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Matthew Liberatore is making a strong case for the Opening Day starter role, dazzling with 16 swings and misses in his latest outing, the highest in spring training so far. This is a promising sign for the Cardinals as they gear up for the season, especially after his five-inning performance in a 7-2 win. However, the situation isn't all sunshine. Iván Herrera's knee injury looms large, potentially forcing the organization into a tough decision about their catching future. With both Liberatore's emergence and Herrera's setbacks, the Cardinals are at a crossroads that could set the tone for their season. As fans, we have to be excited about the talent bubbling up while also being mindful of the challenges that could redefine the roster.
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Redbirdrants
Stunning spring statistic for Matthew Liberatore should thrill Cardinals fans
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore elicited 16 swings and misses in his start on March 9, the most of any pitcher throughout spring training to this point. It could spell great things for the team's future.
Redbirdrants
Spring injury could hasten Cardinals catcher's departure from behind the plate
Ivan Herrera's latest knee injury could force the St. Louis Cardinals to make a decision soon regarding his future as the team's starting catcher.
MLB.com
Liberatore sets sights on Opening Day starter bid with swing-and-miss stuff
JUPITER, Fla. -- Left-hander Matthew Liberatore continues to make the case that he should be the Cardinals’ Opening Day starter against the Rays on March 26 at Busch Stadium. Why? On Monday afternoon, he became the first pitcher in the rotation to throw five innings in a 7-2 victory over
MLB.com
Who'll win awards in '26? Here are the top contenders in each division
The Yankees and Giants will open the 2026 MLB season on March 25. We’ll be counting down to that date with our annual preview series, with each story looking ahead to the coming season by breaking down a particular topic.
Previously: The best pending free agent in each division.
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Viva El Birdos
The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 55 – Interview with Ben Clemens
Old friend, formerly of VEB, Ben Clemens of FanGraphs, stopped by to talk some ball! Ben covered several topics including: his VEB lineage and career arc, Ivan Herrera dealing with lower body injuries again, Josh Baez and where would make the most sense to begin the season, Dustin May looking like he’s returning to form, […]