Episode
Velázquez Shines in Debut
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- May 30, 2026
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- 82
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Summary
Nelson Velázquez crushed his way into the majors with a two-for-three, homer, three-RBI performance in his first game back, proving why fans thought he deserved an Opening Day spot. After raking in Spring Training with a .350 average and four homers, Velázquez delivered immediate offense for a struggling Cardinals lineup, marking his first homer in nearly two years. His power return—17 homers in 53 games in 2023—signals a much-needed spark for the team’s right side. And it wasn’t just him: catcher Jimmy Crooks, hitting 13 homers in 39 games in Triple-A, was also called up. This dual promotion was a smart, impactful move that could reshape the Cardinals’ offensive identity. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12071987ed2aecb0