St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Opens Up on Uncertain Opening Day Status

JJ Wetherholt went out on the diamond on Thursday and proved yet again that he deserves to be the opening day second baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Matthew Liberatore News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Matthew Liberatore Reveals Cardinals Icon's Advice for Opening Day Start

Being named a team's opening day starter is an honor every pitcher dreams about, and this season, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore got that honor for the first time in his career.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals' Stance on Jordan Walker Revealed Amid Slow Spring Training

It would be a massive shock if Jordan Walker isn't in the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Day on March 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Walker hasn't had the Spring Training that he likely wanted to have.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals May Have Struck Gold With Sonny Gray Trade Addition

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a lot of moves to push their team toward a rebuild this offseason. They've traded four of their best players in exchange for prospects over the course of the last few months.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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Thomas Saggese News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals' Thomas Saggese Under Microscope Before Opening Day

The biggest remaining question for the St. Louis Cardinals from a position player standpoint is who will be manning left field when Opening Day gets here in a week?

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Chaim Bloom's Latest Comments Should Fire Up Cardinals Fans

The St. Louis Cardinals and their fans have gotten a breath of fresh air thanks to Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations for the recently retired John Mozeliak.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Chaim Bloom Defends Cardinals’ Trade-Filled Offseason

It was a transformational offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and now we are one week away from seeing how it's going to impact the club over the course of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals Send 4-Year Veteran Down, Narrow Opening Day Bullpen Competition

The St. Louis Cardinals still have some open spots on their Opening Day roster for 2026. The team optioned right-hander Richard Fitts to Triple-A Memphis, effectively setting their rotation to start the season, but the bullpen competition remains open.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 19

Ryan Mitchell is your #20 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

And we come to our end. Sneaking onto the prospect list is last year’s 55th overall pick, Ryan Mitchell. Good decision guys. As you will see on my list, I’m pretty high on the guy.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Richard Fitts News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Cardinals Option Richard Fitts

The Cardinals optioned Richard Fitts on Wednesday, seemingly finalizing their season-opening rotation. Fitts was trying to win a spot at the back end over Michael McGreevy or Andre Pallante.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Forkball / March 18

Cardinals’ Starters: Can Unproven Arms Survive a Rebuilding Year?

As the St. Louis Cardinals march into the 2026 season, the view from the Busch Stadium mound looks remarkably different than it did just twelve months ago.