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Cardinals Realistic Moves to Fix Rotation, Bullpen Without Breaking the Bank

The St. Louis Cardinals need some more pitching this offseason before the 2027 Major League Baseball season gets here. There's high-end help down in the minors who will help at some point.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals Homecoming? St. Louis Floated for 2027 Rotation Reunion

The St. Louis Cardinals made the right decision by selling off pieces ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline. At the time, the Cardinals were not out of the mix in the race for a playoff spot, to say the least.

Adrian Morejon News / Viva El Birdos / October 26

Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: Adrian Morejon

Before I get into the meat of this article, I want to be clear that I think this has only a slightly higher chance of happening than the Cardinals signing Tarik Skubal, which is to say I don’t think there’s much of a chance at all.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 25

Dustin May Isn't the Only Reunion Candidate for Cardinals This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the right track despite missing the postseason four straight years. The team is looking much better thanks to the rebuild they have initiated, and just because they're rebuilding doesn't mean that they can't make some upgrades to their roster for 2027.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 25

Confidence levels among Cardinals’ lineup locks

The World Series is making its way South with the midwest avian population but my sports focus somehow still centers around the St. Louis Cardinals and football, both fantasy and NFL.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Braves Veteran Could Be Exactly What Cardinals Need in the Rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a surprisingly good place for a team that won 77 games in 2026. Now, of course, you'd obviously love to see more wins if you're a Cardinals fan.

Tai Peete News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Tai Peete's AFL Emergence Could Be Big News for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals' season ended weeks ago, but that doesn't mean that there aren't things for the fanbase to pay attention to right now. For example, the Arizona Fall League is in full swing right now and the Cardinals are well-represented.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Guardians Left-Hander Named Possible Free Agency Fit for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals finished below .500 for the third time in the last four years, but they still made a lot of progress on their rebuild and seem to be in a much better place entering 2027 than they were before the 2026 season.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Cardinals Should Not Pursue Dustin May Reunion This Offseason

Under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, the St. Louis Cardinals took a savvy approach at the trade deadline, making a few smart trades. There

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 24

An A+ Year on the Farm? Grading Every Cardinals Prospect

It is no secret that the Cardinals have stockpiled minor league talent, but how did that talent develop in 2026? Let’s take a look at every player who

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson Are Cardinals’ Most Logical Trade Candidates

The St. Louis Cardinals did a great job in 2026 by letting the kids play. St. Louis boasted the second-youngest roster in baseball with an average age of 26.2 years old and this gave the front office an opportunity to see what they have in these young guys.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Cardinals' Biggest Offseason Need Became Painfully Obvious in 2026

This winter, the St. Louis Cardinals don't need to hand out a nine-figure deal in order to improve heading into the 2027 season. The Cardinals went 77-85 in 2026, which was just one game worse than the 2025 campaign.

Brant Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Cardinals, Hitting Coach Brant Brown Part Ways

The Cardinals are moving on from hitting coach Brant Brown, as first reported by Katie Woo of The Athletic. Brown has been with the club for the past two seasons.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

The Cardinals' Biggest Free-Agent Decision Is About More Than One Player

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have many internal free agent decisions to make this winter. That's in large part because St. Louis has traded away most of the veterans on the roster.

Oliver Marmol News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Cardinals let hitting coach go, expected to keep Oliver Marmol

The St. Louis Cardinals upset expectations in 2026 despite missing the postseason. Nevertheless, they are making one coaching change. While manager Oliver Marmol is expected to remain in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Cardinals Part Ways with Hitting Coach After Two Seasons

The St. Louis Cardinals finished fourth in the National League Central after going 77-85 during the regular season and missing the postseason for a fourth consecutive year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Another Cardinals Top Prospect Who Could Be a Star in 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals flashed a lot of star potential at the top of their farm system in 2026. JJ Wetherholt entered the campaign as the Cardinals' top overall prospect and immediately showed why on Opening Day and beyond.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Cardinals Should Consider Pursuing Former All-Star Free Agent

Despite exceeding expectations this season, it's clear the St. Louis Cardinals are not ready to compete with some of the league's top teams. St. Louis was a surprisingly solid team during the first half of the season, going 50-45 before the All-Star break, and was in the thick of the playoff race for most of the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Teruaki Sato Signing Would Give Cardinals What They Need at Third Base

If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to add pieces in free agency this winter, there are three areas that the organization should be looking: third base, the bullpen and a veteran starting pitcher.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Cardinals Most Realistic Offseason Moves: What Should and Shouldn't Happen

The St. Louis Cardinals made a lot of progress in 2026, which means that their rebuild is going exactly as planned. It still may be a while before they are postseason contenders again, but the most painful part of the rebuild, trading players away, is likely over.

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The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

Can you name the pitchers who have been credited with the most wins in the MLB postseason in the Live-Ball Era?

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / October 13

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The 2026 season was expected to be a step back for the St. Louis Cardinals. Instead they were in contention for much of the season, setting up an interesting offseason as they try to build on a surprisingly competitive 2026.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / October 10

Looking at Jordan Walker’s Breakout 2026 Season

With the 2026 MLB regular season in the books, we are taking a look at some of the best breakout stories from this past season. This one takes a look at what went right for Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.