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Cardinals' Best Fit For Brendan Donovan Isn't Alex Bregman-Less Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals are two trades away from a near-perfect offseason. Chaim Bloom took over as the team's president of baseball operations after the 2025 season came to a close and he has been a breath of fresh air for the organization.

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How Cardinals Could Bolster Bullpen After Ryne Stanek Signing

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't made some sort of splashy signing -- like the Chicago Cubs did this past weekend with Alex Bregman -- but they are having about as good of an offseason as fans could've hoped for.

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Cardinals Suddenly Have Opening For Brendan Donovan Blockbuster

If the St. Louis Cardinals haven't done so already, they should try to get the Boston Red Sox on the phone once again. Chaim Bloom, who helped build the Red Sox's farm system, has already completed two different deals with his former organization involving Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray.

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Chaim Bloom Must Move Past Red Sox Despite New Opening

After the Boston Red Sox lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, the most obvious assumption is that they should look to the St. Louis Cardinals for help.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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Cardinals Sign 5-Year Veteran Hurler Away From Rival Brewers

Even in a rebuilding year, the St. Louis Cardinals understand that they can never have too many pitchers. After the departure of Sonny Gray, who was traded to the Boston Red Sox in November, the Cardinals have taken many steps to address the future of the pitching staff.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

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Cubs’ Big Splash Doesn’t Solve Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado Dilemma

The St. Louis Cardinals still have some work left to do this offseason. Chaim Bloom has already traded Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in separate deals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 11

The St. Louis Cardinals are too confident in their current outfield alignment

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals stating that a power-hitting righty outfielder is on their offseason wishlist, fans have heard little to nothing about how the people in charge feel about the incumbent outfield.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

Full Details Behind Cardinals, Ryne Stanek Deal Look Like Steal

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a deal with veteran reliever Ryne Stanek on Friday and the full details were reported on Saturday and they look very positive for the organization.

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How Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette Impact Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

The clock is ticking and Spring Training is coming up quickly. The St. Louis Cardinals still have work to do, but arguably would be in a good place if Spring Training were going to start tomorrow, despite still holding a few trade candidates.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

Next Steps For Cardinals After Flamethrower Ryne Stanek

The St. Louis Cardinals have made two different moves that will help the bullpen this week. First off, the Cardinals went out and acquired Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians.

Chaim Bloom News / Viva El Birdos / January 10

Chaim Bloom: 4 Smart Cardinals Moves, 1 Big Concern

With barely over a month before Spring Training begins, we still don’t know the complete story about what St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team will accomplish.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 9

Cardinals' Ryne Stanek Deal Checks More Than One Box

The St. Louis Cardinals are cooking this offseason. St. Louis hasn't been shopping at the top of the free agent market, by any means, but that wasn't the goal of the offseason.

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Cardinals add former World Series winner to pitching staff

The St. Louis Cardinals are taking a flier on a former top-shelf bullpen arm. Several reporters confirmed Friday that the Cardinals have agreed to a contract with relief pitcher Ryne Stanek.

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Cardinals To Sign Ryne Stanek

The Cardinals are in agreement with free agent reliever Ryne Stanek, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Chris Cotillo of MassLive first reported that St.

Zak Kent News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 9

Cardinals loses pitcher to Rangers via waiver claim

In December, pitcher Zak Kent was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals after being waived by the Cleveland Guardians. On Friday, the Cardinals let him slip from their fingers as he was taken by the Texas Rangers in a waiver claim, per Rangers PR. As a result, the Rangers now have 40 players on their official roster.

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Brendan Donovan Stirs Up Cardinals Rumors With Selfie

The St. Louis Cardinals have been at the center of seemingly endless trade rumors all offseason around All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan. There aren't many players who can do what Donovan can do on a baseball diamond.

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Cardinals May Have An Opening To Trade Nolan Arenado To NL West Team

The St. Louis Cardinals have been trying for over a year to trade Nolan Arenado. However, no contenders appear to be showing interest. He had a chance to go to the Houston Astros last winter, but blocked the deal with his no-trade clause.

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

Cardinals Officially Lose 27-Year-Old Pitcher To Rangers

The St. Louis Cardinals brought an intriguing hurler to town Tuesday and in the process lost another depth option. St. Louis swung a deal with the Cleveland Guardians for left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Rangers Claim Zak Kent

The Rangers announced that they have claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment earlier this week.

Justin Bruihl News / Viva El Birdos / January 9

Cardinals Acquire LHP Justin Bruihl from Guardians

On Tuesday, January 6th, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-handed relief pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations.

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Why Rainiel Rodriguez Could Become Baseball’s Best Catching Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most interesting present and future catching situations in all of baseball. Yadier Molina’s retirement in 2022

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This pitcher has a goal of starting Opening Day for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been treading water over the past few seasons, and the state of their starting pitching staff reflects that. The top of the rotation is wide-open, what with Sonny Gray headed to the Boston Red Sox on a blockbuster trade this past offseason.