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Cardinals strive to take another step forward vs. Reds

Despite struggling as a group for most of July, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to hang close in the National League playoff picture. Their next chance to make progress comes Sunday afternoon in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

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Cardinals similarities to Cubs rebuild brings sad optimism

The postseason dreams may have finally slipped by after the St. Louis Cardinals wasted any and all All-Star break momentum in embarrassing fashion. Two straight series losses filled with epic collapses and a pathetic Thursday game against the Diamondbacks put the Cardinals in the seller spot most of us anticipated in the winter.

Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / July 25

Cardinals support Andre Pallante with big 6th inning to down Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals broke open a pitcher's duel Saturday night with a six-run sixth inning to support right-hander Andre Pallante in a 7-0 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 25

St. Louis Cardinals Bats Finally Erupt Overwhelming the Reds Saturday

Andre Pallante did what the St. Louis Cardinals asked him to do. He was lights out sharp again, but something unusual happened. For once, the Cardinals offense gave him some run support, but it took awhile.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 25

When Will Cardinals Promote Impressive 25-Year-Old Pitching Prospect?

The St. Louis Cardinals have not gotten off to a great start to the second half of the season. After losing six of their first eight games to start the second half of the season, St.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 25

Prospects With Something to Prove Down the Stretch

It has been a fun year for Cardinals prospect watchers. With one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, there is something exciting happening almost every day.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 25

Paul Goldschmidt makes unique history in Yankees' win over Phillies

Every win counts the same no matter the score, but the final score of the New York Yankees' Friday win made some history as well as improving the team's record to 58-45.

Yankees infielder goes off on MLB for targeting him

Corbin Carroll matches MLB legend Lou Gehrig with latest achievement

Why Blue Jays' Myles Straw deserves more recognition

Red Sox phenom crushes moonshot, slaps catcher, sparks brawl

Joe Buck reveals favorite World Series-clinching call

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 24

St. Louis Cardinals Bats Silent as Cincinnati Reds Win Friday Night

Friday night was not Dustin May’s best start of the season, but it was solid. What was not solid was the St. Louis Cardinals offensive approach as their bats were completely silent for most of the game which allowed the Reds to walk away with a depressing Friday night victory.

Michael Wacha News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 24

Cardinals Reunion? Michael Wacha Called 'Perfect' Deadline Target

If the St. Louis Cardinals add before the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, which is a big "if," the most obvious way to do so would be in the starting rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 24

The St. Louis Cardinals approach a fork in the road

In what is becoming an annual habit, the St. Louis Cardinals are back-sliding going into and coming out of the All-Star break. Some view it as natural regression for a team that over-achieved in the first half of the season.

Dustin May News / Field Level Media / July 24

Reds get first look at Cardinals RHP Dustin May

With both sides attempting to gain ground in the National League wild-card race, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24

Legendary 2011 World Series Game 6 earns ultimate praise from Joe Buck

Joe Buck has been on the call for 24 World Series, more than any other broadcaster in history. Buck has seen his fair share of World Series game but for him, there is one that sticks out more than any other one.

Joe Buck reveals favorite World Series clinching call

The one player Cardinals cannot afford to trade and why

Should the Cardinals Pursue a Jordan Walker Extension?

The 'MLB playoff HR leaders' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 23

St. Louis Cardinals Come Home, Get Hammered by Diamondbacks Thursday

What was supposed to be an off-day for the St. Louis Cardinals became a rather important encounter with the Arizona Diamondbacks thanks to a game postponed by weather a few weeks ago.

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Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

How Cardinals fans greeted Jordan Walker after Home Run Derby win

The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed Jordan Walker back to Busch Stadium with a celebration worthy of franchise history Thursday. Cardinals fans gave the outfielder a standing ovation during his first home appearance since winning the 2026 Home Run Derby.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

3 top Cardinals prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals enter the 2026 MLB trade deadline in an uncomfortable but potentially advantageous position. Playing roughly .515 baseball and sitting third in the National League Central, the Cardinals have remained close enough to postseason contention to avoid becoming a traditional seller.

Max Rajcic News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Max Rajcic Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Cardinals right-hander Max Rajcic has undergone Tommy John surgery. The righty himself announced the news on his personal Instagram page. He’ll miss the remainder of this season and likely all of 2027 as well.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Cardinals rumors: Who are St. Louis’ 2 most ‘logical’ trade candidates?

The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to keep up in the National League Central, ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. A new report is listing two possible trade candidates, that the Cardinals may move soon.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / July 23

D-backs, Cardinals pitchers ride hot streaks into clash

A pair of starting pitchers trending in the right direction will meet under unusual circumstance on Thursday afternoon when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a standalone game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22

Red Sox ride impressive first inning to 15th consecutive win

Special things are continuing to happen at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Red Sox.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak

Orioles reportedly entertaining offers for catcher Adley Rutschman

Adley Rutschman trade rumors raise two questions for Orioles

The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

Jordan Walker News / Just Baseball / July 22

Should the Cardinals Pursue a Jordan Walker Extension?

Among the many St. Louis Cardinals storylines to follow this season, it’s hard to argue that Jordan Walker is the biggest. From bust to born again, bottom of the barrel to a Home Run Derby throne.

Scott Blewett News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Cardinals Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment

The Cardinals have designated right-handed reliever Scott Blewett for assignment, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. His roster spot will go to righty Hunter Dobbins, who has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis.

Lars Nootbaar News / Yardbarker / July 22