Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Guardians on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
Liz Rymarev, Post-Dispatch
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt loses his helmet as he's unable to beat a throw to Red Sox first baseman and former Cardinal Willson Contreras for an out during the sixth inning of a game Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt had yet to see the news conference announcing his friend as the $140 million face and future of the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he had seen the numbers of teenager Konnor Griffin’s franchise-record contract extension finalized just minutes into his major league career.
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt speaks with the media after a win over the Guardians at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
A look at the Cardinals' defensive success by the numbers as they continue a three-game series against the Astros on Saturday at 6:10 p.m. in Houston.
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the ninth inning of a game against the Guardians on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt loses his helmet as he's unable to beat a throw to Red Sox first baseman and former Cardinal Willson Contreras for an out during the sixth inning of a game Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
