced, while Cincinnati starter Ben Lively allowed two runs on five hits through six innings to earn his second win of the season. Nolan Gorman extended his hitting streak to 14 games, while Willson Contreras continued his slump, going zero-for-21 since his two-homer game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Los Angeles Angels 5-1, extending their losing streak to four games and their record to 10-20. Steven Matz allowed four runs in the first inning, including a three-run homer, but settled in for the next four innings. The Cardinals' offense struggled to mount a comeback, scoring only one run on three hits. Matz fell to 0-4 with an ERA of 6.39 on the season and has allowed six home runs, five of which have come with two strikes on the batter.