# Cardinals Boost Offense with Crooks and Velazquez

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Podcast: [St. Louis Cardinals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-cardinals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461032)
Published: 2026-05-30T05:55:23+00:00
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## Resource

The Cardinals are injecting power and promise into their lineup with the call-ups of hot-hitting catcher Jimmy Crooks and slugger Nelson Velazquez. Crooks, just 24, is crushing it in Triple-A with 13 homers and improved plate discipline, ready to share catching duties. Velazquez, a former 30-homer threat, is heating up in May after a slow start, batting over .300 with 5 homers. Manager Oli Marmol is betting on these young guns to energize the bottom of the order and create more run-scoring chances as the Cardinals face their rivals. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bbf693690645bdfe

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