St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Victor Scott II News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 14

Cardinals' Victor Scott II Facing Time Crunch Amid Early Struggles

The St. Louis Cardinals have found ways to win despite having torn down their roster last offseason. Gone are Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, but their younger players are certainly performing well and taking advantage of their opportunities.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14

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Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 14

Jimmy Crooks Has One Thing to Prove Before Cardinals Promotion

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't gotten a ton of offensive production out of the catcher position — outside of Iván Herrera — in the majors so far this season and yet they haven't promoted No.

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Dustin May News / Just Baseball / May 14

Dustin May Is Giving the Cardinals Something To Think About

When the St. Louis Cardinals signed 28-year-old right-hander Dustin May, the belief was he wasn’t long for the organization. Once a top prospect of the Los Angeles Dodgers, May has struggled to find consistent footing at the major league level.

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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 / May 14

Cardinals 24-18 Start Sparks 4 Major Overreactions

There's a lot to like about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. The roster is young and exciting, and if the front office plays its cards right, this could very well just be the beginning.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 14

Checking in on St. Louis Cardinals hitting prospects – Lower Minors

On Monday, I covered the hitters on the Memphis Redbirds (AAA) and Springfield Cardinals (AA). I was trying to fit the Peoria Chiefs (A+) and Palm Beach Cardinals (A) on there, but realized there were a few names that would have been cut that I didn’t necessarily want cut.

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

Cardinals Fan Favorite Should Be Moved Early Before 2026 Deadline

Over the next few months, there's going to be a lot of chatter about who the St. Louis Cardinals should trade away — or maybe even acquire. In a perfect world, the Cardinals would go on some massive winning streak and go on to win the World Series with this roster exactly as it is.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 13

Jordan Walker's Hot Start Putting Cardinals On the Map

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to defy their preseason expectations. They were not expected to do well after trading Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, but they have found ways to win despite those losses.

Bryan King News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 13

Cardinals-Astros Mock Trade: St. Louis Adds Bullpen Weapon Without Breaking Bank

The St. Louis Cardinals have arguably done enough so far this season to put the talks of trading pieces away on hold, for now. That doesn't mean that the Cardinals should go out and trade a handful of prospects away for some sort of star.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 13

The 3 Most Likely Trade Deadline Paths for Chaim Bloom, Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are playing well, but it still is unclear what they will do at the trade deadline. The roster is built to sell with several players on expiring contracts, but that doesn't mean it's the only path they can take.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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

Cardinals Sign 17-Year-Old Hurler Amid Flurry of MiLB Moves

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a handful of minor league moves on Wednesday afternoon. St. Louis announced that outfielder Tai Peete, who was acquired

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

Cardinals Became Part of Elite National League Group This Week

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to play much better baseball than expected. On Tuesday night, they grinded out a 6-4 win over the Athletics to improve their record to 24-17 on the season.

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Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 13

Albert Pujols Rejected $315 Million Mega Deal After Cardinals Exit

The St. Louis Cardinals were fortunate to have legendary slugger Albert Pujols as a member of the organization for as long as they did. Pujols began his big league career as a member of the Cardinals and spent his first 11 seasons in the majors in town.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 13

Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar Takes Another Step Towards Returning to St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to win ballgames and surprise people around the industry. Tuesday night's win over the Athletics brought them to 24-17 on the season and allowed them to gain a game on the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 12

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Tips Hand on Trade Deadline Plans

The St. Louis Cardinals have some big plans for the future. They are still in the middle of a rebuild despite a hot start to the 2026 season. The goal of this season was to allow younger players more opportunities to showcase their abilities and prove themselves.

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

Cardinals Cut Loose 2 Prospects, Including Triple-A Outfielder

The St. Louis Cardinals officially promoted one of the most exciting players in the club's farm system up to Double-A on Tuesday. Reports surfaced on Monday that No.

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

Cardinals Rotation Ranking Is Spot On Despite Hot Start

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a crucial three-game set with the Athletics on Tuesday night as they continue their stretch against playoff contending teams.

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

Cardinals' 2023 Offseason Mariners Swap Now Looks Like a Steal

There have been a lot of positive takeaways from the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals so far this season. Over the course of the campaign so far, much has been said about the young core and the various breakouts happening throughout the roster.

Joe Ryan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 12

Why Twins' Ace Joe Ryan is a Longshot for the Cardinals Explained

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a strong start this year despite having entered a rebuild under Chaim Bloom. Younger players have more opportunities to prove themselves and show that they can be a part of the team's future core.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / May 12

All Iván Herrera Does Is Rake

Entering the season, when evaluating the NL Central, no one would’ve been remiss if they were to glance past the St. Louis Cardinals. While all four of

Michael McGreevy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11

Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy’s take on St. Louis’ outlook will catch fans’ attention

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to exceed expectations early this season, and Michael McGreevy’s latest comments added even more optimism Monday. As the club’s young core develops, the Cardinals’ long-term direction suddenly looks far more promising than many expected entering the year.

Liam Doyle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 9

New Top Cardinals Prospect Liam Doyle Sets Career High for Strikeouts in Latest Start

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt recently graduated from prospect status, paving the way for another minor league player to take the No.