The St. Louis Cardinals began yet another doubleheader on Thursday with a win over the Chicago White Sox. St. Louis came out on top 5-4 to move to 39-35 on the season. It was a good start to the ...

For St. Louis, moving Matz could open opportunities for younger arms. If the Cardinals slip out of contention, they could target Boston’s prospect depth in a Matz deal.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 27: Steven Matz #32 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

In 2025, Matz has posted a 3-2 record with a sparkling 2.66 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts over 40 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. Now in the final year of a four-year, $44 million deal, Matz ...