Katie Woo
@katiejwoo.bsky.social
St. Louis Cardinals and baseball at large for The Athletic
"Every at-bat is a damn dog fight."
The #STLCards hammered out 19 runs in 3 games. It's a small sample size, sure, but there is a clear difference in the quality and approach of the team at-bats.
Firing off 3 takeaways from 3 wins in St. Louis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
The #STLCards hammered out 19 runs in 3 games. It's a small sample size, sure, but there is a clear difference in the quality and approach of the team at-bats.
Firing off 3 takeaways from 3 wins in St. Louis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
Cardinals sweep Twins to open season: 3 takeaways from 3 wins
Pedro Pagés helped lead an offensive barrage as the homer-happy Cardinals scored 19 runs in the series.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"Every at-bat is a damn dog fight."
The #STLCards hammered out 19 runs in 3 games. It's a small sample size, sure, but there is a clear difference in the quality and approach of the team at-bats.
Firing off 3 takeaways from 3 wins in St. Louis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
The #STLCards hammered out 19 runs in 3 games. It's a small sample size, sure, but there is a clear difference in the quality and approach of the team at-bats.
Firing off 3 takeaways from 3 wins in St. Louis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...
Reposted by Katie Woo
So much fun to join @katiejwoo.bsky.social as we review the #STLCards three-game sweep of the Twins in the entertaining launch to 2025.
youtube.com/watch?v=fdHe...
youtube.com/watch?v=fdHe...
Break out the Brooms: Cardinals sweep Twins to open the season
YouTube video by Cardinal Territory
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March 31, 2025 at 3:39 AM
So much fun to join @katiejwoo.bsky.social as we review the #STLCards three-game sweep of the Twins in the entertaining launch to 2025.
youtube.com/watch?v=fdHe...
youtube.com/watch?v=fdHe...
Reposted by Katie Woo
our @katiejwoo.bsky.social looks at the, uh, perplexing choices for the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster. (Why is Liberatore in the rotation??) www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
Cardinals finalize Opening Day roster as Victor Scott II wins center-field job
The Cardinals will use a five-man rotation for the first three weeks of the season before switching to a six-man rotation on April 16.
www.nytimes.com
March 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
our @katiejwoo.bsky.social looks at the, uh, perplexing choices for the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster. (Why is Liberatore in the rotation??) www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
What we're hearing about the #STLCards:
- Thoughts on a potential six-man rotation
- Bullpen all but officially set
- CF still up for grabs, but closer than stats will lead you to believe
All here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
- Thoughts on a potential six-man rotation
- Bullpen all but officially set
- CF still up for grabs, but closer than stats will lead you to believe
All here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day roster and rotation plans: What I'm hearing
www.nytimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
What we're hearing about the #STLCards:
- Thoughts on a potential six-man rotation
- Bullpen all but officially set
- CF still up for grabs, but closer than stats will lead you to believe
All here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
- Thoughts on a potential six-man rotation
- Bullpen all but officially set
- CF still up for grabs, but closer than stats will lead you to believe
All here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
Reposted by Katie Woo
The #STLCards are considering starting the season with a 6-man rotation. Our Cardinals insider @katiejwoo.bsky.social joined #BKandFerrario to break down why she believes this decision hinges on Matthew Liberatore's role.
March 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The #STLCards are considering starting the season with a 6-man rotation. Our Cardinals insider @katiejwoo.bsky.social joined #BKandFerrario to break down why she believes this decision hinges on Matthew Liberatore's role.
The #STLCards announced Sonny Gray as the Opening Day starter this morning, and pledged no concern after another bad outing this afternoon. Gray, while frustrated, isn't worried either. (More)
March 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The #STLCards announced Sonny Gray as the Opening Day starter this morning, and pledged no concern after another bad outing this afternoon. Gray, while frustrated, isn't worried either. (More)
One week left of Grapefruit League action. The #STLCards have the backbone of the roster set. But some “very tough” decisions are ahead.
Let’s project those decisions:
nytimes.com/athletic/620... Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?
Let’s project those decisions:
nytimes.com/athletic/620... Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?
Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?
Taking a stab at the 26 Cardinals we expect to see at Busch Stadium and explaining the team's thought process behind the moves.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
One week left of Grapefruit League action. The #STLCards have the backbone of the roster set. But some “very tough” decisions are ahead.
Let’s project those decisions:
nytimes.com/athletic/620... Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?
Let’s project those decisions:
nytimes.com/athletic/620... Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?
This episode went exactly how you think it did. Big thanks to Lars Nootbaar and Pedro Pagés for hopping on the latest episode of Cardinal Territory!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LrZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LrZ...
Interview: Lars Nootbaar and Pedro Pagés
YouTube video by Cardinal Territory
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This episode went exactly how you think it did. Big thanks to Lars Nootbaar and Pedro Pagés for hopping on the latest episode of Cardinal Territory!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LrZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LrZ...
In signing Phil Maton, the Cardinals believe they’ve found a durable setup option along with the experience they've been coveting.
Why shoring up a veteran reliever was important for St. Louis — even in a transition year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Why shoring up a veteran reliever was important for St. Louis — even in a transition year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
In acquiring Phil Maton, Cardinals add coveted bullpen depth
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In signing Phil Maton, the Cardinals believe they’ve found a durable setup option along with the experience they've been coveting.
Why shoring up a veteran reliever was important for St. Louis — even in a transition year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Why shoring up a veteran reliever was important for St. Louis — even in a transition year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...
Six right-handers — Nick Anderson, Gordon Graceffo, Kyle Leahy, Roddery Muñoz, Riley O’Brien & Chris Roycroft — are competing to round out the #STLCards bullpen, the team's biggest strength last year.
Can they replicate that success?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Can they replicate that success?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
March 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Six right-handers — Nick Anderson, Gordon Graceffo, Kyle Leahy, Roddery Muñoz, Riley O’Brien & Chris Roycroft — are competing to round out the #STLCards bullpen, the team's biggest strength last year.
Can they replicate that success?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Can they replicate that success?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
With two weeks left in spring, the #STLCards are ramping up their player evaluations. Cuts loom. Four position battles remain: CF, two rotation spots, the latter half of the bullpen and the bench.
Here's what the team is looking at for each group:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Here's what the team is looking at for each group:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Cardinals position battles: Areas to watch as spring competition heats up
Victor Scott II or Michael Siani remains the most compelling question of Cardinals camp.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:16 PM
With two weeks left in spring, the #STLCards are ramping up their player evaluations. Cuts loom. Four position battles remain: CF, two rotation spots, the latter half of the bullpen and the bench.
Here's what the team is looking at for each group:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Here's what the team is looking at for each group:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...
Since taking a special advisor role with the #STLCards over a year ago, Yadier Molina has been notably absent from team events.
He understands why fans are wondering where he’s been. He hopes they understand his reasoning.
Catching up with No. 4:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
He understands why fans are wondering where he’s been. He hopes they understand his reasoning.
Catching up with No. 4:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
Yadier Molina talks family, future manager aspirations and his absence from St. Louis
Molina remains hopeful about making a trip to Busch Stadium some time this year, but his family schedule is the priority.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Since taking a special advisor role with the #STLCards over a year ago, Yadier Molina has been notably absent from team events.
He understands why fans are wondering where he’s been. He hopes they understand his reasoning.
Catching up with No. 4:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
He understands why fans are wondering where he’s been. He hopes they understand his reasoning.
Catching up with No. 4:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...
We're more than halfway through spring. How is the #STLCards roster shaping up?
Let's project it: Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 1.0: How CF battle, bullpen will impact decisions
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
Let's project it: Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 1.0: How CF battle, bullpen will impact decisions
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 1.0: How CF battle, bullpen will impact decisions
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're more than halfway through spring. How is the #STLCards roster shaping up?
Let's project it: Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 1.0: How CF battle, bullpen will impact decisions
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
Let's project it: Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 1.0: How CF battle, bullpen will impact decisions
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
From #STLCards PR: Jordan Walker was removed in the third inning of the Cardinals split-squad game against the Nationals with left knee pain. He will undergo further evaluation.
I am not in Jupiter this week, but it appears Walker tweaked his knee tracking a fly ball in the bottom of the second.
I am not in Jupiter this week, but it appears Walker tweaked his knee tracking a fly ball in the bottom of the second.
March 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
From #STLCards PR: Jordan Walker was removed in the third inning of the Cardinals split-squad game against the Nationals with left knee pain. He will undergo further evaluation.
I am not in Jupiter this week, but it appears Walker tweaked his knee tracking a fly ball in the bottom of the second.
I am not in Jupiter this week, but it appears Walker tweaked his knee tracking a fly ball in the bottom of the second.
The first of our two-part spring training mailbag is in.
The most common question: What is the #STLCards strategy?
Let’s dig in: nytimes.com/athletic/617... What’s the Cardinals’ direction this year? Spring training mailbag, Part 1
The most common question: What is the #STLCards strategy?
Let’s dig in: nytimes.com/athletic/617... What’s the Cardinals’ direction this year? Spring training mailbag, Part 1
What’s the Cardinals’ direction this year? Spring training mailbag, Part 1
So far, the Cardinals' 2025 roster is looking pretty similar to 2024's. Are they still "planning for the future"?
nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The first of our two-part spring training mailbag is in.
The most common question: What is the #STLCards strategy?
Let’s dig in: nytimes.com/athletic/617... What’s the Cardinals’ direction this year? Spring training mailbag, Part 1
The most common question: What is the #STLCards strategy?
Let’s dig in: nytimes.com/athletic/617... What’s the Cardinals’ direction this year? Spring training mailbag, Part 1
Got spring training questions? Drop them here for our upcoming #STLCards mailbag.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
Submit your Cardinals questions for Katie Woo’s mailbag
Submit your Cardinals questions for Katie Woo's mailbag
www.nytimes.com
February 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Got spring training questions? Drop them here for our upcoming #STLCards mailbag.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
There have been no talks of an extension, Helsley (a free agent after this year) said, though he understands how the looming changes in leadership factor into these decisions.
Still, "I would love to stay here. ... “I would definitely be open to (an extension), but it has to be both ways."
Still, "I would love to stay here. ... “I would definitely be open to (an extension), but it has to be both ways."
Ryan Helsley, the longest-tenured Cardinal, is entering his 10th year in the organization. He didn't think he'd be here; he thought surely he'd be traded over the offseason.
But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
After career year, Ryan Helsley prepares for potential final season with Cardinals
The longest-tenured Cardinal expected to be traded over the winter: "I would love to stay here."
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
There have been no talks of an extension, Helsley (a free agent after this year) said, though he understands how the looming changes in leadership factor into these decisions.
Still, "I would love to stay here. ... “I would definitely be open to (an extension), but it has to be both ways."
Still, "I would love to stay here. ... “I would definitely be open to (an extension), but it has to be both ways."
Ryan Helsley, the longest-tenured Cardinal, is entering his 10th year in the organization. He didn't think he'd be here; he thought surely he'd be traded over the offseason.
But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
After career year, Ryan Helsley prepares for potential final season with Cardinals
The longest-tenured Cardinal expected to be traded over the winter: "I would love to stay here."
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Ryan Helsley, the longest-tenured Cardinal, is entering his 10th year in the organization. He didn't think he'd be here; he thought surely he'd be traded over the offseason.
But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...
Lineup significance, the CF battle and Alec Burleson's playing time: Here's what to watch for as #STLCards Grapefruit League action gets underway:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
Cardinals camp: 3 storylines to watch as Grapefruit League play begins
Shortstop prospect JJ Wetherholt delivered the Cardinals' first homer of spring as the fight for jobs is underway.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Lineup significance, the CF battle and Alec Burleson's playing time: Here's what to watch for as #STLCards Grapefruit League action gets underway:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...
“If I’m here, I’m going to give everything I got.”
Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal, at least for the immediate future. Now that he’s reported to camp, he’s ready to put the last four months of trade speculation behind him.
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal, at least for the immediate future. Now that he’s reported to camp, he’s ready to put the last four months of trade speculation behind him.
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Nolan Arenado arrives at Cardinals camp: ‘If I’m here, I’m going to give everything I got’
With the offseason drama over, Arenado remains motivated as ever to return to form.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“If I’m here, I’m going to give everything I got.”
Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal, at least for the immediate future. Now that he’s reported to camp, he’s ready to put the last four months of trade speculation behind him.
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal, at least for the immediate future. Now that he’s reported to camp, he’s ready to put the last four months of trade speculation behind him.
More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
From yesterday:
Nolan Arenado is "likely going to be a part of our club at this point," John Mozeliak says.
How Alex Bregman signing with Boston likely sealed Arenado's fate in St. Louis, at least to start the year:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Nolan Arenado is "likely going to be a part of our club at this point," John Mozeliak says.
How Alex Bregman signing with Boston likely sealed Arenado's fate in St. Louis, at least to start the year:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Nolan Arenado ‘likely’ to remain a Cardinal after months of trade speculation
John Mozeliak does not expect any awkwardness when Arenado reports to Cardinals camp: "He knows we've tried."
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From yesterday:
Nolan Arenado is "likely going to be a part of our club at this point," John Mozeliak says.
How Alex Bregman signing with Boston likely sealed Arenado's fate in St. Louis, at least to start the year:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Nolan Arenado is "likely going to be a part of our club at this point," John Mozeliak says.
How Alex Bregman signing with Boston likely sealed Arenado's fate in St. Louis, at least to start the year:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
When asked if he was still optimistic he could trade Arenado, Mozeliak said: “It’s hard to say. We thought all along that we could probably do something this offseason, but it just hasn’t happened.”
The season has started, but the biggest question surrounding the #STLCards remains the same as the offseason.
Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado?
Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado?
Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
As Cardinals spring training begins, John Mozeliak continues Nolan Arenado trade attempts
Neither Arenado nor Mozeliak has set a deadline for a decision. Both are prepared to wait out Alex Bregman's next move.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
When asked if he was still optimistic he could trade Arenado, Mozeliak said: “It’s hard to say. We thought all along that we could probably do something this offseason, but it just hasn’t happened.”
The season has started, but the biggest question surrounding the #STLCards remains the same as the offseason.
Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado?
Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado?
Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
As Cardinals spring training begins, John Mozeliak continues Nolan Arenado trade attempts
Neither Arenado nor Mozeliak has set a deadline for a decision. Both are prepared to wait out Alex Bregman's next move.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The season has started, but the biggest question surrounding the #STLCards remains the same as the offseason.
Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado?
Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado?
Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...
A pitchers and catchers edition of Cardinal Territory comin' at ya.
Early spring predictions/what we're excited about heading into spring training: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbBn...
Early spring predictions/what we're excited about heading into spring training: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbBn...
What to watch for this spring as Cardinals pitchers and catchers report
YouTube video by Cardinal Territory
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February 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A pitchers and catchers edition of Cardinal Territory comin' at ya.
Early spring predictions/what we're excited about heading into spring training: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbBn...
Early spring predictions/what we're excited about heading into spring training: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbBn...
Baseball's back.
Here are key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer as the #STLCards open camp in Jupiter:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Here are key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer as the #STLCards open camp in Jupiter:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Cardinals camp preview: Key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer
Ryan Helsley anchored one of baseball's best bullpen's last season but not every roster decision will be so obvious.
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Baseball's back.
Here are key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer as the #STLCards open camp in Jupiter:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...
Here are key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer as the #STLCards open camp in Jupiter:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...