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Urgent Brendan Donovan Update Reveals Cardinals' Likeliest Trade Partner

The St. Louis Cardinals' winter of offloading top talent has felt all along like a buildup to a grand finale. Of the four All-Star trade candidates on the Cardinals' roster at the start of free agency, only second baseman Brendan Donovan remains.

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Leonardo Bernal is your #6 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

I saw a little bit of surprise that Leonardo Bernal, voted as the sixth best prospect in the system, wasn’t voted in the top 5. I am not surprised. Doing this for three years, catchers usually end up lower than I expect, not higher.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 1

Predicting Blockbuster Brendan Donovan Trade After Eugenio Suárez Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals waited multiple years to begin their rebuild. They delayed it each year by bringing in aging veterans to fill out their roster in a lackluster attempt to win a World Series title, but each season for the past four or five years has fell short.

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Cardinals Gets Huge Trade Value Boost After Eugenio Suárez's $15M Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals have been working toward a rebuild for the last six to eight months. They kicked this rebuild off by trading Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz at the trade deadline last year.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 1

1 last-minute trade Cardinals must make before spring training

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals have been having a fire sale. Most of their trades have come with the Boston Red Sox.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 1

Why 22-Year-Old Outfielder Could Be Cardinals' Hidden Gem

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a huge rebuild that's already seen six big trades over the last couple of months. They been able to land a slew of talented prospects, which will be crucial toward getting this team back to the postseason.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 1

Cardinals May Be Done This Offseason After Losing Brendan Donovan Suitor

The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively rebuilding this offseason. They already traded Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray and have also been looking into offers for All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 1

Cardinals Struck Gold, Landed St. Louis' Next Young Ace

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a huge rebuild, but there's still a lot to be excited about for the team. They have a few of the better prospects in baseball, including JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Mathews.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 1

Is the Cardinals outfield really that bad?

Before you immediately run to the comments and simply put “YES”, hear me out. The St. Louis Cardinals have spent the entire offseason actually committing to the (re)build, but have done so by trading away high-priced and/or underperforming veterans and restocking the minor league pitching staff.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 31

Cardinals, Brendan Donovan Market Shifts Thanks to Luis Arráez

The St. Louis Cardinals didn't pull off a big move themselves on Saturday night, but that doesn't mean that they weren't impacted. Throughout the offseason to this point, the San Francisco Giants have been a team consistently linked to Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan.

Ivan Herrera News / Viva El Birdos / January 31

Do the St. Louis Cardinals Really Need Ivan Herrera to be a Catcher?

As we prepare to head into a transitional season for the St. Louis Cardinals, one of the bigger projects will be to determine if Ivan Herrera can become the team’s regular catcher.

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Cardinals Star Top Prospect Could Be in St. Louis Before You Know It

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a massive rebuild right now. They've made a handful of massive moves to push the team in this direction. Over the last eight months, the Cardinals have traded Phil Maton, Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado to net a haul of prospects.

Austin Hays News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 31

2 Outfield Options for Cardinals After Austin Hays Miss

The St. Louis Cardinals were one of the teams that had interest in veteran outfielder Austin Hays after he bounced back from an injury-plagued 2024 season.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 31

Jeff Passan’s JJ Wetherholt Take Will Have Cardinals Fans Buzzing

It's no secret that there's excitement around the league right now for St. Louis Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt. The young infielder was a part of the group of 27 players St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 31

Where Cardinals Stand Heading Into Spring Training

Time is running out in the Major League Baseball offseason, and that's a good thing. The St. Louis Cardinals didn't make the playoffs last season, so they haven't played a game since Sep.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30

Astros Linked to Potential Trade for Cardinals All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be mostly set for 2026 as spring training approaches. They've added Dustin May and Ryne Stanek through free agency and traded veterans Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray after going 78-84 in 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30

Cardinals Predicted to Cut Ties With All-Star in Trade With Mariners

The St. Louis Cardinals have dominated the trade market for the last six to eight months. They swung a trio of trades at last season's trade deadline that saw three expiring relievers moved to contenders in exchange for prospects.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30

Cardinals Sign Ex-College Two-Way Pitcher After Orioles Stint

The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing another hurlrer to town on a minor league deal. St. Louis has been aggressive around the edges recently with Spring Training roughly two weeks away.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30

Why Cardinals’ 2026 Win-Total Odds Might Be Undervaluing St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a full rebuild for the first time in over three decades. The time was right for St. Louis to tear things down under Chaim Bloom and set course for the future rather than trying to remain competitive with a sub-par team.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 30