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Cardinals Pros and Cons of Removing Riley O'Brien as Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals have the National League leader in saves, but should they make a change? This is a topic that has been floating around the Cardinals' fanbase recently when it comes to Riley O'Brien.

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Cardinals Lucked Out with Dustin May to Brewers Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Dustin May to a one-year contract last offseason, hoping he could plug a hole in the rotation. For the most part, he fulfilled that role with St.

Hunter Dobbins News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals 2027 Rotation Hopefuls After Losing Hunter Dobbins

The St. Louis Cardinals took a tough hit throughout the week. On Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Hunter Dobbins underwent elbow reconstructive surgery on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the 2026 season and at least most of the 2027 campaign.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Cardinals pushing for wild card; Rockies trying to avoid 100-loss mark

The St. Louis Cardinals have reached the postseason 16 times since 2000 but have made no appearances in the past three seasons. This season, however, the Cardinals are fighting for the final National League wild-card spot with three weeks left in the regular season.

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How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals Announce Starters vs. Rockies, Including Andre Pallante Return

The St. Louis Cardinals have been thin in the starting rotation over the last few weeks, but that's about to change. On Thursday night, the Cardinals got some bad news.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Quinn Matthews Making Case For Cardinals' Rotation Spot Next Season

The St. Louis Cardinals have somehow found a way to be relevant and in the playoff race, sitting only a few games from the final wild-card playoff spot.

Kyle Leahy News / Viva El Birdos / September 4

A profile of St. Louis Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy

When I learned late last year that the Cardinals intended to make Kyle Leahy a starter, my first impression was….hmmm. I sifted some data on his past as an MiLB starter and was profoundly unimpressed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 4

St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Blows Lead in 9th as Dodgers Avoid Sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals were not intimidated to be facing off with Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. They came out of the gate swinging – literally – and Quinn Mathews did his part to give the Cardinals a fighting chance Thursday night in Los Angeles.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 4

St. Louis Cardinals Slammed With Brutal Injury News

The St. Louis Cardinals received difficult news on the eve of their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon, according to Derrick Goold of The St.

Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery yesterday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold did not mention the specific procedure Dobbins went for, but he reported that the 27-year-old’s expected recovery timeline is about 12 months.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Cardinals-Dodgers Finale Preview, Including Wether Report, Probables, More

The St. Louis Cardinals have a chance to go for a three-game series sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Who saw that one coming heading into the series?

Gordon Graceffo News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

It's Time for Cardinals to Change Gordon Graceffo's Role

The St. Louis Cardinals have dealt with a lot of injuries lately. After almost two full years of not having to place a starting pitcher on the injured list, they had to place both Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins on the IL.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Cardinals Playoff Run? What Needs to Happen for St. Louis to Shock MLB

There are few people who can claim to say that they expected the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals to still technically be in the mix for a National League playoff spot at this point in the season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

Cardinals rally in 10th inning, extend Dodgers' slump

Thomas Saggese hit a home run and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with an infield single as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

Thomas Saggese News / Field Level Media / September 2

Thomas Saggese belts 2 homers in Cardinals' win over struggling Dodgers

Thomas Saggese hit two home runs, Jordan Walker also went deep and the St. Louis Cardinals finished with five homers while opening a key nine-game road trip with a 13-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Leonardo Bernal News / New Baseball Media / September 1

What to Expect from Cardinals Catcher Leo Bernal

St. Louis promoted catcher Leo Bernal for his pending MLB debut on September 1, the same day rosters expanded across the Majors. Bernal, one of the better prospects in the Cardinals’ system, is a Minor League Gold Glover who hit very well down in Triple-A this season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Cardinals Make Roster Move Before Dodgers Game

The St. Louis Cardinals made several roster moves before Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing three players to the major league roster as September began.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Cardinals promote outfielder ahead of Dodgers series

The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting outfielder Victor Scott II to the MLB roster, the team announced Tuesday. In a corresponding move, catcher Jimmy Crooks has been optioned to Triple-A.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Cardinals Reportedly Make Roster Move Ahead of Top Prospect's MLB Debut

September 1 has arrived, and MLB rosters are set to expand from 26 to 28 players. On Monday, MLB insider Francys Romero reported that the St. Louis Cardinals plan to call up their No.

JJ Wetherholt News / EasySportz / August 31

JJ Wetherholt Lands on IL as Wrist Tendinitis Derails Rookie Season

The St. Louis Cardinals just hit the brakes on their most exciting rookie. JJ Wetherholt is now on the 10-day injured list because of right-wrist tendinitis.

Hancel Rincon News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cardinals To Select Hancel Rincon

The Cardinals will select pitching prospect Hancel Rincon when active rosters expand tomorrow, reports Yancen Pujols. St. Louis already has an opening on the 40-man roster after releasing Caleb Ferguson over the weekend.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cardinals To Promote Leo Bernal

The Cardinals will call up catching prospect Leo Bernal from Triple-A on Tuesday prior to their game with the Dodgers, Francys Romero reports. Bernal was already added to the 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, and he’ll take one of the two extra spots when the 26-man roster expands to 28 men on September 1.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / August 30

2026 MLB Draft Review: St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of money to play with during the 2026 MLB Draft, as the club had five picks in the top two rounds. Between those five picks and the rest of the MLB Draft, the club was able to add to a farm system that’s gotten significantly deeper over the last 12 months.