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Cardinals Land 3rd-Round Starter Thanks to Lars Nootbaar Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks took care of a little business on Thursday afternoon. St. Louis cut ties with former fan favorite Lars Nootbaar ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline by dealing him to Arizona.

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The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall League

For a very few, the season is not yet over. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) beckons, and the invitations given often present signs of where a player stands in an organization and provide an opportunity for a player to redefine that path.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Complete Trade for 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals closed the book on their August 3 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, naming right-hander Brian Curley as the player to be named later.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Cardinals Acquire Brian Curley As PTBNL In Lars Nootbaar Trade

The Cardinals announced that they have acquired right-hander Brian Curley from the Diamondbacks as the played to be named later in the Lars Nootbaar trade.

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How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

Cardinals' First Move the Front Office Must Make This Offseason

The offseason has officially begun for the St. Louis Cardinals, but there isn't much the club can do just yet. The playoffs are in full swing. There have been wild-card series in motion across the league and three of the four are now done.

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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.

Max Scherzer News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

Pros and Cons of Cardinals Possibly Pursuing Max Scherzer

The St. Louis Cardinals are still set on rebuilding in 2027, even if their offseason plan is a little bit different from what it was last year. They traded four veterans last winter and likely won't need to do the same this year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

6 Cardinals Trade Targets Who Could Solve Starting Rotation Problem

When the 2027 Major League Baseball season opens up — whenever that may be — the St. Louis Cardinals will be one of the most intriguing teams to follow.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

Cardinals Just Saw History With JJ Wetherholt's Absurd Rookie Year

The biggest story in baseball right now is the ongoing 2026 postseason. While the St. Louis Cardinals didn't earn a spot in the playoffs, there is still a lot to like about this young club, starting with JJ Wetherholt.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Update: Upper Levels

Sadly, we have reached the last minor league update of the 2026 season. These are a bit time-consuming, so I suppose it’s not that sad for me, but it’s just another reminder that there’s no more baseball to follow.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

The Position the Cardinals Must Address for This Offseason to Be a Success

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals finishing the regular season with a losing record for the second straight year, the team still had plenty of success stories.

Jared Shuster News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

Cardinals Lose Hurler to Free Agent After Disappointing 2026

The offseason has officially begun for the St. Louis Cardinals and one hurler has already opted to leave the organization. Former Cardinals reliever Jared Shuster officially elected free agency from the Cardinals organization on Tuesday, per the official MiLB transaction log.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

Cardinals Can't Afford to Repeat This Offseason Mistake

The St. Louis Cardinals have another important offseason ahead of them this winter. Unlike last year, the Cardinals likely won't be trading players away.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Cardinals This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals defied expectations this season, and much of their success should be attributed to Alec Burleson. After beginning a full-scale rebuild last offseason, trading away plenty of talented players, the Cardinals were not expected to be a good team.

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Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Who Replaces the Cardinals' Departing Free Agents?

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have too many players heading off to free agency this winter, but there is one likely to go. That is veteran reliever Ryne Stanek.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Cardinals Can't Afford to Make This Mistake with Riley O'Brien

Despite what their 77-85 record would indicate, the St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of success stories in 2026. JJ Wetherholt burst onto the scene, Kyle Leahy found his form as a starting pitcher and Alec Burleson led Major League Baseball in RBI.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Cardinals Hint at Rainiel Rodriguez, Jesus Baez 2027 Plans

The St. Louis Cardinals have two of the most intriguing prospects in Major League Baseball, but it doesn't sound like the club is planning on skipping steps to get to the big leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Chaim Bloom's Take on Ivan Herrera Catching is a Little Off Base

The St. Louis Cardinals finished the 2026 season 77-85 and checked a lot of boxes in year one of their rebuild. One thing that they were hoping to see was whether Ivan Herrera could profile as an everyday catcher.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

3 Internal Candidates to Solve 1 of the Cardinals Biggest Problem

The St. Louis Cardinals have a few roster holes to think about throughout the offseason ahead of the 2027 Major League Baseball season. There are three areas of the club that need the most focus this winter.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Riley O'Brien led all National League pitchers in saves in 2026, finishing with 38 total during 2026 season with St. Louis Cardinals

Riley O’Brien finished the 2026 regular season with 38 saves, putting the St. Louis Cardinals reliever at the top of the National League leaderboard. O’Brien tied San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller for the NL lead after taking over the closer role for St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.

Albert Pujols News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Cardinals Legend Albert Pujols Gets Major Update on MLB Future

Albert Pujols still belongs first to the St. Louis Cardinals, even when the latest managerial chatter comes out of Anaheim. The Angels just finished a 100-loss season under Kurt Suzuki, and new ownership under Stan Kroenke now holds the decision on whether Suzuki stays.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Masyn Winn's season is over due to thumb and hand soreness; Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for Cardinals in final game

Masyn Winn’s 2026 season is over, with the St. Louis Cardinals shutting down their starting shortstop because of lingering thumb and hand soreness. Winn was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers after the thumb continued to bother him.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26