After trading Tucker — a move that strongly deviated from the Astros’ usual operations — they were emerging as serious suitors for Nolan Arenado. Anticipation grew throughout the day. So did momentum.
The Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt rounds the bases on his three-run homer in the fifth inning of a spring training game against the Astros on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Jupiter,
I’m very proud to say that people view my contract as cheap,” says St. Louis Cardinals right-hander, who started Saturday's spring opener and is likely to inspire trade offers.
Poteet’s gesture was a signal to the umpiring crew that he wished to challenge the previous pitch, called a ball, under the auspices of the automated balls and strikes (ABS) system being tried out across spring training parks as games get underway.
According to league sources, the Astros circled back with the Cardinals after Alex Bregman signed with the Red Sox.