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Cardinals-Brendan Donovan Trade Buzz Gaining Steam As Offseason Approaches

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly entering a rebuild this offseason, as they're a few steps behind the top teams in the National League. St. Louis, under the direction of Chaim Bloom, will need to make some big moves in the offseason, or it could find itself in the same tough position for the next few years.

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Cardinals Legend Accomplished Historic Feat On This Day In 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals are a franchise rich in history in tradition. While they have struggled over the last three years and likely will miss the postseason yet again in 2025, that doesn't take away from all of their accomplishments over their long history.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 18

Cardinals Catching Prospect Named Team's Most Impressive Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals are falling out of postseason contention, and the focus will soon be on the future rather than contending in the present. Chaim Bloom will take over for John Mozeliak as president of baseball operations and finally begin a much needed rebuild for the Cardinals.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Cardinals All-Star Listed Among Top MLB Second Basemen

The St. Louis Cardinals are close to being eliminated from postseason contention. They are 4 1/2 games back in the National League Wild Card race with just nine games remaining on the regular season schedule.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Has Andre Pallante Pitched Himself Out Of Cardinals' 2026 Plans?

The St. Louis Cardinals' 2025 season is winding down with no playoffs in sight. St. Louis has a 74-79 record and looks like it has a long offseason ahead of it.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

MLB Writer Lists 'Dream Trade' For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals lost another tough game on Wednesday, falling 6-2 to the Cincinnati Reds. They still are 4 1/2 games back of the New York Mets in the National League Wild Card race, but time is running out.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Reaction To Cardinals-Braves Sonny Gray Trade Buzz

A lot of the offseason trade chatter this upcoming winter likely will have to do with the St. Louis Cardinals. This is because the Cardinals have a handful of pieces that could be of use to a contender and bring prospects back to a seemingly rebuilding organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

3 Players Cardinals Should Pursue This Winter To Bolster Roster: Too Early Edition

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't been great this season. They've done enough to stay afloat, but that's not the expectation in St. Louis. With the offseason quickly approaching, St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 18

Revisiting my five prospects to watch

Earlier this April, I did something you shouldn’t do. I looked at a small sample and said essentially these prospects might make a top 20 team list in the future.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Chaim Bloom’s Biggest Move And How It Impacts Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to have a new president of baseball operations in the very near future. There are just nine games left in the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season and that is also how many games are left in the John Mozeliak era before Chaim Bloom takes over as the president of baseball operations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals Fan-Favorite Is 'Expendable' In One Scenario

Who is safe on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster heading into the offseason? That's a much more interesting question than who could be on the way out of town because at this point, it seems like very few people actually are secured with the regular season winding down.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals' $87 Million Slugger Named Among Top 1B In MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals are essentially playing for nothing at this point in the season. They entered their series finale with the Cincinnati Reds with a 74-78 record and with four teams ahead of them for just the third National League Wild Card spot, currently held by the New York Mets.

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Spencer Steer News / Viva El Birdos / September 17

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Recap 9.17.25

Today was Spencer Steer day. He had 5 RBI’s today to help the Reds take the game from the Cardinals 6-2 and take the series to keep themselves alive in the playoff race.

Willson Contreras News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cardinals 1B Willson Contreras (shoulder) done for season

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is done for the season due to a shoulder injury and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 17

Why a Sonny Gray trade makes sense for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are struggling to stay alive in the National League wild-card picture. They are going to have to rebuild this offseason, and that may include trading some popular players, namely pitcher Sonny Gray.

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Cardinals' Willson Contreras done for 2025 season

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals $2.85 Million All-Star Listed As Team's Best Trade Chip

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to pull off a win on Tuesday night, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0. However, that does little to help them as far as the National League Wild Card race is concerned.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals' Victor Scott Took A Step Towards St. Louis Hall Of Famer

When Spring Training kicked off, it wasn't clear who would be the team's starting center fielder. But, after a red-hot camp, Victor Scott II won the job outright and he hasn't loosened his grasp on it at all this season.

Michael McGreevy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals Most Significant Decision Of 2025 Was Michael McGreevy

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a lot of decisions throughout the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Arguably, the best one involved starting pitcher Michael McGreevy.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Cardinals' Willson Contreras done for 2025 season

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that first baseman Willson Contreras has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. The move will end his season.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Reds, Cardinals running out of chances in wild-card race

With St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn sidelined by a season-ending knee injury, Thomas Saggese gets to close out the season as his replacement.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker / September 17

Why trading Nolan Arenado would be good for Cardinals

Ultimately, it would likely be best for the Cardinals to trade Nolan Arenado. They can partially get out from under his contract and shed some salary.

After tweak sparks win, Reds continue playoff push vs. Cardinals

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 16