Two RBIs in the fourth inning from Ryan Vilade and Michael Helman gave the Cardinals the runs they needed to earn a Grapefruit League win against the Nationals.

At spring training, Paul DeJong has consistently earned top-five placements on the Nationals’ swing decisions chart.

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt hops as he watches a pitch be thrown from his position during the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker appeared to injure his knee while chasing down a fly ball on Tuesday. He will undergo further testing.

The Washington Nationals are hoping that starting catcher Keibert Ruiz can put together a strong effort this season.

Fedde is relatively affordable, as he’ll make only $7.5 million in the final year of a two-season, $13 million deal. Theoretically, Fedde could potentially guarantee himself a spot in the Yankees’ 2026 rotation if he pitches well enough; Cole would almost certainly miss the start of next season if he needs Tommy John surgery.

MLB season, the Atlanta Braves sent five players to the Chicago White Sox in a deal that netted them Aaron Bummer. The deal made sense at the

He’s a professional. He does a good job with our young pitching staff, and him being a young catcher, it’s a good mix,” says Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.

Perhaps the most intriguing roster battle will be for the last spot on the bench, and it will seemingly come down to the slugger Baker and the high-contact Koperniak, who had a strong season for Memphis last year and has flashed excellent bat to ball skills in the first half of camp.

Thomas Saggese singled with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning Saturday to give the Cardinals a 3-2 walkoff win over the Nationals in Jupiter.