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Why Potential Move For Former Mariners Slugger Feels Unrealistic For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering one of their most pivotal offseasons in recent memory. After another disappointing year, the franchise is clearly shifting direction under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, who is tasked with reshaping the roster and setting a long-term foundation for success.

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DFA'd Former Dodgers All-Star Is Perfect Lottery Ticket For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a need for more starting pitching, especially with the future of Sonny Gray uncertain with the organization. This much has been clear -- and has been for weeks.

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Cardinals Shouldn’t Risk Trading Silver Slugger After Career Year

The St. Louis Cardinals received some well-deserved good news late Thursday night when it was announced that Alec Burleson had won his first Silver Slugger Award.

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Cardinals Lose 25-Year-Old Pitcher To Reds On Waivers

The St. Louis Cardinals had two different members of the organization get claimed off waivers on Thursday. The offseason is fully in session now and it came on fast for the St.

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

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Cardinals Lefty Elects Free Agency 6 Years After First-Round Selection

It was a busy day for the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Thursday arguably was the first big day of the offseason across Major League Baseball. The big story throughout the afternoon involved the qualifying offer.

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Cardinals Lose OF To Braves As Offseason Really Begins

The Major League Baseball offseason is fully in session. Free agency is open around the league with the initial lull period after the World Series now over.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 6

Cardinals Make Important Roster Decision As Crucial Offseason Begins

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for a different type of offseason than usual, new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom has several important decisions to make concerning the 2026 roster.

Mike Siani News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Braves claim OF Michael Siani off waivers from Cardinals

St. Louis also outrighted left-handed pitchers Anthony Veneziano and Zack Thompson while selecting Bryan Torres onto the 40-man roster.

Roddery Munoz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Reds claim righty Roddery Munoz off waivers from Cardinals

Munoz, 26 in April, has a limited big league track record. He has thrown 93 2/3 innings between the Marlins and Cardinals with a 6.73 earned run average, 19.5% strikeout rate, 11.9% walk rate and 32.9% ground ball rate.

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Cardinals Linked To Four-Time All-Star With Chaim Bloom Connection

The St. Louis Cardinals had one of the stronger bullpens overall in baseball in 2025, but should be in the market for another high-leverage arm this offseason.

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Cardinals Could Bring Back Familiar Two-Time All-Star to Improve Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals were sellers at this year’s trade deadline, letting go of three relievers on expiring contracts. One of them was closer Ryan Helsley, who had previously been named the 2024 National League Reliever of the Year.

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Cardinals' Masyn Winn Has One Weakness In Mind Ahead Of 2026 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals were fortunate to have the very best defensive shortstop in the National League in 2025 in Masyn Winn. The 23-year-old had his season end prematurely due to a meniscus injury in his knee, but he was still able to show what he can do throughout the campaign.

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3 Biggest Moves Chaim Bloom Must Make For Cardinals This Offseason

The 2025-26 offseason has officially arrived, and the St. Louis Cardinals are already turning the page toward a new era. After another disappointing season, new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is taking charge and setting the course for the future.

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2 Unlikely Teams Linked To Cardinals All-Star Nolan Arenado

Who should the St. Louis Cardinals call this offseason as they try to offload Nolan Arenado? If you are Cardinals fan and have been following along with the organization over the last year or so, you've likely seen all of the rumors and speculation about the eight-time All-Star.

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Cardinals Predicted To Trade Nolan Arenado To National League Rival

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is one of the top trade candidates of the entire Major League Baseball offseason. At age 34, Arenado has declined sharply from the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover he was earlier in his career.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 5

Tigers 3x All-Star Could Be Smart Free Agent Addition For Cardinals’ Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have a crucial offseason ahead of them as Chaim Bloom continues to reshape the roster and set the tone for the organization’s long-term direction.

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Max Scherzer linked to NL Central team amid uncertain future

If he can stay healthy, the three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star could be exactly what this team needs.

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Cardinals Facing Complicated Lars Nootbaar Choice

It's going to be an interesting offseason across Major League Baseball. There will, of course, be trades and free agent signings across the league, but that is not the entire story.

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Cardinals Trade Buzz Heating Up; Star 'Widely Expected' To Be Moved

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this offseason and they have a few big moves they could make to kickstart it in a big way. But most of the Cardinals' big trade chips have no-trade clauses in their contracts.

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3 Low-Cost Starters Who Could Help the Cardinals Rebuild in 2026

The 2025-26 offseason is officially underway, and the St. Louis Cardinals are facing a crucial winter as Chaim Bloom begins putting his stamp on the organization.

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Winn Becomes Youngest Cardinal to Win N.L. Gold Glove

The torch has officially been passed in the National League, and the future of defensive excellence in St. Louis has arrived. Masyn Winn, the dynamic young shortstop for the St.