Cardinals designated hitter Luken Baker speaks with the media on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, after a loss vs. the Angels at Busch Stadium. (Video by , Post-Dispatch)

You want to be relentless or tough or play the game hard, and it’s another thing to demonstrate it. I think guys in their own ways are putting in their piece,” said manager Oli Marmol.

Baker didn't play in any of the Cardinals ' three games during their opening series against the Twins, but he's in there Monday versus lefty Tyler Anderson and is occupying a prime spot in the batting order. The 28-year-old is expected to play regularly against southpaws.

After beginning the past three seasons with Class AAA Memphis, Cardinals first baseman/designated hitter Luken Baker was named to his first opening day roster of his career.

After spending all weekend unveiling and improving upon their recipe to win games, the Cardinals had to show Monday they could improvise one, too.

Burleson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels. The Cardinals are facing a left-handed starting pitcher (Tyler Anderson) for the first time this season, so the lefty-hitting Burleson will retreat to the bench after going 2-for-11 with a double,

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Cardinals first. Lars Nootbaar homers to right field. Willson Contreras lines out to center field to Kyren Paris. Luken Baker singles to shallow infield. Nolan Arenado flies out to right field to Mike Trout. Ivan Herrera flies out to deep center field to Kyren Paris.

1 touchdown Baker’s eight seasons have been some of the best the Cardinals have seen since the turn of the century. After starting his career as a special teams ace, where he was elected a First ...