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Cardinals Most Glaring Roster Obstacles Keeping Them From World Series Contention

The 2026 National League Championship Series kicked off on Sunday night with one of the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest rivals in the mix. St. Louis has missed the playoffs in four straight seasons.

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Hypothetical trade offer for the St. Louis Cardinals to get Steven Kwan

I am going to take a break from my free agent posts to present a trade hypothetical. And I am very careful to call it a hypothetical, because I realize some responses will be “this team will not do that.” I understand.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 11

Cardinals-Alec Bohm Idea Sounds Intriguing, But With Significant Catch

If you look across the St. Louis Cardinals' roster, third base remains the only big positional question mark for the organization, for now. Heading into the 2027 season, the outfield should include Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez and Nathan Church.

Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

This Day in Cardinals History: Albert Pujols Hits First Career Postseason Homer

For several years, Albert Pujols was considered the best player in all of Major League Baseball. This was long before the days of Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Pete-Crow Armstrong, and others.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

Sonny Gray's Decision Opens Door for Reunion with Cardinals in 2027

Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals sent Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox to start their rebuild and got back some intriguing young arms, including left-hander Brandon Clarke.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Tekoah Roby News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

Cardinals Struck Gold With Tekoah Roby's Electric 2026 AFL Debut

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Tekoah Roby made his big return to the mound on Friday in the Arizona Fall League after missing the entire 2026 season. Roby missed the campaign as he recovered and rehabbed after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2025.

Nolan Gorman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

This Nolan Gorman video will have Cardinals fans dreaming of bounce back 2027 season

Nolan Gorman has plenty to prove after a difficult 2026 campaign, but a new training video is giving the St. Louis Cardinals fans a glimpse of what he is working on ahead of next season.

Jordan Walker News / New Baseball Media / October 10

Looking at Jordan Walker’s Breakout 2026 Season

With the 2026 MLB regular season in the books, we are taking a look at some of the best breakout stories from this past season. This one takes a look at what went right for Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

4 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals should be looking for some pitching this offseason when free agency opens up. This idea holds true when it comes to the rotation as well as the bullpen.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Cardinals May Have Ideal Free Agent Target to Fill Third Base

The St. Louis Cardinals have some questions to answer this offseason. One big question that is looming is what they will do with third base. They have some good internal options in Blaze Jordan, Thomas Saggese and even prospect Jesus Baez.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Biggest Overreactions From Cardinals' 2026 Season as Rebuild Continues

The 2026 season was a fun one for the young St. Louis Cardinals, despite the fact that it didn't end in a playoff appearance. St. Louis let the kids play and got to see development in real time, like Jordan Walker turning into a star after a tough few years.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Adam Wainwright News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

This Day in Cardinals History: Adam Wainwright Dominates in NLDS Clincher

In 2013, the Cardinals won their 19th National League pennant. But before they could do that, they had to get through the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NLDS, a team that had snapped a streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons and given the Cardinals a run for their money in the NL Central race.

Rainiel Rodriguez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Cardinals-Rainiel Rodriguez Experiment Could Open New Path to MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most intriguing prospects in Major League Baseball in Rainiel Rodriguez and a social media post certainly raised some eyebrows throughout the week.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Will Cardinals Continue Their Dustin May-esque Trend This Offseason?

The St. Louis Cardinals had a surprisingly successful season, but what's even better is how the team's future looks far more solidified than it did at this point last year.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Cardinals Should Try This Approach with Ivan Herrera Before Considering Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have a seemingly endless supply of catchers in their system. They were hoping for Ivan Herrera to become the everyday catcher, but his defensive metrics, courtesty of Baseball Savant show that this may not be the best approach in 2027.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Cardinals' Front Office

The St. Louis Cardinals' front office has a lot to think about this offseason. Last year at this time, the Cardinals passed the baton from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom as St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

This Day in Cardinals History: 2 Franchise Legends Careers Come to an End

Four years ago, two St. Louis Cardinals legends had a farewell tour to remember. The Cardinals already knew that Yadier Molina would be retiring at the end of the season, but they had also brought back Albert Pujols, who announced that 2022 would be his last season as well.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Cardinals 2027 Arbitration: Biggest Risers, Non-Tender Candidates

Who will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2027? Well, there surely will be a lot of familiar faces in town. Ryne Stanek has a club option for the 2027 season that the club has to make a decision on.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Complete Trade for 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals closed the book on their August 3 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, naming right-hander Brian Curley as the player to be named later.

Jared Shuster News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Cardinals Lose Former First-Round Pick to MLB Free Agency

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jared Shuster, once selected 25th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2020 draft, has elected free agency after the 2026 season, declining another assignment to Triple-A Memphis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Masyn Winn's season is over due to thumb and hand soreness; Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for Cardinals in final game

Masyn Winn’s 2026 season is over, with the St. Louis Cardinals shutting down their starting shortstop because of lingering thumb and hand soreness. Winn was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers after the thumb continued to bother him.

Jacob Odle News / Just Baseball / September 23

Whatever Comes Next, Jacob Odle Wants To 'Throw That Rock'

Entering his last start of the 2026 season, Jacob Odle was nine strikeouts away from 140. “I wanted it so bad,” he said, coveting the seasonal milestone. He’d split the year between the Single-A and High-A affiliates for the St.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Cardinals outrighted reliever Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, according to his transaction tracker at MLB.com. Strzelecki rejected the outright in favor of free agency.