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The On the Forecheck Game Day Thread announces the Nashville Predators' showdown with the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at noon. Both teams are neck‑and‑neck this season, and the thread invites fans to discuss predictions, share the link, and join the community chat before kickoff.
The Minnesota Twins have hired St. Louis Cardinals fan favorite José Martínez as a minor league coach.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, who hit .269 with 29 homers, 102 RBIs and won the July Home Run Derby, is being honored as one of Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 on Nov. 9. In an exclusive interview, Walker says the recognition fuels his mission to grow Black participation in baseball, noting the sport’s 6.8% Black player share. He reflects on Cardinals legends like Bob Gibson and Curt Flood, and highlights his Walker’s Winners Foundation, which offers literacy programs and baseball clinics for youth. The Power 100 ceremony will take place at the Hollywood Palladium, joining other athletes such as Naomi Osaka and Tyshawn Jones.
The Devils rally from a 4‑1 third‑period deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 5‑4 in overtime on Thursday, with Jesper Bratt scoring the winning breakaway. Coach Sheldon Keefe critiques the team’s “too cool” mindset and raises the league’s instigator rule after Timo Meier racked up 17 penalty minutes defending Nico Hischier. The Concern‑O‑Meter returns, marking solid third‑period lead protection (Medium) but a weak penalty kill (High, 67.6%). Anthony Mantha shines with five goals on 3.19 xG since moving down the lineup. Upcoming: Devils face the Islanders Saturday at 7 PM ET at UBS Arena.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been mentioned as a team organizing a meeting for Japanese pitching prospect Shoki Oda. He
The Seattle Mariners announce Washington native Tanner Swanger as their new bench coach, a move praised by a former colleague of former manager Jason Kanzler. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals lock outfielder Jacob Young to a four‑year, $23 million extension, and the New York Mets re‑sign right‑hander Robert Stock to a one‑year deal. The St. Louis Cardinals promote assistant GM Rob Cerfolio to general manager, and the Toronto Blue Jays distance themselves from Islamophobic posts by outfielder Anthony Santander. Additionally, Corbin Carroll is cleared after elbow surgery and Mariner prospect Eudy Yuten makes Ben Balder’s top 10 international 2027 prospects list.
The St. Louis Blues will look to snap a two-game losing streak Saturday afternoon when they visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. St. Louis is coming off a 5-4…
The St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A team, the Ozarks Springbirds, just parted ways with manager Patrick Anderson. Given the team's success over the past two seasons, it seems like an odd decision.
The latest Deen’s Daily notes that Colorado’s new forward is sidelined for the long term, keeping the Avalanche’s power‑play woes alive after a costly loss to Nashville. Toronto’s Maple Leafs report mixed injury news, while Pittsburgh prepares for a rapid roster sell‑off. The piece also highlights a return for veteran John Tavares, and touches on league‑wide updates from Detroit, Montreal, San Jose and St. Louis.
Kris Draper scouted the Devils-Blues on Thursday. The Nashville Predators are interested in Simon Edvinsson. Top 25 NHL free agents.
Kris Draper scouted the Devils-Blues on Thursday. The Nashville Predators are interested in Simon Edvinsson. Top 25 NHL free agents.
JJ Wetherholt delivered a rookie season in St. Louis that rivals Albert Pujols, posting a 126 wRC+ and a projected 7‑WAR through June 22 before his offense nosedived to a 73 wRC+. The deep dive shows his walk rate stayed steady while strikeouts rose, swing percentage fell, and isolated slugging plunged from .157 to .086. Statcast reveals a modest 1 mph drop in exit velocity but a striking six‑degree loss in launch angle, inflating his ground‑ball rate to 50%. Pitchers also adjusted, cutting four‑seamers in the zone and attacking more inside, especially with sinkers that drove his launch angles negative. These factors combine to explain why Wetherholt’s bat faded in the second half.
Parker Messick is a Cy Young and Rookie of the Year finalist, and he was developed in the Cleveland Guardians farm system under St. Louis Cardinals general manager Rob Cerfolio. Can the Cardinals find their own front-line starter soon?
The Good Phight recaps recent MLB headlines, highlighting the Phillies' outlook as Baseball America releases its top ten prospect list and notes manager Carlos Mendoza’s ambitions after coaching the Mets in the 2024 NLDS. The piece also previews upcoming league awards, naming Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Junior Caminero as favorite MVPs, Jacob Misiorowski and Cam Schlittler for Cy Young, and Sal Stewart and Kevin McGonigle for Rookie of the Year. Additional news includes the Nationals rewarding Jacob Young with a four‑year extension, the Cardinals hiring Rob Cerfolio as GM, and the Dodgers parting ways with hitting coach Aaron Bates.
Former MLB outfielder José Martínez joins the Minnesota Twins as a minor‑league hitting coach, marking his first stint in affiliated baseball. Martínez retired in 2025 after playing in the Mexican League and Venezuelan winter ball. Known for his 2016‑19 tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he posted three consecutive double‑digit home‑run seasons, he also spent time with the Rays, Cubs and Mets before a 2021 meniscus tear ended his major‑league career. He finishes with a .289/.356/.447 line and a +18 wRC+ advantage over league average.
Connor Hellebuyck makes a splash in New Jersey, posting a 4‑0 start (2.44 GAA, .891 SV%) and helping the Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 5‑4 in OT. He becomes only the second goaltender in franchise history—joining John Vanbiesbrouck—to win his first four games for the Devils. The veteran Vezina‑winner and 2024‑25 Hart Trophy MVP also led the U.S. to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where teammate Jack Hughes scored the winning goal. With the Devils riding a six‑game home streak, the club hopes Hellebuyck can anchor a Stanley Cup run in 2026‑27.
Eighteen‑year‑old Japanese phenom Shoki Oda is set to skip NPB and head straight to MLB, sparking interest from at least eight clubs. In the next few hours Oda meets with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros, while the Texas Rangers already held an extensive eight‑person meeting that impressed the teen pitcher. He can sign once the international signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2027—if it isn’t delayed by the looming owners‑players shutdown. Oda cites Yoshinobu Yamamoto as his favorite player, giving the Dodgers a possible edge.
The Houston Astros, fresh off hiring GM Randy Flores, are racing to appoint a new manager, aiming for a "big splash" hire before the upcoming GM meetings on Monday. Owner Jim Crane says interviews began even before a GM was in place, and Flores is now deep in the search. Candidates being whispered about include former Astros catcher Brad Ausmus, ex‑Cardinals star Albert Pujás, former Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, and ex‑Astros third‑baseman Morgan Ensberg. Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart told MLB Network the club hopes to lock in a skipper within days.
Former St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jose Martinez just landed a hitting coach role with the Minnesota Twins after expressing interest to coach with the Cardinals. This is Martinez's first coaching role in MLB.
ARLINGTON, VA — When the St. Louis Blues traded Jordan Kyrou this summer, the move to Washington came with an extra perk: Kyrou could pick his own goal song. The Capitals have used different goal songs for each player since 2019, allowing them to decide what they want playing when they score at home. The
After the Devils’ 5‑4 OT win over the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 5, head coach Sheldon Keefe slammed the NHL’s instigator rule, saying it’s being applied to players who spark fights by delivering hits and then throwing the first punch. He pointed to Timo Meier’s 2‑minute instigator penalty, 5‑minute fighting major and 10‑minute misconduct after defending Nico Hischier from a hit by Jake Neighbours. Keefe questioned officials’ consistency, noting the rule—introduced in 1992‑93—now often penalizes the very player who initiates the contact. The coach highlighted the rule’s impact on line‑up depth and the league’s shift from brute force to speed and skill.
Mailloux suffered a hand injury during a fight in the preseason.
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Eighteen‑year‑old Japanese right‑hander Shoki Oda, hailed as a top pitching prospect, is fielding interest from a slate of MLB clubs, led by the New York Yankees and Mets. He met with the Mets, Phillies, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Astros and others, with a Yankees meeting slated for Friday. Oda can officially sign when the international signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2027, unless the window is cancelled or altered. Teams are using the interim to pitch their development systems as Oda’s decision looms early next year.
The New Jersey Devils escaped with two points after blowing a 4‑1 lead against the St. Louis Blues, forcing overtime with three quick third‑period goals before Jesper Bratt clinched the win 1:26 into OT. Coach Sheldon Keefe labeled the performance a disappointment, citing worries about protecting third‑period leads (Devils are 15‑20 in third periods) and a declining penalty kill (now 25‑37, 67.6%, 29th in the NHL). The power play remains middling at 9‑of‑50 (18%). Bratt earned his first season game‑winner, while Timo Meier’s low shooting output and costly penalties raise concerns. The article breaks down these issues in the Devils’ Concern‑O‑Meter.