| 4/24/2013 6:43:00 PM |
Description: Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had three hits, including two doubles, in four at-bats Wednesday against the Nationals. | Insight: Carpenter scored two runs, giving him 18 on the year. He has replaced Jon Jay as St. Louis' leadoff hitter and should be owned in most leagues for his second-base eligibility. | | |
| Hot | 4/10/2013 7:27:00 PM |
Description: Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter had four hits, including his first homer of the season, two RBIs and two runs Wednesday afternoon against the Reds. | Insight: Carpenter is 11-for-18 with six RBIs and nine runs over his last four starts. Wednesday was his second start of the season at second base. He has been batting in a very favorable spot in the batting order -- second, in front of Matt Holliday. | | |
| 3/15/2013 1:40:00 PM |
Description: St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter has answered every question this spring and appears to be the team's everyday second baseman, according to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. | Insight: Carpenter hit .294 with an .828 OPS last season in 296 at bats and has continued to pound the ball this spring (.382). He could end up being a decent late-round flier. | | |
| 10/25/2012 9:42:00 PM |
Description: Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch suggested that the Cardinals could use Matt Carpenter as a second baseman next season. | Insight: Carpenter started two games at second this year but spent most of his time split between first and third base. He hit .294 this season in 296 at bats and should have some late round fantasy value in 2013. | | |
| 10/17/2012 10:18:00 PM |
Description: Matt Carpenter has faced Giants ace Matt Cain just four times, but he banged out four hits in their matchups. | Insight: Carpenter has yet to start a postseason game, but if he's ever going to start a game, today is the day. He batted .294 this season with 44 runs scored, 6 HR and 46 RBI in just 296 at-bats. | | |
| 5/22/2012 9:35:00 PM |
Description: Matt Carpenter was replaced by Daniel Descalso at third base in the first inning Tuesday night against the Padres. Carpenter was feeling tightness in his right side. | Insight: We'll air on the side of caution and call Carpenter (.282, 3 HRs, 20 RBIs) day-to-day. | | |
| 4/15/2012 6:35:00 PM |
Description: Matt Carpenter, Lance Berkman's replacement at first base, went 4-for-4 with a triple, a home run and five RBIs on Sunday. | Insight: Quite a reward for those who picked up Carpenter when Berkman went down with the calf injury. However, this may have to be a parting gift, as Berkman is expected back Tuesday by Cardinals skipper Mike Matheny. | | |
