St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 9

Jordan Walker is fifth participant in the 2026 Home Run Derby

Jordan Walker is fifth participant announced for the 2026 Home Run Derby

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker is now the fifth participant that will compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby.

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The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 9

What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans

For much of the last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching preferences in the draft were centered around selecting arms with enough command and solid secondaries to project as starters.

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

Cardinals Called 'Best Match' for Former Cy Young with Trade Deadline Close

The St. Louis Cardinals may be starting to fade a little bit, as they have fallen out of a playoff spot in recent weeks. That doesn't mean that their hopes are gone though.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 9

The St. Louis Cardinals Crooked catching situation

Jimmy Crooks has terrible timing. In more ways than one. In most organizations, he would be in a pretty great spot right now. Sure, he’s struggled pretty mightily in his second try at the major leagues.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / July 8

Michael McGreevy rewards Cardinals with win against Brewers

Michael McGreevy went a season-long 6 1/3 innings Wednesday to get his first win in two months for the St. Louis Cardinals, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 8

St. Louis Cardinals punch back against the Milwaukee Brewers

The Cardinals coming off a doubleheader sweep at the hands of these same Milwaukee Brewers, and an overall 4-game losing streak faced yet another left-hander tonight in Kyle Harrison.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 8

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will play the 4th game of their 5-game series this week versus the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday night. Birthday boy Michael McGreevy will get the start for St.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Luis Gastelum News / New Baseball Media / July 8

What to Expect from Cardinals Reliever Luis Gastelum

It was inevitable at some point that Cardinals pitching prospect Luis Gastelum was going to get a shot in the Majors this season. That time is now, as the Cardinals promoted the electric relief pitcher prospect on July 8.

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Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Luis Gastelum, a move that MLBTR covered yesterday. In a corresponding move, left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals Have Key Area They Must Target at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have been inconsistent lately. They have now lost four consecutive games and are headed towards potentially selling at the trade deadline.

Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals' Patience With Andre Pallante Looks Genius Now

The St. Louis Cardinals have some pitching issues that they have to sort out, but they have also been fortunate to have a major bounce-back campaign from 27-year-old righty Andre Pallante.

Ryne Stanek News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Cardinals’ reliever gets update after injury scare vs. Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals were defeated 4-3 and 10-2 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in a doubleheader. To make matters worse, relief pitcher Ryne Stanek suffered an injury scare during one of the games.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Cardinals Receive Exciting Riley O'Brien News

The St. Louis Cardinals have another 2026 National League All-Star. On Tuesday, closer Riley O'Brien was added to the National League All-Star team as a replacement.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / July 8

Michael McGreevy's birthday wish? For Cards to end skid vs. Brewers

Michael McGreevy faces a tall task on his 26th birthday as the St. Louis Cardinals send him to the mound against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, hoping the right-hander can end the team's four-game skid.

Luis Gastelum News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Cardinals Planning To Select Luis Gastelum

The Cardinals are planning to select the contract of right-handed reliever Luis Gastelum, per reports from Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat and Derrick Goold of the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Cardinals Select Bruce Zimmermann, Place Max Rajcic On 60-Day IL

The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Memphis. Reliever Ryan Fernandez has been optioned to Memphis to clear a spot on the active roster.

Dustin May News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Cardinals Make Dustin May Decision Before Start Against Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals will limit Dustin May to around 65 pitches during Monday night's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch beat writer Jeff Jones.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Cardinals rumors: St. Louis’ trade deadline strategy gets crucial update from insider

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a peculiar situation with the August 3 MLB trade deadline quickly approaching. With a 47-40 record and currently in position for a Wild Card spot, the front office could seemingly be in the market to make some trades before the deadline.

Alec Burleson News / Just Baseball / July 6

Alec Burleson Is Rewarding the Cardinals for Their Patience

The year is 2023 in St. Louis. After a major culture shock, the St. Louis Cardinals are turning to hit-first prospect Alec Burleson, but it isn’t clear if he even has a position. Burleson, dubbed ‘Burly’ for short, is an East Carolina University product.

Michael Wacha News / Yardbarker / July 5

Royals' Michael Wacha joins rare company with second All-Star selection

Lost in the debate about who was snubbed, Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha's All-Star selection serves as a reason for everyone to celebrate.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s reason for backing out of the All-Star Game is revealed

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

The final week before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game break could provide answers that will settle standings at the top and bottom of several divisions.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 5

Jordan Walker reaches Cardinals milestone for the first time since Albert Pujols

As the trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals have stayed firmly in the playoff hunt with their 47-40 record. Mightily helping their cause has been the play of outfielder Jordan Walker.