Paul Goldschmidt Injury News & Updates
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On bench for season finale
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democratreports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt returned to the lineup the past two games after missing a couple with back tightness, and he'll return to the bench for St. Louis' final game of the year. Barring an appearance off the bench, the veteran first baseman will close 2023 with an .810 OPS, 25 home runs, 11 steals, 80 RBI and 89 runs in 154 contests.
Sep 29, 2023
Returns to lineup
Goldschmidt (back) is starting at first base and batting second Friday against the Reds, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has sat out the Cardinals' last two games while dealing with back tightness, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Friday's contest. The 36-year-old first baseman is currently hitless (0-for-8) over his last three games.
Sep 28, 2023
Out with back tightness
Manager Oliver Marmol said Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Thursday at Milwaukee due to back tightness, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt also sat Wednesday, though Marmol indicated that the back issue is nothing serious. "We want to make sure he's good to play when we get back home in front of our own fans [for the final weekend in St. Louis]," Marmol said Thursday. "No reason to really push through it today." Luken Baker has been filling in at first base.
Sep 28, 2023
Sitting again Thursday
Goldschmidt remains out of the lineup Thursday at Milwaukee.
ANALYSIS
There's no word of an injury, but Goldschmidt did not play in the Cardinals' 3-2 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday and will ride the pine again in Thursday's series finale. Luken Baker is starting at first base as Yuan Yepez fills the DH role.
Sep 27, 2023
Not in Wednesday's lineup
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Milwaukee.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt started the previous 14 games but will take a seat Wednesday after he posted a .200/.322/.380 slash line during that span. Luken Baker will move to first base while Juan Yepez receives a start as St. Louis' designated hitter.
Sep 18, 2023
Goes deep for 25th homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt opened up the scoring with a two-run double in the third and then made some more noise with a solo blast to center in the fifth. It was his fourth game with three RBI or more this season and brought him up to five extra-base hits in 14 games this month. Though he certainly hasn't replicated his 2022 MVP form, Goldschmidt has produced another solid year, slashing .273/.366/.456 with 25 homers, 78 RBI, 85 runs and an 81:152 BB:K in 648 plate appearances.
Sep 16, 2023
Posts steal in loss
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had gone over a month since his last steal (Aug. 14). In that span, the first baseman hit a light .247 over 26 contests. He's up to 11 thefts in 13 attempts this year while slashing .271/.365/.448 with 24 home runs, 74 RBI and 83 runs scored over 142 games. He should continue to see regular playing time down the stretch, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Cardinals rest the 36-year-old a bit more often since they are out of contention.
Sep 13, 2023
Goes yard in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt welcomed Baltimore starter John Means back from Tommy John surgery with a first-inning solo shot. This was Goldschmidt's second homer over 10 games in September and his 24th long ball of the year, though he's hitting just .200 this month. The small slump has him down to a .272/.363/.452 slash line with 74 RBI, 82 runs scored, 26 doubles and 10 stolen bases through 140 contests overall.
Sep 10, 2023
Receives Sunday off
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
It's likely just a maintenance day for Goldschmidt, who started the Cardinals' previous 42 games and had a .765 OPS during that span. Alec Burleson will take over at first base for Sunday's series finale versus the Reds.
Sep 7, 2023
Clubs 23rd homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's 11-6 win over Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has swung a steady bat lately, batting .309 (17-for-55) with four homers and 11 RBI over his last 15 games. The first baseman's homer Wednesday came in the first inning and set the tone for the Cardinals in their second straight win over Atlanta. Goldschmidt is up to 23 long balls this year while adding 73 RBI, 79 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and a .277/.367/.457 slash line through 135 contests.
Aug 29, 2023
Smacks homer in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has regained his power swing with three homers over his last eight games. He's gone 10-for-28 (.357) with seven RBI in that span. The first baseman is hitting .278 on the year, his lowest mark since 2019, and he's added an .828 OPS with 22 homers, 69 RBI, 75 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 128 contests. While he hasn't been immune from the Cardinals' struggles overall, he's still been one of their best players.
Aug 25, 2023
Blasts 21st homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 loss to Philadelphia.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals an early lead with his first-inning dinger, but that was the only damage the Redbirds could manage on the evening. The 35-year-old slugger remains productive, slashing .278/.367/.457 through 125 games. However, his 21 home runs leave him on a pace to finish below 30 home runs in a non-pandemic shortened season for the first time since 2016.
Aug 21, 2023
Plates three RBI in win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt jump started the Cardinals' offense with an RBI-single in the third and then a two-run blast in the fifth gave them a 3-2 lead and knocked Carlos Carrasco out of the game. It was his fourth game with at least three RBI this season and his fourth multi-hit effort over his last eight games. The long ball was Goldschmidt's 20th of the season, marking the 10th time he's reached that milestone in his career. Though it's a step down from his MVP season in 2022, the 35-year-old is having another productive campaign. He's now slashing .277/.364/.455 with 65 RBI, 70 runs and a 65:122 BB:K in 546 plate appearances.
Aug 15, 2023
Fills box score in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two-run home run, three walks, a stolen base and two total runs scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
It was a little bit of everything for Goldschmidt as he ended a 15-game homer drought. In that span, he hit just .200 with two doubles and four RBI. The first baseman's slump has dropped him down to a .277/.366/.454 slash line on the year, and he's added 19 homers, 61 RBI, 67 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 115 games.
Jul 27, 2023
Pops homer in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 11-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt went 4-for-12 with a pair of homers and five RBI during the Cardinals' three-game set in his old stomping grounds in Arizona. That productive stretch doubled his homer total for July. The first baseman is slashing .285/.373/.477 with 18 long balls, 55 RBI, 64 runs scored, 21 doubles and nine stolen bases through 99 contests.
Jul 25, 2023
Goes yard Monday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has gone 12-for-42 (.286) over 10 contests since the All-Star break. Monday was his fifth multi-hit effort in that span. The first baseman's recent work is right in line with his season numbers, aside from a moderate dip in power. He's at a .285/.371/.473 slash line with 17 homers, 53 RBI, 63 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 97 contests this season.
Jul 23, 2023
Not starting Sunday
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cubs, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has a .586 OPS over his past five games and will take a seat Sunday after starting the past 11 contests. Alec Burleson will step in at first base and bat fifth.
Jul 17, 2023
Homers in victory
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals some breathing room with a two-run shot in the sixth to put them up 6-3. He had gone nine straight games without an RBI from July 1 through July 14 but has tallied three rbi and been on base five times over his last two games. The 35-year-old continues to provide a steady bat for the Cardinals and is now slashing .285/.370/.480 with 16 homers, 49 RBI, 54 runs and a 47:88 BB:K in 405 plate appearances.
Jul 8, 2023
Racks up three hits
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 in Friday's 8-7 loss to the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has four multi-hit efforts over his last nine games, going 12-for-36 (.333) with two home runs and six RBI in that span. The first baseman is up to a .288/.373/.483 slash line with 15 homers, eight stolen bases, 46 RBI, 52 runs scored and 20 doubles through 85 games. He continues to routinely bat second with only the occasional drop to third in the order.
Jul 6, 2023
Sitting Thursday
Goldschmidt isn't in the Cardinals' lineup Thursday against Miami, Bally Sports Midwest reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt will get a rare day off Thursday after beginning July with a .261/.308/.391 slash line through 26 plate appearances. Alec Burleson will fill in at first base in Goldschmidt's place and bat seventh.
Jul 1, 2023
Productive in doubleheader
Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with a home run, four RBI and two walks across both games of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's grand slam in the matinee powered the Cardinals' offense to an 11-4 win. He got on base three more times in the nightcap, but St. Louis lost 6-2. After hitting .277 in June, a cool month by his standards, the first baseman is already off to a good start in July. He's slashing .289/.379/.498 with 15 homers, 46 RBI, 51 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 80 contests on the year.
Jun 29, 2023
Three-hit game not enough
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and an additional RBI in Wednesday's 10-7 loss against the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt recorded his first three-hit game since June 2 and hit his third home run over his last nine starts. During that stretch, the reigning MVP has totaled four extra-base hits, 11 RBI and six runs. Despite some early power struggles, Goldschmidt has been the epitome of consistency this year, hitting at least .270 in each month while slashing .288/.378/.493 overall. He hasn't put himself in the 2023 MVP conversation yet, but the 35-year-old remains one of the elite offensive players in MLB.
Jun 21, 2023
Two hits, steal in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, and he has six multi-hit efforts in that span while batting .349 (15-for-43). The first baseman's steal was his eighth of the season, surpassing his total of seven for all of 2022. He's slashing .291/.382/.500 with 13 homers, 38 RBI, 48 runs scored and 20 doubles over 72 contests -- numbers in line with his 2021 production, though they look worse compared to his 2022 MVP season.
Jun 18, 2023
Goes deep Saturday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had a brief slump earlier in June, but he's gone 10-for-29 (.345) with two homers and six RBI over his last seven games. The first baseman has also struck out 10 times in that span, which is a bit unusual for a fairly patient hitter. He's at a .287/.381/.493 slash line with 12 homers, 33 RBI, 45 runs scored, 19 doubles and seven stolen bases over 69 contests. Goldschmidt also has a 22.3 percent strikeout rate and 12.7 percent walk rate, roughly in line with his career norms as he pieces together another strong campaign.
Jun 13, 2023
Swats homer in loss
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt gave the Cardinals their only lead in the game with his sixth-inning blast off Logan Webb. That snapped an 11-game homer drought for Goldschmidt. The first baseman has had an unsteady start to June, but he's still slashing .286/.380/.492 with 11 homers, 30 RBI, 43 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 65 contests.
Jun 3, 2023
Three hits Friday
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
This was Goldschmidt's fourth multi-hit effort over his last eight games, a span in which he's hitting .355 with three home runs. The first baseman ranks fourth in the majors with 18 doubles, and he's added 10 homers to provide solid power output. He's also been consistent with a .298/.401/.521 slash line, 26 RBI, 39 runs scored and seven stolen bases -- that's not quite at the level of his MVP campaign a year ago, but it's still excellent for fantasy managers.
May 29, 2023
Homers in Sunday's loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
This was Goldschmidt's third multi-hit effort in five games after a span in which he went just 1-for-21 over seven contests. Slumps tend not to last too long for the first baseman, but it's good to see him looking like himself again after a rough week. For the season, he's slashing .294/.400/.525 with 10 homers, 26 RBI, 37 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 17 doubles.
May 25, 2023
Day off Thursday
Goldschmidt is absent from the lineup Thursday in Cincinnati, 101 ESPN St. Louis reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had served as the designated hitter the previous two days and now is out of the lineup entirely. The Cardinals are resting several regulars for the afternoon tilt.
May 23, 2023
Goes yard twice in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and two solo home runs in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The first baseman took Graham Ashcraft deep in the first and third innings in a wild affair that saw the two teams combine for 10 runs in the first four frames. Remarkably, Goldschmidt has only homered in three of the last 32 games, but all three times he launched multiple long balls. He's up to nine homers in 49 games on the season to go along with a stellar .293/.404/.521 slash line.
May 20, 2023
Matches last year's total in steals
Goldschmidt went 0-for-1 with three walks and a stolen base in Friday's 5-0 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
For the second game in a row, Goldschmidt's patience at the plate was rewarded. He's now racked up eight walks, two steals and four runs scored despite going 0-for-10 across his last four games. His seven thefts this season match his total from last year, and he's slashing .301/.407/.514 with seven home runs, 23 RBI and 31 runs scored through 45 contests.
May 19, 2023
Productive despite lack of hits
Goldschmidt went 0-for-2 with three walks, a stolen base and three runs scored in Thursday's 16-8 win over the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt went hitless for a third straight game, but he's logged at least one walk in five of his last six contests. With his ability to keep the line moving, he was also to get involved in run-scoring. He stole second in the fourth inning, allowing Oscar Mercado to steal home. For the season, Goldschmidt is slashing .302/.400/.517 with six steals, seven home runs, 23 RBI and 31 runs scored across 44 contests.
May 16, 2023
Back-to-back two-hit games
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI and one run in Monday's 18-1 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has posted four hits across the past two games and has turned in three multi-hit efforts in his last four contests, bringing his season-long batting average up from .306 to .319. Though the Cardinals are still sitting eight games under .500 for the season, the team's struggles don't fall on the shoulders of the reigning National League MVP. His .949 OPS is only 33 behind his mark from 2022, and he's already two stolen bases away from matching last season's total of seven.
May 14, 2023
Posts steal Saturday
Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt walked and stole second in the ninth inning before scoring on a Nolan Gorman double. Through 11 games in May, Goldschmidt is hitting .319 with three home runs, four doubles and two steals. The first baseman is batting .310 with a .927 OPS, seven homers, five steals, 20 RBI and 26 runs scored through 39 contests overall.
May 13, 2023
Racks up three hits in win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 8-6 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
The first baseman went just 2-for-13 over the three-game series versus the Cubs earlier this week. Goldschmidt has gone multiple games without a hit just twice this season, as he remains one of the Cardinals' most consistent batters. He's slashing .316/.395/.546 with seven home runs, 20 RBI, 25 runs scored, 14 doubles and four stolen bases through 38 contests.
May 8, 2023
Paces Cards with three-homer day
Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with three homers, four RBI, four runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 12-6 win over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt homered in the first, third and eighth frames with all three traveling over 400 feet. It was the third three-homer game of his career and his third multi-hit effort over his last four games, as he helped the Cardinals finally end their eight-game losing streak. While the team is struggling as a whole, Goldschmidt is putting him near-identical numbers to his MVP campaign a season ago. The 35-year-old is slashing .321/.409/.582 with seven homers, 20 RBI, 22 runs, four steals and an 18:26 BB:K over 154 plate appearances.
May 6, 2023
Two doubles in three-hit effort
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has opened May by going 6-for-17 (.353) with four doubles over four contests. The first baseman is now slashing .312/.403/.520 with four home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored, 14 doubles and three stolen bases through 32 games on the season. He's still one of the best hitters in the majors at age 35, though his power has yet to show up in full force so far.
Apr 29, 2023
Logs 150th career steal
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 two doubles, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
The steal was the 150th of Goldschmidt's career, three of which have come this season. That's solid work on the basepaths for a first baseman, though he's far from a significant speed threat overall. He's gone 10-for-25 (.400) over the last six games and is now slashing .310/.415/.530 with four home runs, 14 RBI, 17 runs and 10 doubles through 26 contests in 2023.
Apr 27, 2023
Enjoys big game at plate
Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs in a loss to the Giants on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt carried St. Louis' struggling offense Wednesday, producing half of the team's hits and plating two of its three runs on a pair of solo homers. It was the first four-hit game and first multi-homer effort of the season for the star first baseman, who is slashing .315/.417/.533 through 108 plate appearances. Goldschmidt has added four homers, 13 RBI, 16 runs, two steals and a 15:17 BB:K.
Apr 19, 2023
Swats homer in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
This was Goldschmidt's first multi-hit outing in his last five games. He took Drey Jameson deep for a solo shot in the first inning. The power isn't up to last year's standard for Goldschmidt, but he's slashing a strong .328/.449/.516 with two homers, nine RBI, 12 runs scored, six doubles and two stolen bases over 17 contests.
Apr 17, 2023
Getting a day off
Goldschmidt is absent from the Cardinals' lineup for Monday's contest against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
It's the first day off this season for the reigning National League MVP. Brendan Donovan will handle first base and Nolan Gorman will play second.
Apr 16, 2023
Swipes first bag
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-3 extra-inning loss to the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt saw a six-game hitting streak end Friday, but he bounced back quickly. He also had a bases-loaded walk in the seventh inning to briefly put the Cardinals ahead 3-2. The first baseman is enjoying a productive start to the season, slashing .327/.456/.473 with a home run, two steals, eight RBI and eight runs scored over 15 contests.
Apr 4, 2023
Knocks homer in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 8-4 loss to Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's seventh-inning blast was the only one of the Cardinals' 12 hits to go for extra bases. The first baseman is off to an excellent start this season, recording two hits in each of the first four games. He's added two RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and a 3:2 BB:K while occupying his usual No. 3 spot in the order.
Mar 31, 2023
Notches steal Thursday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's always had pretty good speed and instincts for a first baseman. He swiped seven bags over 151 contests last season, though his days of challenging for 20 thefts are likely behind him. Despite the loss, Goldschmidt looked good Thursday. The reigning NL MVP will look to follow that up with another strong campaign, and hitting in the heart of a strong lineup should help him produce in the standard roto categories.
Mar 22, 2023
Solid work at WBC
Goldschmidt hit .280 (7-for-25) with a home run, a double, five RBI and eight runs scored over seven games for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
ANALYSIS
While the Americans lost to Japan in Tuesday's final, Goldschmidt was a steady presence throughout the tournament. He'll now have about a week to get integrated back with the Cardinals as he puts the finishing touches on his preparation for the regular season. After slashing .317/.404/.578 with 35 homers, 115 RBI, 106 runs scored, seven stolen bases and 41 doubles last year, the first baseman remains a strong fantasy player entering his age-35 campaign.
Mar 5, 2023
Included in Sunday's lineup
Goldschmidt (personal) is in the lineup for Sunday's exhibition contest.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt took a couple days to tend to a family matter, but he is back with the club, and he will both play first base and hit third for the Cardinals on Sunday.
Mar 3, 2023
Scratched due to family matter
Goldschmidt was scratched from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Friday due to a family matter, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
This confirms that Goldschmidt's sudden absence was not injury-related. The reigning National League MVP will presumably be able to return to action over the weekend in Cardinals camp before he heads off to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.
Mar 3, 2023
Scratched from Friday's lineup
Goldschmidt was scratched from the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
No reason for the move has been provided yet, but the Cards should have more information shortly. Juan Yepez will take Goldschmidt's spot at first base.
Nov 17, 2022
Takes home NL MVP
Goldschmidt was named the 2022 NL MVP Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt -- a seven-time All-Star -- earned his first MVP award after mashing 35 home runs and tallying over 100 RBI and runs in a single season for the first time since 2017. Paired with strong plate discipline, he also managed a 177 wRC+ -- the highest mark in the National League and third-highest among all hitters. In total, Goldschmidt earned 380 votes, well out-pacing Manny Machado, who finished second with 291 votes.
Oct 5, 2022
Retreats to bench Wednesday
Goldschmidt isn't starting Wednesday against the Pirates, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt is getting a breather after going 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games. Juan Yepez will start at first base and bat fifth.
Oct 2, 2022
Gets breather Sunday
Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt is for 2-for-5 with two doubles and two walks against the opposing starter, Roansy Contreras, but manager Oliver Marmol decided to hold him out with the postseason on the horizon. Albert Pujols will start at first base in Goldschmidt's place.
Sep 28, 2022
Two hits, two RBI in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the first frame before ripping an RBI single off Trevor Gott in the top of the fifth. He later added a double in the seventh inning, which was 41st two-bagger of the year. Goldschmidt came into Tuesday's contest in a 4-for-27 cold spell over his previous seven games, but he still owns a .318 average with 35 homers, 114 RBI, 103 runs and seven stolen bases over 146 games in 2022.
Sep 18, 2022
Takes seat Sunday
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt started the past six games and will receive a day off after he posted a .273/.360/.409 slash line with three doubles, three RBI and two runs. Albert Pujols will take over at first base while Nolan Arenado rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Sep 11, 2022
Gets breather Sunday
Goldschmidt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt racked up just eight hits and hit .186 over his last 12 games, so he will get a day off for the first time this month. Albert Pujols will start at first base Sunday for the Cardinals.
Sep 7, 2022
Hits 35th homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's fourth-inning blast was the only run in the game until the Nationals' offense woke up in the seventh and eighth frames. It's been a rather pedestrian start to September for Goldschmidt -- he's gone 5-for-20 (.250) with two home runs in the first six games of the month. The first baseman is still doing just fine overall, as his 35 homers put him one shy of matching a career-high mark he achieved in both 2013 and 2017. He's added 108 RBI, 99 runs scored, six stolen bases and 35 doubles through 130 contests.
Sep 3, 2022
Homers, swipes bag
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk, an additional run and a stolen base during Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt got St. Louis on the board with a two-run home run off Chicago starter Drew Smyly in the bottom of the first inning, singled, stole third and scored in the third inning and walked in the sixth. The two-hit game snapped a recent 1-for-14 slump while the homer was the 34-year-old's first extra-base hit since two long balls Aug. 25. Goldschmidt and his 34 home runs now sit two behind NL leader Kyle Schwarber while his 107 RBI and .331 average pace the league.
Aug 26, 2022
Slugs pair of homers
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a walk, two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI on Thursday against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt powered the Cardinals to victory Thursday by slugging his 32nd and 33rd homers of the season. He has had a particularly excellent August, delivering nine homers, 27 RBI and 21 runs scored across 21 games. For the season, he owns a .339/.420/.637 line across 516 plate appearances.
Aug 24, 2022
Resting Wednesday
Goldschmidt isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has recorded hits in eight of his last nine games, slashing .405/.452/.730 with three home runs, three doubles, 11 RBI and seven runs during that time. He'll get a rare day off while Brendan Donovan starts at first base and bats second.
Aug 21, 2022
Tallies three hits, homer
Goldschmidt went 3-for-6 with a three-run home run and an additional run and RBI in a 16-7 win against the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt singled home a run in the third inning while adding a single and a three-run home run in the ninth to cap an eight-run inning. The 34-year-old has compiled a solid five-game hitting streak, during which he's batted 12-for-20 with three doubles and two homers to boost his average from .328 to a league-leading .341 in addition to posting a league-best .422 slugging 1.052 OPS.
Aug 20, 2022
Launches 30th homer
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's first-inning solo shot secured the seventh 30-homer season in his career. The first baseman added an RBI single in the seventh and scored on a passed ball. With his second straight three-hit game, Goldschmidt is batting .407 (22-for-54) with 12 extra-base hits through 16 contests in August. For the season, he's up to a .339/.421/.635 slash line with 96 RBI, 84 runs scored and five stolen bases through 112 games.
Aug 19, 2022
Doubles twice Thursday
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 13-0 win over the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Thursday's game was the third time in August that Goldschmidt has contributed multiple extra-base hits. The first baseman is batting .380 through 15 games this month, adding five home runs, six doubles, 16 RBI and 13 runs scored. He continues to be one of baseball's best hitters -- he's sporting a .335/.418/.627 slash line through 111 contests.
Aug 17, 2022
Clubs 29th homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has swatted three homers in his last five games. He's hitting .326 (14-for-43) in August, though a high average has been standard for the first baseman all year. He's up to a .328/.412/.618 slash line with 29 homers, 92 RBI, 81 runs scored and five stolen bases through 109 contests. The 34-year-old is on track to reach the 100-RBI mark for the first time since 2017.
Aug 12, 2022
Homers in consecutive games
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 3-1 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's first-inning blast was ultimately all the Cardinals needed for the win. For the month, the first baseman is cruising, going 12-for-34 (.353) with four homers, 11 RBI, nine runs scored and three doubles through 10 contests. He's quickly closing in on a 30-homer campaign again -- Goldschmidt had 28 this year, putting him a realistic position to challenge his career high of 36. He's added a .331/.414/.619 slash line, 89 RBI, 78 runs scored, five stolen bases and 31 doubles through 106 games.
Aug 11, 2022
Homers, doubles in loss
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, two runs scored and three RBI in an 8-6 loss Thursday in Colorado.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt doubled and scored in the fourth and smacked a two-run homer in the eighth as the Cardinals attempted to mount a comeback. It's hard to believe that the 34-year-old did not homer until his 19th game as Thursday's knock was his 27th of the season to go along with 31 doubles. Since the All-Star break, he's posted a .339/.424/.768 line with seven homers and 17 RBI in 15 games.
Aug 5, 2022
Three hits in twin bill
Goldschmidt went 3-for-8 with a solo home run, a walk and two total runs scored across both games of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was part of the Cardinals' seventh-inning rally in the matinee, and he got aboard three times in a less dramatic win in the nightcap. The first baseman has hit .351 (13-for-37) with six long balls in nine contests since the All-Star break. For the season, he's produced a .332/.413/.614 slash line, 26 homers, 82 RBI, 72 runs scored and five stolen bases in 99 games.
Aug 2, 2022
Drives in three in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt accounted for half of the Cardinals' run production. He had a two-run single in the third inning and a solo shot in the fifth. This was the first baseman's fourth multi-hit effort in seven contests since the All-Star break, and he's swatted five homers in that span. For the season, the steady 34-year-old is up to a .332/.412/.611 slash line with 25 long balls, 81 RBI, 70 runs scored and five stolen bases through 97 games.
Jul 29, 2022
Back from restricted list
Goldschmidt (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list by the Cardinals on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was unable to travel to Canada for the Cardinals' two-game series against the Blue Jays earlier this week, but he'll now rejoin the team ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Nationals. The 34-year-old has homered in his past four games and has gone 8-for-18 with five long balls and 10 RBI.
Jul 26, 2022
Officially placed on restricted
Goldschmidt (personal) was placed on the restricted list Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt is one of three Cardinals that will be ineligible to play in the two-game series in Toronto because of his vaccination status. The Cardinals start a three-game series with the Nationals on Friday, which the first-baseman will be reinstated ahead of. Cory Spangenberg had his contract selected from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday and will replace Goldschmidt on the active roster.
Jul 24, 2022
Two more homers Sunday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in a 6-3 loss Sunday in Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was the only player to get a hit off Tyler Mahle and he took the starter deep twice, accounting for all the Cardinals' runs. He's now homered four straight games, five if you include his All-Star Game blast. It appears that the only thing that can stop Goldschmidt right now is the Canadian government, as he won't be able to be with the team, due to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement in Canada, when they begin a two-game series in Toronto on Tuesday. He'll rejoin the Cardinals when they return stateside Friday in Washington.
Jul 24, 2022
Unavailable in Toronto
Goldschmidt won't be able to travel with the Cardinals for the two-game set against the Blue Jays this week due to Canada's vaccination requirement, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has homered in three straight games and should be in the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Cincinnati, but he won't be able to travel with the team to Toronto since he's apparently unvaccinated. Nolan Arenado will also be unavailable, leaving St. Louis without its best two players for the two-game set. A move to the restricted list will come ahead of Tuesday's series opener.
Jul 23, 2022
Mashes 21st homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-5 loss to the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt ended a 17-game homer drought just before the All-Star break and also went yard during the Midsummer Classic. He kept up the power Friday, delivering a two-run blast in the fifth inning, though the Cardinals' offense couldn't keep up in this contest. The first baseman has multiple hits in six of 18 games in July and owns a .331/.414/.596 slash line with 21 homers, 72 RBI, 65 runs scored and five stolen bases through 91 games overall.
Jul 17, 2022
Homer, three RBI in victory
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and one additional RBI in Saturday's victory over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The starting first baseman for the National League All-Star team, Goldschmidt is now up to 20 home runs, and his OPS is over 1.000 for the season (1.004). Since Goldschmidt is playing Tuesday, the Cardinals may look to rest him Sunday.
Jul 10, 2022
Gets rare rest day
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
The National League MVP candidate looks to be getting some routine maintenance after he started in each of the Cardinals' last 17 games while contributing a 1.035 OPS, two stolen bases, 13 runs and seven RBI over that stretch. Albert Pujols will draw a rare start at first base in place of Goldschmidt.
Jul 10, 2022
Adds another steal Saturday
Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Baserunners came at a premium Saturday, with Goldschmidt representing the Cardinals' last player to get aboard. He reached on an error and stole second in the ninth inning, but he was left stranded in the narrow defeat. The first baseman has hit safely in 27 of the last 36 games since the start of June, batting .323 in that stretch. Shockingly, that's actually worse than his season mark of .340, and he's added a 1.032 OPS with 19 home runs, 65 RBI, 61 runs scored, five steals and 28 doubles through 83 contests overall. The 34-year-old will likely continue to be one of baseball's most consistent hitters, and he'll be recognized for his efforts in just over a week at the All-Star Game as the National League's starting first baseman.
Jul 7, 2022
Steals base Thursday
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a stolen base Thursday in a 3-2 win in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt doubled in the first inning and walked and stole a base in the eighth. He struck out twice and has seen an uptick in his strikeout rate with 23 punchouts in his last 82 plate appearances. Despite the increase in strikeouts, the first baseman continues to have a hot bat and has a .324/.415/.563 during that span.
Jul 3, 2022
Scores twice in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt scored in the first inning thanks to a Nolan Arenado home run, then again on a Lars Nootbaar walk with the bases loaded in the fifth. The first baseman continued his spectacular season with back-to-back two hit performances. He has hits in six of his last seven games, including four multi-hit performances and is now slashing .346/.428/.633 for the season.
Jun 28, 2022
Perfect at plate Monday
Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-0 win over the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
This was Goldschmidt's second four-hit game in the last two weeks, and he's batting a scorching .426/.500/.907 in his last 14 contests. The first baseman has been one of the best hitters in the league with a .347/.429/.642 slash line, 19 home runs, 64 RBI, 56 runs scored and three stolen bases through 72 games.
Jun 27, 2022
Hits 18th home run
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt clobbered a hanging changeup from innings-eater Alec Mills over the left field wall for his 18th homer of the season. He came close to picking up his second extra-base hit of the day when Ian Happ robbed him of a double with an incredible sliding catch in the seventh. The 34-year-old first baseman is hitting for a higher average than ever before in his career without sacrificing his established power numbers. Goldschmidt has been red hot over the past 15 days and is slashing .360./439/.740 with five home runs over that span, despite dealing with back tightness.
Jun 22, 2022
Homers in return
Goldschmidt (back) went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt sat out a game to deal with back tightness. He returned as the designated hitter Wednesday and promptly launched his two-run shot in the first inning. He's swatted six of his 17 homers this year in June, and he's sporting an excellent .339/.418/.623 slash line with 60 RBI, 50 runs scored and three stolen bases across 67 contests. Goldschmidt should be able to return to the field soon, as his absence Tuesday was deemed precautionary.
Jun 22, 2022
Serving as designated hitter
Goldschmidt (back) is starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt missed Tuesday's matchup due to back tightness, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat third a day later. He's hit .412 with four homers, three doubles, 11 RBI and seven runs over his last eight games.
Jun 21, 2022
On bench with back tightness
Goldschmidt was held out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers as a precaution due to back tightness, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 34-year-old had a 1.482 OPS during a seven-game hit streak before going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Monday's matchup with Milwaukee, though it's unclear when exactly his back started tightening up. It doesn't appear to be a significant injury since manager Oliver Marmol labeled Goldschmidt's absence as a precautionary measure, so the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day for now.
Jun 21, 2022
Not in Tuesday's lineup
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Monday's series opener in Milwaukee and will take a seat for Tuesday's contest. Brendan Donovan will shift to first base while Juan Yepez serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 15, 2022
Power surge continues in nightcap
Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three runs scored and five RBI in a 9-1 win over the Pirates in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
ANALYSIS
After going yard in the matinee, Goldschmidt kept flexing his muscles in the nightcap, clubbing homers off Bryse Wilson in the first and second innings to help give the Cardinals an early 7-0 lead. The first baseman is up to 16 homers on the season including four in his last three games, putting him two behind Pete Alonso for the NL lead, to go along with a stellar .349/.431/.642 slash line.
Jun 14, 2022
Belts 14th homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in a 3-1 win over the Pirates during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
ANALYSIS
He gave Matthew Liberatore and the Cardinals' bullpen all the support they would need with a two-run blast off JT Brubaker in the third inning. Goldschmidt has gone yard in back-to-back games against the Bucs, continuing a fantastic campaign that has seen him bat .338 with 14 homers and 51 RBI through 60 games.
Jun 13, 2022
Collects three hits
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 7-5 win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt took Sunday off after going 0-for-9 over his previous three games and he immediately got his groove back Monday. He doubled and scored in the sixth inning and then drilled a go-ahead shot to begin the seventh. The slugging first baseman is now slashing .335/.419/.598 with 33 extra-base hits and 48 RBI this season. However, since losing his 25-game hitting streak on June 4, Goldschmidt is hitting just .250 with one RBI in nine appearances.
Jun 12, 2022
Receives rare rest
Goldschmidt will sit Sunday against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt finds himself on the bench for just the third time this season. While he still owns an excellent .327/.411/.577 slash line, he's gone hitless over his last three games, so a day off seems like a good idea. Juan Yepez will handle first base in his absence.
Jun 4, 2022
Hitting streak reaches 25 games
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a pair of walks and two runs scored in Friday's 14-5 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
While Goldschmidt has been limited to one-hit efforts in his last six contests, he's been able to extend his hitting streak to 25 games. He's batting .424 with 10 long balls in that impressive span. For the season, the first baseman owns a .349/.427/.630 slash line with 12 homers, 47 RBI, 36 runs scored and three stolen bases in 50 contests.
May 31, 2022
Keeps mashing Monday
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 6-3 win over the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt padded the Cardinals' lead with a seventh-inning homer, his fifth long ball in his last seven games. The first baseman is riding a 21-game hitting streak, going 38-for-86 (.442) in that span. He's surged to a .352/.418/.626 slash line with 11 homers, 42 RBI, 30 runs scored, three stolen bases and 16 doubles in 46 contests overall.
May 28, 2022
Three-run homer in win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and four RBI in Saturday's victory over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt launched a three-run homer off Adrian Houser in the third frame before later adding two singles and another RBI. The long ball was his 10th of the season and he has now gone deep in three consecutive games and four of his last five contests overall. Since May 13, Goldschmidt has batted .475 with eight homers, 25 RBI and 12 runs over 14 games. The 34-year-old is having a superb season overall, producing a .355/.420/.622 slash line over 172 at-bats, which represent career bests at average and slugging percentage.
May 28, 2022
Swats another homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in Friday's 4-2 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt opened the scoring in the third inning with the blast, his third in the last four games. The first baseman is riding a 32-game on-base streak and an 18-game hitting streak, batting .440 (33-for-75) in the latter stretch. This is an excellent run even for a hitter of Goldschmidt's caliber. He's slashing .345/.413/.601 with nine homers, 36 RBI, 28 runs scored, 16 doubles and three stolen bases through 43 contests.
May 27, 2022
Remains hot with homer Thursday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
St. Louis was trailing by two runs in the seventh inning when Goldschmidt cut the deficit in half with a solo shot to left field. That was the final run of the game, however, as the Cardinals fell 4.5 games behind their division rival. Despite the loss, Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 17 games and pushed his season slash line to .348/.416/.591. He has 10 multi-hit games during the streak and has hit six of his eight homers during the red-hot stretch.
May 24, 2022
Walks it off with grand slam
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 7-3 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
The veteran first baseman's seventh homer of the season was a dramatic one, as he ripped a Ryan Borucki slider down the left-field line for a walkoff slam in the 10th inning. Goldschmidt also extended his hitting streak to 15 games in the process, a stretch during which he's slashing .438/.456/.859 with five home runs and 22 RBI.
May 22, 2022
Gets Sunday off
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
He'll receive just his second day off of the season following a big Saturday in which he went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in the Cardinals' 5-4 win. Juan Yepez will fill in for Goldschmidt at first base.
May 22, 2022
Racks up four hits in win
Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 win against Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's second-inning double plated a pair of runs, and he collected three additional base knocks throughout the contest. This was the veteran's first four-hit performance of the season and eighth multi-hit effort during his current 14-game hitting streak. During the red-hot stretch, he is batting .458 (27-for-59) with four homers, 12 doubles, 18 RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base.
May 19, 2022
Three hits, four RBI in loss
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI double, a solo home run and two additional RBI during Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt tied the game at two in the third with a solo blast and gave the Cardinals a 3-2 lead in the fifth with an RBI double. The slugger added a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the seventh and a game-tying RBI single in the ninth. Goldschmidt finishes the four-game series with eight hits, two home runs and eight RBI.
May 18, 2022
Drives in three in twin bill
Goldschmidt went 4-for-9 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader split with the Mets.
ANALYSIS
The veteran first baseman supplied the Cardinals' only run of the matinee with a solo shot off Drew Smith in the eighth inning, but that only warmed Goldschmidt up for the nightcap as he went 3-for-5 with RBI two-baggers in the fourth and fifth frames. He extended his hitting streak to 10 games in the process, a stretch during which he's slashing .439/.465/.878 with an incredible nine doubles, three homers, a steal, eight runs and 12 RBI.
May 16, 2022
Knocks trio of extra-base hits
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, three runs and three RBI in a 15-6 win over San Francisco on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt got St. Louis on the board with a two-run shot off Carlos Rodon in the first inning, doubled and scored in the third and doubled home a run before scoring in the fourth. The 34-year-old extended his hitting streak to a modest eight games -- including five multi-hit performances -- and is now slashing .312/.394/.496 with four home runs, 21 runs and 20 RBI.
May 14, 2022
Provides offense in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's RBI groundout in the first inning and solo homer in the eighth provided the Cardinals' only two runs in the blowout loss. The veteran first baseman is 10-for-24 with five extra-base hits over his last six games. He's now slashing .299/.388/.444 with three home runs through 134 plate appearances.
May 12, 2022
Swipes bag in loss
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a 3-2 loss Thursday against Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt appeared as the designated hitter Thursday, receiving a break from the field for the second time this season. After popping out and striking out twice in his first three plate appearances, he singled and stole a base in the eighth as the Cardinals attempted a comeback. In May, the veteran has been excellent, slashing .314/.442/.514 with eight walks in 10 games. The stolen base was his third on the season and, while he's no longer a threat for 20 steals in a season, the 34-year-old is still capable of reaching double-digit thefts.
May 12, 2022
Drives in three runs
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 10-1 win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt hadn't knocked in a run in seven games before his strong performance Wednesday. He's hit safely in four straight contests, going 7-for-16 in that span. The first baseman owns a .294/.389/.422 slash line with two home runs, 14 RBI, 16 runs scored, two stolen bases and eight doubles in 29 games.
May 2, 2022
Goes deep in victory
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
The first baseman took Zack Greinke deep in the first inning, providing all of the offense in the contest. Goldschmidt now has two home runs on the year, both of which have come in the last three contests. After batting .146 over the first 11 games of the season, the 34-year old has gotten a hit in nine of his last 10 games, hitting .450 with four extra-base hits and 10 RBI over that stretch.
May 1, 2022
Receives first day off
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday to snap an eight-game hit streak -- during which he went 16-for-34 with a homer, two doubles, nine RBI and four runs -- and he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Albert Pujols will start at first base while Corey Dickerson serves as the designated hitter.
Apr 30, 2022
Homers in Friday's loss
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's lone hit of the game left the yard in the first inning. That stretched the first baseman's hitting streak to eight games, a span in which he's batting .471 (16-for-34) with nine RBI and four runs scored. The surge has him up to a .293/.361/.387 slash line with a homer, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 19 contests this season. Outside of a dip in power, the rest of his numbers are right where they should be.
Apr 29, 2022
Continues red-hot stretch
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a run and three RBI in Thursday's 8-3 victory versus the Diamondbacks.
ANALYSIS
All three of Goldschmidt's hits were singles, but they were productive as they resulted in three runs batted in. The veteran first baseman extended his hitting streak to seven games with the performance, and he has collected multiple hits in six of those contests. During the streak, Goldschmidt is batting an even .500 (15-for-30) with eight RBI.
Apr 26, 2022
Multiple hits in four straight
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had multiple hits in just one of his first 11 games, but he's pulled out of the slump by going 9-for-17 in his last four. The first baseman hasn't homered yet this season, but he's picked up four doubles in 15 games. He sports a .259/.348/.328 slash line with five RBI. eight runs scored and a pair of stolen bases.
Apr 22, 2022
Collects three hits, two RBI
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with two RBI during Friday's 4-2 win against the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The 34-year-old entered Friday's contest 3-for-32 over the past eight games, so the three-hit performance was certainly a welcome sight. Goldschmidt is still looking for his first home run of the season and has significant work to do on his .196/.302/.239 slash line.
Apr 21, 2022
Notches steal
Goldschmidt went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has only hit safely in five of his 10 games this season. He's posted a shaky .162/.295/.216 slash line with an RBI, seven runs scored, a pair of stolen bases and two doubles through 44 plate appearances. He tore the cover off the ball in spring training, so there's little reason to be concerned about Goldschmidt's long-term numbers -- he's never hit lower than .250 in any season of his career, and that came in his rookie year.
Apr 7, 2022
Draws four walks Opening Day
Goldschmidt went 1-for-1 with four walks and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Pirates. He also registered one stolen base.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt, who's known as a slugger, played set-up man for the Cardinals on Thursday. The 34-year-old is expected to be a high-end first baseman in fantasy this season, though it's unlikely he registers many more stolen bases this season.
Mar 31, 2022
Makes big impact Wednesday
Goldschmidt went 4-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 29-8 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has used a new bat model for the first time in his career, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and it's been paying off in spring games. The first baseman is 10-for-19 with three homers, a double, four RBI and seven runs scored in eight Grapefruit League contests. It looks like he won't need too much adjustment time to the new bat, which is great news. Goldschmidt remains a high-end first baseman in fantasy who should be a solid pickup around the fourth round.
Sep 30, 2021
Day off Thursday
Goldschmidt will sit Thursday against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cardinals typically don't rotate their lineup much, but they've given several regulars a rest over the last two days after clinching a playoff spot Tuesday. Matt Carpenter will play first base Thursday.
Sep 26, 2021
Blasts 31st home run
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt went deep off Keegan Thompson in the third inning to give the Cardinals the lead. It was his fifth home run in his last six games. The 33-year-old is slashing .294/.366/.517 with 31 long balls, 98 RBI, 100 runs and 12 steals in 661 plate appearances. He has been an essential asset in the Cardinals' historic 16-game winning streak.
Sep 24, 2021
Five hits in doubleheader
Goldschmidt went 5-for-9 with a home run, a double, four RBI and three runs scored as the Cardinals swept Friday's doubleheader versus the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has recorded multiple hits in each of his last four games, going 11-for-18 with four homers and two doubles in that span. The first baseman's massive surge has lifted his slash line .296/.364/.515 with 30 long balls, 97 RBI, 99 runs scored and 12 stolen bases through 653 plate appearances. He's locked in at the plate at the perfect time for his fantasy managers.
Sep 23, 2021
Belts two long balls
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI during Thursday's win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt evened up the score with a three-run blast against Brad Boxberger in the seventh inning. He then knocked in his second homer of the night with a 415-footer against Aaron Ashby in the ninth. The 34-year-old has been heating up, hammering three long balls over the last two games. Overall, Goldschmidt is batting .291/.362/.508 on the season with 29 homers.
Sep 22, 2021
Packs stat sheet in win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a home run, two RBI and four runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt terrorized Milwaukee pitching once again Wednesday night, falling a triple shy of the cycle and recording his 13th game with three or more hits this season. In 47 career games played in Milwaukee, the Cardinals' first baseman is hitting .341 with 15 home runs. It's gotta be the bratwurst.
Sep 18, 2021
Productive night at plate
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Padres on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Although Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson stole the show by combining for three home runs, Goldschmidt found a way to once again make an impact at the plate. The veteran's second-half tear has persisted in fine fashion in September, as he now boasts a .321 average, 1.051 OPS, four doubles, four home runs and eight RBI across 15 games during the month. Additionally, Friday's multi-hit effort was his third in the last four contests.
Sep 15, 2021
Falls triple shy of cycle
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a single, double, homer, three runs scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt fell a three-bagger shy of the cycle Wednesday, but nonetheless racked up some impressive numbers. The 34-year-old has absolutely killed the Mets this season, as he's hit .370 with three home runs in seven games against New York.
Sep 14, 2021
Slugs homer No. 25
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run, a stolen base, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 7-0 win over the Mets.
ANALYSIS
The 34-year-old put together a line reminiscent of his prime, as he launched a solo shot off Rich Hill in the fifth inning then swiped a bag in the ninth. Goldschmidt is now up to 25 homers on the year, the sixth time in his career he's reached that plateau, and his 12 steals are his highest total since he racked up 18 in 2017.
Sep 7, 2021
Resting Tuesday
Goldschmidt is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
It appears to be a routine day off for the first baseman after he posted a three-hit performance Monday. Matt Carpenter will enter the lineup and bat sixth.
Sep 6, 2021
Pokes trio of singles
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
All three of the first baseman's hits were singles, and he accounted for half of the hits St. Louis recorded in the game. Goldschmidt has gone a bit quiet in run production, as he's gone five straight games without an RBI. For the year, he's slashing a hearty .286/.355/.485 with 24 home runs, 82 RBI, 76 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 578 plate appearances.
Sep 1, 2021
Goes yard twice in matinee
Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with two walks, two home runs and three RBI in a 5-4 win over the Reds during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.
ANALYSIS
He opened the scoring on the afternoon with a solo shot in the first inning and then launched a game-winning two-run shot in the fourth, with both blasts coming off Wade Miley. After going 0-for-2 in the nightcap, Goldschmidt is batting .287 on the season with 24 homers, 10 steals, 74 runs and 82 RBI through 130 contests.
Aug 30, 2021
Rips 22nd home run
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's 3-1 win over Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt launched a two-run homer off Luis Castillo in the first inning to get the Cardinals going. The veteran slugger is enjoying a terrific August, going 36-for-103 (.350) with 15 extra-base hits and 24 RBI in 26 games. He's up to 79 RBI with 51 extra-base hits and an .833 OPS through 554 plate appearances this season.
Aug 29, 2021
RBIs keep coming
Goldschmidt, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a run-scoring double and a bases-loaded walk in a win over the Pirates on Saturday, went into Sunday's series finale with 22 RBI in 24 August games and a .333 average with runners in scoring position on the season.
ANALYSIS
The slugger has been raking throughout the second half of the season and has served as one of the best clutch hitters in all of baseball of late. Goldschmidt's career high is a lofty 125 (2013), but at his current pace, he would appear to have a fighting chance of eclipsing the 97 runs he knocked in back in 2019, which currently serves as his best tally over the last four campaigns.
Aug 28, 2021
Two more extra-base hits
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double and a triple in a win over the Pirates on Friday.
ANALYSIS
There seems to be no end in sight to Goldschmidt's second-half surge, much to the delight of fantasy managers. The veteran slugger has been especially lethal during the latter portion of August, accruing a .404 average, 1.227 OPS and 11 extra-base hits (seven doubles, Friday's triple, three home runs) while striking out at a minuscule 6.0 percent clip.
Aug 25, 2021
Goes deep twice in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 3-2, extra-innings win over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
The veteran carried St. Louis' lineup, accounting for two of its five hits and scoring each of its three runs. Goldschmidt now has multiple hits in 12 of his last 18 games, a span during which he's hit .370 with seven doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI. The first baseman's batting average has increased each month this season after being .214 in April, and he's now slashing .282/.349/.471 with 21 home runs and 73 RBI in 2021.
Aug 23, 2021
Ends homer drought
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
The star slugger is seeing the ball well of late, but he was riding a homer drought that extended for 13 games before he went deep in this one with a solo shot in the fifth inning off reliever Kyle Keller. Goldschmidt's hitting streak has reached 11 games and has recorded multi-hit contests in all but one of his last seven contests, so he continues to be one of the most dangerous bats in the National League. He's slashing .355/.402/.526 through 84 plate appearances in August.
Aug 20, 2021
Stays hot Thursday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in a win over the Brewers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
There seems to be no slowing down the veteran slugger, who has four consecutive two-hit efforts and six such tallies in his last seven games overall. Goldschmidt's extended hot stretch dates back nearly two months, as he's slashing .342/.404/.540 with 11 doubles, seven home runs and 28 RBI in his last 40 games.
Aug 19, 2021
Doubles twice in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run Wednesday in the Cardinals' 6-4 loss to the Brewers in 10 innings.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's first double of the night scored Tommy Edman and gave the Cardinals an early 3-0 lead, but Milwaukee clawed back from the early deficit to send the game to extras before prevailing in the 10th. Though Goldschmidt has now churned out three two-hit games in a row and is batting .345 in August, he's left the yard just one time this month and is on pace for his lowest home-run total in a full season since 2016 (24).
Aug 15, 2021
Doubles, steals base
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was busy in the first inning, knocking a single, stealing third and eventually crossing home in the three-run opening frame. He then ripped an RBI double and scored again in the second. The 6-foot-3 slugger has been on fire in August, going 16-for-50 (.320) with 13 RBI and three steals in 13 games. Goldschmidt's season OPS is up to .789 with 39 extra-base hits while going 9-for-9 in stolen base attempts.
Aug 15, 2021
Drives in three in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Cardinals' 9-4 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had a hand in the Cardinals' four-run seventh inning that turned the tide in the game, driving in a pair of runs on a base hit. He would add another RBI to his ledger on a sacrifice fly in his final at-bat in the ninth inning. Goldschmidt will start at first base and bat second in Sunday's series finale.
Aug 12, 2021
Reaches base four times
Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with three walks and a run Wednesday against the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt reached base in all but one of his plate appearances, though his box score was pedestrian otherwise. The effort continued what has been a productive stretch for Goldschmidt, as he has eight RBI and four runs scored across his last 10 games. Overall, he maintains a .269/.338/.443 line with 18 home runs and seven stolen bases across 476 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 9, 2021
Knocks in two in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles in a loss to the Royals on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt managed his third two-hit effort of the last four games, a stretch that's also seen him belt his 18th home run of the season. The veteran first baseman went into the All-Star break wielding a hot bat and has impressively maintained his momentum since the Midsummer Classic, as he boasts a .328/.386/.544 slash line with six doubles, seven homers, 22 RBI, 13 walks, two stolen bases and 19 runs over the 31 games he's played since June 30.
Aug 9, 2021
Knocks in two in loss
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles in a loss to the Royals on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt stayed hot with his third two-hit effort of the last four games, a stretch that's also seen him belt his 18th home run of the season. The veteran first baseman went into the All-Star break wielding a hot bat and has impressively maintained his momentum since the Midsummer Classic, as he boasts a .328/.386/.544 slash line with six doubles, seven homers, 22 RBI, 13 walks, two stolen bases and 19 runs over the 31 games he's played since June 30.
Aug 2, 2021
Breaks RBI drought in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a run-scoring sacrifice double play while adding a stolen base in a win over the Twins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Golschmidt bounced back from an increasingly rare 0-for-4 day Saturday and produced only his second and third RBI of the last 11 games. The veteran slugger has been highly productive otherwise in the second half of the season, posting a .290 average, .880 OPS, three doubles, four home runs, eight RBI, six walks, a pair of steals and eight runs across 15 post-All-Star-break games.
Jul 31, 2021
On base thrice in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt appears primed to wrap up July the same way he started, as he owns a .351/.425/.606 slash line with six doubles, six home runs and 14 RBI across his last 23 games following Friday's multi-hit effort. The performance marked Goldschmidt's third two-hit tally in the last six games alone and pushed his season slash line to an impressive .272/.342/.454 (433 plate appearances).
Jul 24, 2021
Slugs 17th homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Reds.
ANALYSIS
He gave the Cards a quick 1-0 lead by taking Tyler Mahle deep in the first inning. Goldschmidt homered on the last day before the All-Star break and hasn't slowed down since, slashing .371/.476/.829 over his last nine games with five of his 17 long balls on the season.
Jul 22, 2021
Doubles, scores in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a double and a run in an extra-inning win over the Cubs on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to 16 games, a stretch during which he's slashed an outstanding .379/.446/.667 over 74 plate appearances while striking out at a modest 14.9 percent clip. The veteran slugger's surge has his season average up to a solid .271, and he continues to put very good wood on the ball with a career-high 9.5 percent barrel rate.
Jul 20, 2021
Belts 16th homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with an RBI infield single and a solo home run in a win over the Cubs on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran continued an impressive power surge that predates the All-Star break, as he's now left the yard in four of his last five games. Goldschmidt has also accumulated 10 RBI over his last eight contests and has boosted his season slash line back to a solid .273/.343/.457 with his recent surge.
Jul 18, 2021
Homers again in win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt cranked a two-run homer off Anthony DeSclafani to open up the lead to 3-0. His long ball ended up being the difference to win the game. He has homered in his last three games and he rides a 12-game hitting streak. During that stretch, he is batting .417 with an OPS of 1.220. The 33-year-old is slashing .270/.340/.451 with 15 homers, 52 RBI and 50 runs in 382 plate appearances.
Jul 17, 2021
Extends hit streak with homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Giants on Friday.
ANALYSIS
With the Cardinals down by six in the seventh inning, Goldschmidt clobbered a 440-foot solo shot to center field for what proved to be the game's final run. The long ball extended his hitting streak to 11 games, during which the veteran is slashing .386/.471/.659 with three homers, nine RBI and seven walks.
Jul 10, 2021
On base four times Saturday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
The first baseman's biggest play of the night was a moonshot to left-center field in the fifth inning off Cubs starter Zach Davies. Goldschmidt's hitting streak is up to 10 games, during which he's gone 16-for-40 (.400) with two homers, eight RBI and eight runs scored. He's slashing .265/.335/.432 with 13 long balls, 49 RBI, 48 runs scored and five stolen bases through 373 plate appearances overall. He remains a fixture in the top third of St. Louis' lineup.
Jul 7, 2021
Plates pair in win
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a two-run single and two runs in a win over the Giants on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran slugger's timely fourth-inning knock plated Harrison Bader and Edmundo Sosa to snap a 2-2 tie and give the Cardinals a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Goldschmidt is picking up steam as the first half of the season comes to a close, as he now has a seven-game hitting streak during which he's produced a .379/.438/.552 slash line across 32 plate appearances.
Jul 2, 2021
Belts 12th homer
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt singled in the first and blasted a solo shot to left in the third to knot the game at two, a score that would hold until the ninth. The veteran first baseman has heated up following a brisk April to slash .256/.321/.426 with a team-leading 42 runs and 43 RBI in 80 games.
Jun 30, 2021
Closes out steady month of June
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored against the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt laced a pair of doubles and added a single, the latter scoring Edmundo Sosa in the fourth inning. The veteran first baseman hit .281 with an .839 OPS and five home runs during the month of June and is now slashing .252/.319/.415 in 332 plate appearances overall. Goldschmidt has also provided 11 homers and 42 RBIs while going 5-for-5 on stolen base attempts.
Jun 26, 2021
Socks solo shot Saturday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Saturday's win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt snapped a five-game homer drought with his 11th long ball of the campaign, and the star first baseman has gone deep five times during the current month. Goldschmidt is not repeating the same numbers he's delivered in past seasons, but he remains a reliable offensive presence for the Cardinals. He's hitting .253 on the season, but that number increases to .287 across 80 at-bats this month.
Jun 20, 2021
Four hits in doubleheader
Goldschmidt went 4-for-6 with a home run, four RBI and a walk across both halves of Sunday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Most of the first baseman's contributions came in Game 1, where he hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and added an RBI single in the sixth of a 9-1 win. Goldschmidt also got on base twice in the nightcap as St. Louis mustered just two hits in a 1-0 loss. The 33-year-old is slashing .255/.320/.419 with 10 homers, 38 RBI, 38 runs scored and five stolen bases across 294 plate appearances.
Jun 15, 2021
Plays hero Tuesday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was the main reason why the Cardinals came out on top in this low-scoring affair, as he represented all the offense St. Louis would be able to muster. The star first baseman plated a run in the sixth following an RBI single that scored Jose Rondon, and he later delivered the game-winning home with a walkoff bomb off Yimi Garcia in the ninth. Goldschmidt, who's now recorded back-to-back two-hit performances, has hit safely in eight of the Cardinals' last 10 games.
Jun 15, 2021
Records two hits
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's win over the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was one of four Cardinals that recorded more than one knock. and the star first baseman was quite involved in the team's offense -- he delivered an RBI single that scored Tommy Edman in the fifth and later crossed home plate after an RBI groundout from Paul DeJong. The slugger is only hitting .248, but he's been turning things around of late with hits in seven of his last 10 contests.
Jun 10, 2021
Homers, swipes bag
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 win over Cleveland.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had his first combo meal of the season Wednesday, with a home run off Trevor Stephan in the seventh inning and a stolen base in the fifth inning. The 33-year-old is slashing .251/.320/.416 with eight homers, 30 RBI, 34 runs and four steals in 256 plate appearances.
Jun 7, 2021
Stays hot in loss
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 in a loss to the Reds on Sunday, and he's now reached safely in seven straight games.
ANALYSIS
The veteran also has a double, a triple and a home run during that stretch on his way to a .318/.400/.591 slash line. Goldschmidt's season numbers (.250/.316/.406) still has ample room for improvement, and he's seen notably seen his walk rate tumble from 2020's 16.1 percent to 8.5 percent this season despite an additional 17 plat appearances.
Jun 3, 2021
Not starting Thursday
Goldschmidt isn't starting Thursday's game against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had gone 2-for-6 across the last two games, and he hit his first home run since May 11 during Wednesday's loss. Matt Carpenter will take over at first base and bat sixth.
Jun 3, 2021
Ends power drought
Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's blowout loss to the Dodgers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt got St. Louis off to a fast start in the first inning, drilling a solo shot to center field. However, Los Angeles responded with 11 runs in the bottom of the frame, and Goldschmidt was pulled in the third inning with the game already out of reach. The homer was his seventh this season and first since May 11, a span of 19 games.
May 25, 2021
Plates lone run Monday
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk Monday against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was one of two St. Louis players that recorded two hits in this game -- with Yadier Molina being the other -- and also plated the team's lone run with an RBI single that scored Tommy Edman in the top of the sixth. Goldschmidt has hit safely in all but two of his last 14 games.
May 20, 2021
Three hits in Wednesday's win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
It's the third three-hit performance in May for the veteran slugger, as he puts a sluggish April behind him. Goldschmidt is slashing .317/.377/.524 on the month with three homers, 10 RBI and 11 runs through 16 games.
May 12, 2021
Hero in extras
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt tallied only hit, but he made it count by providing the game-winning homer in the 11th inning. He now has six home runs on the season and two in his last three games. For the campaign, Goldschmidt is now hitting .245/.286/.410 to go along with 24 runs scored and 22 RBI across 147 plate appearances.
May 8, 2021
Launches fifth homer
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs during Saturday's 9-8 win against the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
The 33-year-old was 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the previous two games, but he busted out of the mini-slump Saturday with his second three-RBI game of the season. Goldschmidt has a .246/.290/.400 slash line with five homers, five doubles, 20 RBI and 23 runs in 32 games this season.
May 6, 2021
Cranks fourth home run
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in the 4-1 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt put the Cardinals on the board Wednesday with a solo shot off Marcus Stroman in the first inning. The 33-year-old has four home runs, 16 RBI and 20 runs scored in 29 games. He is slashing .248/.296/.393.
May 2, 2021
Receives maintenance day
Goldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt will head to the bench for only the second time in 28 games this season in what amounts to a maintenance day. Matt Carpenter will fill in at first base for Goldschmidt, who is batting .234 with three home runs, one steal, 18 runs and 15 RBI across 114 plate appearances.
Apr 29, 2021
Goes yard Wednesday
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was one of the few sources of offense for the Cardinals when he drove his third home run of the season over the wall in the third inning. Though that was his first long ball since April 19, Goldschmidt has now driven in seven runs across his last six games. For the season, he's hitting .234/.280/.372 with 14 runs and 14 RBI across 100 plate appearances.
Apr 28, 2021
Keeps knocking them in
Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in a win over the Phillies on Tuesday, giving him six RBI over his last five contests.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has been delivering with men on base all season, with Tuesday's pair of RBI pushing him into a three-way tie for second on the team with 13. The veteran is otherwise coming up empty frequently -- as evidenced by his .231/.271/.341 slash -- but his timely hitting is tiding his fantasy managers over until he begins pulling those numbers up much closer to his career norms.
Apr 26, 2021
Delivering in clutch consistently
Goldschmidt is slashing just .241/.284/.349 over 88 plate appearances heading into Monday's series opener against the Phillies, but he's hitting .303 and .429 over 33 total PAs with men on base and men in scoring position, respectively.
ANALYSIS
The knack for timely hitting, which surfaced again in Sunday's win over the Reds when Goldschmidt laced a two-run single, has led to nine total RBI over the aforementioned sample. Conversely, the veteran is just 10-for-50 with two doubles and a pair of home runs with the bases empty, leading to the early underwhelming line.
Apr 24, 2021
Plates pair in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a two-run double, a walk and a run in a win over the Reds on Friday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran's third-inning two-bagger extended the Cardinals' lead to 3-0 at the time and gave Goldschimdt his third multi-RBI effort of the season. The 33-year-old had gone hitless in three of his previous four games, however, and he's underwhelmed early with a .240/.288/.360 slash through 80 plate appearances.
Apr 20, 2021
Slugs second homer
Goldschmidt went 3-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 12-5 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
He launched a solo shot off Joe Ross in the third inning, one of five Cards homers on the night, and also chipped in an RBI single in the eighth. Goldschmidt has three multi-hit performances and both his home runs on the year over the last six games, pushing his slash line up to .266/.309/.391.
Apr 14, 2021
Gets on track
Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI on Tuesday against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt quickly got on track, taking Stephen Strasburg yard in his first at-bat for his first home run of the season. It was also his first extra-base hit since Opening Day, and he entered Tuesday's contest having gone just 5-for-34 at the dish since. Goldschmidt is only striking out a 17.4 percent clip, so this early-season slump is likely just a small hiccup early on rather than a sign of things to come.
Apr 10, 2021
Back in action Saturday
Goldschmidt (back) is starting at first base and hitting second Saturday against the Brewers, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
As expected, Goldschmidt is ready to return to the lineup after missing the last couple games. He is hitting .308 with two doubles, seven strikeouts and two walks through six games.
Apr 10, 2021
Expects to play Saturday
Goldschmidt (back) expects to play in Saturday's game against the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt sat out Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to lower-back tightness and was re-evaluated Friday. However, it appears as though he'll be able to return following a one-game absence. In his first six games of the season, Goldschmidt has gone 8-for-26 with two doubles, six runs, two RBI and seven strikeouts.
Apr 8, 2021
To be re-evaluated Friday
Goldschmidt (back) will re-evaluated Friday "and in the days to come," Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was held out of the lineup Thursday after his back locked up on him. He's officially considered day-to-day, and manager Mike Shildt's comments suggest his absence may extend for several games. If that is the case, John Nogowski and Matt Carpenter are candidates to take over duties at first base.
Apr 8, 2021
Dealing with lower back tightness
Goldschmidt isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers due to lower back tightness, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt had started each of the first six games of the season and went 8-for-26 with six runs and two RBI. Matt Carpenter will slide to first base and bat second Thursday while Tommy Edman starts at second base and leads off. It's not yet clear whether Goldschmidt will be forced to miss additional time.
Apr 1, 2021
Leads Cardinals with four hits
Goldschmidt went 4-for-5 with two doubles, three runs scored and one RBI in Thursday's win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
He powered St. Louis with four hits from the two hole (between Tommy Edman and Nolan Arenado) in a vintage performance. It's always nice to see a player locked in early. Goldschmidt will look to get on the board with his first long ball this weekend before the Cardinals leave the friendly confines of Great American Ball Park.
Mar 18, 2021
Launches first spring homer
Goldschmidt 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a Grapefruit League tie with the Astros on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran slugger launched his first round tripper of spring off Astros starter Bryan Abreu to give the Cardinals an early 2-0 lead in the first inning. The blast was Goldschmidt's sixth hit of spring and second of the extra-base variety. The 33-year-old is set to likely operate out of the No. 3 hole in the lineup most days during the coming season, with new cleanup man Nolan Arenado offering him an invaluable level of protection that Goldschmidt didn't enjoy in his first two Cardinals campaigns.
Mar 9, 2021
Slow start at plate
Goldschmidt is hitting .200 (2-for-10) with a double and two walks over his first five Grapefruit League games.
ANALYSIS
The veteran slugger picked up the two-bagger in Monday's tie with the Marlins but has otherwise been very quiet to start spring play. Goldschmidt posted a highly impressive .304/.417/.466 slash across 230 plate appearances last season and could be set for a similarly successful 2021 with Nolan Arenado now available to help protect him in the lineup if the former Rockies star hits behind him as expected.
Feb 23, 2021
Taking part in workouts
Goldschmidt (elbow) was spotted taking part in fielding drills during the Cardinals' workout Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
As an established veteran, Goldschmidt may be eased into game action during the Grapefruit League slate, but his presence on the field for the start of spring training suggests he's made a full recovery from the offseason procedure he required to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. The 33-year-old doesn't provide much value as a base stealer these days, but he's nonetheless been a rock-solid fantasy option at first base through his first two seasons in St. Louis, and that's unlikely to change in 2021. Expect him to slot in the heart of the order of a Cardinals lineup that could be improved this season after the addition of Nolan Arenado earlier in the winter.
Oct 28, 2020
Bone spur removed from elbow
Goldschmidt underwent a procedure to remove a bone spur from his right elbow after the end of the season, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear how long the 33-year-old had been battling the issue, but he waited until the Cardinals were eliminated before receiving the surgery. Goldschmidt finished the shortened campaign with a .304/.417/.466 slash line, six homers, 13 doubles, 31 runs and 21 RBI while playing all 58 games. President John Mozeliak didn't offer a specific recovery timeline, but the veteran slugger seems likely to be ready for the start of spring training in February.
Oct 1, 2020
Homers in Game 1
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's victory in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round against the Padres.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt kicked off the scoring in the first inning, driving in the first two of the four runs the Cardinals would score in that frame. He now has seven career postseason homers in 18 games, a number he pairs with a .284/.338/.622 slash line.
Sep 27, 2020
Goes 3-for-4 in win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Brewers.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt knocked in Kolten Wong with a third-inning single before scoring on a Paul DeJong single. The 33-year-old Goldschmidt wraps up 2020 with a stellar .304/.417/.466 slash line, six homers, 31 runs scored, 21 RBI and a stolen base in 58 contests.
Sep 16, 2020
Plates two in loss
Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a walk during the Cardinal's 18-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was responsible for most of the Cardinals' production in a lopsided defeat. He extended his hit streak to five and has reached base safely in 14 straight games. Goldschmidt will carry a .314 average into a Wednesday doubleheader.
Sep 13, 2020
Goes yard in win
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt took Reds reliever Amir Garrett deep in the sixth inning to finish off a five-run rally. The 33-year-old Goldschmidt has six homers this season, three of which have come in his last eight games. He's slashing .312/.446/.512 with 16 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base in 39 contests overall.
Sep 6, 2020
Lifts three-run homer
Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt's third-inning blast gave the Cardinals all they needed for the win. The first baseman now has four homers, 14 RBI and 21 runs scored in 32 contests. He's slashing .317/.462/.505 through 130 plate appearances.
Sep 2, 2020
Constantly on base Tuesday
Goldschmidt went 1-for-2 with a double, two walks and three runs before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of a win over the Reds on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was a tormentor to Reds pitching while helping the Cardinals build an 11-0 lead before manager Mike Shildt opted to give the veteran slugger some rest with the game firmly in hand. Goldschmidt has now hit in four straight games and has reached base in 26 of the 27 contests he's suited up for this season, leading to an eye-popping .353/.495/.541 slash line across 111 plate appearances.
Aug 31, 2020
On base four times in Monday's win
Goldschmidt went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 7-5 win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
The veteran slugger continues to rake. Goldschmidt is slashing a mammoth .349/.486/.530 through 26 games with three homers, 11 RBI and 17 runs, while Monday's steal was his first of 2020.
Aug 25, 2020
Monster game in blowout
Goldschmidt went 3-for4 with a two-run home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Monday's 9-3 win over the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt drove Tommy Edman in with an infield single in the fifth and added his third homer of the season in the sixth. The first baseman's batting average is up to .368 and his .507 on-base percentage is tops in the majors.
Aug 22, 2020
On base four times
Goldschmidt went 1-for-1 with three walks in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt wasn't able to directly contribute to the offense, but he did his part to keep the line moving in all four of his plate appearances. The first baseman is slashing .347/.492/.490 with two homers, five RBI and nine runs scored in 15 games this season.
Aug 19, 2020
Stays hot in loss
Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a walk and a run in a loss to the Cubs on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The veteran first baseman was arguably the Cardinals' best offensive weapon on a night when their bats couldn't get much going overall. Goldschmidt has been swinging a red-hot bat since St. Louis resumed play Saturday, hitting .400 (8-for-20) with a double, a home run, three RBI, three walks and four runs across six games.
Aug 16, 2020
Hits well in return
Goldschmidt went 3-for-8 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored across both games of the Cardinals' doubleheader Saturday against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt delivered a single in the first game, but launched a solo home run in the fourth inning of the second contest. He later reached on an infield single that resulted in an RBI, and he ultimately came around to score as well. Due to the Cardinals long layoff, Goldschmidt has only 29 plate appearances this season, though he has two home runs, six runs scored and three RBI to go along with a .333/.379/.556 line.
Jul 25, 2020
Continues hot start
Goldschmidt went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored during Saturday's 9-1 win versus the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
The veteran slugger had a strong start to the season as he went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs Friday, and he started the scoring with a 381-foot homer to left field during Friday's opening frame. Goldschmidt will looks to keep things rolling Sunday against Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller.
Jul 25, 2020
Productive start to season
Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs in a win over the Pirates on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Teammates Dexter Fowler, Tyler O'Neill and Paul DeJong took care of the big hits for the Cardinals, but Goldschimdt was effective setting the table by getting on base thrice. The slugger will look to complement his impressive power numbers by hitting being a more consistent on-base presence in a manner akin to Friday, as his Cardinals debut campaign in 2019 featured his lowest batting average (.260) since his initial big-league cup of coffee in 2011.
Jul 4, 2020
Elbow much better after layoff
Goldschmidt, who was present for the Cardinals' first day of summer camp Friday, reports his previously sore right elbow is feeling much better following the long layoff, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. "I was able to take some time off and give it some rest and get treatment on it for awhile," Goldschmidt said during a video conference at Busch Stadium on Friday. "It's 100 percent now. I'm not sure if it would have been if we rolled right into the season. Hopefully that's one positive, personally."
ANALYSIS
The extended suspension of all official baseball activities carried a silver lining for several injured players, with Goldschmidt one prominent example. The 32-year-old remained in South Florida for the last three months, which not only gave him access to the Cardinals' spring training in Jupiter, Florida for treatment, but also enabled him to work out with the likes of Giancarlo Stanton, Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer. The fact he was able to get at-bats against two of the most elite pitchers in the game should certainly have him ready to jump back batting practice against his own team's pitchers.
Apr 17, 2020
Getting treatment on elbow
Goldschmidt (elbow) has been getting preventative care and treatment at the Cardinals' spring training facility, Laurie Skrivan of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
ANALYSIS
He has remained in Florida with his family during the pandemic and eased back his workouts when baseball officially stopped, taking "a longer-term view". His elbow soreness is apparently still serious enough that he has needed to keep getting treatment, but Goldschmidt said he could be ready for games whenever things resume, so it sounds like an issue he will simply have to play through. When he doesn't want to stress his elbow, he has been using virtual reality technology to track pitches and revisit past at-bats.
Mar 24, 2020
Thrives in spring
Goldschmidt (elbow) hit .300 (6-for-20) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBI, five walks and three runs across nine Grapefruit League games before spring training suspended.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt battled a sore elbow in the early stages of camp, an issue that could well clear up by the time a ramp-up to the regular season unfolds. The veteran slugger's penchant for hard contact and modest two strikeouts during the exhibition slate was particularly encouraging when considering he whiffed a combined 339 times over the last two campaigns.
Mar 11, 2020
Tending to sore elbow
Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that Goldschmidt is dealing with right elbow soreness and will be out of the Grapefruit League lineup for at least "a couple of days," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Cardinals haven't yet indicated that Goldschmidt's injury is anything overly worrisome, but it's somewhat disconcerting that he's dealing with the same issue that already limited him earlier in camp. The first baseman will presumably be re-examined prior to the weekend before the Cardinals provide more clarity on his situation.
Mar 3, 2020
Bat starting to heat up
Goldschmidt, who went 2-for-3 with a solo home run off Justin Verlander in a Grapefruit League win over the Astros on Tuesday, has launched both of his spring round trippers over the last three games.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt was hampered by some elbow soreness early in spring that limited him to designated hitter duties over the first three Grapefruit League contests. However, the veteran has been able to resume playing first base over the last three games, a stretch during which he's started to heat up at the plate. Goldschmidt heads into 2020 looking to improve on his career-low .233 average last season, a campaign that also saw him whiff a career-high 149 times.
Feb 26, 2020
Cleared to play field
Goldschmidt (elbow) will start at first base and bat third in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A sore right elbow had limited Goldschmidt to designated-hitter duties in his prior spring appearances, but he'll be able to take his normal position in the field after he was able to throw to all the bases Tuesday without any complications. The 32-year-old looks on track to head into Opening Day at full health and in pursuit of his fourth straight 30-homer campaign.
Feb 25, 2020
Making progress with elbow
Goldschmidt, who served as the designated hitter in both Saturday's and Monday's Grapefruit League games, is up to throwing from 120 feet, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Although the news is encouraging, manager Mike Shildt still isn't prepared to offer a timeline for Goldschmidt's return to the field. The Cardinals' skipper labeled his slugger as "trending in the right direction", but also emphasized the team will not rush such a key player this early in spring.
Feb 22, 2020
Dealing with elbow soreness
Goldschmidt has been dealing with right elbow soreness during the early stages of camp, which will lead to the slugger slotting in as the designated hitter over the first pair of Grapefruit League contests, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Goldschmidt has eased into both fielding drills and throwing during the first week of camp due to the soreness, and manager Mike Shildt will take the extra precaution of keeping the veteran out of the field altogether over the first two exhibitions, at minimum. "He started playing catch, little soreness in there," Shildt said. "Nothing uncommon. It's pretty much gone, but we just want to make sure we're ramping up his throwing to where it's smart, to where it doesn't come back."
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