The St. Louis Cardinals are turning to homegrown arms to strengthen their rotation. Left-hander Brycen Mautz made his major league debut in relief this week, providing three innings against the Brewers.
Mautz's appearance came as the team needed length from its bullpen. Through 52 games this season, 81 percent of Cardinals starts have come from pitchers who have not yet reached free agency. The club has spent just over $20 million on its five-man rotation.
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The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement on a free-agent contract with right-handed pitcher Zack Littell, according to multiple sources. The 30-year-old Littell, who posted a 3.81 ERA across 32 starts last season, adds veteran depth to the Nationals' rotation. The deal is pending a physical and marks the fourth such addition during spring training.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins 5-3 at loanDepot park on Tuesday. Right-hander Dustin May delivered a solid outing, allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings. Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee hit his first home run of the season in a dramatic first inning.
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Ben Brown has taken over a rotation spot for the Chicago Cubs and delivered in his first start. Luis Arraez has shown major defensive gains at second base for the San Francisco Giants. Trevor Megill has adjusted his approach to regain effectiveness for the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a four-game losing skid with a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at Busch Stadium. Prospect Justin Wrobleski delivered a dominant performance, improving to 5-0 on the season. Manager Dave Roberts compared the young left-hander to Clayton Kershaw.
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Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter pitched two scoreless innings in his 2026 spring training debut against the New York Yankees on March 1. The 28th-ranked MLB prospect struck out Jasson Domínguez in a brief outing following his recovery from Tommy John surgery three years ago. Painter is expected to compete for a spot in the Phillies' rotation this season.