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Matthew Liberatore is proving he’s ready for the spotlight, throwing five scoreless innings in his final spring start against the Mets, cementing his role as the Cardinals’ Opening Day starter. This faith in Liberatore signals a commitment to youth, as he leads a rotation that includes promising arms like Michael McGreevy and Kyle Leahy, alongside veterans like Dustin May. Interestingly, MLB executive Mike Elias, who has a history of successful rebuilds, predicts a quick turnaround for the Cardinals, implying the club is on the right track. This spring training has shown a focus on developing young talent, which is vital as the Cardinals prepare for their first matchup against the Rays, featuring two first-time Opening Day starters. Fans should be excited not just for the upcoming season, but for the fresh direction this team is taking.

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MLB executive involved in 2 successful rebuilds sees a quick turnaround for Cardinals
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MLB executive involved in 2 successful rebuilds sees a quick turnaround for Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals' rebuild shouldn't take long, according to Baltimore Orioles President of Baseball Operations Mike Elias, who rebuilt the Orioles as well as the Houston Astros when he was with Jeff Lunhow. Elias is a former Cardinals scout.
 Cardinals' official rotation order features hat tips toward the work of young arms
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Cardinals' official rotation order features hat tips toward the work of young arms
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the order of their rotation on Friday, with them slating Matthew LIberatore as their Opening Day starter, followed by Michael McGreevy, Dustin May, Kyle Leahy, and Andre Pallante.
 Liberatore fires five scoreless in final outing before Opening Day start
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Liberatore fires five scoreless in final outing before Opening Day start
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore is ready to pitch on Opening Day against the Rays next Thursday afternoon. He made his last start of the spring and pitched five shutout innings in a 4-3 victory over the Mets on Friday. What made Liberatore’s spring so impressive
 Rays-Cardinals Opening Day starters: Rasmussen vs. Liberatore
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Rays-Cardinals Opening Day starters: Rasmussen vs. Liberatore
The first-ever Opening Day matchup between the Rays and Cardinals will also feature a pair of first-time Opening Day starters. Right-hander Drew Rasmussen is slated to pitch for Tampa Bay in the franchise’s 29th Opening Day matchup. Meanwhile, left-hander Matthew Liberatore will take the ball for St. Louis as the
 St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training: Observations on the Pitching
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St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training: Observations on the Pitching
Introduction This short article finishes my effort to articulate some of the observations I made during my visit to Spring Training, 2026. I saved what I think is the best for last. Sidebar: Where I work out, one of the guys that runs the place is an avid Cardinal fan. So I have someone to […]
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