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St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / September 9

Cardinals C Willson Contreras returns from suspension

After serving his four-game suspension for throwing his bat during an argument with umpires, catcher Willson Conteras was activated on Tuesday by the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sporting News / September 9

Willson Contreras eligible to return from suspension

Amid the National League Wild Card race, Willson Contreras will return to the Cardinals lineup after serving his suspension.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / September 5

Cardinals' Willson Contreras to serve reduced 4-game suspension

Willson Contreras had his six-game suspension reduced to four games on Friday and began serving the discipline with Friday night's home game against the San Francisco Giants.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

MLB makes change to Willson Contreras' suspension

MLB makes critical change to Willson Contreras' suspension amid Cardinals' playoff push

The Cardinals first baseman had initially been hit with a six-game ban.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 5

Cardinals First Baseman Officially Suspended: Length Still TBD

Early last week, the St. Louis Cardinals won a wild game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, defeating their National League Central rivals 7-6 in walk-off fashion.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 3

Willson Contreras' 4 RBIs carry Cardinals past Athletics

Willson Contreras drove in four runs as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Athletics 5-1 Wednesday night. Contreras went 3-for-4 with a triple and Nolan Gorman went 3-for-3 with a homer for the Cardinals (70-71), who won for the fifth time in seven games.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 3

St. Louis Cardinals Game Recap 9.3.25

Mathew Liberatore makes an early 2-0 lead hold up. The bullpen gets 11 outs with only 1 run allowed to finish the task, supported by a late solo HR by Gorman and a 2-run triple by Contreras that provided needed insurance.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sporting News / September 1

Cardinals activate Victor Scott II with Labor Day roster move, Willson Contreras remains in lineup

Victor Scott II returns from the injured list, and Willson Contreras has yet to have appeal hearing for upcoming suspension.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sporting News / August 31

Willson Contreras may be the only Cardinal to hit this milestone in 2025

Willson Contreras reached 20 home runs over the weekend, but will he be the only Cardinal to do so in 2025?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

Cardinals Under Fire For Massive Trade Deadline Mistake

The St. Louis Cardinals entered sell mode at the trade deadline and unloaded a few expiring contracts. The Cardinals took a conservative route to selling, as they only traded three expiring relievers at the deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / LWOSports.com / August 27

Cardinals Slugger Contreras Has Decided to Appeal 6 Game Suspension

The St. Louis Cardinals‘ playoff chances took a major hit when, on Tuesday, August 26th, Major League Baseball announced the six-game suspension of Cardinals first baseman and their most productive hitter, Willson Contreras.

MLB News: 2026 schedule, Willson Contreras, Nathan Eovaldi

The best day of the season has arrived. The 2026 MLB season schedule has been unveiled, and there are 162 games ahead of us to get excited for. While we’re still in the midst of 2025, and there’s a whole month left of regular season play, it doesn’t mean we can’t get excited for what’s coming down the pipeline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Willson Contreras receives hefty suspension for his on-field meltdown

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has received a hefty suspension from Major League Baseball for his on-field meltdown Monday night. Contreras was suspended six games for his outburst against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the league announced Tuesday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 27

MLB disciplines Cardinals' Willson Contreras over explosive ejection

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has been disciplined by Major League Baseball over his ejection on Monday night and the antics that followed.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 26

Willson Contreras Explains Controversial Cardinals-Pirates Ejection

The St. Louis Cardinals got back in the win column on Monday night but there was some drama involved with the contest. St. Louis took down the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-6, but before that, All-Star slugger Willson Contreras was ejected from the game in the seventh inning.

Watch: Willson Contreras Throws Bat Following Heated Confrontation with Umpire

Willson Contreras lost his cool on Monday night. In the matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, the first baseman was involved in a heated confrontation with the umpire, which got him tossed out of the game.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25

Willson Contreras throws his bat in ejection meltdown

Willson Contreras lost his cool and then some during Monday’s game. The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Contreras was ejected on Monday vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Announces Willson Contreras Update Before Yankees Game

The St. Louis Cardinals have been playing short-handed, missing All-Stars Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Brendan Donovan—all sidelined due to injury.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Cardinals Announce Willson Contreras News After Leaving Rockies Game

The St. Louis Cardinals have been fighting to stay alive in the National League Wild Card race, entering Tuesday’s slate with a 61–59 record and three games behind the New York Mets.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Willson Contreras Makes Request to Cardinals Before MLB Trade Deadline

First baseman Willson Contreras is in his third season with the St. Louis Cardinals after signing a five-year, $87.5 million deal, which includes a club option for a sixth year, in December 2022.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

Benches clear in Cardinals-Padres game after Willson Contreras HBP

There was some extracurricular activity during Friday night’s St. Louis Cardinals-San Diego Padres game. The Cardinals and the Padres faced each other for a weekend series opener at Busch Stadium in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 22

Cardinals first baseman has high praise for rookie pitcher

After spending most of the 2025 season traveling between Triple-A and the majors, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy made another great start on Monday and caught the attention of at least one of his teammates.

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