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Nolan Gorman's big blast offsets 3 Astros homers as Cards take opener

Nolan Gorman clubbed a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals plenty of breathing room as they claimed a 9-4 win in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the Astros in Houston on Friday.

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St Louis Cardinals Defeat Houston Astros 9-4!

To kick off tonight’s game, JJ Wetherholt singled on a ground ball to third baseman Carlos Correa. Iván Herrera flew out to center fielder Taylor Trammell for the first out of the game.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 17

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros Friday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their strong start to the 2026 season by opening a series in Houston versus the Astros Friday night. Kyle Leahy is scheduled to make the start for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Richard Fitts Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Cardinals right-hander Richard Fitts has undergone season-ending surgery to address the lat strain that recently landed him on the minor league injured list.

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How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Why Liam Doyle's Slump Isn't a Red Flag for Cardinals Yet

One of the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospects hasn't gotten off to the start that he likely wanted to have down in the minors, but there's no reason for concern yet.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Two Predictions for Cardinals with 2026 Season in Full Swing

The St. Louis Cardinals have played better than expected to start the 2026 season. After 18 games, they are 10-8 and are not far out of first place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

3 Prospects Who Could Push for Cardinals Roster Spots in Near Future

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the better farm systems in baseball this year after diving into a rebuild during the offseason. The Cardinals traded away a slew of veterans in favor of young players, and it's trending their franchise in the right direction for the first time in a long time.

Jordan Walker News / CBSSports.com / April 17

Why the Cardinals needed more than patience with Jordan Walker, who is finally blossoming in Year 4

Jordan Walker has been one of the early breakout stars of the 2026 MLB season, with eight homers in 18 games

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Former Angels star Garret Anderson passes away

The Angels announced Friday that three-time All-Star and 2002 World Series champion Garret Anderson has passed away at just 53 years of age. Anderson suffered a fatal heart attack, per Tyler Kepner of The Athletic.

Jesus Baez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Prospect Jesus Baez Making Noise Down in Minors With Another Homer

The St. Louis Cardinals were sellers at last year's trade deadline, officially kicking off their rebuild and preparing for a new era under Chaim Bloom as president of baseball operations.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Top Young Infielder May Be Next in Line for Big Contract Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals dove headfirst into a rebuild during the offseason. Sometimes, rebuilds are very scary. A lot of teams will mess them up early on.

Lance Lynn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Lance Lynn Hypes Up Oli Marmol Amid Cardinals' Hot Start

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a strong start despite their rebuild. The team heads into a crucial weekend series with the Houston Astros with a 10-8 record through its first 18 games of the season.

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Tai Peete News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Prospect Tai Peete Hits for the Cycle in Breakout Performance

The St. Louis Cardinals added a lot of talent to the organization this past offseason by trading away Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / April 17

When (or will) the St. Louis Cardinals extend JJ Wetherholt?

It still seems too early to engage in small sample size theater on the Cardinals season. If I’m going to do SSS, this is my choice of topic. It seems like

Jimmy Crooks News / The Forkball / April 16

Crooks Thrives in Memphis Forcing a Tough Roster Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals‘ prosect Jimmy Crooks is making noise in Memphis and could force a call up if he keeps it up. As the 2026 Major League Baseball season settles into its rhythm, the Cardinals find themselves in an ufamiliar position.

Nolan Gorman News / Viva El Birdos / April 16

St. Louis Cardinals Should Be Concerned about Nolan Gorman’s 2026 Start

There is a lot to like about the 2026 season so far for the St. Louis Cardinals. Through the first 18 games, the team has a winning record and several players are off to a great start.

Willson Contreras News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Cardinals-Red Sox Willson Contreras Trade Looks Like True Win-Win Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding right now, so a lot of the attention in St. Louis is on the prospects and the young talent rather than the veterans left with the Cardinals.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Who Won Brendan Donovan Trade? Cardinals–Mariners Deal Revisited

The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-deserved day off on Thursday and will take the field next on Friday against the floundering Houston Astros with an impressive 10-8 record.

Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Cardinals No. 8 Prospect Quietly Emerging as Elite Defender

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding right now, so there should be more attention on the farm system than on the veterans at the big league level. Fortunately for the Cardinals, they have a very solid farm system to look forward to.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Cardinals Should Follow Tigers Blueprint for JJ Wetherholt Contract Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild this offseason when they passed the power of the team from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom. Bloom is notorious for building postseason-contending rosters, so the Cardinals seemed to have high hopes for his time in power.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16