Jun 13, 2023, 11:16 AM ET Willson Contreras, off to a nightmare begin with the St. Louis Cardinals, acknowledged he’s going by way of the worst stoop of his profession and mentioned he’s nonetheless “on the lookout for solutions.” Contreras went hitless in three at-bats throughout Monday’s loss to the Giants, dropping his batting common … Read more
Might 13, 2023, 04:36 PM ET BOSTON — Willson Contreras‘ demotion from catching did not final very lengthy. St. Louis supervisor Oliver Marmol introduced earlier than Saturday’s sport towards the Boston Red Sox that the 31-year-old Contreras might be again behind the plate on Monday evening when the Cardinals open a homestand towards the Milwaukee … Read more
Jesse Rogers, ESPN Workers AuthorCould 8, 2023, 08:30 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. CHICAGO — A gathering Sunday of St. Louis Cardinals supervisor Oliver Marmol, pitchers Adam Wainwright and Jack Flaherty, and catcher Willson Contreras led Marmol to declare the day “probably the most productive” … Read more
FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES, St. Louis Cardinals catching nice Yadier Molina was a fixture in a company recognized for churning out pitchers and throwing out runners. Over a Corridor-of-Fame worthy profession, Molina was probably the most revered participant on his crew each time he donned the uniform. For the ultimate seven years of that profession, … Read more
ST. LOUIS — For the primary time in additional than 18 years, the St. Louis Cardinals could have a brand new beginning catcher. Catcher Willson Contreras signed a five-year contract with a membership choice for 2028, the crew introduced Friday at a information convention. “Willson is a confirmed All-Star performer who’s pushed to win each … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals have discovered their substitute for the spot vacated by longtime catcher Yadier Molina, reaching a five-year, $87.5 million take care of free agent Willson Contreras on Wednesday, a supply acquainted with the deal informed ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Contreras, 30, has spent the previous 14 seasons within the rival Chicago Cubs‘ group. … Read more
SAN DIEGO — Houston Astros supervisor Dusty Baker confirmed his crew is all in favour of free agent catcher Willson Contreras simply months after a commerce for him was nixed. “It is not that I did not need him,” Baker defined on Day 1 of the winter conferences on Monday. “It is simply on the … Read more
ST. LOUIS – In the end Chicago Cubs Jed Hoyer, president and CEO of baseball operations couldn’t find another team to play his All-Star catcher/left fielder. Willson Contreras And Ian Happ Despite weeks of speculation, the Cubs will be the Cubs for now. Hoyer stated, “We never crossed this threshold.” Hoyer was referring to making … Read more
CHICAGO — The trade deadline is fast approaching for long-time catcher. Willson Contreras He was the beneficiary of many standing ovations Tuesday at Wrigley Field, in what could have been his final home match. Chicago Cubs uniform. Contreras, who is now 30, has been with the team since he was 16. He will become a … Read more
CHICAGO — CubsDavid Ross, manager, praised the catcher Willson ContrerasOn Sunday, he spoke up because he felt tightness in his right hip. Contreras left Saturday’s 7-6 lossThe Arizona DiamondbacksHe was injured while running the bases during the third inning. Contreras was unable to play in the series finale against Diamondbacks because of his injury. Ross … Read more