St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

MLB Insider Connects Cardinals All-Star To Red Sox In Potential Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a very busy winter, trading players like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending ballclubs. In exchange, they have landed several prospects and a few pieces that they can immediately plug into their starting rotation.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

JJ Wetherholt Already Turning Heads With Cardinals

There's a very real chance that St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt will make their big league debut in 2026. With Nolan Arenado traded away, the Cardinals have an opening at third base.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

When Cardinals-Brendan Donovan Rumors Could Finally End

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most talked-about teams on the trade block this offseason. While three trades have already gotten done, the big name of the offseason is still a member of the organization: Brendan Donovan.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 19

St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm Up Day 2 Recap:

The 2026 iteration of the annual Winter Warm-Up event has concluded, and this year, a little more bittersweet than last, considering the impending labor strife headed into next offseason, the chances of the event taking place appear to be slim.

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Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals' Brendan Donovan Linked To AL West Club As Trade Rumors Swirl

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this winter on the trade front. They have already moved Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending ballclubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals In Play For 30-Year-Old Righty, 9-Year MLB Veteran

The St. Louis Cardinals made the right moves trading Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras away, but now need to add another right-handed bat before the 2026 season gets here.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals-Lars Nootbaar Trade Rumors Include NL Competitor

Could the St. Louis Cardinals have one more move up their sleeve this offseason? For St. Louis, the name that has been out there the most has been All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Chaim Bloom Offers Hope For Cardinals Amid Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals just completed their annual Winter Warmup at Busch Stadium. It was the first with Chaim Bloom as the new president of baseball operations.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals 29-Year-Old 'Near-Lock' To Leave St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals shouldn't do anything hasty, but if the right offer comes around for All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan, the club should consider all options.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 19

Liam Doyle is your #2 prospect

So far the voting on the top prospect list has produced zero surprises. JJ Wetherholt, arguably the most MLB ready prospect in the Cardinals system, was the #1 prospect.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

MLB Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Linked To Former Phillies Outfielder

The St. Louis Cardinals are going through a massive rebuild this winter after a lackluster 2025 campaign. There is a new front in charge, with Chaim Bloom taking over as the president of baseball operations.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 18

Insider Adds Fuel To Cardinals-Red Sox Brendan Donovan Buzz

The market is still alive and well for St. Louis Cardinals All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan. Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom didn't completely close the door on the idea of Donovan sticking around with the organization.

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

Cardinals Rebuild Is Long Overdue, and It Shows

The St. Louis Cardinals are finally rebuilding after missing the postseason three straight years. They have finished under .500 in two of the last three years and have not been the same team since their magical 2022 season.

Matt Svanson News / Viva El Birdos / January 18

Matt Svanson: Cardinals Closer or Firefighter?

Prior to getting into the meat of this week’s post, I wanted to add two disclaimers that many of you will probably deem unnecessary but for my own psyche, I am going to do it anyway.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 18

Brendan Donovan's Exit From Cardinals No Longer Sure Thing

The St. Louis Cardinals will report to Spring Training in just a couple of weeks and the big question hanging around the team is whether or not Brendan Donovan will still be with the organization.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 17

Cardinals Drop JJ Wetherholt Update Before Spring Training

The St. Louis Cardinals may not enter the 2026 season expected to contend in the National League, but that doesn't mean it won't be an intriguing season.

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

Cardinals, Mets Eyeing 29-Year-Old Starter, Gold Glover

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a great job adding pitching this offseason. That's the biggest takeaway of the offseason so far for the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 17

St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm Up Day 1 Recap:

The “unofficial” kick-off to the 2026 season is underway, and Winter Warm-Up day 1 is in the books. Chaim, Oli, and 13 players graced the media stage inside Busch Stadium.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 17

Cardinals 28-Year-Old In Play For Mets After Bo Bichette Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals should be monitoring the market very closely right now. Big-name stars are flying off the market left and right. The Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks as the team's third big deal of the winter, after trading both Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / January 17

Cardinals Must Nail Rebuild as Dodgers Flex Huge Payroll

If your jaw hit the floor when you learned that the Los Angeles Dodgers had signed free agent Kyle Tucker to a borderline offensive contract this week, you were not alone.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Nolan Arenado Sends Message to Chaim Bloom After Cardinals Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals’ rebuild under Chaim Bloom has officially begun, with third basemanNolan Arenado becoming the latest veteran to be moved. On Wednesday, St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13

Giants' rumored trade targets would be perfect fit in San Francisco

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