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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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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.

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.

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The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

How many of the league leaders in Ks for both the American and National League since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Single-season rookie K-leaders' quiz

The 'All-time K-leaders by MLB club' quiz

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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.

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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.

MLB 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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Cardinals May Have Found Future Ace in This 6'5'' Prospect

Over the course of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals were praised left and right for their high-octane farm system. Before

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 13

Could the Cardinals Upgrade in Center Field?

As we inch closer and closer to the offseason, the more we try to pick apart what the roster picture looks like as of right now and how that picture could be manipulated before opening day to give the Cardinals their best chance to win in 2027.

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

The 'Most strikeouts in the 2010s' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

3 Alarming Takeaways From Cardinals' 77-85 2026 Season

There was a lot to like about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals, but also a few concerning things about the campaign. When fans look back on the campaign, it should be viewed positively because of the fact that it was clear progress in Chaim Bloom's first season leading the charge as the team's president of baseball operations.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Why the Cardinals Won't Fix One of Their Biggest Roster Holes This Offseason

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals being more successful than expected this season, in the end, they still fell short of reaching the postseason. After trading away some of their best players last offseason, it was clear St.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

This Day in Cardinals History: Cards Stun Nationals to Complete NLDS Comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be in the playoffs this year, but they have a rich history of incredible postseason moments over the years. One came on this day in Game 5 of the 2012 NLDS against the Washington Nationals.

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

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

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Cardinals Embraced Youth, Leading MLB in Surprising Stat Amid Rebuild

Though the St. Louis Cardinals failed to reach the postseason for the second straight season, the team made great strides forward amid their rebuild. St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Cardinals Most Glaring Roster Obstacles Keeping Them From World Series Contention

The 2026 National League Championship Series kicked off on Sunday night with one of the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest rivals in the mix. St. Louis has missed the playoffs in four straight seasons.

Steven Kwan News / Viva El Birdos / October 12

Hypothetical trade offer for the St. Louis Cardinals to get Steven Kwan

I am going to take a break from my free agent posts to present a trade hypothetical. And I am very careful to call it a hypothetical, because I realize some responses will be “this team will not do that.” I understand.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 11

Cardinals-Alec Bohm Idea Sounds Intriguing, But With Significant Catch

If you look across the St. Louis Cardinals' roster, third base remains the only big positional question mark for the organization, for now. Heading into the 2027 season, the outfield should include Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez and Nathan Church.

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

This Day in Cardinals History: Albert Pujols Hits First Career Postseason Homer

For several years, Albert Pujols was considered the best player in all of Major League Baseball. This was long before the days of Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Pete-Crow Armstrong, and others.

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 / Viral Sports News / October 1