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Why Cardinals Made The Right Decision On Nolan Arenado's Contract

The St. Louis Cardinals finally put an end to the Nolan Arenado saga on Tuesday, trading him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-hander Jack Martinez.

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St. Louis Cardinals Sign 12 Free Agents from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela

St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team had a busy day of of international signings that included 5 outfielders, 4 pitchers, 2 infielders and a catcher.

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

Cardinals Acquire Speedy 17-Year-Old Shortstop With Star Potential

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly entering a rebuild right now, which means their farm system is as important as ever. They've already swung three trades to bolster their farm system in a huge way.

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

Extend Or Trade? Breaking Down Two Outcomes For Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active this offseason, having signed two free agents and made three important trades. The most recent trade finally ended the Nolan Arenado saga, as he was sent to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Cardinals Linked To Reunion With Former MVP After Stint With Yankees

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly in the midst of a full scale rebuild right now. They came into the offseason needing to make major moves in one direction or the other.

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Cardinals Sign Prospect Once Called 'Dominican Aaron Judge'

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team with an eye towards the future and they officially made a move that very well could help with that idea on Thursday.

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Nolan Arenado Reveals Key Factor Behind Trade From Cardinals

On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals finally accomplished a major goal that they’ve had for the past two offseasons: trading Nolan Arenado. They found a new fit for him with the Arizona Diamondbacks and ate the majority of the remaining money on his contract.

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Cardinals 6-Year Veteran Could Be Next Out After Nolan Arenado

With Nolan Arenado no longer a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, things are a bit more up in the air with the organization. Trade rumors have dominated the offseason for the organization.

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

Latest Report Could Narrow Suitors For Cardinals’ All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals continued their rebuild earlier this week when they finally shipped Nolan Arenado out. They sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks after a long saga dating back to last offseason.

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JJ Wetherholt is your top prospect

On Monday, the expected happened. There was overwhelming support for JJ Wetherholt as the #1 prospect in the Cardinals system. It is unknown whether or not Wetherholt will make the Opening Day roster, but it seems pretty clear to me that Wetherholt is definitely ready.

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2025 MLB Farm Review: Texas Rangers

Thanks to prospect graduations and other circumstances, the Rangers’ farm system isn’t one of the deeper ones in the Majors right now. However, there is still firepower, headlined by teenage sensation Sebastian Walcott.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

A Look Into Nolan Arenado’s Career to This Point

On Tuesday, January 13, star third baseman Nolan Arenado was traded for the second time in his storied career. Arenado turns 35 in April and is set to spend 2026-27 with the Arizona Diamondbacks before hitting unrestricted free agency at 37 in 2028.

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Nolan Arenado Sends Message to Chaim Bloom After Cardinals Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals’ rebuild under Chaim Bloom has officially begun, with third basemanNolan Arenado becoming the latest veteran to be moved. On Wednesday, St.

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Cardinals' Next Low-Risk Flyer Should Be 192-HR Slugger

The St. Louis Cardinals have done everything the fanbase could've hoped for this offseason after Chaim Bloom made it clear that the club would be looking to make moves as the reset continues.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 14

What Should Cardinals Do Next? Free Agent Signing or Extension?

Riddle me this, Batman. Now that the St. Louis Cardinals have banked millions of dollars by making significant veteran trades this offseason, what can they do to prove to the fans that they’re dedicated to winning?

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Nolan Arenado Is a Picture-Perfect Match for the D-Backs

On Tuesday morning, the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a trade that sent potential future Hall of Fame third baseman Nolan Arenado to the desert along with a lot of cash in exchange for minor league right-handed pitching prospect Jack Martinez.

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