Lackey got the win Saturday with seven innings of one-run ball, throwing three strikeouts along the way.

Lackey's gone seven innings or longer in four of his last five starts, getting the win in each of his longer outings. However, he hasn't reached more than six strikeouts since May. His next start will come against the Cubs next Friday.

Lackey picked up his fifth win Monday against Minnesota as he allowed just two runs on five hits and a walk over eight innings.

It was Lackey's longest start of the season, and he had only made it into the eighth once before (May 7 against the Cubs). Other than a disaster last week in Colorado, Lackey has allowed more than three runs in a game just once this year, and he should remain a steady, solid option out of the Cardinals rotation.

Lackey will not make his regularly scheduled start Sunday as the game has been postponed due to weather, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

After repeated weather delays, the Cardinals finally decided to pull the plug on the afternoon contest, with no makeup date having been scheduled. Lackey, along with Kansas City starter Chris Young, will likely have their next start pushed back to Monday, but nothing official has surfaced just yet.

Lackey allowed 10 runs (eight earned) on 12 hits over four innings Monday against Colorado.

Lackey took a Coors Field beating, as he served up two home runs as part of the barrage. Still, he struck out five and walked none and owns a 3.74 ERA. He'll return home to face Kansas City on Sunday.

Lackey gave up three runs and scattered 10 hits over seven innings while striking out five and walking one in a winning effort against the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.

He was hardly dominant, as the Brewers threatened to hang a crooked number on a few occasions, but Lackey worked his way out of the jams as needed to earn his fourth victory of the season. With a 5.4% HR/FB this season (career 9.5%, 11.7% in 2014), Lackey's 2.93 ERA is somewhat unsustainable, but good control has helped his cause thus far in season where his strikeout rate has tumbled (6.6 K/9) through 11 starts. He'll face the Rockies at Coors Field on Monday in the first nod of a two-start week.

Lackey (3-3) was fantastic Friday, going seven shutout innings while allowing just five hits and striking out nine in a 3-0 win against the Dodgers.

Lackey's fine season continues, as he posted his second-highest strikeout total of the year Friday night. Considering that Lackey was a late-round pick in most fantasy leagues, he's far exceeded his value on draft day and has become a must-own pitcher in most formats. He's now allowed three or fewer runs in seven straight outings, and he'll look to keep that streak going against Milwaukee on Wednesday.

Lackey gave up three runs on six hits over five innings while striking out two and walking a pair in a loss to the Royals on Saturday night.

The game was called after the top of the sixth inning due to rain, which prevented Lackey from getting deeper into the start as he had only through 68 pitches through five frames. He'll face the Dodgers in a home start Friday his next time out.

Lackey was strong in a no-decision Monday, going seven innings and allowing only one run against the Mets.

Lackey struck out six while walking none and allowing just three hits. The veteran has been on a roll this month, allowing just five runs in 26 May innings. He'll look to continue his strong pitching when he takes the bump this weekend against the Royals.

Lackey (2-2) walked five and allowed five hits over 5.2 innings Wednesday in Cleveland, but limited the damage to just two runs, though he still took the loss.

Lackey was on the other end of Corey Kluber's 18-strikeout masterpiece, making his inefficient outing -- 105 pitches for 16 outs -- look particularly pathetic. The veteran righty doesn't usually have control problems like this, though, and he's been surprisingly solid in the early going, although an inflated xFIP (4.33) isn't terribly promising. All in all, fantasy owners would be wise to consider Lackey unchanged from the mediocre pitcher he's been for the last few years. He'll next draw the Mets at Citi Field on Monday.

Lackey (2-1) dominated the Cubs over 7.2 innings Thursday, striking out 10 while allowing just one run on five hits and a walk.

It's been a funny start to the year for Lackey -- he struck out eight Brewers on April 16, but a total of only 10 hitters in his other four starts combined. Lackey's been fairly effective so far, carving out surprising fantasy value, but with his general lack of strikeouts, it's wise to expect his ERA to inflate from its current 3.20 figure.

Lackey supplied a quality start on Saturday, allowing just one run on six hits and three walks through six innings, striking out four.

It took the Cards 11 innings to get the victory, denying Lackey a decision, but otherwise it was a strong effort from the veteran hurler. His 18:8 K:BB ratio in 31.2 innings isn't impressive, but he has wrestled his ERA down to a semi-respectable 3.69. He's schedule to face Jake Arreita and the Cubs at home next week as Lackey looks for his second win of the season.

Lackey gave up three runs on nine hits over seven innings in a loss to the Phillies on Monday night.

He continues to struggle to miss bats, generating just five swinging strikes Monday night and finishing with one strikeout. Lackey fanned eight against the Brewers in his second start of the season April 16, but he's tallied six strikeouts in his other three starts combined. A home start against the Pirates on Saturday is on tap for his next turn in the rotation.

Lackey gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk over 5.2 innings Wednesday in Washington. He struck out four and didn't receive a decision in the eventual win.

Lackey was staked to a 5-0 lead, then gave it all back in the third inning. He settled down thereafter, but it wasn't enough to end up with the win, as the Cardinals didn't score again until late. The big righty has now put together two ugly starts and one outstanding one, leaving fantasy owners a bit puzzled as to who's the real 2015 version of Lackey. Maybe it's both -- he's never been very consistent.

Lackey (1-0) dominated the Brewers on Thursday, tossing seven shutout innings while striking out eight. He allowed just five hits and a single walk.

This was a terrific turnaround from Lackey from his season debut, in which he had more walks than strikeouts and gave up two homers against the Reds. However, Lackey's mediocre track record over the last four years makes him a middling fantasy option at best.

Lackey turned in an average performance Friday against the Reds, pitching six innings while surrendering four runs on four hits and two walks, striking out just one.

Joey Votto was the main source of Lackey's problems as the star first baseman clubbed two two-run home runs. Owners should have little concern as it could have been a very different outcome for the veteran Lackey, the other two hits he gave up were singles and was efficient, throwing just 67 pitches. Expect a better result the next time out.

Lackey will start Friday's series opener against the Reds.

The Cardinals will keep their rotation order intact despite Tuesday's rainout, with Lance Lynne starting Wednesday followed by Lackey, Michael Wacha and Carlos Martinez against Cincinnati.

Lackey delivered three perfect innings in his spring debut Monday while striking out four.

Lackey looked terrific and should have no problem slotting into the middle of the Cardinals' rotation to start the season.

Lackey through a live practice session against his Cardinals teammates Sunday and feels ready to appear in his first game of the spring, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Lackey threw around 30 pitches after working with the Cardinals to scale back his spring training workload in order to conserve his stamina for later in the season.

Lackey will start Game 3 of the NLCS against the Giants on Tuesday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

Manager Mike Matheny will go with the same rotation order that earned his team a 3-1 series victory in the NLDS, with Lackey slotted in behind Adam Wainwright and Lance Lynn. Lackey held the Dodgers to one run on five hits over seven innings Monday.

Lackey is scheduled to pitch the third game of the NLDS.

Lackey is slotted into the third spot in the rotation for the Cardinals behind Adam Wainwright and Lance Lynn. He will join Shelby Miller to round out the rotation with Michael Wacha being sent to the bullpen. Lackey posted a 4.30 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with the Cardinals over ten starts, and will now take the mound for a second consecutive postseason run.