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Cardinals evaluate innings limits for starting pitchers amid mixed performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Cardinals evaluate innings limits for starting pitchers amid mixed performances

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals returned to.500 after facing the Colorado Rockies, aided by pitcher Kyle Leahy's performance. Leahy, who pitched five innings despite throwing only 82 pitches, has been placed under an innings limit as he approaches a significant workload this season. With questions surrounding Matthew Liberatore's future in the rotation and other starters like Andre Pallante and Michael McGreevy nearing the mid-100s in innings, the team is considering adjustments. The bullpen's struggles may influence decisions regarding starters and their workloads as management explores options for the remainder of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals improve to.500 with recent win over Rockies.
•Kyle Leahy pitches five innings under an innings limit.
•Matthew Liberatore's inconsistent performances raise concerns.
•Pallante and McGreevy are also nearing high inning totals.
•Management considers adjustments to the rotation and bullpen.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Cardinals use an innings limit on their starting rotation?

What they're saying

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The St. Louis Cardinals made it back to .500 thanks to the Colorado Rockies being in town and did so with the help of Kyle Leahy. A quick hook (5 innings) for Leahy brought up some questions with him only having thrown 82 pitches, but Jeff Jones dove into the workload topic for the rest […]
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