Down in a crouched position and bouncing on the balls of his feet, Willson Contreras aggressively charged a high-hopper and ...

Willson Contreras has moved from catcher to first base as the Cardinals attempt to minimize the wear and tear on his body.

T he St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up ...

After spending nine seasons primarily in a catcher role with the Chicago Cubs and the Cardinals, the team announced that ...

Willson Contreras is casting a broader shadow in St. Louis Cardinals' camp this spring, physical modifications resulting from a weight-room regimen he adopted to bulk up for a move to first base.

Contreras has drawn positive reviews for his defense at first base and if this spring is any indication, a move off catcher could unlock more offense for the 32-year-old. He's expected to see most of ...

Contreras (finger) said recently that he added 10-to-12 pounds of muscle over the offseason, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Contreras is moving from catcher to first base ...

Cancel anytime. St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol talked about the preparation Willson Contreras is doing in order to play at first base. Video by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch ...

Cancel anytime. Mar 8, 2025 Mar 8, 2025 0 St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and former catcher Willson Contreras ran drills at first base and practiced hitting during spring training in Jupiter ...

Go to: All | SP | RP | C | 1B | 2B | 3B | SS | OF | DH Outlook: While listed as a catcher, Contreras is the Cardinals’ newly minted first baseman after Paul Goldschmidt’s departure. That makes ...

The St. Louis Cardinals surprised everyone when they decided to move three-time All-Star Willson Contreras from catcher to first base earlier this offseason. Co ...