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Cardinals Likely Finished With 2026 Offseason Moves After Latest Updates

The St. Louis Cardinals enter the 2026 season with low expectations. They had a very busy winter, trading away veterans like Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras.

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Yadier Molina Lays Down Gauntlet for Young Cardinals Squad

Yadier Molina is back in the building this year, and St. Louis Cardinals fans can afford to get excited about his impact. Molina, the legendary catcher who retired as a player at the end of the 2022 season, is returning to the organization this year as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

JoJo Romero News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 17

JoJo Romero Staying? Cardinals Insider Addresses Endless Rumors

The St. Louis Cardinals have another piece who would be intriguing on the trade block, but it appears as though there is nothing imminent on that front.

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Predicting the St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Roster: Pre-Spring Edition

The seeds of the 2026 Major League season are being planted in Jupiter, Florida. With that comes the annual exercise of trying to sluth out who will make the initial cut and be rewarded with riding around the warning track in a Ford-sponsored vehicle following the Clydsdales, the “poop scoop troop,” and Cardinals Hall of Famers.

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Cardinals Reveal Plan for Electric Switch-Pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired one of the most unique prospects in baseball this offseason by landing Jurrangelo Cijntje from the Seattle Mariners in the Brendan Donovan trade.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

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

Cardinals Cut Ties With 23-Year-Old After Just 10 Days

The St. Louis Cardinals made yet another roster decision on Monday. St. Louis announced on X that it is designating 23-year-old infielder Bryan Ramos for assignment to make room for right-handed pitcher Zak Kent, who was claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

Austin Hays News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 16

Why Austin Hays Reportedly Passed on Cardinals for White Sox

There has been rumors and speculation for a quite awhile insinuating that the St. Louis Cardinals have been interested in adding a right-handed hitter to the organization preferably with outfield experience.

Thomas Saggese News / Viva El Birdos / February 16

Smart or Risky? Saggese Considered for St. Louis Cardinals Outfield

Thomas Saggese has proven that he is a versatile player, but does he have the skill set to transition to the outfield? There are reports that the St. Louis Cardinals are at least considering it.

Yadier Molina News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16

Yadier Molina’s role with Cardinals in 2026 revealed

As former catcher Yadier Molina is with the St. Louis Cardinals in a front office role after many years of productive play for the ball club, his role this upcoming season has been revealed.

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Cardinals Getting First Look at Starting Infield of Future

The St. Louis Cardinals have gone through some major changes this offseason. In fact, they've traded away three of their four starting infielders as well as their best pitcher.

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

MLB Execs Believe Cardinals Could Trade Fan-Favorite Next

Do the St. Louis Cardinals have another move left in them before the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets here? The Cardinals have shown over the last few months that they aren't afraid of getting a move done if the organization feels as though it will positively impact the team in the long run.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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

Cardinals Exploring Creative Plan to Address Roster Need

The St. Louis Cardinals have been looking for a right-handed outfield bat this offseason. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that while former Cardinal Randal Grichuk is available, there hasn't been much interest on their end.

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

Cardinals 25-Year-Old Pitcher Already Turning Heads in Spring Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly in the middle of a very aggressive rebuild, which means they're going to need to lean heavily on their farm system and their top prospects.

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Cardinals Insider Squashes Outfield Reunion Hopes, For Now

There is still over one month to go before the St. Louis Cardinals are going to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season. If the Cardinals want to make another move, there will be plenty of time to do so.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 16

Cardinals' Jordan Walker Reveals Preparation for Make-or-Break Season

Three years ago, the excitement for Jordan Walker at St. Louis Cardinals camp was palpable. Now, he's at a make-or-break moment in his career. Following a rookie season that was flawed but promising, Walker's last two years have been a disaster.

Tekoah Roby News / Viva El Birdos / February 16

Tekoah Roby is your #11 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

Last year, when Tekoah Roby was voted as the 10th best prospect, he had not yet proven that his stuff would return. Had fans known that he would have the 2025 season he did, he would have been voted higher.

Yadier Molina News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 16

Yadier Molina’s Expected Arrival Revealed for Cardinals This Spring

if you're one of the St. Louis Cardinals fans heading to Spring Training to check out the team, you very well could get a glimpse of a team legend. Former Cardinals longtime catcher Yadier Molina was connected to the team for over a year in rumors about various roles he could come into to help the club for the foreseeable future.

Quinn Mathews News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 15

Cardinals Getting Extra Long Look at Top Prospect in Spring Training

Spring training is a very exciting time for teams around MLB. For the St. Louis Cardinals, it's the perfect time to see their next crop of young talent as they continue to lean heavily into a rebuild.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 15

Cardinals Get Early JJ Wetherholt, Nolan Gorman Infield Updates

Spring Training is just kicking off for the St. Louis Cardinals, but it's already very clear who the guy to watch for the organizaton is. Cardinals No.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15

JJ Wetherholt headlines 4 Cardinals prospects to watch in spring training

With the St. Louis Cardinals essentially selling off their major league roster and entering a full rebuild, things are going to look much different at Busch Stadium in 2026.

Yadier Molina News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 15

Cardinals legend Yadier Molina will be in uniform at spring training before WBC

The St. Louis Cardinals are changing course as a franchise and have entered a full scale rebuild. Still, legends of the past want to help the Cardinals better navigate their future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 15

Cardinals Should Keep Veteran Reliever to Begin 2026 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals truly hit the reset button this offseason and finally dove into a full-scale rebuild. Four key contributors from the past two seasons are now gone, and the team has chosen to focus on younger players and building for the future.