Mike Matheny is out as the Cardinals’ manager according to a press release issued by the club.
Tonight’s 8-2 loss to the Reds dropped the Cardinals’ record to 47-46 as the team appears headed towards what would be a third consecutive playoff-less season for the first time since 1997-1999. The news also comes on the heels of mounting tensions in the clubhouse, including Dexter Fowler reportedly blocking text messages from Matheny and Bud Norris’ controversial treatment of rookie pitcher Jordan Hicks.
Hitting coach John Mabry and assistant hitting coach Bill Mueller have also been dismissed, leaving bench coach Mike Shildt to serve as interim manager.