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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 22

Libby La Vida Loca

The Cardinal lefty has been impressive so far in 2025 I’ll be honest, I was very dismissive of the idea of Matthew Liberatore being a rotation candidate coming into spring training, but so far, he has been the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Cardinal Conclave / April 18

Small Samples and Big Issues

Even before the end of March, cracks were starting to show in the pitching depth under the Arch. St. Louis finally made a move to bring in a free agent to aid the bullpen although adding Matthew Liberatore to the rotation weakened the left side.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16
The unique strategy the Cardinals are using to maximize pitching talent

The unique strategy the Cardinals are using to maximize pitching talent

Oliver Marmol and the St. Louis Cardinals will be adding a sixth arm to their rotation in Matthew Liberatore. The 25-year-old pitcher will make his first start of the season on April 19th against the New York Mets.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / April 3
Could the Cardinals Compete in the NL Central?

Could the Cardinals Compete in the NL Central?

If you’re an early-season standings watcher, the National League Central just one week into the season could cause you to question your sanity. The St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 1
Cardinals 25-Year-Old Southpaw Appointed For 2025 Debut In Start Versus Angels

Cardinals 25-Year-Old Southpaw Appointed For 2025 Debut In Start Versus Angels

The St. Louis Cardinals hope a rising star can help them bounce back Tuesday after falling 5-4 against the Los Angeles Angels the night before. The Cardinals began their 2025 season on a three-game winning streak prior to Monday night's nail-biting defeat to the American League West-rival Angels.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / March 23
Cardinals Announce Fifth Starter and Recommit To Eventual Six-Man Rotation

Cardinals Announce Fifth Starter and Recommit To Eventual Six-Man Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has told reporters that left-handed pitcher Matthew Liberatore will be the teams fifth starter to start the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20
Cardinals Could Have Solution In Red-Hot 25-Year-Old Pitcher

Cardinals Could Have Solution In Red-Hot 25-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals had one of the best bullpens in baseball in 2024. After a disastrous 2023 season, the Cardinals made key additions to the bullpen, like Andrew Kittredge, and finished with the sixth-best bullpen ERA last year at 3.64.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 11
McGreevy, Liberatore in mix for Cardinals' rotation spots

Michael McGreevy, Matthew Liberatore in mix for Cardinals' rotation spots

The Cardinals have a trio of veteran pitchers locked into their season-opening rotation: Sonny Gray, Erick Fedde and Miles Mikolas. As they declined options on Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn, the Cards expressed a desire to create rotation opportunities for younger arms at the back end.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 19
Key Cardinals reliever committing to 2025 rotation return

Key Cardinals reliever committing to 2025 rotation return

The St Louis Cardinals are committed to a rebuild. After another season of missing the playoffs, they have made hires to improve their minor league systems.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 19
Cardinals Notes: Payroll, Rotation, Liberatore

Cardinals Notes: Payroll, Rotation, Liberatore

The Cardinals are facing a major obstacle as they attempt to retool their roster towards a younger (and cheaper) product for the 2025 campaign: they’ve been unsuccessful to this point in their attempts to move on from veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / November 22
Cardinals Have Options with Former Top Pitching Prospect

Cardinals Have Options with Former Top Pitching Prospect

With Matthew Liberatore‘s success in the bullpen, the St. Louis Cardinals now have expanded options as they re-tool their team. Acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Randy Arozarena trade, he immediately became the number three prospect in the organization upon his arrival.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 25

Orioles Reportedly Interested In Trading For Ex-Cardinals First-Round Pick

The St. Louis Cardinals obviously need another starting pitcher after last night's disappointing 5-0 shutout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, where the club lacked a true starter.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 26
Matthew Liberatore excels as Cardinals gain DH split with Braves

Matthew Liberatore excels as Cardinals gain DH split with Braves

Matthew Liberatore blanked the visiting Atlanta Braves for six innings on two hits as the St. Louis Cardinals won the second half of a split doubleheader 4-1 Wednesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 19

Cardinals Drop Series Finale Sunday Afternoon

The Cardinals took on the Red Sox Sunday afternoon at Busch stadium for the final game of a three game set and lost by a wide 11-3 margin behind a short start from starter Matthew Liberatore.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19
Cards go for sweep of Red Sox behind Matthew Liberatore

Cards go for sweep of Red Sox behind Matthew Liberatore

The St. Louis Cardinals like what left-hander Matthew Liberatore brought to their bullpen, but now he is being wedged back into the rotation. Liberatore will continue getting used to life as a starter again when St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2023
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