LF Matt Holliday (right leg cramp) was held out of the starting lineup after leaving Monday's game in the third inning, but he participated in pregame work and the Cardinals do not seem to believe his absence will be lengthy. "He's running around like a spring chicken," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. No tests were done, Matheny said. "After taking him out yesterday, planning to give him a day," Matheny said. "Let's not take it much farther than that."

LF Matt Holliday (right leg cramp) was held out of the starting lineup Tuesday after being removed in the third inning Monday, when he felt the injury while running out a ground ball to third base. Holliday received no tests and did pregame work on the field Tuesday.

LF Matt Holliday was removed in the last of the third inning with what the Cardinals called a right leg cramp. Holliday had an RBI triple off the right-field fence in the first inning but was unable to run hard to first base on a grounder to third base in the third inning. "He felt a little something with the triple and scoring on the contact play," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "It was tight when he was heading down to first base and it was time to get him out. Jeremy Hazelbaker replaced him in left. Holliday missed 72 games last season with a torn right quadriceps.

LF Matt Holliday's two-run homer in the bottom of the first gave him 1,100 RBIs for his career. It was also his 22nd career homer against the Cubs, tied for fourth among active players in that category with Prince Fielder. Holliday has experienced his most long-ball success against the Brewers, knocking 26 out of the park against them.

1B Matt Holliday passed Roger Maris on the all-time home-run list with his three-run clout in the first inning, the 276th of his career. Holliday then added another homer in the sixth for the 20th multi-homer game of his career. Although he entered the game with a .188 average in 32 at-bats, Holliday felt good about his swing, and Friday night's results validated his feelings.

OF/1B Matt Holliday started at first base Sunday, his first appearance at the position in his first 13-year career. However, he moved back to his more familiar left field in the second when LF Tommy Pham left the game and 1B Matt Adams entered to play first base. Holliday saw extensive action in first base during spring training and is likely to play there frequently after 1B/OF Brandon Moss and Adams had lackluster showings in the Grapefruit League.

OF/1B Matt Holliday started at first base Sunday, the first appearance at the positon by the 36-year-old in his 13-year career. But he moved back to his familiar left-field spot to replace Tommy Pham.

Holliday was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup due to a rain delay.

With the rain still pouring, most of the Cardinals regulars will be swapped out in a concentrated effort to prepare for the postseason. Holliday will be replaced in left field by Tommy Pham.

Holliday is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Pirates.

This was to be fully expected, with the 35-year-old starting Game 1 against Pirates ace Gerrit Cole. Randal Grichuk will replace Holliday in left field for Game 2 against right-hander Charlie Morton.

Holliday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Holliday began seeing starts four games ago, but his day off Sunday and this past Thursday meam that his comeback is still a work in progress. Randal Grichuk will get the start in left, batting cleanup.

Holliday went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in a 5-1 win over Milwaukee on Saturday.

This is just what the doctor ordered, as Holliday has been in and out of the lineup after returning from a quad injury. The Cardinals will surely want to ramp up his playing time going into the playoffs and he should see more at-bats over the final week of the season.

Holliday is not in the lineup Thursday.

Holliday had been held out of the starting lineup with an undisclosed injury for six games before returning to left field last night, going 1-for-3 with a double against the Reds. With the Cardinals gearing up for the playoffs, Holliday's day off is more than likely due to caution and rest rather than a specific injury.

Holliday is back in the lineup Wednesday.

The 35-year-old is back in the lineup, hitting third in the order and playing in left field against Reds' lefty Brandon Finnegan. While it's unclear how long Holliday might play in left field Wednesday, his start is promising considering he last started a game Jul. 28.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday is in the lineup Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday is in the lineup Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Holliday was activated from the disabled list over a week ago following his recovery from a quad injury, and he will make his first start Wednesday since July 28.

Holliday (undisclosed) is not in the lineup against the Reds on Tuesday.

Holliday did record a pinch-hit at-bat Monday, a positive sign considering the veteran outfielder hadn't played in a game since getting hit by a pitch last Friday. While the plan all along was to monitor Holliday's baseball activities prior to the postseason, his absence from the starting lineup has been frustrating for fantasy owners. Once again, Stephen Piscotty will get the start in left field and bat sixth in the order.

Holliday (undisclosed) remains out of the Cardinals' lineup Monday.

Holliday was removed from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch, and he hasn't returned since. The veteran outfielder had been limited to pinch hitting duties due to a quad injury anyway, so his absence could be a combination of the two issues.

Holliday was removed from Friday's game against the Cubs after being hit by a pitch in the helmet.

Holliday had yet to return to the starting lineup since being activated off the DL on Tuesday, but was able to serve as a pinch-hitter for Friday's contest. He was replaced by Pete Kozma as a pinch-runner, and a further update on his status should become available after the completion of Friday's contest.

Holliday is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

The Cardinals activated Holliday from the DL on Tuesday but will not immediately return him to the starting lineup. It's uncertain if Holliday will be able to play the field in the coming days, or if he may be limited to pinch-hit duty for the immediate future. Stephen Piscotty starts in left field Tuesday.

Holliday (quadriceps) was activated from the 15-day DL on Tuesday.

Quad issues have sent Holliday to the DL on two separate occasions this season, limiting him to just 11 games since June 9. He's shown enough to warrant activation to the roster, but it's uncertain if Holliday will be without restriction immediately upon his return. The Cardinals have yet to release their lineup for Tuesday.

Holliday (quad) indicated that he fully intends on returning before the end of the regular season, but still hasn't done much running outside of a few sprints, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Holliday admitted he hasn't run hard enough yet to know if he's getting close to a return so he could still be a week or two away from returning to the club.