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This Nolan Gorman video will have Cardinals fans dreaming of bounce back 2027 season

Nolan Gorman has plenty to prove after a difficult 2026 campaign, but a new training video is giving the St. Louis Cardinals fans a glimpse of what he is working on ahead of next season.

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4 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals should be looking for some pitching this offseason when free agency opens up. This idea holds true when it comes to the rotation as well as the bullpen.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Cardinals May Have Ideal Free Agent Target to Fill Third Base

The St. Louis Cardinals have some questions to answer this offseason. One big question that is looming is what they will do with third base. They have some good internal options in Blaze Jordan, Thomas Saggese and even prospect Jesus Baez.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Biggest Overreactions From Cardinals' 2026 Season as Rebuild Continues

The 2026 season was a fun one for the young St. Louis Cardinals, despite the fact that it didn't end in a playoff appearance. St. Louis let the kids play and got to see development in real time, like Jordan Walker turning into a star after a tough few years.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

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This Day in Cardinals History: Adam Wainwright Dominates in NLDS Clincher

In 2013, the Cardinals won their 19th National League pennant. But before they could do that, they had to get through the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NLDS, a team that had snapped a streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons and given the Cardinals a run for their money in the NL Central race.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Rainiel Rodriguez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Cardinals-Rainiel Rodriguez Experiment Could Open New Path to MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most intriguing prospects in Major League Baseball in Rainiel Rodriguez and a social media post certainly raised some eyebrows throughout the week.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 9

How run-scoring explosion in the minors affects how we should look at St. Louis Cardinal prospects

VEB points will be awarded to contributors who can identify the prospect on the opening screen. Hint…one of the most surprising break-out performances of the 2026 season, especially in regards to power.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Will Cardinals Continue Their Dustin May-esque Trend This Offseason?

The St. Louis Cardinals had a surprisingly successful season, but what's even better is how the team's future looks far more solidified than it did at this point last year.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Cardinals Should Try This Approach with Ivan Herrera Before Considering Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have a seemingly endless supply of catchers in their system. They were hoping for Ivan Herrera to become the everyday catcher, but his defensive metrics, courtesty of Baseball Savant show that this may not be the best approach in 2027.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Cardinals' Front Office

The St. Louis Cardinals' front office has a lot to think about this offseason. Last year at this time, the Cardinals passed the baton from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom as St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

3 Biggest Mistakes for Cardinals to Learn From 2026 Season

While the St. Louis Cardinals are on the outside looking in on the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs, they actually looked like a playoff team throughout the first half of the season.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

Prominent Cardinals Executive Reportedly Interviewed for A's GM Job

The St. Louis Cardinals proved to be a lot better than expected in 2026. Despite making four blockbuster trades last offseason to move veterans, the team finished 77-85, only one game worse than their record from 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

How Much Can the Cardinals Actually Spend This Offseason?

The St. Louis Cardinals had one of the youngest rosters in baseball in 2026, which unsurprisingly led to one of the lowest payrolls in the league as well.

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This Day in Cardinals History: Chris Carpenter Blanks Phillies in NLDS Clincher

The St. Louis Cardinals won their most recent World Series title 15 years ago, but there were so many great moments that led to the final out in Game 7 of the World Series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

Ranking the St. Louis Cardinals Top 5 Offseason Priorities

It's certainly going to be an interesting offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Last offseason, the focus of the offseason was trading veterans away to restock the farm system.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 7

In Critique of the 2026 St Louis Cardinals Season

Well, I don’t have a ton to chirp about, as I expected a pretty decent showing of the team. They didn’t really let me down so much as I think they could’ve done a little better.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

One Young Cardinals Player To Build Around and One To Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals dove into a full-scale rebuild last offseason, trading away established stars like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to bolster their farm system and focus on developing young talent.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 7

Cardinals' Double-A Affiliate Rebrands Ahead of 2027 Minor League Season

The Double-A Springfield Cardinals will have a new identity next year. The Springfield Cardinals have rebranded and will now be known as the Ozarks Springbirds, the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

One Bold Cardinals Free Agent Target Who Checks Every Box

When the market opens and free agency kicks off across the league this winter, the St. Louis Cardinals likely aren't going to be a team that goes out and hands someone a massive deal.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Complete Trade for 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals closed the book on their August 3 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, naming right-hander Brian Curley as the player to be named later.

Jared Shuster News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Cardinals Lose Former First-Round Pick to MLB Free Agency

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jared Shuster, once selected 25th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2020 draft, has elected free agency after the 2026 season, declining another assignment to Triple-A Memphis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Masyn Winn's season is over due to thumb and hand soreness; Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for Cardinals in final game

Masyn Winn’s 2026 season is over, with the St. Louis Cardinals shutting down their starting shortstop because of lingering thumb and hand soreness. Winn was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers after the thumb continued to bother him.

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Whatever Comes Next, Jacob Odle Wants To 'Throw That Rock'

Entering his last start of the 2026 season, Jacob Odle was nine strikeouts away from 140. “I wanted it so bad,” he said, coveting the seasonal milestone. He’d split the year between the Single-A and High-A affiliates for the St.