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New Development in Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt Extension Talks

New Development in Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt Extension Talks

JJ Wetherholt had one of his best nights in the big leagues so far on Tuesday. The St. Louis Cardinals phenom went 2-for-4 against the Cleveland Guardians with two homers, three RBIs, two runs scored, and continued flashing some serious leather over at second base.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / April 15
Cards ride JJ Wetherholt's power surge into finale vs. Guardians

Cards ride JJ Wetherholt's power surge into finale vs. Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt had not homered since the team's season opener going into Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 15

2026 St Louis Cardinals Offense Loves The Comeback Win

The Cardinals are tied with most comeback wins in the majors at 7! The love to do it in dramatic fashion, too: 5-0 in 1 run games, and 4-0 in extra innings.

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Jordan Walker News / The Forkball / April 15
Walker Silences Critics with Early Season Power Display

Walker Silences Critics with Early Season Power Display

For the St. Louis Cardinals faithful, the early weeks of the 2026 season have been defined by an exciting development, the long-awaited arrival of Jordan Walker as a true middle of the lineup force.

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

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14
Cardinals complete comeback vs. Guardians in extra-inning thriller

Cardinals complete comeback vs. Guardians in extra-inning thriller

Nathan Church brought home Thomas Saggese with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning as the host St. Louis Cardinals came from behind to beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15
JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win 

JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win 

St. Louis Cardinals rookie sensation JJ Wetherholt caught fire on Tuesday night, powering his team's come-from-behind win in extra innings.  

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MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 14

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Cleveland Guardians Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will try again Tuesday as they will take their 8-8 .500 record up against the Cleveland Guardians at Busch Stadium. According to MLB.com, Michael McGreevy will take his 1-1, 2.16 ERA to the mound for the Cardinals while the Guardians will have Joey Cantillo make the start.

Matt Pushard News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Cardinals MiLB Shuffle Includes New Flamethrower, Matt Pushard Rehab

Cardinals MiLB Shuffle Includes New Flamethrower, Matt Pushard Rehab

It was a busy day down in the minor leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals. On Tuesday afternoon, the Cardinals made a handful of announcements, including

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
3 St. Louis Cardinals Players Who Need to Be Better Right Now

3 St. Louis Cardinals Players Who Need to Be Better Right Now

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten out to a much better start than many could have ever expected after committing to a rebuild during the offseason. They've seen a huge breakout from outfielder Jordan Walker, who could finish the season with 30 home runs if he continues at this pace.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Jordan Walker News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout

So often in fantasy baseball, a hot start is usually a product of good luck. A high Batting Average of Balls in Play (BABIP) and line drives that find gaps.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Cardinals Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake After 8-8 Start

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

There's a lot to like about this St. Louis Cardinals team right now, despite three straight losses. St. Louis came out of the gate hot, but dropped its series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday to drop its record to 8-8.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Cardinals Predicted to Land High-Potential Outfield Prospect

Cardinals Predicted to Land High-Potential Outfield Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have hovered right around .500 for the last few seasons. They've continued to try to win, but they haven't been close to being a true contender in a few years.

Lucas Giolito News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Lucas Giolito Could Fit Better with Cardinals Than Expected

Lucas Giolito Could Fit Better with Cardinals Than Expected

The St. Louis Cardinals are starting to come back down to earth after a hot start to the 2026 season. After an 8-5 start, they have dropped their last three games and fallen back to the .500 mark.

Oliver Marmol News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
What Oliver Marmol said about Cardinals’ silly mistakes in loss to Guardians

What Oliver Marmol said about Cardinals’ silly mistakes in loss to Guardians

The St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, taking a 9-3 loss. In the game, Jordan Walker hit a home run, joining franchise legends.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Nolan Gorman vs. Nolan Arenado: Cardinals Slugger Holding His Own

Nolan Gorman vs. Nolan Arenado: Cardinals Slugger Holding His Own

There are few players who entered the 2026 Major League Baseball season with more question marks for the St. Louis Cardinals than Nolan Gorman. Gorman has all the potential in the world, but it all comes down to execution between the white lines and he has been inconsistent in the majors so far.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14
Cardinals’ Jordan Walker reacts to joining Stan Musial, Mark McGwire, Scott Rolen, Albert Pujols in history

Cardinals’ Jordan Walker reacts to joining Stan Musial, Mark McGwire, Scott Rolen, Albert Pujols in history

While it came in a loss, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker continued his scorching start to the season on Monday. Now, he has joined an elite list of franchise legends.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
What to Expect From Cardinals' Jordan Walker After Historic Start

What to Expect From Cardinals' Jordan Walker After Historic Start

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild during the offseason, which was kicked off by them trading away a few of their top players in exchange for prospects.

Jordan Walker News / Field Level Media / April 14
Cardinals' Jordan Walker displaying power ahead of rematch vs. Guardians

Cardinals' Jordan Walker displaying power ahead of rematch vs. Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals fans didn't have much to cheer about in a 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. However, in the seventh inning, the sparse crowd started chanting the name of the new hero in town, Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 14

What Pitchers are “Shaping” The 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen?

The St. Louis Cardinals’ season is in full swing, and we’re starting to get to more meaningful early sample sizes when it comes to performance and consistent data on pitch shapes.

Jordan Walker News / ESPN / April 14

Walker joins Cards legends after belting 8th HR

St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker hit his MLB-leading eighth homer, becoming the fifth player in Cardinals history to hit that many homers in the first 16 games of a season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals will start a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight. They’re coming off a series loss to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Ryan Fernandez has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. To open a spot for him, left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment.

Richard Fitts News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Cardinals Lose Player to Injury Before Guardians Game

Cardinals Lose Player to Injury Before Guardians Game

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Richard Fitts suffered an injury while pitching for Triple-A Memphis and has been placed in the 7-day injured list. Fitts was diagnosed with a right lat strain, which should keep him out of play for at least a week.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Cardinals rumors: Ken Rosenthal gives trade advice on veteran ‘homegrown player with most value’

Cardinals rumors: Ken Rosenthal gives trade advice on veteran ‘homegrown player with most value’

With the St. Louis Cardinals just beginning their rebuild, nearly anyone on their roster could be had for trade. However, the Cardinals must still find a core to build their franchise around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 12
Cardinals’ patience paying off as Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters

This season, something has clicked, and Walker has never been better.

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