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Cardinals Turn Heads With Nolan Arenado Announcement During White Sox Game
Cardinals Turn Heads With Nolan Arenado Announcement During White Sox Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals entered Thursday with a 39-35 record, trailing the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central by six games and sitting just 0.5 games back of a Wild Card spot. Advertisement As a team, the Cardinals are exhibiting an old-school approach on offense; they are tied for sixth in MLB in runs per game and rank third in batting average at .257, yet they rank 24th in home runs with only 68 on the year, suggesting a small-ball strategy. The organization's lack of offensive power can be attributed in part to losing 2022 MVP Paul Goldschmidt to the New York Yankees during the offseason, combined with the decision not to sign any impactful free agents. After a mediocre 83-79 finish last year and no roster improvements, trade rumors surrounding Nolan Arenado began circulating, but ultimately nothing materialized. St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28)Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Arenado's journey with the Cardinals began when he was traded from the Colorado Rockies prior to the 2021 season. Over the course of his 13-year career, he has established himself as an elite third baseman, earning eight All-Star selections, ten consecutive Gold Gloves, and five Silver Slugger awards. Advertisement During today's game against the Chicago White Sox, Arenado accomplished a significant career milestone by hitting his 350th career home run—a moment the team announced with a post on X. "A milestone for Nado!" the Cardinals exclaimed. "Nolan Arenado joins the 350 home run club!" Fans have been reacting to this big news. "Congratulations to him," said one "Excellent job Nado!" exclaimed another. "TOTALLY AWESOME, Arenado!!!! Congratulations!!!" one added. "Arenado. Career 350 HR. Congrats," said another. "Congratulations," added one. In the 2025 season, Arenado is currently batting .245 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs in 70 games—a drop-off from his career norms as he's in the midst of his age 34 season. Advertisement Related: Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Bryce Harper News Before Marlins Game Related: Francisco Lindor Sends Clear Message After Mets' Fifth Straight Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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13 hours ago
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First place in AL East is new Blue Jays target even after falling flat in series finale against D'Backs
There are any number of motivational checkpoints in a 162-game season to help contending teams ride the inevitable swings of the odyssey, both high and low. Article content When a three-plus weeks of solid baseball allows you to wake up in late June just two games out of the division lead, that would be one of them. Article content Article content That was the position the Blue Jays found themselves in prior to a flat Thursday matinee against the Arizona Diamondbacks that resulted in a mostly lopsided and deflating 9-5 loss. Article content Sure, it wasn't pretty but at least the home side took the three-game series 2-1, cooling a team that had arrived on a give-game heater. Article content Baseball players are generally better equipped at riding out highs and lows than other sports — in part in the name of retaining some sanity giving the length of the season. So dropping a game against the D'Backs shouldn't destroy momentum, especially with the opportunity presented by a three-game weekend series against the Chicago White Sox, the worst team in the American League, right around the corner. Article content With the New York Yankees defeating the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Jays slipped to three games in arrears of the division leaders. But with a big four-game home series against the Yankees starting on June 30, for the first time in 2025 the prospect of chasing the division lead has a whiff of believability. Article content 'There is so much season left but, yeah, you look up and want so see yourself where you envision yourself,' manager John Schneider said prior to Thursday's lopsided affair played out before 33,978 at the open-roofed Rogers Centre. 'There's the wildcard and that's great, but the goal every year is to try to win the division. 'A lot (of season) to go but nice to look up and say we're playing well and where we are in terms of games back.' Article content The unsightliness of Thursday aside, the Jays have still won 14 of their past 20 games and with a record of 40-34 have distanced themselves from that annoying dalliance with .500 that consumed the first two months of the season. Article content Article content 'I remember at the start of the month when I said you kind of want to put your best foot forward before you get into July and the dog days and the trade deadline and all that stuff,' Schneider said. 'I think it's nice that we have done that, and it kind of keeps the carrot at the end of the stick, right there, even though it's a long way to go.' Article content The Jays couldn't get much of anything going on Thursday, early on the offence reduced to just two hits through the first seven innings, both of them Alejandro Kirk home runs. An eighth inning mini-rally — started by a Jonatan Clase homer — added three to bring the final score closer to respectability. Article content
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14 hours ago
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Contreras and Pozo rally Cardinals past White Sox in 1st game of doubleheader
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera, left, celebrates with first baseman Willson Contreras after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago White Sox in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) celebrates with catcher Iván Herrera, right, after they defeated the Chicago White Sox in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, left, talks with relief pitcher Cam Booser during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals' Yohel Pozo reacts as he runs after hitting a one-run single during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals' Yohel Pozo hits a one-run single during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals' Yohel Pozo hits a one-run single during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera, left, celebrates with first baseman Willson Contreras after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago White Sox in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) celebrates with catcher Iván Herrera, right, after they defeated the Chicago White Sox in the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, left, talks with relief pitcher Cam Booser during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals' Yohel Pozo reacts as he runs after hitting a one-run single during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) St. Louis Cardinals' Yohel Pozo hits a one-run single during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) CHICAGO (AP) — Willson Contreras hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and pinch-hitter Yohel Pozo singled home the go-ahead run as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the skidding Chicago White Sox 5-4 in the first game of a doubleheader Thursday. Chicago reliever Cam Booser (1-4) began the eighth with a 4-2 lead and gave up a leadoff single to Alec Burleson. Contreras hit the next pitch out to left-center for a two-run shot. Advertisement Nolan Gorman reached on Booser's throwing error and scored the tiebreaking run with two outs when Pozo hit a line drive to left field on a full-count pitch, sending the White Sox to their seventh consecutive defeat. St. Louis has won three of four since a six-game slide. The Cardinals loaded the bases with nobody out in the first against Sean Burke but managed only Contreras' sacrifice fly for a 1-0 lead. Chicago tied it on shortstop Masyn Winn's throwing error in the fourth and took a 2-1 lead when Andrew Benintendi tripled and scored on Miguel Vargas' single in the fifth. Brandon Eisert replaced Burke with two on in the sixth and walked Nolan Arenado intentionally before walking Lars Nootbaar on five pitches to make it 2-all. Advertisement Lenyn Sosa struck out against Steven Matz leading off the sixth but reached first base on a wild pitch. Michael A. Taylor hit his fourth homer one out later to give the White Sox a 4-2 lead. Cardinals starter Erick Fedde allowed two runs — one earned — and six hits in five innings. Andre Granillo (1-0) got the final out in the seventh for his first major league win. Phil Maton pitched a scoreless eighth and Ryan Helsley finished for his 14th save in 19 opportunities. Burke gave up two runs — one earned — and four hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out seven. Key moment Contreras' tying homer perhaps rattled Booser, who followed with a throwing error that allowed Gorman to reach and a wild pitch that put him in scoring position. Advertisement Key stat Contreras became the first Cardinals player to hit 10 homers this season — in the team's 74th game. Up next In the makeup of Wednesday night's rainout, Cardinals RHP Michael McGreevy (1-1, 3.09 ERA) started Game 2 opposite White Sox rookie Mike Vasil (3-2, 1.99). ___ AP MLB:
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Trade Pitch Moves White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. to Phillies
Trade Pitch Moves White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. to Phillies originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies, winners of five of their last six games, are firmly in the hunt for a first-round bye as the National League's top team. With a 43-30 record, they are just two games behind the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets, who each lead the league with 45-28 marks. Advertisement As a result, the Phillies, already possessing a deep and high-quality squad, will be looking for pieces that will put them over the top and ahead of their competitors, both within the division and outside of it. MLB Network insider Mark Feinsand believes Luis Robert Jr., a veteran outfielder for the Chicago White Sox, is a trade candidate whom the Phillies should be aggressively pursuing. Feinsand also considers the New York Mets and San Diego Padres as ideal destinations for Robert Jr., should the White Sox decide to sell. "Robert has been a popular trade candidate for more than a year, yet the White Sox have yet to move the center fielder to this point. Robert's season has not gone well – he's hitting .194 with a .590 OPS through 64 games – but he has 21 stolen bases and is playing solid defense, offering potential suitors speed and good glovework at a premium position," Feinsand wrote. "Robert has shown in the past that he can be an offensive contributor, so perhaps a move to a contender would unlock his potential. Robert is earning $15 million this season and has $20 million club options for both 2026 and 2027." Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) doubles against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Robert Jr. has spent the entirety of his professional baseball career with the White Sox organization, dating back to his signing with the club as an international free agent in 2017. He is a career .259 hitter with 94 home runs, 111 doubles, 273 RBIs, and 14.5 WAR (according to Baseball Reference) across 532 MLB appearances. Advertisement The White Sox as a team have not experienced much success as of late – they have yet to win a playoff series during Robert Jr.'s time in the South Side, and they set a Modern Era record for losses in a single season last year (121). Robert Jr. has still picked up some individual accolades over the years: a Gold Glove Award during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, as well as an All-Star nod and a Silver Slugger Award in 2023. Related: Phillies GM Preston Mattingly Reveals MLB Draft Plans This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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18 hours ago
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Andrew Benintendi Player Props: June 19, White Sox vs. Cardinals
Andrew Benintendi Player Props: June 19, White Sox vs. Cardinals Andrew Benintendi's Chicago White Sox play the St. Louis Cardinals on June 19 at 2:10 p.m. ET, and will see starting pitcher Erick Fedde on the mound. Benintendi put up one hit in his last game, finishing 1-for-4. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Andrew Benintendi player prop bets. Benintendi is hitting .235 with nine doubles, a triple, six home runs and 15 walks. Watch tonight's White Sox game on Fubo! Andrew Benintendi Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222) 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +550) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +550) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +175) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +175) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125) 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +140) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +140) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +950) How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Matchup: Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals Time: 2:10 p.m. ET 2:10 p.m. ET Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Thursday, June 19, 2025 TV Channel: CHSN and FDSMW CHSN and FDSMW Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Andrew Benintendi vs. Erick Fedde Andrew Benintendi prop bet insights Benintendi has reached base with a hit 30 times this season in 46 games played (65.2%), including multiple hits in 13.0% of them (six times). He has homered in 13.0% of his games in 2025 (six of 46), 3.3% of his trips to the dish. In 17 of 46 games this year (37.0%), Benintendi has scored a run, and three of those games (6.5%) included an effort that produced two or more runs scored. He has picked up at least one RBI 15 times this season in 46 tries (32.6%), including driving in multiple runs in 8.7% of games (four times) and producing three or more of his team's runs on three occasions. Benintendi has been set down on strikes at least once 23 times this year in 46 tries (50.0%), including striking out on multiple occasions in 17.4% of games (eight times). MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 1:28 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Andrew Benintendi stats against the Cardinals Date Opp. SP H/AB XBH HR RBI R K/BB SB 5/4/2024 Lance Lynn 1-for-5 0 0 0 1 1/0 0 5/3/2024 Sonny Gray 0-for-3 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 7/7/2023 Jordan Montgomery 1-for-5 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 8/7/2022 Adam Wainwright 2-for-5 1 0 0 2 2/0 0 8/6/2022 Jordan Montgomery 0-for-1 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 8/5/2022 Dakota Hudson 1-for-4 1 0 0 0 0/0 0 5/4/2022 Adam Wainwright 0-for-3 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 5/3/2022 Dakota Hudson 2-for-5 0 0 1 1 0/0 0 5/2/2022 Steven Matz 1-for-3 0 0 0 0 0/0 0 4/12/2022 Dakota Hudson 0-for-4 0 0 0 0 1/0 0 Cardinals starter: Erick Fedde Fedde (3-6) takes the hill for the Cardinals in his 15th start of the season. He has produced a 3.65 ERA in 79 2/3 innings pitched, with 51 Ks. When he last took the hill on Saturday versus the Milwaukee Brewers, the righty went 5 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits. Among qualifying pitchers, the 32-year-old's 3.65 ERA ranks 39th, 1.278 WHIP ranks 49th, and 5.8 K/9 ranks 72nd this season. Fedde is looking to notch his seventh quality start in this outing.
