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Cardinals Veteran Elects to Exit St. Louis, Enter Free Agency

The St. Louis Cardinals will not be keeping veteran reliever Peter Strzelecki in the organization, at least for the time being. On Sep. 16, the Cardinals announced that Strzelecki was activated off the 15-day Injured List and also that he was being designated for assignment.

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The Cardinals Season is Over, But the Future is Bright

The 2026 schedule hasn’t yet concluded, but the Cardinals’ playoff hopes are officially extinguished. From JJ’s debut and Burley’s monstrous blast that set the tone for the season on opening day, to a group of SFA baseball players taking their shirts off and swinging them over their heads.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

Third Base Competition 'Wide Open' For Cardinals This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals had a surprisingly positive season, but even with their success, there are clear gaps in their lineup that the team needs to address during the offseason.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

What's At Stake For Alec Burleson In Regular Season's Final Week

Even though the St. Louis Cardinals are out of playoff contention, they still have a few things to play for in the final week of the regular season. The Cardinals' success has come as a complete surprise this season, especially after entering a full-scale rebuild.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Shares Positive Message to Fans Amid Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have six games remaining on their 2026 schedule. Unfortunately, they will not be going to the postseason for the fourth consecutive year.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

3 Cardinals Running Out of Time in St. Louis as 2026 Winds Down

The final week of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is upon us and it could very well end up being the final week for a few members of the St. Louis Cardinals in town as members of the organization.

Tai Peete News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

Cardinals-Mariners Trade is a Major Steal Thanks to Tai Peete

The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is about to wrap up for the St. Louis Cardinals and one thing that has gotten more and more clear is that the team made the right call by trading Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

Cardinals Probable Starters for Upcoming Series with Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals were eliminated from postseason contention this past weekend and now are set to begin their penultimate series of the season on Tuesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

Grading Cardinals-Leo Bernal Electric 18-Game Run to Begin Career

The St. Louis Cardinals potentially have found their answer at catcher. That is, of course, young backstop Leo Bernal. Now, it's a bit early to make a big statement like that, but Bernal has been that good in his 18-game stint to begin his big league career.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Leo Bernal’s late homer lifts Cardinals past Nationals

Leo Bernal's two-run home run capped a three-run eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 5-3 win against the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday to salvage the finale of the three-game series.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 20

Cardinals Announce Sunday's Lineup: Masyn Winn Gets a Breather

The St. Louis Cardinals lost their finale home series of the 2026 season and will now look to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Washington Nationals. They have already secured a losing record at home this season, entering Sunday's finale 37-43 at Busch Stadium.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Blaze Jordan News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Cardinals Make Season-Ending Move With 7 Games Left

Blaze Jordan’s rookie season is officially over after the St. Louis Cardinals decided not to bring him back from his high ankle sprain with seven games remaining.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 20

Cardinals Fatal Flaw That Sent Their 2026 Season Off the Rails

Throughout the first half of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals looked like a playoff team for a while. Back on July 17, the Cardinals were six games above .500 at 51-45 coming out of the All-Star break.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 20

What went right for the Cardinals in 2026?

The finishing touches are being put on to the St. Louis Cardinals season and despite another season missing the playoffs, the overall year has to be seen as a success.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Cardinals outrighted reliever Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, according to his transaction tracker at MLB.com. Strzelecki rejected the outright in favor of free agency.

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

Cardinals Officially Release 7-Year Veteran With 8 Games Left

The St. Louis Cardinals officially turned the page on veteran infielder Ramón Urías on Saturday. St. Louis designated Urías for assignment earlier in the week to make room on the roster for the return of rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Cardinals Make Season-Ending Decision on Joshua Báez

Joshua Báez’s 2026 season is over. On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals placed the 23-year-old outfielder on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Ramon Urias News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Cardinals Release Ramon Urias

The Cardinals have released infielder Ramon Urias, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The move comes a couple of days after Urias was designated for assignment to clear a spot for JJ Wetherholt.

Joshua Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Cardinals outfielder who hit 3 home runs in MLB debut lands on IL

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez generated buzz last month when he hit three home runs in his MLB debut. The moment captured the attention of the MLB world.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cardinals making no change at closer for series with Nationals

The St. Louis Cardinals fell out of postseason contention a while ago, and they likely have just nine games to play before calling it a season. It's not vital for them to have a closer functioning perfectly right now.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / September 16

Cardinals activate 2B JJ Wetherholt from IL

Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was activated from the injured list and inserted into the lineup against the Giants for Wednesday's series finale.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Cardinals Designate Ramón Urías, Peter Strzelecki For Assignment

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that right-hander Peter Strzelecki and infielder Ramón Urías have both been designated for assignment. (Strzelecki was first reinstated from the 15-day injured list).

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Will Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt return from injury this season?

St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt could still return from right wrist tendinitis before the end of the season, with the next two days expected to provide a clearer indication of whether he can get back on the field.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

Luis Castillo allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.2 innings on Saturday night in the Chicago White Sox's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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