St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cardinals Unlikely to Sacrifice Future for 2026 Run

The St. Louis Cardinals had a day off on Thursday and are going to be even better than they have been this season, on paper, when they take on the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

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How big is the donut hole in the St. Louis Cardinals development pipeline?

Whether you consider the Cardinals as rebuilding, retooling, resetting, competing, whichever word you like, the 2025 off-season was certainly a noticeable transition.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sport Relay / June 4

Cardinals Take Series Finale to Avoid Sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the series finale against the Texas Rangers Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 5-3 behind a strong outing from Andre Pallante and a three-hit night from Jordan Walker.

Lars Nootbaar News / Viva El Birdos / June 4

Lars Nootbaar’s Return Gives Cardinals Something Stats Can’t Track

We now know that the St. Louis Cardinals will finally have Lars Nootbaar back in the Major League lineup as he’s being activated for the homestand versus the Cincinnati Reds starting Friday night.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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George Soriano News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals' Offseason Swap With Nationals Looks Like a Steal

The St. Louis Cardinals found a diamond in the rough in righty flamethrower George Soriano. This past offseason, Soriano was acquired by the Cardinals in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

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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 / June 4

Cardinals 'Almost Certainly' Will Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran

While the St. Louis Cardinals have been better than expected so far this season, don't be shocked if you see Chaim Bloom and the front office cut ties with a piece or two ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Why Cardinals must avoid making Lars Nootbaar trade before deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have upset expectations so far during the 2026 season. They are also expected to receive a boost, as outfielder Lars Nootbaar will return from injury soon.

Matt Pushard News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals Officially Lose Rookie Hurler to Marlins

The St. Louis Cardinals wasted no time making a roster decision around former St. Louis reliever Matt Pushard. St. Louis selected the righty from the Miami Marlins with the No.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals Facing Conundrum at Third Base Amid Nolan Gorman's Struggles

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to salvage a game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, winning 5-3 and improving to 32-28 on the season. However, they are facing a bit of a problem, particularly at third base.

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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 / June 4

Cardinals Fan Favorite Will Return Ahead of Reds Series

The St. Louis Cardinals have a much-needed day off on Thursday before kicking off a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at home on Friday night.

Alec Burleson News / Field Level Media / June 3

Alec Burleson (3 RBIs), Cards prevent sweep by Rangers

Alec Burleson drove in three runs with a two-run double and an RBI single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.

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Matt Pushard News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Cardinals Return Rule 5 Pick Matt Pushard To Marlins

The Cardinals returned Rule 5 draftee Matt Pushard to the Marlins, relays Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. St. Louis designated the righty for assignment over the weekend.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals Expected to Get JJ Wetherholt Back vs. Reds

When the St. Louis Cardinals announced their lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Texas Rangers, there was one notable omission: rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals Take Hard Stance on Nolan Gorman's Role in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals made it clear on Tuesday that they are sticking with the struggling Nolan Gorman for now and were immediately rewarded. Gorman entered the day on Tuesday, mightily struggling.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals Now Have 2 Of Baseball's Hottest Prospects

The St. Louis Cardinals have been dealing with their first real taste of adversity over the last few weeks, but there are still plenty of reasons for optimism for the fanbase.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals May Have Lost Potential Trade Chip This Week

The St. Louis Cardinals just lost a series to the Texas Rangers and will hope to avoid being swept on Wednesday. After tying the game late on Tuesday night, the Cardinals faltered in the top of the ninth inning and lost 7-4, dropping to third place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Blunt After Rangers Loss: 'Didn't Deserve to Win'

It wasn't the St. Louis Cardinals' night on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. St. Louis got the board first, thanks to a Jimmy Crooks RBI single in the second inning, but that certainly wouldn't be enough.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 3

St Louis Cardinals Players’ Closest Comparisons

Today I would like to take a look at who Baseball Savant’s statcast evaluation style compares our current favorite baseball players to. We will use a Savant tool to show a Cardinal hitter profile, and see how it compares with the stats we use every day.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol shares honest reaction to Nolan Gorman’s concerning slump

The St. Louis Cardinals entered Tuesday with Nolan Gorman’s slump drawing more attention around the club. The Cardinals infielder has struggled through a rough stretch as of late, and manager Oliver Marmol addressed the concern before the club continued its series vs.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar facing final hurdle before return from injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is recovering from a heel injury. While he has yet to play this season, Nootbaar is getting close to making his return.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 31

5 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Outfielders of All Time

For a MLB team as old and decorated as the St. Louis Cardinals, it's no surprise the organization has a history of developing excellent outfielders. While the Cardinals' infielders are also historically stacked, those patrolling the grass shouldn't be looked down on.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Cardinals Designate Matt Pushard, Recall Hunter Dobbins

The Cardinals are designating reliever Matt Pushard for assignment, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Pushard was a Rule 5 pick and will need to be offered back to the Marlins if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 31

5 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Shortstops of All Time

The St. Louis Cardinals are a staple of American baseball, with 11 World Series titles and 55 Hall of Famers tied to the franchise. We've taken our shot trying to rank the five best Cardinals hitters and five best Cardinals pitchers.