St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cardinals Boast Identical Record To Last Season Despite Offseason Trades

The St. Louis Cardinals surprisingly find themselves in the same spot as this time last season despite the team undergoing major changes. The Cardinals have the same 50-45 record through 95 games last season as they do this season, but ended up missing the playoffs last year after closing out the year with a 78-84 record.

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MLB Home Run Derby: Jordan Walker Looks To Change Cardinals' Struggles At All-Star Event

Jordan Walker has gone from can't miss prospect to possible first-round bust and now, MLB All-Star. The St. Louis Cardinals outfielder has had a full breakout in 2026, entering the All-Star break with 22 home runs, an MLB-leading 74 RBIs and a .294/.354/.532 slash line.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals Outright 6-Year Veteran After 1 Appearance for St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals had a roller coaster of a day last week in the pitching department. St. Louis played a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 7 and had to make some pitching moves to make sure it was covered for the 18 innings of action.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

3 First Half Highlights for Cardinals as All-Star Break Arrives

The 2026 season has been much better than expected for the St. Louis Cardinals. After making several big trades in the offseason and shedding salary, they weren't expected to win a lot of games.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / July 13

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 1

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 MLB Draft armed with an astounding 23 total draft picks, providing themselves with a golden opportunity to continue adding to their ever-improving farm system.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Bruce Zimmermann News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Cardinals Outright Bruce Zimmermann

Lefty Bruce Zimmermann has been outrighted to Triple-A, the Cardinals announced. The veteran cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Tuesday.

Masyn Winn News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

1 trade Cardinals must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals may be tempted to make difficult choices ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline, especially if they remain stuck between a Wild Card chase and a broader retooling.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals Report Card: Grades for All 19 Position Players at All-Star Break

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 Major League Baseball season with low expectations, but have shocked the baseball world. When the season kicked off, there were plenty of people around the baseball world talking about this club as a potential last-place team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals Most Recent Stretch Proved Exactly Who They Are

The St. Louis Cardinals completed the first half of the 2026 season on Sunday, finishing with a 50-45 record despite preseason projections having them at the bottom of the National League Central.

Bligh Madris News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals Release 3-Year Veteran Ahead of Move to KBO League

The St. Louis Cardinals let a depth piece leave the organization over the weekend. This past offseason, the Cardinals signed veteran first baseman/outfielder Bligh Madris to a minor league deal.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / July 13

A look at JJ Wetherholt’s extension

On Friday, the Cardinals announced they had extended young superstar JJ Wetherholt to an 8-year extension. It was signed for a seemingly reasonable $112.5 million with incentives that could raise it to $132 million.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

Bligh Madris News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Cardinals Release Bligh Madris

The Cardinals released Bligh Madris, according to the first baseman/outfielder’s MLB.com profile page. The Cardinal National’s Brian Walton reports that Madris is headed to South Korea to play for a KBO League team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 12

Cardinals Phenom Just 1 Step From MLB After Triple-A Promotion

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly making a very intriguing move down in the minors. Before the season began, the Cardinals traded utility man Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a blockbuster swap.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Braves push across winning run on Cardinals' error

A ninth-inning throwing error by the St. Louis Cardinals' Gold Glove-winning shortstop Masyn Winn allowed the go-ahead run to score, helping lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 12

Cardinals 26-Year-Old Slugger Earns First Career All-Star Selection

The St. Louis Cardinals' success has been one of the biggest surprises across the league this season, and one of their top players is receiving the recognition he deserves.

Dustin May News / Field Level Media / July 12

Cardinals' Dustin May strives to regain form vs. Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals will search for their first series sweep in over a month when they host the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set that will close the first half of the regular season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / July 11

Lars Nootbaar, Matthew Liberatore push Cardinals past Braves

Lars Nootbaar launched a three-run home run and Matthew Liberatore tossed six stellar innings on Saturday to help lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves.

St. Louis Cardinals News / 5 GOATs / July 11

St. Louis Cardinals select Tennessee pitcher Tegan Kuhns in 2026 MLB Draft

Tennessee pitcher Tegan Kuhns was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. One of the better arms is now off the board.

JJ Wetherholt News / Just Baseball / July 11

What JJ Wetherholt’s Success Means for the Cardinals’ Future

JJ Wetherholt didn’t need an All-Star nod to change the St. Louis Cardinals for the better. He’s refined the leadoff spot, transformed the Cardinals’ defense, and potentially even sped up their timeline. On July 10, the Cardinals expressed their unwavering belief in the rookie with a long-term deal.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 10

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with megadeal

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with nine-figure extension

The St. Louis Cardinals are the newest team to hop on board with a contract extension for an up-and-coming star player. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, St.

Former Cy Young Award winner has been pulled off the trade market

Brian Cashman makes telling comments on Aaron Boone's status

Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox

Red Sox's Willson Contreras has suspension reduced by MLB

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Cardinals catcher’s brutal stolen bases allowed stat will concern fans

It’s been an up-and-down season so far for the St. Louis Cardinals, as the club owns a 48-44 record and is 10.5 games back from the first-placed Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.

Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / July 9

Cardinals Came Dangerously Close to Season-Altering Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have encountered some rough patches during the 2026 season, yet one bright spot continues to shine through: the emergence of outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 9

Jordan Walker is fifth participant in the 2026 Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker is fifth participant announced for the 2026 Home Run Derby

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker is now the fifth participant that will compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / July 9

What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans

For much of the last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching preferences in the draft were centered around selecting arms with enough command and solid secondaries to project as starters.

Michael Wacha News / Yardbarker / July 5

Royals' Michael Wacha joins rare company with second All-Star selection

Lost in the debate about who was snubbed, Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha's All-Star selection serves as a reason for everyone to celebrate.

Paul Skenes' All-Star selection is reminder of what game is really about

Angels' Mike Trout named All-Star Game starter for first time since 2019

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Red Sox star vents his frustrations after All-Star snub

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s reason for backing out of the All-Star Game is revealed

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