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Masyn Winn's Throwing Abilities Continue to Frustrate Justin Turner

Back when Masyn Winn was still a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and long before he made his major league debut, he was already turning heads with his ability to make incredibly quick throws from shortstop to first base.

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Nationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals Friday

The analogy given by the St. Louis Cardinals TV crew Friday night was that the game started in a way that would inspire most to hit the reset button if this were a video game.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 18

St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals Game Discussion Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals kick off their final homestand of the season against the Washington Nationals Friday night at Busch Stadium. Kyle Leahy will start for the Cardinals while the Nationals will send RHP Cade Cavalli to the mound.

Joshua Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Cardinals outfielder who hit 3 home runs in MLB debut lands on IL

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez generated buzz last month when he hit three home runs in his MLB debut. The moment captured the attention of the MLB world.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Cardinals Won't Make Playoffs, But Can Still Hurt Brewers

With nine games left in the regular season, all it takes for the St. Louis Cardinals to be eliminated from playoff contention is a loss or a San Diego Padres win.

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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.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Alec Burleson Lands On List Every Cardinals Player Wishes They Could

In 2025, Alec Burleson took his game to another level for the St. Louis Cardinals and earned his first career Silver Slugger Award. It was a great campaign for Burleson, but the 2026 season has somehow been significantly better.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Cardinals-Nationals Preview: 2 Biggest Things to Watch, Probable Starters

If you're a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, you're running out of time to see this club in action at Busch Stadium. In fact, the Cardinals are set to kick off their final home series of the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Friday night when they welcome the Washington Nationals to town.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 18

How might the St. Louis Cardinals approach the upcoming off-season

From a regular season standpoint, the 2026 season ends Sep 27. For teams like the Cardinals, their minds’ eye has already started to turn toward the 2027 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cardinals making no change at closer for series with Nationals

The St. Louis Cardinals fell out of postseason contention a while ago, and they likely have just nine games to play before calling it a season. It's not vital for them to have a closer functioning perfectly right now.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Jordan Walker's Entry to 20/20 Club Comes with More History

On Wednesday, Jordan Walker became the first St. Louis Cardinals player since Tommy Pham in 2017 to join the 20/20 club with a stolen base against the San Francisco Giants.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Joshua Báez Takes Positive Turn for Cardinals After Exit

The St. Louis Cardinals had a scare on Wednesday, but it sounds like the club has avoided the worst-case scenario, at this point. Cardinals outfielder Joshua Báez was forced to exit St.

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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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Why Cardinals Fans Shouldn't Quit on Riley O'Brien as Closer Yet

One of the earliest success stories of the 2026 season for the St. Louis Cardinals was the emergence of closer Riley O'Brien. He leads the National League with 37 saves and was an All-Star this season alongside Jordan Walker and Ivan Herrera.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals' Biggest Takeaway With JJ Wetherholt Back

The St. Louis Cardinals got a star back into the fold on Wednesday. JJ Wetherholt was activated off the Injured List and appeared in his first game since Aug.

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MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 16

Cardinals close out Giants series

Mathew Liberatore a quality start. Until the ninth, the Giants produced all the runs in the game, fortunately gifting 2 to the Cardinals. In the ninth, the Cardinals strung together hits and tied up a 4-2 game.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / September 16

Cardinals activate 2B JJ Wetherholt from IL

Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was activated from the injured list and inserted into the lineup against the Giants for Wednesday's series finale.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Cardinals Designate Ramón Urías, Peter Strzelecki For Assignment

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that right-hander Peter Strzelecki and infielder Ramón Urías have both been designated for assignment. (Strzelecki was first reinstated from the 15-day injured list).

Quinn Mathews News / Field Level Media / September 15

Quinn Mathews, Cardinals pitchers frustrate Giants

Quinn Mathews pitched effectively into the seventh inning and another St. Louis Cardinals rookie, catcher Leo Bernal, contributed three hits and an RBI on Monday night in a 2-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Will Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt return from injury this season?

St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt could still return from right wrist tendinitis before the end of the season, with the next two days expected to provide a clearer indication of whether he can get back on the field.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

JJ Wetherholt Hoping To Return Before End Of Season

Prior to landing on the injured list, Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was having an excellent rookie season and was seen as a leading candidate to win the NL Rookie of the Year award.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

Luis Castillo allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.2 innings on Saturday night in the Chicago White Sox's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / September 12

St. Louis Cardinals Make Abrupt Jordan Walker Announcement

The St. Louis Cardinals opened their series against the Chicago White Sox with a 7-3 win on Friday night, and Jordan Walker was a visible part of that result.

Jordan Walker News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Cardinals Manager Delivers Jordan Walker News After Exiting White Sox Game

The St. Louis Cardinals received encouraging news on Jordan Walker after the All-Star outfielder exited Friday’s 7-3 win over the Chicago White Sox with an apparent ankle issue.

Cooper Hjerpe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Cardinals Recall Cooper Hjerpe For MLB Debut

The Cardinals have called up left-handed pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis, the team announced. They sent righty Hancel Rincón to Memphis in a corresponding move.