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Cardinals Counting on Big Step Forward from Jordan Walker in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have presented their younger players with a lot more opportunities in 2026. As they rebuild for the future, it is the best course of action while they determine who will be a part of the next core in St.

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MLB Mock Draft: Cardinals Land Superstar Pitching Prospect in Round 1

A year ago at this time, the St. Louis Cardinals had a struggling roster full of veterans on big contracts and a farm system with little hope for the future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Iván Herrera Scratch Raises Questions for Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals catcher/designated hitter Iván Herrera has shown unlimited upside offensively as a member of the organization over the last four seasons.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Where Cardinals Outfield Picture Stands with Opening Day Close

The St. Louis Cardinals are facing a lot of uncertainty with their starting outfield. They were looking for a right-handed outfielder with power late in the offseason before they ultimately chose to sign Ramon Urias to a one-year contract.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Cardinals' No. 27 Prospect Living Up to Oli Marmol's Expectations

The St. Louis Cardinals certainly have added some talent over the last year thanks to the Boston Red Sox. This past offseason, the Cardinals pulled off two different trades with Boston that brought starting pitchers Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins to town, along with a handful of prospects, including Cardinals No.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Yairo Padilla News / Viva El Birdos / March 9

Yairo Padilla is your #17 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

It’s kind of unfortunate for Yairo Padilla that he came up at the same time as Rainiel Rodriguez. Some sites had him as the better prospect entering 2025.

Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Andre Pallante Shares Message with Cardinals' Pitching Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of uncertainty entering the 2026 season, especially with their starting rotation. They signed Dustin May, but with Sonny Gray gone, it remains to be seen who will step up and be the leader of the staff.

Tink Hence News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 8

Cardinals Ex-No. 1 Prospect at Crossroads in St. Louis Organization

The St. Louis Cardinals announced their first round of roster cuts on Saturday and one name that stood out is young right-handed pitcher Tink Hence. Hence, the one-time No.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 8

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Primed for More Than Just Opening Day Roster Spot

The St. Louis Cardinals have opted to lean heavily into a rebuild this offseason, which included four massive trades that sent Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Willson Contreras to contending teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 8

Cardinals No. 4 Prospect Suddenly Surging Onto MLB Radar

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to have a decision to make in the outfield over the next few weeks. Victor Scott II will be in center field and Jordan Walker will be in right field.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 8

Pressure Mounting for Cardinals’ Nolan Gorman Entering 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of competition in spring training for some big roles for 2026. There are a lot of players who will receive more opportunities after the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan and Willson Contreras.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Matthew Liberatore News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 8

Ex-Cardinals All-Star Makes Bold Prediction for Matthew Liberatore in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have a much different look entering 2026 than they did in 2025. It's a young team with not many veterans, and there are a lot of young players looking to stake their claim on this year's roster.

Yohel Pozo News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 8

Cardinals' Yohel Pozo Big Winner From Surprise Roster Cuts

The St. Louis Cardinals made a handful of roster cuts on Saturday as the club continues to prepare for Opening Day. Opening Day is coming up on March 26 and St.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 8

Comparing the Cardinals: Are we seeing the middle infield of the future?

Week 1: Starting Pitching Week 2: Catchers Week 3: Corner Infield This could be a long article made short with the simple word: yes. I truly believe we are seeing the middle infield that will be standing at Busch Stadium for the foreseeable future.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

JJ Wetherholt’s rookie season with Cardinals draws bold take from writer

Infielder JJ Wetherholt is slated to finally make his big league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals at some point this season. Ranked as the No. 5 prospect overall on the MLB’s Top 100 Prospect List, it sounds like one sports writer believes Wetherholt could be in for a huge year.