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Cardinals Breakout Closer Called Top Trade Candidate with Deadline Looming

The St. Louis Cardinals are still flying high this season. A 7-0 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night brought them to eight games above the .500 mark and helped them stay in front in the National League wild card race.

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Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets

The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday. The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 10

Cardinals Add Former Phillies Prospect in Low-Risk Gamble

The St. Louis Cardinals added another hurler to the organization on Tuesday. St. Louis announced that it purchased the contract of right-handed pitcher Andrew Schultz from the independent Atlantic League’s Lancaster Stormers and sent him to Double-A Springfield.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 10

A Stable of Stats, Part 2: Do The Splits, and other St Louis Cardinals Weirdness

Today I am here to talk about the Saint Louis Cardinals and their statistical idiosyncracies, subtle characteristics, and peculiar statlines that could give us a better idea of who that player really is.

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MLB News / Sport Relay / June 10

Cardinals Blank Mets

The St. Louis Cardinals dominated from start to finish Tuesday night at Citi Field, shutting out the New York Mets 7-0. Dustin May was brilliant, throwing six scoreless innings while striking out six to earn the win.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Dustin May News / Field Level Media / June 9

Dustin May silences Mets as Cards push winning streak to five

Dustin May pitched six stellar innings for his first win in nearly two months and Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to five games with a 7-0 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 9

St. Louis Cardinals Bats Clobber the Big Apple Easily Beating the Mets

Dustin May tossed a gem and he finally got the run support he deserves as the St. Louis Cardinals and their bats made a loud entrance into the Big Apple as they beat the New York Mets Tuesday night.

Luis Lara News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 9

Cardinals Could Learn a Lot From Brewers' Luis Lara Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a lot of things right so far this season. The Cardinals entered the day on Tuesday with a 35-28 record and in second place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 9

Cardinals Release 30-Year-Old Journeyman in MiLB Shuffle

The St. Louis Cardinals had a busy day down in the minors on Tuesday. First and foremost, the Cardinals activated Nathan Church off the Injured List and optioned Victor Scott II officially down to Triple-A.

Nathan Church News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 9

Cardinals' Nathan Church Officially Returns With New Role

The St. Louis Cardinals are fortunate to officially have outfielder Nathan Church back in the mix. He hasn't played in a big league game since May 21, but that is going to change on Tuesday.

JJ Wetherholt News / Athlon Sports / June 9

JJ Wetherholt Receives Major Recognition in Latest MLB Poll

Since making his major league debut this season, rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt has completely revitalized the St. Louis Cardinals. In his first major league game, Wetherholt blasted a home run and instantly made his presence known.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 9

Cardinals’ Minor League Duo Is Putting MLB On Notice

The St. Louis Cardinals are having a great season in the majors and down in the minors so far in 2026. The big league club has obviously — and rightfully — been talked about endlessly so far this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / June 9

MLB Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Linked To Flamethrower Reliever As Perfect Candidate

The St. Louis Cardinals have surprised many with their performance this season. The team is putting up some good numbers as they remain second in the NL Central.

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Red-Hot Cardinals Getting Key Reinforcement Back for Mets Series

The St. Louis Cardinals had a much-needed day off on Monday and will kick off a three-game series against the New York Mets on Tuesday rejuvenated and expected to be reloaded.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 9

Cardinals Could Have Nolan Gorman's Replacement Ready Soon

The St. Louis Cardinals have continued to find ways to win despite being in the middle of a rebuild this season. They are 35-28 as they prepare to start a key series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 9

Cardinals Haven't Had Rookie Like JJ Wetherholt Since Albert Pujols

While the St. Louis Cardinals didn't play on Monday, it was still a good day for rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt. St. Louis is preparing to take on the New York Mets on the road and as a result, Wetherholt was a guest in the studios over at MLB Network along with Michael McGreevy.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 8

What Should the St. Louis Cardinals Do With & For Nolan Gorman?

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. I think the St. Louis Cardinals have reached the point where they need to stop doing the same thing with Nolan Gorman while expecting something different than what we’ve seen for the past three seasons, but what should that thing be?

St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / June 8

Cardinals Legend Claims He Was Supposed To Be On Private Jet That Crashed In Flames With His Family — Pilot & Co-Pilot Pronounced Dead

A plane crashed on June 7 while on its way to pick up former MLB star Yadier Molina and his family. The Gulfstream 200 crashed in the Dominican Republic and tragically killed the two American pilots on board.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Cardinals To Option Victor Scott II

The Cardinals are optioning center fielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis today, as first reported by KMOV’s Tamar Sher. Fellow outfielder Nathan Church will return from the 10-day IL today and take Scott’s roster spot, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / June 8

Plane headed to transport Yadier Molina crashes

A plane that crashed and erupted into a fireball was on its way to pick up former St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and his family in Texas, Molina confirmed on social media.

Dustin May News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Cardinals Facing Decision After Dustin May Trade Report

The St. Louis Cardinals may have to decide on their starting rotation. The Cardinals enter Sunday at 34-28, holding the top wild-card spot in the National League and second in the NL Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 7

Cardinals rumors: 2 players who will be on move before trade deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten out to a great start to the 2026 Major League Baseball season. St. Louis is currently second in the National League Central, despite parting ways with several veterans before the campaign started.

Matt Pushard News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Cardinals Return Rule 5 Pick Matt Pushard To Marlins

The Cardinals returned Rule 5 draftee Matt Pushard to the Marlins, relays Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. St. Louis designated the righty for assignment over the weekend.