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The St. Louis Cardinals are 13-9 on the season so far, but they have the 23rd-ranked starting rotation ERA in the league through 22 games. Right now, the Cardinals' staff is sporting a 4.47 overall ERA in 112 2/3 innings of work.

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Cardinals Struck Gold in 2025 MLB Draft, Landed Potential Star Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a big rebuild right now, and their future is finally starting to look bright. They have top players like Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt finding their footing at the big league level.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 21

Jordan Walker's Cardinals Breakout Has Simple Explanation

Everyone knew St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker was entering a make-or-break year, but even the most optimistic projections didn't have a start like this in mind.

Lance Lynn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 21

Lance Lynn Shares Important Insight on Cardinals' Hot Start

The St. Louis Cardinals are 13-9 through their first 22 games of the 2026 season. They just 1 1/2 games back of first place in the crowded National League Central and in a three-way tie for second place behind the Cincinnati Reds.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 21

Cardinals Mock Trade Would Send Star to Dodgers After Edwin Diaz Injury

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild this year, and it's already paying off in a big way. They've traded a slew of their players over the last year in exchange for prospects, beginning all the way back at the trade deadline last season.

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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.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 21

Sonny Gray Trade Keeps Looking Better for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off their rebuild last winter by trading right-hander Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 21

These Cardinals Could Lose Roster Spots With Early Struggles

It wasn't the St. Louis Cardinals' night on Monday. St. Louis faced off against the Miami Marlins and ended up losing, 5-3. Michael McGreevy got the ball for St.

Victor Scott II News / Viva El Birdos / April 21

St. Louis Cardinals Player Profile: Victor Scott II

In a season-long search for answers, the Cardinals appear to have some offensive pieces emerging. Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, rookie JJ Wetherholt, and (hopefully) Jordan Walker can continue to do what he’s done through the first 3 weeks of the season.

Jordan Walker News / Viva El Birdos / April 20

Jordan Walker Extends Hit Streak to 15, But Marlins Beat Cardinals 5-3

Michael McGreevy did not have his best stuff Monday night and the Miami Marlins took advantage of his mistakes beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but Jordan Walker did extend his hitting streak to 15 games.

Edwin Diaz News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Edwin Diaz Injury Opens Door to Potential Dodgers-Cardinals Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a huge rebuild right now. They traded three of their top relievers, all on expiring contracts, at the trade deadline last season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Suddenly Retires at 20

The St. Louis Cardinals lost a pitching prospect to retirement on Monday. The club announced on X that 20-year-old left-handed pitching prospect Bernard Mack returned from baseball after three seasons in the system.

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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.

Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Pipeline Update: Liam Doyle Flashes Potential in Bounce Back Start

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild this offseason, so there's almost no chance they can realistically compete for a postseason spot or National League Central title this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Case For — And Against — Winning the NL Central

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a sizzling hot start, going 13-8 through their first 21 games of the season. They have not made the postseason since 2022, but they are certainly playing like a team capable of getting there.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Truths and Lies 3.0: What's Real and Fake After 13-8 Start

The St. Louis Cardinals keep finding ways to win games. St. Louis has 21 games under its belt so far this season and is 13-8 and in second place in the National League Central.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Chaim Bloom Explains Process Behind Brendan Donovan Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals essentially tore down their roster this past winter, trading away key veterans like Sonny Gray, Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Outfielder Finally Reaching Full Potential as Breakout Star

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't been able to win over the last few years, so they opted for a rebuild this season. The rebuild is trending in the right direction.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Moved on From Sonny Gray at the Right Time

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off their rebuild last offseason by trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox. Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan soon followed.

Riley O'Brien News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals’ Riley-O’Brien Dominance Creates New Trade Buzz

In a perfect world, the St. Louis Cardinals' hot streak to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season will continue throughout the entire campaign.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Masyn Winn powers Cardinals past Astros for extra-innings win

Masyn Winn, whose two-out single sparked a four-run uprising in the fifth inning, delivered a bases-clearing double in the top of the 10th that lifted the St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18

Cardinals get off to fast start in win over Astros

Masyn Winn and Jose Fermin smacked their first home runs, and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals clinched an interleague series win over the Houston Astros with a 7-5 victory on Saturday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 18

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Walker has erased his dreadful 2025 season in just 19 games. If he can keep up this pace, he could emerge as a cornerstone for the Cardinals as they continue their rebuilding process.

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

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Richard Fitts News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17