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Cardinals May Already Have Next Star Slugger in Their Organization

The St. Louis Cardinals came into the offseason with a lot more questions than answers. But they didn't take long to answer these questions, as they quickly kicked off a rebuild that included four massive trades over the course of a few months.

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Masyn Winn Shares Excitement for Cardinals’ Top Prospect Entering 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have different expectations entering the 2026 season. For the first time in a while, they head into a season not expecting to contend.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 28

Cardinals Handling $12.5 Million Flamethrower Perfectly

It's hard not to be excited about young St. Louis Cardinals flamethrower Dustin May. May is just 28 years old. He and Kyle Leahy are the oldest hurlers looking to earn spots in the rotation right now, which certainly says something.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 28

Cardinals’ Alec Burleson Opens Up About New Challenge in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on a new challenge this year. For the first time in many years, the roster is full of younger players rather than veterans, so the vibes will be different, especially after trading Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 28

Cardinals Flamethrower Could Be Steal of the Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the offseason with a clear thought in mind: pitching, pitching and more pitching. The Cardinals signed two different veteran hurlers in free agency in Dustin May and Ryne Stanek.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 28

Spring Training Game Notes: The First Week of Data

A week of spring training is in the books and we finally have real life actual Major League Baseball games to talk about. There have been some fun moments with Rainiel Rodriguez doubling in his first at-bat and JJ Wetherholt going yard to dead center yesterday afternoon.

Alec Burleson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 28

How Alec Burleson is embracing the Reds’ elder statesman role

First baseman Alec Burleson has only been a member of the St. Louis Cardinals since 2022, and yet, after watching some of the veterans he grew up learning from leave the organization, the 27-year-old suddenly finds himself the elder statesman of Cincinnati baseball.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals’ Ivan Herrera to Revisit Familiar Position During Spring Training

The St. Louis Cardinals are trying a lot of different things in spring training as they evaluate their roster and try and see who fits where for the 2026 season.

Richard Fitts News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

One Overlooked Stat Screams Richard Fitts for Cardinals’ No. 5 Job

The St. Louis Cardinals went out and added a handful of starting pitchers to the organization this offseason, including Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins in separate trades with the Boston Red Sox.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

A Cardinals Fan's Guide to 2026 World Baseball Classic

The St. Louis Cardinals had a busy offseason, but now must prepare for some of their players to head to the World Baseball Classic. The tournament begins on Wednesday, March 4, and eight players from the organization will suit up for their respective countries.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals Phenom Already Looks Like Next Masyn Winn

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the best overall farm systems in Major League Baseball right now starting with No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt. Opening Day is under one month away and at this point it would be a pretty big shock if he wasn't starting for the club at second base.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 27

St. Louis Cardinals Game Recap – 2.27.26 – Mets at Cardinals

Recap disclaimer – this may be more a random observations list than a specific blow-by-blow of the game. Spring training results are unimportant, right?

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals No. 1 Prospect Spoils Devin Williams' Mets Debut in Just One Pitch

It would be hard to get St. Louis Cardinals fans much more excited about No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt. Widely expected to make his major league debut on opening day as the Cardinals' everyday second baseman, Wetherholt has been one of the stories of spring training for St.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals Lose 32-Year-Old Pitcher to Dodgers After Indy Ball Stint

The St. Louis Cardinals have had quite an eventful offseason. They didn't make any big splashes in free agency, but they were the most active team in the league when it comes to trading big league talent.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Nolan Arenado’s Honest Take on Cardinals Exit Will Hit Fans Hard

After a year of trade rumors, the St. Louis Cardinals came together on a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a deal to move on from future Hall of Fame third baseman Nolan Arenado.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / February 27

Game Discussion for Cardinals vs Mets Spring Training Game for February 27

The St. Louis Cardinals prepare to do Spring Training battle with the New York Mets on Friday, February 27, 2026. According to MLB.com, Quinn Matthews will start the game for St.

Thomas Saggese News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals' Thomas Saggese Will Try Another New Position

The 2026 season is going to be a year of opportunity for the St. Louis Cardinals and their young players. With the rebuild finally underway, spots have been opened up for younger players to take their shot at being everyday options.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

One-Time Cardinals Top Prospect Facing Uphill Roster Fight

The St. Louis Cardinals are under one month away from kicking off the 2026 Major League Baseball season. It feels like yesterday that the 2025 season came to an end.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals Predicted to Trade Best Reliever to Blue Jays

Trades were the theme of the offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals, and that storyline won't completely disappear after games kick off. After shipping away All-Stars Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan, the Cardinals have made a sweeping transition to a team built on young, controllable talent.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Cardinals’ Dustin May’s ex-Dodgers teammate makes ‘fearless’ admission about him

Spring Training offers a new opportunity for veteran pitchers who want to prove they can still contribute to a team’s success. When Dustin May signed with the St.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 27

Cardinals May Have Next Brendan Donovan on Their Hands

The St. Louis Cardinals traded away one super utility man this offseason in Brendan Donovan and may already have another on their hands. Donovan was traded to the Seattle Mariners in a three-team deal that also included the Tampa Bay Rays after months of rumors about a potential deal.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 27

ZIPS thinks the St. Louis Cardinals are still elite at drafting

Last week, I started taking another look at how the Cardinals have done (historically) with draft-and-development. This is a journey more than end point and I have many more numbers to crunch.