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New York Times
10 minutes ago
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- New York Times
What's next for Michael McGreevy after an encouraging spot start against Dodgers?
ST. LOUIS — Oli Marmol was eager to see what Michael McGreevy, his spot starter for Sunday's game, could do against the potent lineup of the reigning World Series champions. A few hours before the St. Louis Cardinals took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale of a three-game set at Busch Stadium, Marmol was asked why he was excited to see McGreevy pitch and for the biggest challenge he thought the young right-hander would face. Advertisement 'The lefties in the lineup,' Marmol said. 'I'm excited to see some of these matchups because he's worked hard at having a better understanding of how to attack left-handed hitters. This is as good a test as you can take.' Yes, an opposing lineup that features lefty hitters like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman certainly qualifies as a test, and McGreevy was tested from the jump. His first pitch resulted in a laser from Ohtani, who pummeled McGreevy's sinker for a leadoff double with an exit velocity of 106.5 mph. The hard contact continued. Of the first 11 batters McGreevy faced, eight registered exit velocities of 95 mph or more. The Dodgers led 3-0 after two innings. But McGreevy made a series of in-game adjustments after the second inning. From the third inning on, he allowed just three hits while punching out five and walking zero, and the lone run allowed came via a 55 mph squibber down the third-base line from Tommy Edman. The quality of contact was much weaker, the whiff rate increased, and McGreevy was more effective, allowing him to grind through six innings on a day when the bullpen was short-handed. Still, the Dodgers avoided a sweep by beating the Cardinals 7-3 with help from five shutout innings from Clayton Kershaw. But the Cardinals took the series, and McGreevy showed he could overcome adversity. 'I thought I made a good adjustment, was more on the attack, ' McGreevy said. 'Not that I wasn't to begin with, but I was more aggressive with the 0-0 pitch. … I think it was more of a mentality thing.' 'The (second inning) could have been a very, very big inning that snowballs and shortens his outing by a lot,' Marmol said. 'But that's kind of what I like about him the most: He doesn't allow that to happen. He really does stay in the moment, especially for his level of experience. We played a good team, and for him not to get sped up at any moment, that was awesome to see.' Masyn Winn with an RBI double to get us on the board in the 5th! — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 8, 2025 McGreevy, the team's first-round draft pick in 2021, settled for a final line of four earned runs and eight hits over six innings, but his ability to reset against one of the National League's most potent lineups was the more encouraging factor. The Cardinals figure he'll take at least one more start for them soon. The question is when. Advertisement St. Louis plans to take another full turn through its rotation, as there is minimal concern over Matthew Liberatore's fatigue from his past start. Andre Pallante, Miles Mikolas and Liberatore are slated as the probable starters for the upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cardinals follow that with a four-game division showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers before a scheduled off day June 16 — their only off day between now and July 2. Keeping the rotation rested and on a six-day schedule as much as possible has been a priority for the Cardinals as they look to keep their starters healthy. How can they continue doing that during this stretch? A straight six-man rotation does not look likely. A semi-six-man rotation (similar to what the team used in April) could be an option, but that's also unlikely as it would require Steven Matz to revert to a hybrid role, which would deplete the bullpen and pull him from a role he's been quite effective in. Could the Cardinals use McGreevy in that role instead of Matz? They aren't inclined to, for a multitude of reasons. Keeping McGreevy on a starter's schedule remains a priority for the 24-year-old's development path, and the Cardinals do not want to risk trimming their already slim pitching depth. Another factor to consider is that by using a six-man rotation, the Cardinals would have only seven relievers, which would leave them with a short bullpen at a time when off days are limited. The most logical solution would be to continue spot-starting McGreevy when the schedule allows. Because of the off day next Monday, the Cardinals won't need a spot starter next week. But they will need one to break up a block of 16 consecutive games after that, which makes that the most likely time for McGreevy to make his next start. In a season designated to find out what the organization has in its young players, the Cardinals know McGreevy doesn't have much left to prove in the minor leagues. They also know the disastrous state they would be in if one of their five regular starting pitchers gets injured. That's why the club kept McGreevy as a depth piece in Memphis, though in an ideal world, it'd have him with the big-league club. Advertisement McGreevy wishes his situation were different, but he also understands it. So he has worked to change his mindset with some help from Triple-A manager Ben Johnson. 'It's the side of the game that not many people know about,' McGreevy said. 'I was having a great spring, but we already have a great starting rotation. It was one of those things that you just have to smile about. Like, 'Dang, that stinks.' 'I felt like I needed to be perfect (in Memphis) at times. But I don't want to be that freak-out guy. So I asked Johnson if he was ever in a similar spot and what his mentality was. He asked me if I thought I was good enough to be in the big leagues and if I'd had success in the big leagues. I said yes. Then he said, 'Then it's only a matter of time.'' The business side will probably rear its head soon, as the Cardinals will look to replenish their bullpen before the next series. If McGreevy is optioned, it will most likely be a temporary solution. The club remains optimistic about McGreevy's potential and wants to see as many major-league looks as possible when the scheduling allows. When that does happen again, McGreevy will be ready. 'I'm at a good spot,' McGreevy said. 'My stuff's been good — physically I've been good, mentally I've been good. Making adjustments, pitch to pitch, separates guys and shows who wants to be a big leaguer. If you're able to make that adjustment pitch to pitch, I think I'll be able to stay.'
Associated Press
14 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Clayton Kershaw gets 1st win this season with 5 sharp innings as Dodgers beat Cardinals 7-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Clayton Kershaw allowed one run in five innings to record his first win since last August, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Kershaw (1-0) threw 82 pitches, gave up six hits, struck out seven and walked none. The 37-year-old left-hander had not struck out at least seven since June 8, 2023, at Cincinnati, and his last win was also at St. Louis, on Aug. 18, 2024. Tommy Edman drove in three runs with two hits and a sacrifice fly, and Mookie Betts homered for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff double and went 1 for 4. St. Louis starter Michael McGreevy (1-1) was 7 years old when Kershaw made his major league debut on May 25, 2008, against the Cardinals. The 24-year-old right-hander, recalled from Triple-A Memphis to make his first start this season, gave up four runs in six innings. Edman had an RBI single and Hyeseong Kim hit a two-run triple to put LA ahead 3-0 in the second. Edman added a run-scoring double in the fourth. St. Louis scored against Kershaw in the fifth on a two-out RBI double by Masyn Winn. Key moment With a runner on third and two outs in the second inning, shortstop Winn fielded a hard grounder by Betts on the grass behind second base, twirled and fired to first baseman Willson Contreras for the out. The Dodgers unsuccessfully challenged the call. Key stat Kershaw, who is 17 strikeouts shy of 3,000 in his career, improved to 12-6 lifetime against the Cardinals. Up next Dodgers: Begin a three-game series at San Diego on Monday night with Dustin May (3-4, 4.09 ERA) on the mound. Cardinals: At Toronto for a three-game series starting Monday nigth with Andre Pallante (4-3, 4.91) against the Blue Jays' José Berríos (2-2, 3.67). ___ AP MLB:
USA Today
18 hours ago
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- USA Today
Markus Lynn Betts Player Props: June 8, Dodgers vs. Cardinals
Markus Lynn Betts Player Props: June 8, Dodgers vs. Cardinals Following a multi-hit showing in his previous game (3 for 5), Markus Lynn Betts will try for continued success Sunday. The Los Angeles Dodgers square off versus the St. Louis Cardinals, and will face starter Michael McGreevy at 2:15 p.m. ET on FDSMW and SportsNet LA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Markus Lynn Betts player prop bets. Mookie Betts has seven doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 28 walks while hitting .276. Watch tonight's Dodgers game on Fubo! Markus Lynn Betts Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +175) 1.5 hits (Over odds: +175) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +600) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -110) 0.5 runs (Over odds: -110) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +100) 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +100) Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +650) How to Watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Time: 2:15 p.m. ET 2:15 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Sunday, June 8, 2025 TV Channel: FDSMW and SportsNet LA FDSMW and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Markus Lynn Betts vs. Michael McGreevy Markus Lynn Betts prop bet insights Markus Lynn Betts has a hit in 65.5% of his games this year (38 of 58), with more than one hit in 19 of those games (32.8%). In 10.3% of his games this season, he has hit a long ball (six of 58). During the 2025 campaign, he's gone deep in 3.1% of his trips to the plate. In 53.4% of his 58 games this season, Markus Lynn Betts has touched home plate (31 times). He's also notched 10 games with multiple runs in 2025 (17.2%). He has produced at least one run 21 times this season in 58 games played (36.2%), including seven multi-RBI outings (12.1%). He has also been responsible for three or more of his team's runs in two contests. Markus Lynn Betts has struck out 22 times this year in 58 games played (37.9%), including one game punching out on multiple occasions. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Markus Lynn Betts stats against the Cardinals Cardinals starter: Michael McGreevy
USA Today
18 hours ago
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- USA Today
Frederick Charles Freeman Player Props: June 8, Dodgers vs. Cardinals
Frederick Charles Freeman Player Props: June 8, Dodgers vs. Cardinals Frederick Charles Freeman went hitless in his most recent game (0 for 4), but will have another crack at it when the Los Angeles Dodgers square off versus Michael McGreevy and the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at 2:15 p.m. ET on FDSMW and SportsNet LA. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Frederick Charles Freeman player prop bets. Freddie Freeman paces the Dodgers with a team-best batting average of .354. He has nine home runs and 40 RBI. Freddie Freeman's home runs rank 64th in MLB and he ranks 19th in RBI in MLB. Watch tonight's Dodgers game on Fubo! Frederick Charles Freeman Prop Bets and Odds Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +165) 1.5 hits (Over odds: +165) Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475) 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475) RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +135) 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +135) Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105) 0.5 runs (Over odds: -105) Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +100) How to Watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Time: 2:15 p.m. ET 2:15 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Sunday, June 8, 2025 TV Channel: FDSMW and SportsNet LA FDSMW and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now! - Regional restrictions may apply) Frederick Charles Freeman vs. Michael McGreevy Frederick Charles Freeman prop bet insights Frederick Charles Freeman has a hit in 72.2% of his games this year (39 of 54), with multiple base knocks in 24 of those games (44.4%). In nine of 54 games this season, he has hit a long ball (16.7%). He's left the yard in 4% of his trips to the plate in 2025. Frederick Charles Freeman has scored a run in 27 of 54 games this year, with multiple runs scored in seven of them. He has tallied at least one RBI in 23 of 54 games this year (42.6%), with more than one RBI in 12 of them (22.2%). In 32 of 54 games this year (59.3%), Frederick Charles Freeman has been set down on strikes, and 10 of those games (18.5%) included a performance that resulted in two or more punchouts. MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:26 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Frederick Charles Freeman stats against the Cardinals Cardinals starter: Michael McGreevy
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Cardinals Farm Report: Pitchers Have Big Week Amid Roster Moves
Cardinals Farm Report: Pitchers Have Big Week Amid Roster Moves originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals minor league system had its share of highlights throughout the last week from the return of a highly touted pitching prospect to the promotion of a high-performing outfielder. Advertisement Here are some the Cardinals' best minor leaguers from last week along with a few players to keep an eye on: Michael McGreevy, Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A) Mcgreevy turned in a quality start for the Redbirds this week for his sixth consecutive win, finishing with nine strikeouts - a season high - and just one run allowed in six innings pitched. The team's No. 10 prospect is carrying a record of 6-1 with 54 strikeouts through 10 Triple-A starts, tying him for most wins of any Triple-A pitcher. Cardinals No. 10 prospect Michael Mcgreevy celebrates with catcher Yohel Pozo after a defeat of the New York Mets on May Vizer-Imagn Images Tekoah Roby, Springfield Cardinals (Double-A) Roby sat down eight batters via strikeout in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Thursday, walking one batter and allowing just four hits to hold the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (KC) scoreless. The Cardinals' No. 11 prospect has been solid on the mound as of late, striking out 14 and allowing just two runs over his last 11 1/3 innings pitched. Advertisement Braden Davis, Palm Beach Cardinals (High-A) Currently unranked in the organization's top 30 prospects, Davis has been on fire over his last three starts for Palm Beach. The 22-year-old southpaw has sat down 16 batters on strikeouts and allowed just three hits over his last 16 innings pitched. He is holding opposing hitters to just .063 in that span. Players to keep an eye on: Quinn Mathews, Memphis Redbirds (Triple-A) Mathews made his return to the Redbirds on Saturday after a month-plus absence from injury. The No. 2 prospect made it just 2 2/3 innings while allowing two runs on five hits and three walks. He has yet to find his footing at the Triple-A level, currently carrying a 6.23 ERA across four starts this year. Advertisement Joshua Baez, Springfield Cardinals (Double-A) Baez was promoted to Double-A after his hot start with Palm Beach. He hit .368 with two doubles and two stolen bases in his first week with Springfield. The 21-year-old outfielder is hitting .323 in 43 minor league games this year. Related: Matthew Liberatore, Masyn Winn Among Cardinals' Best of the Month Related: Cardinals Lean Towards Next JJ Wetherholt in Latest Mock Draft This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
