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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 / 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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.