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6 MLB Free Agents Cardinals Could Target, Including Red Sox Starter

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to likely have to walk a fine line this offseason when it comes to free agency. St. Louis took a step in the right direction in 2026, but this is still a rebuilding team that we are talking about.

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Why Cardinals' Biggest Surprise Has Complicated This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals have a difficult decision to make this offseason about whether they should extend All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker now or wait.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 18

Cardinals Finished 77-85, Missed Playoffs: 4 Areas St. Louis Has To Fix This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 season knowing that rebuilding their roster would take time. Although the team showed encouraging signs throughout the year, another disappointing finish made it clear that significcant improvements are still needed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

Why Free Agency Won't Have a Major Impact For the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals seem to be in a much better place than they were this time last year, despite posting a losing record for the second straight season.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

5 Cardinals Players Who May Have Played Their Final Game With the Team

The 2027 St. Louis Cardinals will not look exactly like the 2026 Cardinals. The offseason is here and the Cardinals should be able to afford to bring a few pieces to town, at the very least.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

2 Relievers Cardinals Could Target to Boost Bullpen for 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals' biggest weakness in 2026 was their bullpen. They posted a 4.40 bullpen ERA this season, which was the fifth worst in the National League.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Knows St. Louis Has a Long Way to Go

The St. Louis Cardinals took a step in the right direction in 2026, but there is a lot of work still left to do if the organization wants to reach the level that the Milwaukee Brewers currently are at.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / October 17

Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 3: The Offseason Blueprint

The last two weeks I have gone position by position comparing the Cardinals roster and prospect pipeline to the Brewers for both hitters and pitchers. My assessment was that the current and future position-player talent on both teams is relatively close and that the gap on the pitching side is quite substantial.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Ivan Herrera Takes Bold Stance on Future as a Catcher

The St. Louis Cardinals received a lot of clarity this season about their future, especially their catching situation. In all likelihood, Leo Bernal is going to be their starting catcher in 2027, and while Ivan Herrera's defense remains a bit of an issue, he too, took steps forward.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Brewers' NLCS Win Should Give Cardinals Hope for Future

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1982, when the St. Louis Cardinals beat them in seven games. Milwaukee is

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

Cardinals’ Rotation Is Crowded, but a Free-Agent Starter Is Still Possible

While the St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of young starters to think about on the roster, they absolutely should be in the market for a veteran starter on a pillow contract this winter, just like last year with Dustin May.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 15

Cardinals to Explore Trades Involving Three, Including Ivan Herrera

Who will be behind the plate for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026? The most obvious option is Leo Bernal. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol insinuated that Bernal will enter Spring Training as the incumbent behind the plate.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

Cardinals' Jordan Walker Snubbed for 2026 Season Award

Part of what made the St. Louis Cardinals such a fun team for fans to watch in 2026 despite their record was the fact that the young players finally took the next step forward, and that includes Jordan Walker, who made his first All-Star appearance and even won the Home Run Derby.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

Cardinals Gold Glove Finalists: 2 No-Brainers and 1 Surprise

When the 2026 Gold Glove Award nominees were revealed on Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals certainly were well-represented. St. Louis wrapped up the 2026 season with three Gold Glove Award nominees: JJ Wetherholt (second base), Masyn Winn (shortstop) and Michael McGreevy (pitcher).

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

This Day in Cardinals History: 'Go Crazy Folks! Go Crazy!'

The 1985 St. Louis Cardinals are without a doubt one of the best teams in Major League Baseball history to not win a World Series. They came close in Game 6, but things fell apart after Don Denkinger incorrectly called then-Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Orta safe and sparked a Kansas City comeback.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

One NLCS Player Who Could Help Fix the Cardinals Right Now

The Major League Baseball offseason is going to be a bit disjointed due to the ongoing labor negotiations. Plus, the current collective bargaining agreement will expire in December.

Alec Bohm News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Alec Bohm to Cardinals? Insider Says it Could Work

The St. Louis Cardinals had a bit of a revolving door at third base this season. Nolan Gorman didn't pan out after Nolan Arenado was traded away, and the Cardinals didn't find much consistency with either Blaze Jordan or Thomas Saggese.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Cardinals Need Bullpen Boost and Ex-Yankees, D-Backs Righty Fits

The St. Louis Cardinals need a boost in the bullpen this winter. That is an understatement after the season the Cardinals just had in 2026. St. Louis finished the regular season with the 20th-ranked bullpen ERA at 4.40.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Sonny Gray Reunion? Not so fast, Cardinals fans

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to look forward to after the 2026 season. Despite their record being one game worse than 2025, fans certainly aren't feeling that way.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Cardinals Biggest Thing Separating Them From Dodgers, Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals still have a lot of work to do in order to get up to the level of contenders in the National League, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers, who are currently duking it out in the National League Championship Series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / October 13

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The 2026 season was expected to be a step back for the St. Louis Cardinals. Instead they were in contention for much of the season, setting up an interesting offseason as they try to build on a surprisingly competitive 2026.

Why Carson Benge Should Win the NL Rookie of the Year

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Nolan Gorman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

This Nolan Gorman video will have Cardinals fans dreaming of bounce back 2027 season

Nolan Gorman has plenty to prove after a difficult 2026 campaign, but a new training video is giving the St. Louis Cardinals fans a glimpse of what he is working on ahead of next season.

Jordan Walker News / New Baseball Media / October 10

Looking at Jordan Walker’s Breakout 2026 Season

With the 2026 MLB regular season in the books, we are taking a look at some of the best breakout stories from this past season. This one takes a look at what went right for Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.