Contreras, Willson (1992- )

St. Louis Cardinals Hope to Save Season as Underdogs

By Tyler Kepner June 18, 2023Arenado, Nolan (1991- ), Baseball, Contreras, Willson (1992- ), Edman, Tommy (1995- ), Freese, David, Marmol, Oliver, New York Mets, St Louis Cardinals, Wainwright, Adam

St. Louis, a perennial playoff contender, is having its worst season in decades, forcing it into an unfamiliar position: underdogs.

What We Learned Through a Quarter of the M.L.B. Season

By Benjamin Hoffman May 15, 2023Acuna, Ronald Jr (1997- ), Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Contreras, Willson (1992- ), Correa, Carlos (1994- ), Major League Baseball, New York Mets, New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays

The Mets have struggled (but may be fine), stolen bases are cool again (but runners, beware), and it’s too early to judge (most of) the off-season’s free-agent signings.

MLB Players Have Unique Relationships With Gloves

By James Wagner August 14, 2022Arenado, Nolan (1991- ), Baseball, Contreras, Willson (1992- ), McNeil, Jeff (1992- ), Molina, Yadier, Sporting Goods and Equipment, Turner, Trea (1993- )

Major leaguers form deep relationships with their gloves. You can look, you can touch, but don’t even think about trying it on.

Cubs Beat Reds at MLB’s Field of Dreams Game

By Benjamin Hoffman August 12, 2022Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Contreras, Willson (1992- ), Major League Baseball

A low stakes game between struggling teams was mostly a sideshow as M.L.B. basked in the glow of its second Field of Dreams game.

As the Trade Deadline Nears, the Brewers Could Be in Trouble

By Benjamin Hoffman July 26, 2022Adames, Willy (1995- ), Atlanta Braves, Baseball, Contreras, Willson (1992- ), Hader, Josh (1994- ), Mancini, Trey (1992- ), Milwaukee Brewers, Montas, Frankie (1993- ), Soto, Juan (1998- ), St Louis Cardinals

Expected to cruise to a second straight division title, Milwaukee may need reinforcements if it wants to hold off St. Louis. Even a wild-card berth could be in doubt.