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Predictions For Cardinals Trade Chips Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan

December is just about here and we should see an uptick in moves made around Major League Baseball very soon. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of just a few teams that already have dipped their toes in the trade market.

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The pitching revamp continues for the Cardinals

Reports at the start of the offseason stated that the St. Louis Cardinals were expected to be a popular target for rival teams looking to enhance their rosters for next season.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 29

Royals Slugger Posts Brendan Donovan Amid Cardinals Trade Rumors

It's hot stove season across Major League Baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals are under a microscope right now because of the volume of trade candidates on the roster.

Ryan Helsley News / Viva El Birdos / November 29

Former St. Louis Cardinals Closer Ryan Helsley is Now a Baltimore Oriole

The wheels continue to turn as the baseball offseason rolls on with another free agent signing. This time it’s former St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley who is now reportedly a Baltimore Oriole.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' 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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Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 29

Cardinals Looking To Deal 3x All-Star Following Sonny Gray Move, Per Insider

Earlier this week, the St. Louis Cardinals made some noise as they finally kicked off their much needed rebuild. They sent right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitching prospect Brandon Clarke and right-hander Richard Fitts.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chaim Bloom News / Just Baseball / November 29

Chaim Bloom Has To Clean Up Someone Else’s Mess Again

The St. Louis Cardinals once again find themselves in a state of limbo. They’re three years removed from the postseason and still don’t seem any stronger of a contender than they’ve been in recent seasons.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 29

Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan

The New York Yankees entered the 2025-2026 offseason with a clear mandate to diversify an offense that became too unidimensional during their recent postseason exit.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 29

Cardinals All-Star Could Be Next Out After 4 Seasons In St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of work still to do and it seems like only a matter of time before we see another trade get done. With all of the rumors swirling around the organization, some sort of deal could come at any time.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 29

Cardinals Rumors: Latest on Nolan Arenado & Brendan Donovan

As the Winter Meetings in December draw closer, we’re likely to learn the fate of Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan and maybe even Alec Burleson soon as the St.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 28

Cardinals Make Under-The-Radar Pitching Roster Move Post-Sonny Gray Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals probably aren't a bad team to land with for free agents on the fringes of major league roster contention. After trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, it's pretty clear that the Cardinals are entering rebuilding mode.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 28

Cardinals, Mets, Mariners 'Ridiculous' Mock Trade Solves Nolan Arenado Problem

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded one of their expensive veterans away and they should get more done as soon as possible. St. Louis has been trying to flip Nolan Arenado for a year and the time is now.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 28

The St. Louis Cardinals have some work to do to be competitive in 2026

This article is a result of a bunch of data queries I wrote to explore the idea you are about to read about. So it will be a little dense with data, hopefully not too much so.

Oliver Marmol News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 27

Cardinals rumors: St. Louis is rebuilding. Will Oliver Marmol be part of long-term future?

The St. Louis Cardinals pushed deeper into their rebuild after trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, and now every move in MLB Free Agency feels like a referendum on what comes next — including the future of Oliver Marmol.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27

Cardinals notes: Donovan, Gorman, Nootbaar, Burleson, Pirates, pitching

Brendan Donovan has been drawing as much trade interest as any player in baseball, owing both to Donovan’s value as a left-handed hitter with defensive versatility and to the Cardinals’ rebuilding status.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 27

Cardinals Fans Get Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Gorman Trade Updates

It seems like pretty much every player on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster has been in some sort of trade rumor over the last few weeks. Sonny Gray is just the first to go, not the last.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27

Cardinals have had preliminary extension talks with manager Oli Marmol

The Cardinals and manager Oli Marmol have opened early extension conversations, writes Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It seems likely that some kind of multi-year agreement will be reached this offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 26

One Team Cardinals Need To Call Right Now

The St. Louis Cardinals should get the Los Angeles Angels on the phone as quickly as they possibly can. USA Today MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported back in August that the Angels were one of the teams that had interest in Nolan Arenado, but he shut down the idea at the time.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 26

Cardinals rumors: What St. Louis must do to get respectable trade return for Nolan Arenado

The MLB offseason is here, and the St. Louis Cardinals are weighing their options on Nolan Arenado, as they try to see what to do with him. Bon Nightengale explained what the team must do, as the Cards try to get a good trade return for their longtime star.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 26

Cardinals Unlikely To Trade Alec Burleson Without Big Return

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Sonny Gray away on Tuesday, but that doesn't mean that everyone on the roster is going to be moved. There are young pieces on this roster worth keeping around throughout the team's "reset" or rebuild or whatever they want to call it.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 26

Cardinals 'Focused' On $260M Trade After Sonny Gray Split

If the St. Louis Cardinals' trade sending Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox was the final one of the offseason for the organization, that would be a major shock.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Cardinals' Willson Contreras Facing Decision After Trade News on Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially entered the Chaim Bloom era as he has taken over as president of baseball operations, replacing longtime executive John Mozeliak.

JoJo Romero News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 25

Cardinals’ JoJo Romero generating trade interest

Romero is about as straightforward as trade candidates get.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 26

Red Sox add needed second starter in trade with Cardinals

President of baseball operations Craig Breslow had been clear that the Red Sox wanted to add a second top-of-the-rotation starter behind Garrett Crochet.

Red Sox linked to a three-time All-Star in free agency

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St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / November 25

2025 MLB Season Recap: St. Louis Cardinals

The rebuild in St. Louis continues. The Cardinals won 78 games last season, the second time in three years that the Redbirds finished with a sub-.500 record.

Yohel Pozo News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Cardinals Bring Back Yohel Pozo on New Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals have finalized a deal to bring back catcher Yohel Pozo for the 2026 season, just days after he was non-tendered by the club. According to Derrick Goold of the St.