Baseball rivalry intensifies as the Cardinals prepare for a confrontation with their old acquaintance, the Yankees, looming on the horizon.
Goldschmidt's Injury and Return to Busch Stadium
Paul Goldschmidt, a future baseball Hall of Famer, sustained a knee injury during a game against the Twins on August 12, 2025. This injury raised concerns about his availability for the Yankees-Cardinals series at Busch Stadium[1].
Despite the injury, Goldschmidt managed to return to action in the third game of the series, performing admirably with three hits, a run scored, and an RBI[2][3]. Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism that Goldschmidt would avoid the injured list and continue contributing, as the injury seemed to be improving[5].
Goldschmidt's strong return was warmly received by fans at Busch Stadium, who recalled his MVP season in 2022 and his significant contributions to the Cardinals[2][3]. However, it was unclear whether Goldschmidt would play in every game of the series, as he may be sidelined due to the knee injury[4].
Several outlets reported that the Yankees were considering placing Goldschmidt on the injured list, but he indicated that he would not require an IL stint[6]. Aaron Judge led the Yankees in the series against the Cardinals, with Goldschmidt's potential absence not affecting the team's performance[7].
As the series progressed, it became apparent that Goldschmidt hoped to make it into a game by the end of the weekend[8]. The question of whether Goldschmidt deserves a spot in the Cardinals Hall of Fame will be a subject of discussion in future seasons, with many fans having bought tickets to see and applaud him[9].
However, a token pinch-hit appearance for Goldschmidt could be out of the question for the Yankees, given their cling to the final Wild Card spot in the American League and the need to prioritize their regular players[10]. The presence of the Yankees may draw more fans than usual to Busch Stadium, but the focus remained on Goldschmidt's recovery and potential impact on the series[11].
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- USA Today
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- The New York Times
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Goldschmidt's return to action during the Yankees-Cardinals series at Busch Stadium involved him playing baseball, with his contributions significantly impacting the game. The MLB was closely watching Goldschmidt's recovery, particularly regarding his potential inclusion in the Cardinals Hall of Fame.
