St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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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.

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.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

2 Cardinals’ early trade targets to help St. Louis reach playoffs

The St. Louis Cardinals looked like a fourth- or fifth-place team before the start of the season as the team lacked an established veteran presence as well as depth among their starting pitchers as well consistency from their relievers.

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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.

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?

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Cardinals Should Be on Alert After Blue Jays-Yariel Rodríguez DFA

The St. Louis Cardinals should be keeping a close eye on an intriguing Toronto Blue Jays hurler right now after being designated for assignment on Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Cardinals Are Winning and It's Forcing a Trade Deadline Reality Check

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to be one of the most fun teams across Major League Baseball so far in 2026. After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, the Cardinals are now 35-28 on the season and currently hold the top National League Wild Card spot.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Cardinals star Jordan Walker’s reaction to sweeping Reds will get fans excited

Following three years’ of largely unreliable production, it is natural to assume that regression could be coming for St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Cardinals May Have New Trade Chip Emerging After Sweeping Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals are back to their winning ways. They lost a series to the Texas Rangers, but have now won four consecutive games and are leading the way in the National League wild card race.

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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.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Cardinals make decision to option outfielder after Reds series

Following their series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday optioned center fielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis and reinstated outfielder Nathan Church from the 10-day injured list.

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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.

Miles Mikolas News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Cardinals Made Right Decision Moving on from Miles Mikolas

The St. Louis Cardinals entered a rebuild last offseason and were expected to struggle after trading away four key veterans for prospects. They had missed the postseason three straight years, and the outlook wasn't great for 2026.

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.

JoJo Romero News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Cardinals Lefty JoJo Romero Already Becoming Hot Trade Target

There were some questions around the St. Louis Cardinals over the last few weeks as they hit a bit of adversity. St. Louis was swept in a three-game series by the Milwaukee Brewers from May 25 through May 27.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Cardinals Make Decision on Struggling Player

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned center fielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis ahead of their next game in New York after a season-long slump at the plate and a dip in overall impact.

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

Looking at St. Louis Cardinals position player depth

I had been thinking of this idea prior to his article, but when ORSTLcardsfan looked at the hole in the development pipeline this past weekend, I realized I approach pitchers in the farm system differently than position players.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 7

Cardinals capitalize on Reds' two errors, rally to complete sweep

Sam Moll's eighth-inning throwing error on Victor Scott II's sacrifice bunt attempt allowed the go-ahead run to score for the St. Louis Cardinals, who beat the visiting Cincinnati Reds 5-3 to complete the three-game sweep in a battle of National League Central teams Sunday.

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.

Jordan Walker News / Field Level Media / June 6

Jordan Walker, Cardinals eager to add to Reds' woes

Jordan Walker and the St. Louis Cardinals will look to continue their offensive dominance of the visiting Cincinnati Reds when the teams meet Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 5

Why is JJ Wetherholt out of the Cardinals' lineup again?

This is the last thing the St. Louis Cardinals needed right now.

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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.