Why Cardinals’ Willson Contreras showed up to spring training 12 pounds heavier than normal

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up to 247 pounds from his usual 235 pounds this spring with the hope of producing more power and RBI production in 2025, according to John Denton of MLB.
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Why Angels’ Mike Trout loves playing Cardinals in St. Louis
The Los Angeles Angels play the second of three games against the St Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
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Tue, Apr 1
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Yusei Kikuchi heads to the mound for the Los Angeles Angels as they face the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Ex-Cardinals, White Sox star Lance Lynn announces retirement
Back in 2011, Lance Lynn made his MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Angels vs Cardinals prediction, odds, pick – 4/1/2025
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Cardinals’ Willson Contreras gets real on ‘disgusting’ moment in Twins clash
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Fri, Mar 28
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Twins vs. Cardinals prediction, odds, pick – 3/29/2025
The St. Louis Cardinals host the Minnesota Twins for Game 2 of the MLB season.
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Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado reacts to surprise curtain call after Opening Day home run
The St. Louis Cardinals opened their 2025 campaign with a 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.
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Thu, Mar 27
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Ken Rosenthal roasts Cardinals for failing to trade 3 stars already
The St Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild.
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