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Joshua Baez News / Field Level Media / August 15

Cardinals promote slugger Josh Baez to debut at Wrigley

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted slugger Joshua Baez to make his major league debut on Saturday against the rival Cubs in Chicago. The 23-year-old outfielder leads all Triple-A batters with 34 home runs and 90 RBIs through 103 games this season at Memphis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 15

Cardinals' Joshua Báez to Replace Struggling Infielder

The St. Louis Cardinals have what will be one of their most exciting days of the 2026 season ahead on Saturday. For months, Cardinals fans have been calling on the organization to promote No.

Alec Burleson News / Viva El Birdos / August 15

How Much Is Busch Stadium Really Hurting the Cardinals’ Offense?

Alec Burleson has hit 47 fly balls at Busch Stadium this season with an average expected wOBA of .610 and an actual of only .397. Burly is getting absolutely ripped off by his home ballpark.

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

Cardinals Nailed Timing Of Joshua Báez's Long-Awaited Promotion

The St. Louis Cardinals bided their time well and are making the right decision by calling up Joshua Báez. On Friday, the Cardinals finally decided to promote Báez, their No.

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Joshua Baez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 14

Cardinals Expected to Make Highly Anticipated Move With Joshua Baez

The St. Louis Cardinals are finally calling up one of their top prospects as part of their late-season effort to fight for a National League Wild Card spot.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

JJ Wetherholt Could Do Something No Cardinals Player Has In 25 Years

The St. Louis Cardinals have found something special in rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt. The Cardinals have stunned the league this season, and the 23-year-old has played a major role in their success.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14

Cardinals To Promote Joshua Báez

The Cardinals are going to promote outfield prospect Joshua Báez. Manager Oli Marmol tells reporters, including Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, that Báez will be in tomorrow’s lineup.

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

Joshua Báez Arrives: How Cardinals Phenom Fits Into 2026 Plans

After much debate and chatter, it appears as though the St. Louis Cardinals are finally promoting No. 3 prospect Joshua Báez to the big leagues. The chatter has intensified over the last few days in large part because of the rules around rookie status.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Cardinals Cut Ties With Two Players Before Facing Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals made a pair of quiet roster moves during their recent series against the Chicago Cubs, releasing two young players from the organization’s Dominican Summer League affiliate.

Jurrangelo Cijntje News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 14

Cardinals Prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje Turns in Best Triple-A Start Yet

St. Louis Cardinals switch-pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje dazzled in his latest appearance for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. Cijntje, the Cardinals' No.

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Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Albert Pujols News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Cardinals Legend Albert Pujols Drops Heartfelt Message

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols shared a simple yet touching message on Instagram this Friday, reflecting on a memorable evening at one of baseball’s most iconic settings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Cardinals open crucial 11-game trip with 3 games vs. Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a day of rest on Thursday. They probably are going to need it. The Cardinals will begin an 11-game road trip on Friday afternoon when they play the opener of a three-game series against the rival Chicago Cubs.

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Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 13

Masyn Winn Hype Is Finally Building for Cardinals

Are we starting to see St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn turn a corner offensively? Arguably, the answer is yes. When it comes to Winn, there's no denying the fact that he has massive upside.

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

Joshua Báez Watch: What Cardinals Fans Need to Know

While the St. Louis Cardinals have an off day on Thursday, it is surprisingly one of the most important days on the 2026 Major League Baseball calendar.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / August 12

St. Louis Cardinals Part Ways With Disappointing Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals made a quiet roster adjustment this week while competing against the Philadelphia Phillies. Earlier in the week, the organization released right-handed pitcher Jawilme Ramirez from its Single-A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs.

Masyn Winn News / Field Level Media / August 11

Masyn Winn provides winning hit as Cardinals edge Phillies

Masyn Winn broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with a two-out RBI single, Everson Pereira added a solo home run, and right-hander Ryne Stanek pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the eighth inning for the St.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

The St. Louis Cardinals tried to make Bryce Harper look bad during Monday’s game … but ended up doing virtually the opposite. St. Louis hosted Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for the first game of a three-game set.

Tink Hence News / Yardbarker / August 6

Cardinals outright former top prospect to Florida Complex League

Pitcher Tink Hence had been a highly regarded prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals as recently as 2025. Those days appear to be over.

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George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 5

Yankees' Lombard reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is clearly hoping Lombard will provide a spark for the club and prove to be an upgrade over Anthony Volpe.

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Alec Burleson News / Yardbarker / August 4

Cardinals' Alec Burleson achieves rare power display at Yankee Stadium

In a series opener between two of the most storied franchises, a visiting player made some history of his own on Monday night.

Yankees to promote No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar

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Lars Nootbaar News / Yardbarker / August 3

Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar

Just ahead of the trade deadline, the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals agreed on a trade that will provide Arizona with a much-needed left-handed-hitting outfielder.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

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