Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
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48-46, 3rd in NL Cent
Molina open to player-manager role in 2020
Catcher Yadier Molina, who has spent his entire 15-year career with the Cardinals, said it "would be a dream" to be considered for the role of player-manager during his last contract year with the team in 2020.
BBTN: Live Show From All-Star In Washington, D.C
Live from D.C., Buster, Karl Ravech and Tim Kurkjian discuss trade rumors around the Beltway, their takeaways from the first half and more. Plus, Sarah Langs joins for a special edition of "The Numbers Game" (31:59), Todd Radom stares down Buster & Josh for a live quiz (37:35) and Bleacher Tweets come from the audience (45:15).
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Yadi Molina tells me in Spanish "he'd welcome the opportunity" if he had a chance to a be "player-manager" during his last contract year with the Cards, which is 2020. "I'm focused on our season right now but I wouldn't discard it"
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
"Right now I can't say that's something I'll do 100 percent, but I do get the opportunity to be a major league manager one day" -Yadi Molina
Fired Matheny: 'Nothing but gratitude' to Cards
Mike Matheny, who was fired by the Cardinals on Saturday, says he saw his dismissal coming, as conversations about the possibility began during the 2017 season.
Cardinals win in interim manager Shildt's debut
The Cardinals snap a six-game home losing streak in interim manager Mike Shildt's first day on the job with a 6-4 win over the Reds.
Cardinals fire Mike Matheny in bid to save their season
In St. Louis, managers are expected to take their team to October. Facing falling short a third straight year, something had to give.
Christina Kahrl MLB Staff Writer
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has been fired with his club at 47-46 and in danger of missing the postseason a third straight year, their worst stretch since missing the playoffs from 1997-1999. He leaves with a career .555 record, one NL pennant, and perhaps more than the usual second-guessing from fans. Also out, hitting coach John Mabry and assistant hitting coach Bill Mueller.
Cardinals (47-46) ax Matheny in seventh season
The Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny and two hitting coaches Saturday night, shortly after a loss to the Reds dropped them to 47-46.
Peraza's 5 hits lead Reds past Cardinals, 8-2
Jose Peraza had a career-best five hits, Scooter Gennett drove in two runs and the Cincinnati Reds waited out a pair of rain delays before beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night.
Gennett, Herrera homer to lead Reds past Cardinals, 9-1
Scooter Gennett and Dilson Herrera homered, Matt Harvey tossed five solid innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Friday night.
Cardinals' Hicks downplays locker room tension
Jordan Hicks says Cardinals teammate and closer Bud Norris has his best interests in mind following a report that detailed Norris' methods to publicly challenge the rookie reliever.
Machado's top 12 landing spots and MLB's next big thing
A look at how much adding Manny Machado would mean to contenders, where today's managers rank all-time and a Q&A with Braves All-Star Mike Foltynewicz.
Rodon tosses gem, White Sox blank Cardinals 4-0
Carlos Rodon pitched three-hit, shutout ball into the eighth inning to outduel Luke Weaver and lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.
Dodgers' Stripling in for Cards' Mikolas for ASG
Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas was removed from the National League's active roster for the All-Star Game next Tuesday because he is scheduled to start Sunday for St. Louis against the Cincinnati Reds.
White Sox cut RHP Rondon, cite control issues
The White Sox designated veteran reliever Bruce Rondon for assignment a day after he issued three walks on only one out in a blowout loss to the Cardinals.
Fowler, Wong, Mikolas lead Cards to 14-2 rout of White Sox
Slumping outfielder Dexter Fowler hit his fourth career grand slam, All-Star Miles Mikolas tossed six innings of three-hit ball and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Chicago White Sox 14-2 on Tuesday night.
The one player all 30 teams should trade before the deadline
Whether looking for that final piece or building for the future, every team has a reason to make a deal. Here's whom they should be shopping around.
MLB hitters explain why they can't just beat the shift
"Why don't guys just hit ground balls to short?" Three veteran batters tell us what makes adjusting to the shift so difficult.
Posey will miss All-Star Game with injured hip
Giants catcher Buster Posey will miss the All-Star Game because of a lingering right hip issue that needs an injection to calm inflammation.
BBTN Scoreboard: Pablo Sandoval Delivers And Wil Myers Is Responsible For The Difference In A Marathon
Josh Macri breaks down Sunday's action, including a big day for Pablo Sandoval, a 16-inning affair in the desert, and near perfection for Nathan Eovaldi.
Who's your team's most important player for the second half?
Contenders and also-rans have one thing in common: They need these stars, regulars or prospects to deliver big things.
Sandoval's 5 RBIs send Giants past Cardinals 13-8
Pablo Sandoval homered and had five RBI to back an uneven start by Madison Bumgarner as the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-8 on Sunday.
2018 All-Star Game rosters
Bryce Harper and Mookie Betts are set to star in D.C. Here are the complete lineups for the All-Star Game at Nationals Park.
2018 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 55 | 38 | .591 | - | W3 |
| Milwaukee | 55 | 43 | .561 | 2.5 | L6 |
| St. Louis | 48 | 46 | .511 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 48 | 49 | .495 | 9 | W6 |
| Cincinnati | 43 | 53 | .448 | 13.5 | L1 |
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs41319th
Batting Average.24417th
On Base Percentage.31521st
Slugging Percentage.39919th
Earned Run Average3.8512th
Quality Starts46Tied-15th
WHIP1.2914th
BAA.24211th