After dropping a series to the San Francisco Giants, the St. Louis Cardinals are facing elimination. They could be officially eliminated from wild card contention by the end of the day on Thursday, but even if they aren't, a trip to the playoffs is virtually impossible at this point.
Does St. Louis Cardinals rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt have enough time left to separate himself from the pack and take home the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award?
The St. Louis Cardinals fought back to tie their game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, but ultimately fell short in extra innings as their record dropped to 75-78 on the season.
It was a nerve-wracking day on Wednesday for the St. Louis Cardinals, to say the least. St. Louis dropped its series finale against the San Francisco Giants, 6-5, in 10 innings.
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
I went to the game on Monday – and I am grateful I went to the one win of the series if you’re wondering – and for some reason a few of the players walk-up songs stood out to me.
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.
The St. Louis Cardinals had a scare on Wednesday, but it sounds like the club has avoided the worst-case scenario, at this point. Cardinals outfielder Joshua Báez was forced to exit St.
One of the earliest success stories of the 2026 season for the St. Louis Cardinals was the emergence of closer Riley O'Brien. He leads the National League with 37 saves and was an All-Star this season alongside Jordan Walker and Ivan Herrera.
The St. Louis Cardinals got a star back into the fold on Wednesday. JJ Wetherholt was activated off the Injured List and appeared in his first game since Aug.
Mathew Liberatore a quality start. Until the ninth, the Giants produced all the runs in the game, fortunately gifting 2 to the Cardinals. In the ninth, the Cardinals strung together hits and tied up a 4-2 game.
Jordan Walker has been one of the main success stories for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026. After several down years at the plate, he emerged as an All-Star and even won the Home Run Derby.
The St. Louis Cardinals designated right-handed reliever Peter Strzelecki for assignment on Wednesday, ending his short stay in the organization after first reinstating him from the 15-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been giving Thomas Saggese more playing time as of late, and he is making the most of it. The 24-year-old is hitting .389/.426/.611 with three home runs and eight RBI in his last 15 games.
Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was activated from the injured list and inserted into the lineup against the Giants for Wednesday's series finale.
The St. Louis Cardinals are getting a massive piece back at the top of the order with 10 games left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season. Cardinals rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt hasn't played in a game since Aug.
The St. Louis Cardinals designated infielder Ramón Urías for assignment on Wednesday, clearing a 40-man roster spot as they activated top prospect JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list, via the MLB transaction log.
The Cardinals announced Wednesday that right-hander Peter Strzelecki and infielder Ramón Urías have both been designated for assignment. (Strzelecki was first reinstated from the 15-day injured list).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.