Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Thu 8/19/21 6:11 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and two runs in an extra-inning loss to the Brewers on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill's multi-hit effort snapped an arduous slump for the slugger, one what saw him go 2-for-27 with 16 strikeouts over the previous nine games. O'Neill's season slash line still sits at an impressive .270/.338/.508 across 96 games despite the recent difficulties, with all three components career-best figures.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Sat 8/14/21 12:49 AM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill went 1-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 6-0 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill has been in and out of the lineup over the last few days while battling an illness but he looks to be back on track. He launched his 19th homer of the season in the fourth inning and later came around to score again in the eighth. It was just his second homer over the last 15 games but he raised his season OPS to .858 through 351 plate appearances.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Fri 8/13/21 5:00 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill (illness) is starting in left field and batting cleanup Friday at Kansas City, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill sat out two of the past three games while managing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, but he's back in the starting nine Friday. The fact he's playing the field and not serving as the designated hitter indicates the 26-year-old is fully recovered.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Thu 8/12/21 12:07 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill isn't starting Thursday's game against the Pirates due to side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although O'Neill was back in the lineup Wednesday, he'll return to the bench for the second time in the last three games as he continues to manage side effects from the vaccine. Dylan Carlson will shift to left field while Tommy Edman starts in right.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Wed 8/11/21 1:30 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill was scratched from Tuesday's lineup since he was experiencing side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine, but he'll be back in action Wednesday. He went 0-for-6 with three walks and four strikeouts across his last two starts.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Tue 8/10/21 5:42 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates while dealing with the side effects of his COVID-19 vaccination, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Cardinals could place O'Neill on the COVID-19 injured list if they wanted to, but no such transaction has been made yet. O'Neill could potentially be available off the bench and could return as soon as soon as Wednesday. Edmundo Sosa entered the lineup in his absence, taking Tommy Edman's spot at second base and bumping Edman to the outfield.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Tue 8/10/21 2:59 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates for undisclosed reasons, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill dealt with groin and finger issues earlier in the season but has been healthy for over a month, so it's not yet clear why the Cardinals changed their plans. Edmundo Sosa will enter the lineup in his absence, starting at second base and pushing Tommy Edman to the outfield.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Fri 8/6/21 11:49 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill went 4-for-4 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill singled and scored in the second inning and later added another run with his 410-foot shot off Mike Minor in the fourth. The 26-year-old outfielder has been red-hot so far in August, going 11-for-17 (.647) with three extra-base hits and five runs scored in five games. O'Neill continues improving on his breakout 2021 campaign and he's now slashing .286/.346/.528 with 18 home runs.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Wed 8/4/21 2:55 AM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in Tuesday's loss to the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
The slugger was responsible for three of St.Louis' eight total hits and collected the team's only extra-base hit when he doubled in the seventh frame. O'Neill also scored the Cardinals' lone run after singling in the ninth. The three-hit game was his fifth such performance of the campaign. O'Neill's .271/.331/.509 slash line is a considerable improvement over his .173/.261/.360 line over 50 games last season.
Tyler O'Neill RF/DH BAL Sun 7/25/21 6:39 PM
Tyler O'Neill
RF/DH BAL
O'Neill went 2-for-3 with a home run, a pair of walks, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-6 win over Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
O'Neill opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning. He also scored the first of St. Louis' six runs in the fourth. The 26-year-old outfielder entered Sunday on an 0-for-12 skid at the plate, which came on the heels of an eight-game hitting streak. He's posted a .270/.328/.522 slash line with 17 long balls, 40 RBI, 42 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 296 plate appearances.