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Yankees, Dodgers Reportedly Interested In Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

If there ever was a time for the St. Louis Cardinals to make another deal, it would be this week. Chaim Bloom is right in the middle of his first offseason leading the team as the president of baseball operations and the winter meetings now are in session.

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Cardinals Predicted to Trade 8-Time All-Star During MLB Winter Meetings

The St. Louis Cardinals enter day two of the Winter Meetings with a lot of work still left to do. Chaim Bloom already started the rebuild by trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 8

Cardinals Predicted To Land Ex-Dodgers, Red Sox Veteran Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild right now and they've already traded Sonny Gray to kick it off in a big way. They're likely going to swing a few more trades before the offseason is over.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 8

Nolan Arenado Market Update With Winter Meetings Beginning

Will the St. Louis Cardinals find a way to get a trade done involving Nolan Arenado during the winter meetings? Over the next week, we should see movement around the league.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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

Cardinals Predicted To Send $87 Million Slugger To Yankees

The Winter Meetings are now here and we could see movement around the league at any time. The top decision makers in the game have traveled to Orlando, Florida for a week of meetings, chatter, rumors, and hopefully some deals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 8

Free Agent Profile: Munetaka Murakami

I don’t necessarily intend to write about players I don’t think the Cardinals will ever get. It feels like a waste of time. But well, I don’t know who I could write about if I focused on players I thought the Cardinals might get.

Jeff Kent News / Viva El Birdos / December 7

St. Louis Cardinals Nemesis Jeff Kent Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

No second baseman hit more home runs than Jeff Kent and he’ll now take his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame according to the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7

Cardinals not looking to move OF Lars Nootbaar

As one of the few teams in baseball in true rebuild mode, the Cardinals are open to offers on most players on their roster, yet some of the Cards’ most-cited trade candidates may be a little more available than others.

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

Cardinals May Not Lose 28-Year-Old Outfielder This Offseason: Report

The St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of pieces that could be on the way out of town. But there are also veteran who could be back donning a Cardinals jersey in 2026, despite trade rumors.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 7

Cardinals Could Target Pair Of Young Pirates Arms To Bolster Pitching Staff

The St. Louis Cardinals have important work to do at the Winter Meetings. They’ll be trading certain players and will be trying to set themselves up for the future.

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

Cardinals Connected To Promising Young Royals Starter In Trade Buzz

The St. Louis Cardinals enter the Winter Meetings with a lot on their plate. Chaim Bloom is going to be very busy making deals as the Cardinals rebuild rather than contend in 2026.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 7

Where Things Reportedly Stand With Cardinals Star Brendan Donovan

We realistically should start to see an uptick in moves around Major League Baseball over the next few days. The Winter Meetings are just about to kick off and we should start to see rumors turn into concrete moves.

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

Cardinals Get Trade Update Ahead Of Crossroad Winter Meetings

We should start to see fireworks pick up around Major League Baseball in the very near future. The 2025 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings will kick off on Sunday.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 6

Cardinals Linked To Marlins Fireballer As Trade Speculation Heats Up

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be one of Major League Baseball’s busiest teams starting on Sunday. The Winter Meetings will kick off in Orlando, and the Cardinals have plenty of trades to make.

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

Cardinals Poised to Move All-Star in Major Winter Meetings Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to make some moves next week at the Winter Meetings. They have a lot of players that contending teams will want in potential trades.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 6

Walker Buehler, Jordan Montgomery Among Free Agent Fits For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be a team that is ready to compete for a World Series title as it is currently constructed, but that doesn't mean the team shouldn't bring any pieces to town this winter.

Chaim Bloom News / Viva El Birdos / December 6

Breaking Down Bloom’s Hitter Blueprint: Approach, Contact, and Damage

Hello Viva El Birdos! I am excited to break down some Cardinals hitters today, but I wanted to briefly introduce myself. I have been reading VEB for well over a decade at this point and credit this site’s writers and commenters with much of my education in baseball analytics.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 5

Cardinals claim Guardians pitcher in move to boost depth

The St. Louis Cardinals have added right-handed reliever Zak Kent to their organization, claiming him off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, the club announced on Friday.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Insider Suggests Cardinals Could Pursue Guardians Ace In Blockbuster Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be busy next week as the Winter Meetings get underway. They are set to potentially make some trades and send some veterans out the door.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Cardinals Officially Add 27-Year-Old Pitcher From Guardians

The St. Louis Cardinals have a new pitcher with the organization. It's been an active offseason so far for St. Louis and that trend continued on Friday night, but not how fans likely expected.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Insider Links Cardinals To Ex-Guardians Veteran As Possible Rotation Addition

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering the Winter Meetings with a lot on their plate. Chaim Bloom is going to have a lot of moves to make. While they’ll be trading a few veterans, they also may sign some free agents.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Cardinals Predicted To Trade Fan Favorite Star, Former Top Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this offseason and it didn't take too much time for them to get started on it. They opted to trade Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox early in the winter and it doesn't seem like they're done yet.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / December 4

Trading Willson Contreras would be a mistake for the Cardinals

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Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Another Cardinals All-Star is open to waiving his no-trade clause

Willson Contreras has become increasingly open to waiving his no-trade protection to greenlight a deal if he deems the new club to be a good fit.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27

Cardinals notes: Donovan, Gorman, Nootbaar, Burleson, Pirates, pitching

Brendan Donovan has been drawing as much trade interest as any player in baseball, owing both to Donovan’s value as a left-handed hitter with defensive versatility and to the Cardinals’ rebuilding status.