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On YouTubeJimmy Crooks News / Viva El Birdos / February 5
Jimmy Crooks is your #7 St. Louis Cardinals prospect…. maybe 
If you’re reading this in the future without context, probably unneeded in the present, here is some. In the time between when the vote for Jimmy Crooks went out and this current post, Brendan Donovan was traded for multiple prospects, one of whom may have been included on the top 20 list already if this trade occurred a month ago.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / February 5
The JJ Wetherholt Era Begins for the Cards After Donovan Trade
Following the Brendan Donovan trade this week, it opens up avenues in the St. Louis Cardinals’ roster. The front office’s main intent going into the 2026 season was to make the roster more youthful.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Cardinals Linked to Pair of Veteran Hitters as Offseason Nears Its End
The St. Louis Cardinals have had a productive offseason, though not in the conventional sense. Instead of adding, they have been tearing down their roster and trading veterans to land prospects for the future.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Grading Each Cardinals Trade After Franchise-Altering Offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals have had a franchise-altering offseason. There's no denying that fact at this point. St. Louis has pulled off four separate major trades.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Blockbuster Mets-Cardinals Mock Trade Sends All-Star to New York
The St. Louis Cardinals have opted for a huge rebuild this offseason. They kicked it off all the way back in July when they swung a few trades at the trade deadline that send Ryan Helsley, Phil Maton, and Steven Matz to a trio of contenders.
Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Lars Nootbaar Quietly Trending Up Before Cardinals Spring Training
The offseason is winding down and the St. Louis Cardinals already have four major trades under their belt. At this point, it would be somewhat surprising to see another one, unless it centered around relief pitcher JoJo Romero.
Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Insider Explains Why Cardinals Are in Good Hands with Chaim Bloom
The St. Louis Cardinals have been active this offseason. Unlike last winter under John Mozeliak, Chaim Bloom has picked a direction for the Cardinals. It may be painful for a couple of years, but the Cardinals now have a plan in place for the future, and fans will one day start seeing the results of that plan.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Cardinals May Already Have Their Next Ace Within Their System
The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding as aggressively as they have over the last 20 or 30 years. They've fully dove into the rebuild, swinging four massive trades this offseason.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Cardinals' Plan to Address Outfield Revealed by MLB Insiders
Now that the St. Louis Cardinals have traded away all of their core All-Stars who didn't fit the rebuild timeline, there's plenty of work left to do. There's still a season to play, and even in a rebuild, the Cardinals want to field a roster with at least a few veterans who can help them weather the course of 162 games.
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.
JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Lands Lofty Prediction from Expert
Despite the fact that the St. Louis Cardinals have let veterans go left and right this offseason, the fanbase should be very excited for the 2026 season.
Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 4
Cardinals Next Steps as Dust Settles on Brendan Donovan Blockbuster
The St. Louis Cardinals’ next move should be obvious. St. Louis ripped the band-aid off and clearly is building for the future. The latest — and biggest — example of this certainly was the club trading Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 3
Cardinals Signal Major Opportunity for Nolan Gorman
Over the last few seasons, a lot has been said about St. Louis Cardinals slugger Nolan Gorman. There's no denying the fact that Gorman has prolific power.
Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 3
Brendan Donovan Trade Fallout Reveals Cardinals' Sticking Point
The St. Louis Cardinals certainly haven't been messing around this offseason. When president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom took over the organization, he made it clear that the team was going to be looking around with an eye towards the future.
JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / February 3
Poison? ESPN Predicts JJ Wetherholt Will Be NL Rookie of the Year
This might be a sign of the apocalypse. For once, I’m really hoping that ESPN is right about something. Today, they have made the bold prediction that JJ Wetherholt will be the National League Rookie of the Year-sort of.
St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 3
Ken Rosenthal praises Chaim Bloom amid Cardinals’ rebuild
The St. Louis Cardinals have gone through a major rebuild this offseason, in Major League Baseball. St. Louis traded away a lot of veterans, including Sonny Gray and Brendan Donovan.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / February 3
Rebuilding St. Louis Cardinals still looking to add pieces to outfield mix
The Cardinals' options are limited, regardless of whether they look in free agency or the trade market.
Jurrangelo Cijntje News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 3
Cardinals Address Switch-Pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje's Role in St. Louis
The St. Louis Cardinals landed one of the most unique prospects in baseball on Monday. You've heard of a two-way player before. How about a switch-pitcher?
Chaim Bloom News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3
Bloom: Cardinals Still Seeking Outfield Addition
The Cardinals’ offseason has primarily focused on subtracting veterans from the big league roster as the club embarks on a rebuild, but with yesterday’s Brendan Donovan trade now complete, most of the heavy lifting on the sell side of things has been complete.
Brendan Donovan News / Trade Talk Sports / February 3
Mariners Acquire Brendan Donovan in 3-Team Trade with Cardinals, Rays
The Seattle Mariners bolstered their lineup Monday, acquiring versatile infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-team deal that also involved the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3
Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays
The Seattle Mariners had been looking for another bat in the lineup, with president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto hinting that a trade was in the works. That deal came together on Monday.
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