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Cardinals-Rainiel Rodriguez Experiment Could Open New Path to MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most intriguing prospects in Major League Baseball in Rainiel Rodriguez and a social media post certainly raised some eyebrows throughout the week.

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How run-scoring explosion in the minors affects how we should look at St. Louis Cardinal prospects

VEB points will be awarded to contributors who can identify the prospect on the opening screen. Hint…one of the most surprising break-out performances of the 2026 season, especially in regards to power.

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

Will Cardinals Continue Their Dustin May-esque Trend This Offseason?

The St. Louis Cardinals had a surprisingly successful season, but what's even better is how the team's future looks far more solidified than it did at this point last year.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Cardinals Should Try This Approach with Ivan Herrera Before Considering Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have a seemingly endless supply of catchers in their system. They were hoping for Ivan Herrera to become the everyday catcher, but his defensive metrics, courtesty of Baseball Savant show that this may not be the best approach in 2027.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

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

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Cardinals' Front Office

The St. Louis Cardinals' front office has a lot to think about this offseason. Last year at this time, the Cardinals passed the baton from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom as St.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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

This Day in Cardinals History: 2 Franchise Legends Careers Come to an End

Four years ago, two St. Louis Cardinals legends had a farewell tour to remember. The Cardinals already knew that Yadier Molina would be retiring at the end of the season, but they had also brought back Albert Pujols, who announced that 2022 would be his last season as well.

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

Cardinals 2027 Arbitration: Biggest Risers, Non-Tender Candidates

Who will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2027? Well, there surely will be a lot of familiar faces in town. Ryne Stanek has a club option for the 2027 season that the club has to make a decision on.

Trevor Rogers News / Viva El Birdos / October 8

Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: Trevor Rogers

The Cardinals will not be getting Tarik Skubal. I know this, you know this, the most delusional and optimistic Cardinal fan you have ever met knows it too.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

Ranking the St. Louis Cardinals Top 5 Offseason Priorities

It's certainly going to be an interesting offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Last offseason, the focus of the offseason was trading veterans away to restock the farm system.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 7

In Critique of the 2026 St Louis Cardinals Season

Well, I don’t have a ton to chirp about, as I expected a pretty decent showing of the team. They didn’t really let me down so much as I think they could’ve done a little better.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

One Young Cardinals Player To Build Around and One To Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals dove into a full-scale rebuild last offseason, trading away established stars like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to bolster their farm system and focus on developing young talent.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 7

Cardinals' Double-A Affiliate Rebrands Ahead of 2027 Minor League Season

The Double-A Springfield Cardinals will have a new identity next year. The Springfield Cardinals have rebranded and will now be known as the Ozarks Springbirds, the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

One Bold Cardinals Free Agent Target Who Checks Every Box

When the market opens and free agency kicks off across the league this winter, the St. Louis Cardinals likely aren't going to be a team that goes out and hands someone a massive deal.

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Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

Albert Pujols Points to 3 Cardinals Who Could Shape St. Louis' Future

The future is bright for the St. Louis Cardinals. But don't just take it from us, but from one of the biggest legends to ever wear a Cardinals uniform.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

The Cardinals Player Whose Trade Value May Not Get Higher (And Why They ShouldTrade Him)

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to consider this offseason after a 2026 that brought clear progress to the organization, but there's still a lot of room for growth.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 6

Why the Cardinals Shouldn’t Add to Their 2027 Starting Rotation

I know this concept is going to go over with fans like a lead balloon, but I feel convicted in my premise. So much so that I’m doing a complete rewrite of my article at 8:30 PM on Monday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 5

St. Louis Cardinals Biggest 2027 Challenge? Managing Expectations

I have been a St. Louis Cardinals fan for more than five decades and I have lived through many different eras of losing seasons, championships and everything in between.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 5

One Bold Cardinals-Braves Trade That Actually Makes Sense

One thing that the St. Louis Cardinals arguably need this offseason is to add another veteran starting pitcher. Entering the 2027 campaign, Michael McGreevy, Andre Pallante and Kyle Leahy are the three guys most likely to still be in the rotation next season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 5

Every Major Contract Decision Facing the Cardinals This Offseason

The offseason came earlier than the St. Louis Cardinals had hoped for, but with it come important decisions that need to be made about the future of some of the team's top players.

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

St. Louis Cardinals Complete Trade for 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals closed the book on their August 3 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, naming right-hander Brian Curley as the player to be named later.

Jared Shuster News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Cardinals Lose Former First-Round Pick to MLB Free Agency

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jared Shuster, once selected 25th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2020 draft, has elected free agency after the 2026 season, declining another assignment to Triple-A Memphis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Masyn Winn's season is over due to thumb and hand soreness; Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for Cardinals in final game

Masyn Winn’s 2026 season is over, with the St. Louis Cardinals shutting down their starting shortstop because of lingering thumb and hand soreness. Winn was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers after the thumb continued to bother him.

Jacob Odle News / Just Baseball / September 23

Whatever Comes Next, Jacob Odle Wants To 'Throw That Rock'

Entering his last start of the 2026 season, Jacob Odle was nine strikeouts away from 140. “I wanted it so bad,” he said, coveting the seasonal milestone. He’d split the year between the Single-A and High-A affiliates for the St.