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St. Louis Cardinals trainer Chris Conroy, left, and manager Mike Matheny (22) take catcher Yadier Molina back to the dugout after Molina was injured on a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, May 5, 2018, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cards’ Molina has surgery, out 1 month after hit in groin

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gestures at St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as he argues balls and strikes with home plate umpire Tim Timmons in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. Molina took offense to Lovullo's comments which led to a bench-clearing scuffle at home plate. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Molina, Lovullo each suspended 1 game for weekend fracas

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gestures at St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina as he argues balls and strikes with home plate umpire Tim Timmons in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 8, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. Molina took offense to Lovullo's comments which led to a bench-clearing scuffle at home plate. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Lovullo regrets comments that triggered brawl

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Jose Martinez (38) celebrates with Yadier Molina (4) after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 18, 2018, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

At 35, Cardinals catcher Molina ready for the long haul

By CHUCK KING - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Carlos Beltran hits a double during the second inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Puerto Rican MLB players bond over hurricane _ and WhatsApp

By ERIC NUNEZ - Associated Press

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa wears messages on his cap for those affected by disasters in Mexico and Puerto Rico during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Puerto Rican players across MLB help after Hurricane Maria

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina (4) watches a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates' in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept.9, 2017, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Bill Boyce)

Molina, Carpenter homer as Cardinals beat Pirates 4-3

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

Milwaukee Brewers' Keon Broxton catches a ball at the wall hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Randal Grichuk during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, in Milwaukee. The Brewers won 6-5. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Brewers hold off Cardinals for 6-5 victory

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Molina scratched from start in Friday’s game

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Toronto Blue Jays' Chris Coghlan scores, leaping over St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in St. Louis. The Blue Jays won 6-5 in 11 innings. (Christian Gooden/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Chris Coghlan scores with an incredible leap over Yadier Molina to be safe at home plate

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

New York Yankees' Jacoby Ellsbury, right, scores on a throwing error by St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong as catcher Yadier Molina fields the throw at home plate during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Ball that stuck to Molina sold for $2,000 in online auction

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina stands with his hands on his hips as a ball is somehow stuck to his chest protector during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, April 6, 2017, in St. Louis. The ball was stuck to Molina's chest protector on a dropped third strike allowing the Cubs' Matt Szczur to reach first base when Molina couldn't find the ball. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Not so sticky: MLB says no violation in Molina stuck ball

By JOE HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina gives a thumbs-up to a pitcher during a spring training baseball workout in Jupiter, Fla. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he's &quot;hopeful&quot; to have a new contract for Molina before opening day but said a deal was &quot;not done&quot; as of Thursday night, March 30. Molina homered in a game against St. Louis' top minor league affiliate while reports surfaced that he's nearing a new contract agreement. Fox Sports reported during the game that Molina and the Cardinals are finalizing a three-year deal worth between $55 million and $65 million. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Yadier Molina, Cardinals add $60M over 3 years through 2020

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina gives a thumbs-up to a pitcher during a spring training baseball workout in Jupiter, Fla. Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said he's &quot;hopeful&quot; to have a new contract for Molina before opening day but said a deal was &quot;not done&quot; as of Thursday night, March 30. Molina homered in a game against St. Louis' top minor league affiliate while reports surfaced that he's nearing a new contract agreement. Fox Sports reported during the game that Molina and the Cardinals are finalizing a three-year deal worth between $55 million and $65 million. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Cards GM says Molina deal “not done” but he’s “optimistic”

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FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina hits a two-run double against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago. Molina has been the face of the Cardinals for more than a decade. However, as the catcher prepares to turn 35 this season, there appears to be a difference of opinion in the St. Louis organization about how much to play the eight-time Gold Glove winner, who could potentially leave St. Louis following this season. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Cardinals debating resting Molina more behind the plate

By KURT VOIGT - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Brandon Moss gets a faceful of water from teammate Carlos Martinez after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 15, 2016 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Cardinals top Reds on Molina’s disputed double in 9th inning

By STEVE OVERBEY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) holds his glove up after tagging out Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44), at home plate during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 in Chicago. St. Louis won 4-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Molina has partially torn left thumb ligament

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina, center, is checked on by manager Mike Matheny, right, and trainer Chris Conroy after injuring his hand while sliding into third during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in St. Louis. Molina finished the inning but was replaced in the third inning by Tony Cruz. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Yadier Molina injured; out 8-12 weeks with torn thumb ligament

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San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval, right, scores on a two-run double by Michael Morse as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina looks for the throw during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 29, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Morse propels Giants past Cardinals 6-5

By JASON L. YOUNG - Associated Press