Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:16:37 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Trevor Rosenthal will stay a reliever heading into the 2015 season. "We need Trevor to prepare to be a closer," said manager Mike Matheny.

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

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 06:57:27 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals CL Trevor Rosenthal blew his fifth save of the season Monday, Aug. 18.

Fantasy Tip: It wasn't all his fault. He walked Billy Hamilton, who stole second and advanced to third due to an errant throw into the outfield. The infield moved in with one out, and Jay Bruce lined a ball past Matt Adams that could have been playable at normal depth. Rosenthal looked strong otherwise. Rosenthal is still in no danger of losing his spot, maybe just rested a few days.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Sun, 17 Aug 2014 14:55:32 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals CL Trevor Rosenthal will remain the team's closer, according to manager Mike Matheny.

Fantasy Tip: He has allowed five walks and three earned runs in his last two appearances and may be wearing down after heavy usage. He's still worth keeping in your lineups.

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| Source: MLB.com - Jenifer Langosch

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 07:34:27 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals CL Trevor Rosenthal has been unavailable more frequently over the last couple of weeks because of heavy usage. Boston Red Sox RP Edward Mujica recently spoke with Rosenthal about taking more days off to avoid burning out.

Fantasy Tip: Rosenthal leads the majors with 35 saves, but the team has relied on him heavily because they've been in a lot of close games. Rosenthal's usage will probably slow up a bit in the next couple of weeks before the home stretch.

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

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:48:12 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals CL Trevor Rosenthal threw 41 pitches in a four-out save Wednesday, June 25. The announcers stated on the telecast that it was the most pitches he has ever thrown in a save opportunity.

Fantasy Tip: He's highly unlikely to be available if a save opportunity arises. Pat Neshek only threw nine pitches yesterday and should be the one called upon in a save chance.

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| Source: KFFL.com

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

Tue, 20 May 2014 14:31:19 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said RP Trevor Rosenthal will be unavailable to pitch Tuesday, May 20.

Fantasy Tip: Rosenthal had a string of four straight outings over the weekend that culminated with a blown save Sunday. He's due for some rest. Jason Motte, who was just brought back from the DL, could get the nod in the ninth in his first game back.

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

Mon, 19 May 2014 09:11:44 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Trevor Rosenthal blew his second save of the year against the Atlanta Braves Sunday, May 18, and he's 0-2 with a 4.98 ERA so far, with 14 walks in 21 2/3 innings. Rosenthal's velocity is also a bit down, as he's averaging 96.2 mph on his fastball and hasn't reached triple digits on the radar gun. He was working for the fourth straight day Sunday night. "Physically I felt good and mentally I was ready to go," Rosenthal said. "No one feels worse than me, walking in the run that eventually loses the game. But you have to bounce back. There will be another opportunity. You just have to learn from it."

Fantasy Tip: Rosenthal's slight dip in velocity is a bit concerning. He should still be seen as one of the elite closers in baseball, though, but perhaps the league is starting to adjust to his high fastball usage and sit on those pitches.

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| Source: ESPN.com - David Schoenfield

Wed, 14 May 2014 06:14:00 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals CL Trevor Rosenthal blew his first save of the season Tuesday, May 13.

Fantasy Tip: Rosenthal has been a shell of himself this season with a 5.19 ERA, 15 hits and 11 walks allowed in 17 1/3 innings. He still has 21 strikeouts, but he's going to have to figure himself out soon. RP Jason Motte (elbow) is on the mend and could become a closer candidate soon.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Tue, 06 May 2014 15:50:38 -0700

St. Louis Cardinals RP Trevor Rosenthal is unlikely to be available to pitch Tuesday, May 6, after throwing 39 pitches in back-to-back days. RP Carlos Martinez also may not be available after working three days in a row. RP Kevin Siegrist could appear in the eighth or ninth innings as a result.

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