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4 Overreactions Already Emerging From Cardinals’ 8-6 Start

The St. Louis Cardinals have 14 games under their belt this season and it has been a good run for the organization. St. Louis suffered its sixth loss of the season on Saturday against the Boston Red Sox, but things have been very positive overall for the club.

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Will the Cardinals invest in the bullpen if they continue to compete?

If you are going to sit there and tell me you have not been entertained by the St. Louis Cardinals so far this year, I would have to check your pulse.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 12

Comical Situation Arises During Red Sox-Cardinals Game With Multiple Video Reviews In Same Play

The Boston Red Sox are currently visiting the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series at Busch Stadium this weekend. Game 2 between the two teams featured a hilarious incident for MLB fans to chuckle over.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / April 12

Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team as Red Sox beat Cardinals

Saturday's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals was extra sweet for one particular member of the Boston Red Sox.

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MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 11

Red Sox Ambush Cardinals at the End of the Game, 7-1

The Cardinals entered the night with a robust 8-5 record while the Red Sox were trying to avoid their 10th loss of the young season. The game was broadcast on Fox so we were given some Smoltz announcing action, which could be described as a mix of lackluster and uninformed.

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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.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 11

Cardinals Hitting Jackpot as Jordan Walker Homers Again

Jordan Walker isn't just playing like one of the best players on the St. Louis Cardinals. but one of the best players in Major League Baseball as a whole right now.

Packy Naughton News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 11

Cardinals Lose 29-Year-Old Lefty With Elbow Ligament 'Damage'

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed hurler Packy Naughton cannot catch a break. The veteran reliever hasn't pitched in a big league game due to two different elbow injuries.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 11

Cardinals Should Claim DFA'd Mets Hurler Right Now

While the St. Louis Cardinals have been very good so far this season, they could be even better. St. Louis is 8-5 on the season. The Cardinals are actually tied with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the National League Central.

Jordan Walker News / Just Baseball / April 11

Is the Jordan Walker Breakout Real?

Just 12 games and 49 plate appearances into the 2026 season, Jordan Walker has already shown more promise than in his three prior big league seasons. The outfielder is tied for the major league lead with five home runs while ranking tied for sixth in position player fWAR.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 11

Cardinals take on Red Sox, chase fourth straight victory

Kyle Leahy will take the mound as the St. Louis Cardinals go for their second straight series win when they host the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. After Dustin May allowed just one earned run over six innings in St.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 11

Dustin May Reignites Cardinals Hope in Win Over Red Sox

St. Louis Cardinals fans saw the version of Dustin May that the front office was betting on in free agency on Friday night against the Boston Red Sox. May is familiar with Boston.

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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.

Jordan Walker News / Viva El Birdos / April 11

I Promised Myself I Wouldn’t Overreact to Jordan Walker – I Lied

Just as we all predicted, the Cardinals are off to a solid start to the 2026 season with an offense led by Jordan Walker. Going into Friday night’s game,

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 10

Masyn Winn Major Update After Early Exit for Cardinals vs. Red Sox

The 2026 Major League Baseball season hasn't been kind to St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn. First and foremost, Winn has been struggling offensively.

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Dustin May News / Field Level Media / April 10

Dustin May's best outing of season leads Cardinals past Red Sox

Dustin May pitched six solid innings as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday in the opener of a three-game weekend series.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 10

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals Friday Game vs Boston Red Sox

The St. Louis Cardinals will see several familiar faces when they take on the Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium Friday night. According to MLB.com, Dustin May will get the start for St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals’ Biggest 2026 Surprise Isn’t Who You'd Expect

There has been a lot to like about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals so far. St. Louis has simply been playing good overall baseball. The starting rotation has been solid overall, despite slow starts by Kyle Leahy and Dustin May.

Barry Bonds News / Viva El Birdos / April 10

Ray King: The Cardinals pitcher who solved Barry Bonds

For those that have missed out on this so far, every Friday at noon(ish), Redbird Rundown posts a short Random Cardinal of the Week episode! I highly recommend checking out some of the names of past weeks, including Khalil Greene and Jason Simontacchi, but every week has been a fun trip down memory lane!

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Ranked Among Best Rookies in MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a pretty substantial rebuild right now. They traded four of their best players during the offseason and have leaned on the young players early in this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 10

Biggest Changes for the Cardinals Since Opening Day

There are few stories in baseball better than the St. Louis Cardinals right now. St. Louis entered the season with far more people projecting them to be near the bottom of the league's standings, than above .500 through two weeks.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 10

Red Sox vs. Cardinals Game 1: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 10

Red Sox vs Cardinals: The Boston Red Sox start a week-long road trip with a visit to the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend. The opening encounter of the three-game series at Busch Stadium starts on Friday evening.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 10

Cardinals Could Get Surprise Pitching Gift Back From Yankees

The St. Louis Cardinals could have a hurler coming back to the organization in the very near future. The New York Yankees selected former Cardinals pitching prospect Cade Winquest in the Major League Phase of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, but designated him for assignment on Thursday, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Cardinals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The St. Louis Cardinals have opened the 2026 season in a competitive position, but Dustin May’s early statistical profile has quickly emerged as the most concerning storyline in the rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 9

Cardinals slugger has a newfound confidence at the plate

Is it finally clicking for one Cardinals former first-round pick?

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Jordan Walker News / Field Level Media / April 8

Jordan Walker goes deep to help Cardinals slay Nationals

Jordan Walker homered again, Alec Burleson drove in three runs and notched three hits and starting pitcher Michael McGreevy retired the final 10 batters he faced as the St.

Nick Raquet News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6

Cardinals To Trade Nick Raquet To Orioles

The Orioles are acquiring reliever Nick Raquet from the Cardinals, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. St. Louis designated the lefty for assignment yesterday.