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Matthew Liberatore, a 26-year-old left-hander, has been named the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day starter, marking his first career start on March 26th against the Tampa Bay Rays. Originally a Rays first-round pick, Liberatore joined the Cardinals in 2020 and has since transitioned from relief work to a full-time starter role. He posted an 8-12 record with a 4.21 ERA in 29 starts last season, striking out 122 batters in 151.2 innings. Liberatore, seen as a key player in the Cardinals rebuild, has team control through 2029. Hes been impressive this spring, allowing just a 2.70 ERA over 10 innings with 14 strikeouts and 1 walk. Meanwhile, the World Baseball Classic concluded with Venezuela defeating Team USA 3-2 for their first-ever title. While no current Cardinals reached the final, former hitter Matt Holliday coached for the Americans, and ex-Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras played for the champions.

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