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Cardinals vs. Cubs Game Was Interrupted by Unforeseen Circumstances

The St. Louis Cardinals continued their recent trend of getting back on track just when it appears they are falling out of contention. With a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night, they won yet another series.

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Cardinals Should Move Fast on 12-Year Veteran After Red Sox Cut Ties

The St. Louis Cardinals went through a cold stretch last week, but have turned a corner once again. The Cardinals have won three straight games and now are eight games above .500 once again at 47-39.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 5

MLB Got It Seriously Wrong With Cardinals-JJ Wetherholt All-Star Snub

When the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played on July 14, the St. Louis Cardinals will be represented by outfielder Jordan Walker. The 24-year-old absolutely is deserving and arguably should be a starter.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 5

What am I looking forward to in the Cardinals’ second half?

Despite another season where the St. Louis Cardinals struggled in June, the team still sits in postseason contention as the second half begins. The past two weeks of the month made things feel worse than they actually are, but being five games above .500 in a rebuild season, things are not too bad in St.

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Cardinals continue hot stretch with shutout of Cubs

JJ Wetherholt hit a home run and reached base four times as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday. The rookie homered in the first, walked in the third, doubled in the fifth and singled in the seventh as the Cardinals picked up their fifth win in six games.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 4

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Saturday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue a very enjoyable stay in the Windy City so far as they’ll do battle with the Chicago Cubs Saturday night. The Cardinals will send Kyle Leahy to the mound for a 4th of July national broadcast while the Cubs give Shota Imanaga the ball.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 4

Cardinals Handed Cubs Some Ugly History on Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals seem to have a knack for flipping the script just when it appears things are about to go south. After a series loss to the Miami Marlins, they took two from the Atlanta Braves and won their series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 4

Cardinals May Soon Have More Clarity on Dustin May Situation

The St. Louis Cardinals have won four of their last five games and have extended their lead in the National League wild card race. They beat the Chicago Cubs 17-1 on Friday afternoon, which puts them in a good position to win the series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 4

July 4 Snapshots of Cardinals Seasons That Changed Course

Happy Fourth of July! I hope everyone has fun plans and that the Cardinals celebrate with another 17 runs or so this evening. Today, I want to take a step

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 4

Cardinals determined to continue hit parade vs. Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten their offense in gear. After scoring eight runs over the final three innings of an 11-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, the Cardinals set a season high in runs and hits (17) on Friday in a 17-1 romp over the rival Chicago Cubs.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Within the span of 48 hours, the Chicago Cubs hit both ends of the scoring spectrum in a historic way.

Cardinals unleash 17-hit attack in 17-1 romp over Cubs

Historic June earns Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong Player of the Month honors

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / July 3

Cardinals unleash 17-hit attack in 17-1 romp over Cubs

Masyn Winn and Alec Burleson each drove in four runs, helping the visiting St. Louis Cardinals set season highs in both runs and hits during a 17-1 romp over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

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Cards reinstate Stanek, send Graceffo to Triple-A

Cardinals reinstated right-hander Ryne Stanek from the paternity list ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs and optioned righty Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 3

Cardinals Next Man Up If Dustin May Misses Time After Comebacker Scare

The St. Louis Cardinals had a scare on Thursday as starter Dustin May was hit by a comebacker in the first inning of the club's contest against the Atlanta Braves.

George Soriano News / Viva El Birdos / July 3

A look at St. Louis Cardinals’ reliever George Soriano

Today’s article will do a bit of a deep dive on George Soriano. This guy has seemingly come from nowhere to become a stalwart in the Cardinal bullpen. Not dissimilar to Ryan Fernandez in 2024 or Matt Svanson in 2025, a guy who could reasonably be considered unheralded, but still becomes a key member of the cadre.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

Why Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski may not pitch in MLB All-Star Game

Sure, MLB fans want to see Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski pitch in the All-Star Game. But that's unlikely to happen.

Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski doesn't expect to pitch in All-Star Game

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Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Cardinals’ Jordan Walker ends concerning streak with 1 huge swing

Jordan Walker had a passable June, but he did not dazzle at the dish the way fans had been conditioned to seeing in 2026. Perhaps he will erupt once more in July.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

1 massive MLB trade deadline mistake Cardinals must avoid making

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most intriguing teams ahead of the upcoming MLB trade deadline. For many ball clubs around the MLB world, they already know if they are going to buy or sell.

Dustin May News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 2

Should The Cardinals Shop Dustin May?

The 2026 Cardinals committed to a youth movement in an offseason defined by trades of veteran players. They dramatically cut payroll and mostly sat out free agency, spending a total of $18MM via four one-year contracts.

Matthew Liberatore News / Just Baseball / June 29

Matthew Liberatore’s Future in St. Louis Is Far From Certain

As the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are running into a Matthew Liberatore-sized problem. There’s no right answer. Right now, it looks like there are no answers, period.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / June 26

How Can the Cardinals Get Joshua Báez’s Bat in the Lineup?

The St. Louis Cardinals have been the definition of a surprise contender this season. JJ Wetherholt’s fantastic introduction, steadiness up and down the

Liam Doyle News / The Forkball / June 28

Why Liam Doyle’s 2026 Numbers Don’t Tell the Full Story

When looking at a box score, a 6.08 ERA and a 1-5 record usually signal a young pitcher in distress. For St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching prospect Liam Doyle, however, those surface-level statistics tell a fraction of the real story.

Michael McGreevy News / Just Baseball / June 24

Michael McGreevy Looks Like a Building Block in the Cardinals’ Rotation

Through his first 15 starts, Michael McGreevy has been solid for the St. Louis Cardinals. He sports a 3.35 ERA, ranking him 15th in the National League. The problem: nearly all the predictive data suggests it shouldn’t be happening. In 83.1 innings, McGreevy has a 120 ERA+ and consistently gives the Cardinals a chance to win.

Chris Roycroft News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Cardinals Trade Chris Roycroft To Rays

The Cardinals have traded right-hander Chris Roycroft to the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash, per announcements from both clubs.