Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:49:24 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Pat Neshek nailed down the save Tuesday, June 17.

Fantasy Tip: Trevor Rosenthal had a heavy workload over the weekend when he notched three saves. It's likely the team wanted him to have two days off. Neshek certainly appears to be the next in line over Jason Motte.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:43:42 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Motte struck out two and touched 96 mph on the radar gun with his fastball against the heart of the Washington Nationals' order Sunday, June 15, after not having pitched in eight days. It was only the second time in nine games since he rejoined the team that he pitched when the team was protecting a lead. Motte is feeling great and has given up nine hits while walking two over 8 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Tip: The Cardinals are likely resting Motte so they can have him in peak form for the remainder of the season. Because of his closing experience, he's probably next in line in case Trevor Rosenthal is injured or faulters, but Rosenthal isn't in any imminent danger.

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| Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Rick Hummel

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 07:33:54 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals CL Trevor Rosenthal blew his third save Wednesday, June 4.

Fantasy Tip: In his defense, he entered with two runners on in a 2-0 game. He didn't get a borderline call on a 3-2 count to load the bases, gave up a broken-bat groundout that scored a run and a clean single to score the second run. He has been inconsistent all year, but teams are catching up to his heater. Keep an eye on this situation with Jason Motte back. Pat Neshek is a possibility, as well.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 22 May 2014 07:52:41 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Motte's fastball velocity sat at 92-93 mph in his season debut Wednesday, May 21. "I learned a long time it's not what you throw, it's where you throw it," Motte said. "I was just trying to go out there and locate."

Fantasy Tip: While Motte is discounting the decreased velocity, it could be an issue moving forward. Motte relied on his heat to put hitters away because his secondary pitches aren't that great. He could regain his 95-plus-mph heat in time, but the soon-to-be 32-year-old will have to adjust if it doesn't return.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Mon, 19 May 2014 07:48:02 -0700

The St. Louis Cardinals will activate RP Jason Motte (elbow) from the disabled list Tuesday, May 20.

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| Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Mon, 12 May 2014 09:15:11 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Motte (elbow) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Memphis, and he'll make his next appearance Tuesday, May 13.

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| Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Mon, 12 May 2014 01:04:54 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP David Aardsma, who is at Triple-A Memphis, may not get a chance to make the parent club if RP Jason Motte goes back to St. Louis. Aardsma has a May 15 opt-out date and can elect free agency.

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| Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Sun, 11 May 2014 19:33:43 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Motte (elbow) is scheduled join Triple-A Memphis to continue his rehab assignment. He is scheduled to appear in a game Tuesday, May 13.

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| Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Mon, 05 May 2014 17:47:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Double-A Springfield Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Monday, May 5, that RP Jason Motte (elbow) felt good one day after his first minor-league rehab appearance. Shildt said Motte is expected to work another inning Tuesday, May 6.

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| Source: Springfield News-Leader - Lyndal Scranton

Mon, 05 May 2014 09:28:45 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Jason Motte (elbow) struck out three in a scoreless inning in his first rehab outing with Double-A Springfield Sunday, May 4.

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| Source: The Associated Press