Jack Flaherty's mom feared he would be 'blackballed

Goold: Relentless 'five-tool' single moms shaped the lives of several Cardinals pitchers

A young Jack Flaherty and his mom - Cardinals Nation 24/7

What does Jack Flaherty do after earning a trip to the NLCS? hug his mom of course! #stlcards, By Cardinals Nation 24/7

A young Jack Flaherty and his mom - Cardinals Nation 24/7

Nightengale] St. Louis Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty shared an emotional hug with his mom after what likely is his last start in a #STLCards uniform. The reality began to hit him today.

Goold: Relentless 'five-tool' single moms shaped the lives of several Cardinals pitchers

Jack Flaherty ⚡️ (@jflare) • Instagram photos and videos

Bally Sports Midwest on X: Jack Flaherty says his mom, a longtime #Dodgers fan, was no fan of Carp's initially: HATED him. Because he was a Dodger killer. (Things are better now.) @