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Cardinals 'Emboldened' to Roll the Dice on Kyle Leahy

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation could very well end up being an under-the-radar strength for the organization in 2026. The Cardinals no longer have Sonny Gray with the organization, but there is enough pitching here to believe that the club can make up for his loss and potentially be even better.

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Reasonable Expectations for Victor Scott II in His Second-Full Season

Victor Scott II entered the 2025 season as one of the most exciting players in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Known for his elite speed, Gold Glove-caliber defense, and the high energy he brings to his play, Scott is someone who has always had the attention of Cardinals’ fans, even in the minors.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals' Riley O'Brien Won't Join Korea in WBC After All

The St. Louis Cardinals had 17 players competing in the World Baseball Classic back in 2023. This year, that number is much smaller, and it shrunk after the Cardinals traded away some of their veteran players.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

JJ Wetherholt Has Golden Opportunity Ahead With Cardinals

Opening Day is two weeks away and it can't come quick enough. March 26 is coming up quickly and soon enough we will see the St. Louis Cardinals take the field and face off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 12

Deniel Ortiz is your #18 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

I am genuinely kind of surprised Ortiz is this low and it’s not necessarily because I disagree with his ranking so much as he certainly felt like a prospect that would be ranked a lot higher based upon the last three top 20s I’ve run.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 11

Who Should Be the St. Louis Cardinals 4th & 5th Starters?

As Spring Training rolls on, the St. Louis Cardinals roster is starting to come into focus, but there’s still no obvious choice for what the back of the rotation will look like.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Cardinals Fans Will Love ‘Special’ JJ Wetherholt Endorsement

It's hard to get much more excited about St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect, but former Cardinals Gold Glover Kolten Wong found a way to add even more hype on Wednesday.

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

Struggling Cardinals Outfielder on Verge of Major Breakout Year

The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly believed they had the next best thing in baseball a few years ago when they brought top prospect Jordan Walker up to the big leagues.

Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Why Cardinals Fans Should Be Fired Up About Liam Doyle Now

One thing that hasn't been shocking throughout Spring Training has been the hype around St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt is in big league camp with the Cardinals and it would be a pretty big shock if he doesn't break camp with the club and make his big league debut on Opening Day on March 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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

Cardinals Have Clear Favorite for Open Left Field Job

The St. Louis Cardinals have some roster spots up for grabs as Opening Day draws closer. With Lars Nootbaar likely out to start the season, left field is open for business.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Chaim Bloom is Right About Cardinals' Joshua Báez Decision

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Báez was becoming the story of major league spring training camp, but then he had to pack his bags. On Monday, hours

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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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Kolten Wong Back in Cardinals Camp, Helping JJ Wetherholt

The St. Louis Cardinals are just about two weeks away from kicking off the 2026 Major League Baseball season at home against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Cardinals' Ivan Herrera Expected to Return Wednesday After Brief Absence

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for the start of the 2026 season and will have a much different look this year than they did in 2025. A lot of their veteran players have been traded away, which clears the way for some younger players to make an impact.

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

Cardinals 26-Year-Old Reportedly on Outside of Rotation Race

The St. Louis Cardinals' exact rotation hasn't been determined yet, but it does sound like one hurler will not be in the mix for a spot in the Opening Day rotation.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

NL West Contender Called Trade Fit for Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar

The St. Louis Cardinals will likely begin the season without veteran outfielder Lars Nootbaar. The 28-year-old had surgery on both of his heels at the end of the 2025 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 11

How are the StL Cardinals doing now that Spring Training is over halfway over?

Last week I used creative accounting measures on the projections systems to come up with a scorching hot take taken from the end of days (of the hot stove season): the Cardinals could win over 80 games.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / March 11

Breaking Down the Two Opening Day Left Field Options for the Cardinals

With a little over two weeks until Opening Day, the St. Louis Cardinals roster is almost set. There are still a few questions about the pitching rotation and bullpen.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 10

1 Cardinals player making massive statement at spring training

Spring training always produces noise, but this March the loudest message in the St. Louis Cardinals camp so far belongs to Yohel Pozo. The 28-year-old catcher arrived in Jupiter as a potential organizational depth piece.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 10

Cardinals Already Have Perfect Lars Nootbaar Replacement for Opening Day

The St. Louis Cardinals will likely begin the 2026 season without Lars Nootbaar. The veteran outfielder underwent surgery on both heels last offseason, and he still hasn't been cleared to run the bases at spring training.

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

Cardinals Make 3 More Roster Cuts as Spring Training Winds Down

The St. Louis Cardinals have been trimming down the roster left and right over the last few days ahead of Opening Day and announced three more roster cutson Tuesday afternoon.

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

Mets Drawing Early Trade Buzz for Cardinals Star Outfielder

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a huge roster rebuild right now. They kicked this rebuild off with four massive trades this offseason. Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras were sent to the Boston Red Sox in a pair of deals that landed the Cardinals a haul of prospects.

JoJo Romero News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 10

Cardinals' JoJo Romero Still Could Be Next Veteran Traded

The St. Louis Cardinals had a busy offseason shipping out veterans and clearing the way for younger players to make their mark in 2026. The future is now for the Cardinals, and that will be their focus for at least the next couple of seasons.

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

What Kind of Team the Cardinals Are Trying to Be in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be very fun to watch in 2026. There are just over two weeks to go until Opening Day rolls around for the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 9

Cardinals' Top Prospect Continues Spring Bid to Make Opening Day Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly entering the 2026 season in a bit of a rebuild after trading away several notable veterans during the offseason. And one young player who's expected to be a big part of that rebuild is already stating his case to be a mainstay in the Cardinals' big league lineup.