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Chase Burns' Extension Proves Cardinals Must Act Now with Jordan Walker

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds continued the trend of extending young players early in their careers, giving right-hander Chase Burns a seven-year, $105 million contract extension.

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Cardinals Switch-Pitching Prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje Inches Closer to Majors

One of the top arms in the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system is set to face a new challenge following the All-Star break. Pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje has been promoted from Double-A Springfield to Triple-A Memphis in a series of roster moves made by the Cardinals and their minor league affiliates on Wednesday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Spun / July 16

Netflix Posts Dismal TV Ratings For 2026 Home Run Derby

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker won the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, edging out Kyle Schwarber 31-30 in the Finals. Unfortunately, the fewest number of people in over two decades tuned in to watch him do it.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 16

Cardinals' Potential Dustin May Trade Comes with Caveat

The St. Louis Cardinals finished the first half with a 50-45 record and enter the second half just one game back of the third National League wild card spot.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 16

4 Cardinals That Shouldn't Go Anywhere at the Trade Deadline

What should the St. Louis Cardinals do ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline on Aug. 3? This is a question that has hung over the organization for months at this point, and there isn't a clear answer.

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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 / Viva El Birdos / July 16

Cardinals make fleury of minor league moves to open up opportunities

The St. Louis Cardinals had plenty to be excited about over the past week or so. With JJ Wetherholt inking an extension and Jordan Walker making history, the draft almost took a back seat to everything else over the All-Star break.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 16

Cardinals Lose Veteran Reliever After He Exercises Opt-Out

The St. Louis Cardinals put together a strong first half despite entering a rebuild under Chaim Bloom. Now, they will try to sustain that in the second half of the season.

Chase Davis News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 16

St. Louis Cardinals Promote Former 1st-Rounder Chase Davis to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have done very well in the Major League Baseball Draft over the last few years. Of course, the addition of JJ Wetherholt with the No.

Scott Blewett News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 16

Cardinals’ Scott Blewett Exercises Opt-Out Clause

Cardinals reliever Scott Blewett has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league contract, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

Cardinals Veteran Pitcher Elects to Leave St. Louis, Enter Free Agency

The St. Louis Cardinals are losing a veteran depth piece. St. Louis promoted six-year big league veteran Bruce Zimmermann to make one appearance for the club in the majors on July 7.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

Cardinals' Riley O'Brien Shares Honest Thoughts About Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin the second half on Friday night with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They are 50-45 after 95 games and are just one game back of a wild card spot, so anything can happen with this team.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

4 Cardinals Most Likely to Be Traded Before MLB Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a phenomenal season so far, which is going to make the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline on Aug. 3 even more complicated.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

Cardinals' West Coast Trip Could Make Or Break Their Trade Deadline Decisions

The St. Louis Cardinals' success this season has been a pleasant surprise after the team appeared ready to enter a full-scale rebuild this offseason. The Cardinals are surprisingly in the exact position they were through 95 games last season, sitting at 50-45, only a game out of the playoffs.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

Cardinals Take a Flier on 23-Year-Old Ole Miss Slugger

The St. Louis Cardinals are adding another intriguing prospect into the mix. On Tuesday, popular X account Redbird Farmhands shared that the Cardinals signed undrafted free agent Tristan Bissetta out of Ole Miss to a minor league deal.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

Two Bold Second Half Predictions for 2026 Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals had a successful first half for all intents and purposes. Despite entering a rebuild, they went 50-45 through their first 95 games and are right in the thick of the playoff race, just one game back of a wild card spot.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Jordan Walker hopes Home Run Derby inspires more black players

Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals wants his win in the Home Run Derby to serve a greater purpose. Not only does he want it to encourage more young people to play the game, but he also wants it to be a catalyst for more black players to take up the game, per ESPN.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 15

The One Deadline Move the Cardinals Should Be Prioritizing

The St. Louis Cardinals enter the second half of the 2026 season in a good spot. They are only one game back of the final National League wild card spot and are five games over the .500 mark.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / July 14

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 2, Part 1

Welcome back to my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Earlier this week, I covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks. We will be splitting Day 2 into two separate parts, and today I’ll be covering the team’s selections in rounds five through 10.

Bligh Madris News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 14

Bligh Madris Finalizing Deal With KBO’s SSG Landers

Outfielder Bligh Madris is nearing a deal with the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization, reports Francys Romero. He was granted his release from a minor league deal with the Cardinals over the weekend to pursue the KBO opportunity.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

Home Run Derby takeaways: Jordan Walker spoils Kyle Schwarber's big night

Home Run Derby takeaways: Jordan Walker wins, spoils Kyle Schwarber's big night

A thrilling 2026 Home Run Derby is in the books.

Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez will start the All-Star Game for NL

Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease named AL All-Star Game starter

Why Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game

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Liam Doyle News / Just Baseball / July 13

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 1

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 MLB Draft armed with an astounding 23 total draft picks, providing themselves with a golden opportunity to continue adding to their ever-improving farm system.

Bruce Zimmermann News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Cardinals Outright Bruce Zimmermann

Lefty Bruce Zimmermann has been outrighted to Triple-A, the Cardinals announced. The veteran cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Tuesday.

JJ Wetherholt News / Just Baseball / July 11

What JJ Wetherholt’s Success Means for the Cardinals’ Future

JJ Wetherholt didn’t need an All-Star nod to change the St. Louis Cardinals for the better. He’s refined the leadoff spot, transformed the Cardinals’ defense, and potentially even sped up their timeline. On July 10, the Cardinals expressed their unwavering belief in the rookie with a long-term deal.

JJ Wetherholt News / Yardbarker / July 10

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with megadeal

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with nine-figure extension

The St. Louis Cardinals are the newest team to hop on board with a contract extension for an up-and-coming star player. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, St.

Former Cy Young Award winner has been pulled off the trade market

Brian Cashman makes telling comments on Aaron Boone's status

Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox

Red Sox's Willson Contreras has suspension reduced by MLB

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals