Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson is congratulated by teammates after hitting a one-run sacrifice fly against the Royals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.聽
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to analyze the team鈥檚 recent series against the Padres as well as Thomas Saggese鈥檚 return and a notable minor league move.
Photos: Cardinals hold off Royals in Saturday matinee
May 16, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) runs to second on a stolen base attempt against the Kansas City Royals during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson is congratulated by teammates after hitting a one-run sacrifice fly against the Royals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.聽
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May 16, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a single against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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May 16, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins (1) dives and catches a line drive hit by 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (not pictured) during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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May 16, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron (65) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
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Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy pitches against the Royals during the first inning Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Busch Stadium.聽
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May 16, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron (65) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Jeff Curry
May 16, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals challenge the best reliever in the majors by loading the bases, exhausting his pitch count in 4-2 loss to Padres. Dustin May thinks …
Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson is congratulated by teammates after hitting a one-run sacrifice fly against the Royals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.聽
