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The 'Tarps Off' Cardinals Are MLB’s Most Electric Show Right Now

The young St. Louis Cardinals are electric and are an example of all that is good about Major League Baseball. St. Louis boasts one of the youngest rosters in the league and was counted out before the campaign began by the national media.

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St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/20/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 28-19, winning last night’s game against the Pirates. They’re 0.5 games back of the Brewers for first place in the National League Central, and hold a four-game lead in a wild card spot and trail the Padres by 0.5 games for the top wild card spot in the National League.

Jimmy Crooks News / Viva El Birdos / May 20

Why Calling Up Jimmy Crooks Makes Too Much Sense for the Cardinals

It’s time for the St. Louis Cardinals to call up Jimmy Crooks. Ok, so I don’t quite feel it to an ultimatum level like the first sentence reads. Crooks isn’t the Strait of Hormuz, he’s a flawed catcher for a franchise in the middle of a stated “long-term” year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Cardinals' Oliver Marmol Provides Masyn Winn Injury Update

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to have avoided a serious injury with Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn. During last night's television broadcast of the Cardinals' 9-6 walk-off victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told team reporter Jim Hayes that Winn's MRI of his left knee came back clean earlier in the day.

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Pirates vs. Cardinals Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 20

Pirates vs. Cardinals: The Pittsburgh Pirates resume their three-game series on the road against division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, on Wednesday evening.

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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 / May 20

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Shares Hopes for 'Tarps Off' Trend After Electric Weekend

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to defy the odds this season. Projections weren't kind to them entering 2026, but the team continues to win games and now has come to within a half-game of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / May 20

Cardinals, Michael McGreevy look for continued success vs. Pirates

Michael McGreevy has pitched like an ace throughout most of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals, especially in his past four starts. On Wednesday, the Cardinals' 2021 first-round pick will look to keep his team's momentum going when he faces the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski in St.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20

Cardinals Could Get 24-Year-Old Star Back vs. Pirates

It certainly sounds like the St. Louis Cardinals avoided the worst-case scenario with starting shortstop Masyn Winn. Winn left the club's contest against the Kansas City Royals early on Sunday after he tweaked his left knee.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Ivan Herrera blast helps rescue Cardinals against Pirates

Ivan Herrera's three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th lifted the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

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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.

Alec Burleson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Cardinals’ Alec Burleson homers right into the Tarps Off section

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (and elder statesman) gave the people what they wanted. In the bottom of the eighth inning of a series-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals Finally Within Striking Distance of Lars Nootbaar Return

The St. Louis Cardinals are one step away from getting one of their outfielders back into the mix. St. Louis hasn't had Lars Nootbaar available for a game yet this season.

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Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

How Cardinals Can Easily Solve Catcher Debate With Jimmy Crooks

The St. Louis Cardinals have a red-hot prospect down in the minors just waiting for an opportunity in the majors again in Jimmy Crooks. But how will the Cardinals get him to the big leagues?

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Masyn Winn’s Weekend Exit Takes Worrying Turn for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't going to have Masyn Winn in the lineup on Tuesday night. When the Cardinals shared their lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Winn was notably absent.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol shares Masyn Winn knee injury update

The St. Louis Cardinals have out-performed expectations so far this season. Shortstop Masyn Winn has played a crucial role in their success. The 2025 Gold Glove winner is continuing to make an impact on defense while also hitting .255/.331/.353 across 41 games.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals May Have Reached Turning Point in Chaim Bloom's Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a completely different team this season under Chaim Bloom's leadership. He took over as president of baseball operations at the end of the 2025 season and proceeded to trade several veterans.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals Give Fans Special Treat for Series Opener vs. Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals caught the attention of the Major League Baseball world over the weekend when the Stephen F. Austin club baseball team came to

Mike Antico News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals Castoff Quickly Lands With Rockies After Release

A former member of the St. Louis Cardinals has quickly found a new home. Outfielder Mike Antico was drafted by the Cardinals in the eighth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft and has been working his way through the club's farm system ever since.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals Should Take 'Wait and See' Approach to Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a much better start than expected this season. They traded away a slew of veterans to set the stage for the future, yet find themselves just one game back of first place in the National League Central.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals’ Jordan Walker Debate Has Completely Flipped

What a difference a few months make. There was a time back before the 2026 Major League Baseball season began when there were plenty of people in the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals 'Tarps Off' Craze Spreading Like Wildfire

The St. Louis Cardinals got a big boost over the weekend while they were playing the Kansas City Royals, though not in the way that many might expect. Instead of a boost on the field, the team got a boost from the crowd when the Stephen F.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Cardinals Outright Jared Shuster

For the second time this season, the Cardinals outrighted Jared Shuster to Triple-A Memphis (relayed by Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat). The left-hander has the right to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, though he previously forewent that option in the middle of April.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Cardinals rumors: 3 trade candidates to watch, with a catch

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the biggest success stories of the early 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 27-19 on the season after winning three straight games.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17

Oli Marmol bought tickets for an entire section of shirtless Cardinals fans

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a pleasant surprise to start the MLB season, and their secret weapon appears to be a shirtless club baseball team. The Cardinals had a surprisingly raucous atmosphere at Busch Stadium in St.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment. The move opens up roster space for right-hander Matt Pushard, who is back from the 15-day injured list after recovering from patellar tendinitis in his right knee.

Michael McGreevy News / Yardbarker / May 14