St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 12

Can Cardinals New Player Development Tools Fix Gorman and Walker?

I have a question that I don’t have an answer to, but it might be the key between the St. Louis Cardinals well-publicized rebuild lasting half a decade or a year or two.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 12

Cardinals May Be Exploring New Role For Ivan Herrera

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of questions to answer before the 2026 season. They have two major trade chips in Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, and it remains to be seen if they’ll be moved.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 12

Cardinals Fan Favorite Not Ruled Out For 2026 Return

If you are a St. Louis Cardinals fan, it would be pretty difficult to avoid all of the trade rumors swirling around All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan since the 2025 campaign came to a close.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 12

Where do the Red Sox go after losing Alex Bregman?

In addition to their anger, Red Sox fans were also left grappling with one question: Where do the Red Sox go from here?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 12

Cardinals Could Find Power Boost Without Making A Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have made some big trades this offseason, sending Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox for several pitching prospects.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 12

Cardinals' Best Fit For Brendan Donovan Isn't Alex Bregman-Less Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals are two trades away from a near-perfect offseason. Chaim Bloom took over as the team's president of baseball operations after the 2025 season came to a close and he has been a breath of fresh air for the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 12

How Cardinals Could Bolster Bullpen After Ryne Stanek Signing

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't made some sort of splashy signing -- like the Chicago Cubs did this past weekend with Alex Bregman -- but they are having about as good of an offseason as fans could've hoped for.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 11

Cardinals Suddenly Have Opening For Brendan Donovan Blockbuster

If the St. Louis Cardinals haven't done so already, they should try to get the Boston Red Sox on the phone once again. Chaim Bloom, who helped build the Red Sox's farm system, has already completed two different deals with his former organization involving Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray.

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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.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 11

Chaim Bloom Must Move Past Red Sox Despite New Opening

After the Boston Red Sox lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, the most obvious assumption is that they should look to the St. Louis Cardinals for help.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 11

Cardinals Sign 5-Year Veteran Hurler Away From Rival Brewers

Even in a rebuilding year, the St. Louis Cardinals understand that they can never have too many pitchers. After the departure of Sonny Gray, who was traded to the Boston Red Sox in November, the Cardinals have taken many steps to address the future of the pitching staff.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 11

Cubs’ Big Splash Doesn’t Solve Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado Dilemma

The St. Louis Cardinals still have some work left to do this offseason. Chaim Bloom has already traded Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in separate deals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 11

The St. Louis Cardinals are too confident in their current outfield alignment

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals stating that a power-hitting righty outfielder is on their offseason wishlist, fans have heard little to nothing about how the people in charge feel about the incumbent outfield.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

Full Details Behind Cardinals, Ryne Stanek Deal Look Like Steal

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a deal with veteran reliever Ryne Stanek on Friday and the full details were reported on Saturday and they look very positive for the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

How Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette Impact Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

The clock is ticking and Spring Training is coming up quickly. The St. Louis Cardinals still have work to do, but arguably would be in a good place if Spring Training were going to start tomorrow, despite still holding a few trade candidates.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

Next Steps For Cardinals After Flamethrower Ryne Stanek

The St. Louis Cardinals have made two different moves that will help the bullpen this week. First off, the Cardinals went out and acquired Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians.

Chaim Bloom News / Viva El Birdos / January 10

Chaim Bloom: 4 Smart Cardinals Moves, 1 Big Concern

With barely over a month before Spring Training begins, we still don’t know the complete story about what St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team will accomplish.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 9

Cardinals' Ryne Stanek Deal Checks More Than One Box

The St. Louis Cardinals are cooking this offseason. St. Louis hasn't been shopping at the top of the free agent market, by any means, but that wasn't the goal of the offseason.

Ryne Stanek News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

Cardinals add former World Series winner to pitching staff

The St. Louis Cardinals are taking a flier on a former top-shelf bullpen arm. Several reporters confirmed Friday that the Cardinals have agreed to a contract with relief pitcher Ryne Stanek.

Ryne Stanek News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 9

Ryne Stanek lands contract with Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals officially entered a rebuild this offseason after missing the playoffs for the third straight year. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is purging the roster this winter.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Rangers Claim Zak Kent

The Rangers announced that they have claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment earlier this week.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / January 9

Why Rainiel Rodriguez Could Become Baseball’s Best Catching Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most interesting present and future catching situations in all of baseball. Yadier Molina’s retirement in 2022

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 9

This pitcher has a goal of starting Opening Day for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been treading water over the past few seasons, and the state of their starting pitching staff reflects that. The top of the rotation is wide-open, what with Sonny Gray headed to the Boston Red Sox on a blockbuster trade this past offseason.