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Cardinals expect more from Hunter Dobbins after relief success against Cubs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:45 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Cardinals expect more from Hunter Dobbins after relief success against Cubs

Summary

Hunter Dobbins excelled in relief during the Cardinals' recent game against the Cubs, helping secure a victory. Transitioning from a starting role, Dobbins struggled initially but improved to strike out key players. Manager Oli Marmol noted Dobbins' potential as a future starter while indicating he will pitch again this week against the Reds. Dobbins, who received his first professional save on Sunday, aims to build on his performance with an extended outing scheduled soon.

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By the Numbers

•Dobbins pitched in relief and secured his first professional save.
•He faced Alex Bregman first and bounced back to strike out Dansby Swanson.
•Dobbins debuted as a starter earlier this season but shifted to relief.
•He will pitch again against the Reds later this week.
•Lars Nootbaar is also returning from injury this week.

Latest Updates

6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Excited to See More from Hunter Dobbins After Stellar Relief Outing

What they're saying

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A starter in his first 10 outings of 2026, Hunter Dobbins thrived out of the bullpen in the Cardinals' win over the Cubs on Sunday. The hard-throwing right-hander will be available out of the bullpen again on Friday when the Cards host the Reds.
— Yahoo Sports

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