Matt Holliday went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Brewers. He also scored three runs and drew a walk. His third-inning blast off former teammate Kyle Lohse traveled 458 feet to center field. Holliday has yet to go on a real tear this season, yet he still owns a respectable .273/.379/.444 batting line to go along with four homers, 18 RBI and an .824 OPS. History indicates that he'll only get better.

Matt Holliday launched a two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Reds. The Cardinals are desperate for offense right now, but Holliday's laser blast into the left field seats in the sixth inning was enough. The Redbirds outfielder has gone deep just three times this month and is hitting .276, but he's driven in 16 runs.

Matt Holliday launched a solo homer in Friday's loss to the Phillies. It was his second home run of the season. While Holliday is hitting just .241 (13-for-54) so far, he has driven in 12 runs in 15 games. Of course, it's fair to expect his batting average to bounce back before long.

Matt Holliday returned to the Cardinals' lineup Monday. Holliday isn't injured and was a healthy scratch Sunday. He's back in the lineup in left field, while Daniel Descalso is starting at second base over Matt Carpenter.

Matt Holliday is not in the Cardinals' lineup Sunday. It's just a day off. Allen Craig is starting in left field, while Matt Adams enters the lineup at first base.

Matt Holliday (side) is back in the Cardinals' Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday. Holliday was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to some tightness in his left side, but the Cardinals were merely being cautious. It shouldn't be an issue moving forward.

Cardinals manager Mike Matheny told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian that Matt Holliday (side) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup for precautionary reasons. Matheny was a late minute scratch Wednesday due to some tightness in his left side, but fortunately for the Cardinals, it doesn't appear to be a major concern. Matheny said that Holliday will "probably" return to action on Wednesday.

Matt Holliday was scratched from Tuesday's Grapefruit League lineup due to tightness in his left side. No word on the severity, but an oblique injury this late in the spring wouldn't bode well for his readiness for the season. The Cardinals should provide an update on his status soon.

Matt Holliday (illness) is back in the Cardinals' starting lineup on Thursday against the Braves. Holliday was out for about a week with a nasty stomach virus. He should be completely fine for Opening Day.

Matt Holliday (illness) is now hoping to return to action Thursday. Holliday had been shooting to return from a stomach virus on Tuesday, but he'll push it back a couple days. There's no point in rushing the outfielder back.