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MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27
Cardinals seeking another offensive outburst vs. Rays
The St. Louis Cardinals will bid to ride their new-look offense to their second victory in as many games on Saturday afternoon when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.
Matthew Liberatore News / Viva El Birdos / March 27
Split Decision: Matthew Liberatore is Evolving 
Before we dive into an analysis of Matthew Liberatore’s arsenal changes from spring training, let me take a second to introduce myself. I’ve been reading VEB for as long as I can remember.
Jason Heyward News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Ex-Cardinals 1-Year-Wonder Announces Retirement After 16 MLB Seasons
One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals is hanging up his cleats. Unfortunately, St. Louis only employed Jason Heyward for one season back in 2015, but what a year it was.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Why Cardinals Will Be Better Than Expected in 2026
The 2026 season is officially underway. The St. Louis Cardinals started off on a high note, pulling off a 9-7 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Rays in their first game.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
JJ Wetherholt Reacts After Historic Cardinals Debut
St. Louis Cardinals fans got a glimpse into what the future of this organization can be on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Obviously, it was just one game, but the young Cardinals were resilient and flashed the massive upside that is here.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Opening Day Chaos: Cardinals and Rays Make MLB History in Wild Sixth Inning
Opening Day is supposed to feel clean. Fresh starts, controlled energy, a game that eases you into the long season ahead. What unfolded at Busch Stadium was the complete opposite.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Praises JJ Wetherholt After Opening Day Blast
The St. Louis Cardinals started off the 2026 season with a bang, coming back from a 7-1 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-7. The highlight of the day was Alec Burleson's go-ahead home run to cap off an eight-run sixth inning, but it wasn't the only big moment.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Cardinals Fans Send Early Message to Ownership on Opening Day
The St. Louis Cardinals opened the 2026 season in style, rallying from a 7-1 deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays by a final score of 9-7 and earn a win on Opening Day for the second consecutive year.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 27
The St. Louis Cardinals begin the 2026 Championship Season
The season has started! Hooray! Alas, we have too little data to meaningfully dissect. So, today you get to read some final Spring Training tidbits. Things that came up that didn’t make in neatly in another article. It will seem kind of random, especially coming after the Regular Season has started. So, there is that.
JJ Wetherholt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 26
Cardinals' Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt Provides Spark in MLB Debut
The St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, infielder JJ Wetherholt, was the talk of the town in the baseball world this spring. And the 23-year-old showed exactly why that's been the case during his major league debut on Opening Day.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 26
JJ Wetherholt, Alec Burleson Lead Furious St. Louis Cardinals Comeback to beat Rays 9-7
Busch Stadium was an exciting place to be today as the St. Louis Cardinals opened up the 2026 season against the Tampa Bay Rays. The parade of St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famers, the proud Budweiser Clydesdales and a stadium packed with plenty of fans wearing red.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26
Cardinals match Rays' sixth-inning uprising with their own, win 9-7
Alec Burleson capped an eight-run sixth inning with a two-run homer to help the St. Louis Cardinals rally for a 9-7 victory against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the season opener for both teams on Thursday afternoon.
MLB News / Viva El Birdos / March 26
Game Discussion for the St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays Opening Day
It’s finally time to play some baseball games that count. The St. Louis Cardinals kick off the 2026 season at Busch Stadium as the Tampa Bay Rays come to town.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 26
Cardinals' NL Central Outlook Looks Bleak in Latest Poll
The 2026 season is finally underway. For the St. Louis Cardinals, it's a new beginning of sorts. It's a young team looking to make an impact, but one that also is in the middle of a rebuild.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 26
Two Cardinals Players Who Need Solid Starts to Retain Roster Spots
The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season. It's been a long time coming, but we're finally going to be able to see this young roster in action in meaningful games.
Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 26
Cardinals' Jordan Walker's Success Hinges on One Important Stat
The St. Louis Cardinals are finally giving full runway to younger players in 2026. That was their goal in 2025, but now that veterans like Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan and Sonny Gray are gone, there are more opportunities available.
St. Louis Cardinals News / LWOSports.com / March 26
2026 St. Louis Cardinals O/U: Why the Cardinals Will Hit the OVER
The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild for the first time in a very long time. Because of that, their over/under projection at Fanduel is set at 69.5 wins for 2026.
MLB News / Total Apex Sports / March 26
St. Louis Cardinals Set To Open 2026 Season Against Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium
The Cardinals don’t get many soft landings on Opening Day, and Thursday afternoon is no exception. Tampa Bay rolls into Busch Stadium with a roster that still leans on pitching depth and contact hitting, even after an uneven 2025 season.
MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 26
Rays vs. Cardinals Predictions, Picks & Odds For Opening Day Game 1
Rays vs Cardinals: The Tampa Bay Rays begin their 2026 campaign with a three-game series on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Opening Day contest gets underway at Busch Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
Victor Scott II News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Victor Scott II Must Step Forward for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026
nd} There are many fresh, young faces around St. Louis Cardinals’ Spring Training camp as the 2026 Major League Baseball season is set to launch. While most experts don’t see the Baby Birds as contenders, there will still be a lot of eyes on a team that is stocked with some of the game’s best prospects.
Lars Nootbaar News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Cardinals Place Lars Nootbaar On 60-Day IL
The Cardinals announced that outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been placed on the 60-day injured list. That is presumably to open a 40-man roster spot for prospect JJ Wetherholt, as it was reported a few days ago that Wetherholt would make the Opening Day roster.
Matthew Liberatore News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 24
Cardinals’ Matthew Liberatore reveals ‘uncomfortable’ future advantage
Despite the St. Louis Cardinals saying that it wasn’t an intentional strategy, it certainly seems like they have a type when it comes to their pitchers.
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