The Cardinals declined a $12 million option for Kyle Gibson for 2025 in favor of a $1 million buyout. Baltimore has signed up on a a $5.25 million, 1-year contract.
Cardinals placed their young shortstop on the 10-day injured list Saturday, and decisions for that position suggest they expect a short absence, but long-term planning.
Following his promotion the majors Friday, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien made his first big league relief appearance of the year and helped keep the Brewers scoreless in the process.
Reduced revenues remain concern for Cardinals, but president John Mozeliak says he believes ownership will invest in moves, if next few weeks says club is a contender.
Third baseman left Friday’s 6-5 loss to Atlanta with a sprained index finger, the same injury that cost him two games in Pittsburgh and adds to limping lineup.
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 at Busch Stadium.
After losing to Cardinals in 2011, Philly experienced steep decline in ticket sales like St. Louis now and in the standings. What revived Phillies' sellouts: 'Spent a ton of money.'