Molina extends streak with game winner: Yadier Molina hit an RBI single off Cubs closer Rafael Dolis with two outs in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-6, Tuesday, avoiding a sweep and an 0-5 homestand. Molina's grounder to the right side deflected off Darwin Barney's glove and rolled into shallow right field, and Matt Holliday scored without a play. (Updated 05/15/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
The game-winning hit Tuesday extended Molina's hitting streak to seven games. Molina is 9 for 29 (.310) with four RBI and three doubles during that span. Molina is off to a solid start in 2012 and showing why he was handed a long-term deal. Continue to roll with Molina as a No. 1 Fantasy catcher. (Updated 05/15/2012).
05/25/2012 00:08 Phillies have season-high 18 hits in win
Shane Victorino and Freddy Galvis each drove in three runs, including Galvis' go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Philadelphia Philles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-9 on Thursday.
05/23/2012 15:52 Cardinals place Matt Carpenter on DL
Cardinals utility man Matt Carpenter has been placed on the disabled list with a right oblique strain, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.
05/20/2012 19:47 Hit Parade for Week 8
Some catchers have been bitten by the injury bug in recent days, leaving some owners scrambling. Our Scott White shares some recommendations and helps set your lineups for Week 8 in his Hit Parade.
05/16/2012 20:42 Cards' Beltran out again with sore knee, stays stint on DL not likely
St. Louis Cardinals slugger Carlos Beltran is missing his third consecutive start with a sore right knee, though he and manager Mike Matheny believe he will avoid a stint on the disabled list.
Yadier Molina continued his offensive progression a season ago and posted career highs in some significant areas. He batted .282 with five home runs and 31 RBI in the first half while earning his third straight trip to the All-Star game. He would explode in the second half, hitting .337 with nine home runs and a .535 slugging percentage, and posted a .333 average in the NLCS and World Series to help lead the Cardinals to their second championship in the last six years. Molina ended up setting personal bests with a .305 average, 14 home runs, 65 RBI and a .465 slugging percentage. While he won't have Albert Pujols' presence in the lineup in 2012, the 29-year-old should be able to post numbers similar to last year's as he will continue to see the majority of the starts behind the plate in St. Louis. Target Molina as a Top 15 Fantasy C on Draft Day. (Updated 1/28/12)