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Rainiel Rodriguez's Special Season Takes Another Turn for Cardinals

Rainiel Rodriguez's Special Season Takes Another Turn for Cardinals

The 2026 season has been full of positives for the St. Louis Cardinals, despite the fact that they are very unlikely to earn a playoff spot. St. Louis hasn't been eliminated just yet, but it's running out of time.

Nathan Church News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15
Former Cardinal Believes Nathan Church Could Be X-Factor for Lineup

Former Cardinal Believes Nathan Church Could Be X-Factor for Lineup

11 games remain in the 2026 season for the St. Louis Cardinals. They are 75-76 and far out of postseason contention, but they have taken a lot of steps forward as an organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15
Cardinals Rookie Making His Case To Secure 2027 Rotation Spot

Cardinals Rookie Making His Case To Secure 2027 Rotation Spot

With just under a dozen games left in the regular season, it's all but certain the St. Louis Cardinals will miss out on the playoffs. Throughout most of this season, St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15
3 Things the Cardinals Have Learned from First Year of Rebuild

3 Things the Cardinals Have Learned from First Year of Rebuild

The 2026 season has been a learning experience for the St. Louis Cardinals and their young core. The future appears bright for the first time in a very long time, and there are a lot of things for the fanbase to look forward to.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz
The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15
Cardinals Rotation Grades: Kyle Leahy Rising, Matthew Liberatore Crashing

Cardinals Rotation Grades: Kyle Leahy Rising, Matthew Liberatore Crashing

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't made the postseason since 2022 and that trend will continue in 2026. St. Louis is 7 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot right now and the clock is ticking.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15
Cardinals getting good look at future in matchup against Giants

Cardinals getting good look at future in matchup against Giants

The St. Louis Cardinals like the late-season lift they're getting from rookies Quinn Mathews and Leo Bernal. Mathews and Bernal teamed up Monday night to make key contributions in a 2-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15
Cardinals Made One Big Mistake With Leo Bernal

Cardinals Made One Big Mistake With Leo Bernal

Over the last few months, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Leo Bernal was talked about endlessly as someone who should've gotten a call to the big leagues. For example, we made the case after Joshua Báez was promoted to the big leagues, that Bernal should've been the next guy en route to St.

Quinn Mathews News / Field Level Media / September 15
Quinn Mathews, Cardinals pitchers frustrate Giants

Quinn Mathews, Cardinals pitchers frustrate Giants

Quinn Mathews pitched effectively into the seventh inning and another St. Louis Cardinals rookie, catcher Leo Bernal, contributed three hits and an RBI on Monday night in a 2-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14
Will Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt return from injury this season?

Will Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt return from injury this season?

St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt could still return from right wrist tendinitis before the end of the season, with the next two days expected to provide a clearer indication of whether he can get back on the field.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 14
Cardinals' Probable Starters for Upcoming Giants Series

Cardinals' Probable Starters for Upcoming Giants Series

The St. Louis Cardinals won a crucial series against the Chicago White Sox and played the role of spoiler once again. They are inching closer to being eliminated from playoff contention, but there are still 12 games to play on the schedule.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 14
Cardinals' Jordan Walker Nominated for Prestigious Award

Cardinals' Jordan Walker Nominated for Prestigious Award

2026 has been a lot better than expected for the St. Louis Cardinals, who entered a rebuild for the first time in over three decades under Chaim Bloom.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14
Cardinals' Alec Burleson takes aim at Landen Roupp, Giants

Cardinals' Alec Burleson takes aim at Landen Roupp, Giants

The St. Louis Cardinals want left-handed slugger Alec Burleson to continue to be an everyday player who doesn't get replaced against left-handed pitching.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13
JJ Wetherholt Hoping To Return Before End Of Season

JJ Wetherholt Hoping To Return Before End Of Season

Prior to landing on the injured list, Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was having an excellent rookie season and was seen as a leading candidate to win the NL Rookie of the Year award.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12
White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

Luis Castillo allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.2 innings on Saturday night in the Chicago White Sox's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

White Sox's young core has been vital to team's turnaround
The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz
Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / September 12
St. Louis Cardinals Make Abrupt Jordan Walker Announcement

St. Louis Cardinals Make Abrupt Jordan Walker Announcement

The St. Louis Cardinals opened their series against the Chicago White Sox with a 7-3 win on Friday night, and Jordan Walker was a visible part of that result.

Jordan Walker News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Cardinals Manager Delivers Jordan Walker News After Exiting White Sox Game

Cardinals Manager Delivers Jordan Walker News After Exiting White Sox Game

The St. Louis Cardinals received encouraging news on Jordan Walker after the All-Star outfielder exited Friday’s 7-3 win over the Chicago White Sox with an apparent ankle issue.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / September 11
'There Needs to Be a Penalty': MLB Urged to Discipline Umpire After Cardinals’ Rookie Controversy

'There Needs to Be a Penalty': MLB Urged to Discipline Umpire After Cardinals’ Rookie Controversy

Hancel Rincon wasn’t your typical hyped first-rounder who arrived in St. Louis and flipped the script overnight. After grinding through the minor leagues for years and finally improving his changeup, the Cardinals selected his contract on September 1.

Joshua Baez News / Viral Sports News / September 7
Cardinals Make Abrupt Joshua Baez Announcement

Cardinals Make Abrupt Joshua Baez Announcement

The St. Louis Cardinals remain in the mix for a National League wild-card berth, sitting at 72-72 and four games out of the final playoff spot after taking two of three from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.

Cooper Hjerpe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6
Cardinals Recall Cooper Hjerpe For MLB Debut

Cardinals Recall Cooper Hjerpe For MLB Debut

The Cardinals have called up left-handed pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis, the team announced. They sent righty Hancel Rincón to Memphis in a corresponding move.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6
Cardinals pulled a petty move in response to umpire’s bizarre action

Cardinals pulled a petty move in response to umpire’s bizarre action

The St. Louis Cardinals found a subtle way to protest umpire Doug Eddings’ power trip. During Friday’s Cardinals game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Co., Eddings momentarily stopped play to ask St.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / September 6
Cardinals' hat drama with umpire takes new surprising turn

Cardinals' hat drama with umpire takes new surprising turn

One day later, the drama surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and umpire Doug Eddings didn't cool down at Coors Field.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game
Cardinals respond to umpire’s bizarre reaction
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5
Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game
Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox
Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 4
Cardinals manager gives key update on Masyn Winn's potential return

Cardinals manager gives key update on Masyn Winn's potential return

The St. Louis Cardinals could be getting a key piece of their lineup back just in time for September's stretch run.

MLB releases spring training schedule as dark cloud looms over 2027
Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery
Konnor Griffin's return could be the Pirates' last hope of clinching a spot in the postseason
The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz
Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3
Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery yesterday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold did not mention the specific procedure Dobbins went for, but he reported that the 27-year-old’s expected recovery timeline is about 12 months.

JJ Wetherholt News / Yardbarker / August 30
Cardinals dealt injury blow as JJ Wetherholt placed on 10-day IL

Cardinals dealt injury blow as JJ Wetherholt placed on 10-day IL

The St. Louis Cardinals have received an unfortunate injury blow.

Kyle Leahy Is Just What the Doctor Ordered for the Cardinals
Cardinals Place Blaze Jordan On 10-Day Injured List
Cardinals Designate Caleb Ferguson For Assignment
The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

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