JJ Bleday homered twice and Zack Gelof had a home run among his three hits as the Athletics snapped a three-game skid with an 11-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

On Monday, before a game against the Athletics, manager Oli Marmol confirmed that Arenado would travel to St. Louis on Wednesday and be evaluated on Thursday.

The St. Louis Cardinals (68-69) and Cincinnati Reds (68-68) meet Sunday, as they cap off a 3-game NL Central series. The first pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 12:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Cardinals vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

JJ Bleday hit two home runs, both on the first pitch of an at-bat from Sonny Gray, who allowed seven runs while his teammates struck out a dozen times.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras has been suspended six games by Major League Baseball after his ejection and subsequent meltdown during Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Pirates flex their pitching muscle to overwhelm a wilting Cardinal offense, wasting a strong outing by Sonny Gray.

Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras threw a bat that mistakenly hit his own coach and tossed bubble gum on the field after he was ejected in St. Louis’ 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Willson Contreras was hit with six-game ban after heated exchange led to an ejection in Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the best bullpens in baseball but it is taking a significant hit. 30-year-old right-handed pitcher Riley O'Brien has broken

He’ll look to continue his quick start with the A’s this afternoon against a Cardinals team that is on life support. The starting lineup for the first game in St. Louis breaks down like this: Today's lineup vs.