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Cardinals 'Might Have Already' Earned Right To Avoid Selling At Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have less than two weeks to determine whether selling or buying before the July 31 trade deadline would be in their best interest.

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Cardinals All-Star Isn’t Leaving, Per St. Louis Insider

There could be changes coming to the St. Louis Cardinals, but at least one All-Star is expected to stay. MLB.com’s John Denton talked about the deadline plans and specifically said Willson Contreras hasn’t shown any signs of waiving his no-trade clause.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 18

Cardinals Labeled Impact Sellers With Asset Who 'Would Bring A Ton' If Traded

The St. Louis Cardinals have a chance to make a gigantic splash in the market before the July 31 trade deadline if they decide to sell. Genuine contenders looking to bolster their roster before making a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season usually pursue pitching upgrades.

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Cardinals Announce Jordan Walker News Before Diamondbacks Series

Before the team returns to the diamond after the All-Star Break on Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that Jordan Walker was activated from the 10-day injured list and will join the club in Arizona.

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Dodgers Predicted To Land Cardinals 2-Time All-Star In Blockbuster Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have a solid bullpen with multiple impending free agents who could be dealt before the July 31 trade deadline. For instance, left-handed pitcher Steven Matz and right-handed pitcher Phil Maton have dominated as relievers for the Cardinals this year.

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Cardinals Superstar ‘Resounding’ Prediction Isn’t Good News

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a tricky spot. They are having a feel-good season but as of right now aren’t too far in either direction. The Cardinals are above .500, but aren’t guaranteed a playoff spot.

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Cardinals Predicted To Stun Market By Withholding High-Value Trade Chip

The St. Louis Cardinals could be one of the most active teams to sell before the July 31 trade deadline but it doesn't sound as if that's the direction they're planning to travel down.

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The St. Louis Cardinals are in an odd spot right now. This was supposed to be a transition year. Instead, they are vying for a playoff spot. The focus for the future President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, however, is still catching up in player development. “Catching up is important,” said Bloom in a 2024 press conference.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 18

Here's How Cardinals 'Might Resist' Selling Before Upcoming Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't secure in the playoff standings but with the July 31 trade deadline less than two weeks away, the pressure is on for them to step up their game.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Cardinals left-hander reportedly drawing trade interest

Cardinals lefty Steven Matz has drawn some trade interest as the July 31 deadline inches closer, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

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Insider Hints Cardinals Star Would Only Consider 2 Destinations

The St. Louis Cardinals have a bona fide ace on their hands but will that still be the case after the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline passes on July 31st?

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Cardinals Visit Diamondbacks as Trade Deadline Inches Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals have some work to do following the All Star Break. Coming into their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks behind the NL Central leading Chicago Cubs by 6.5 games, Oliver Marmol and the Cardinals have numerous crucial series coming up in their schedule — starting with Arizona.

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John Mozeliak needs to be honest with himself at the trade deadline

Another day, another story where I talk about the Cardinals needing to sell at the trade deadline. The second half of the season begins tonight, and the Cardinals head into a series with the Diamondbacks with a record of 51-46.

Kyle Gibson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 18

Cardinals Fan-Favorite Announces Sudden Retirement After 13 Years

One former St. Louis Cardinals fan-favorite is calling it a career. Former Cardinals starter Kyle Gibson spent the 2024 season with St. Louis and was good.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Cardinals drop hilarious ‘Coldplay’ post amid Jumbotron controversy

A surreal moment captured at a Coldplay concert Wednesday has taken on a life of its own. Andy Byron went from an anonymous tech company CEO to a viral laughingstock after an alleged affair with his HR chief was exposed via jumbotron.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

1 fatal flaw St. Louis Cardinals must address before 2025 MLB trade deadline

Of every team in Major League Baseball, none have been a more pleasant surprise than the St. Louis Cardinals. The team entered the season hoping to remain competitive for a short stretch before general manager Michael Girsch sold their veterans on the trade market.

Ryan Helsley News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Cardinals Predicted to Trade Former All-Star Against His Wishes

Right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Helsley is pitching in his seventh MLB season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 30-year-old closer made his big-league debut in 2019 and, in 24 appearances, posted a 2.95 ERA while going 2–0.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 17

Cardinals Reportedly 'Might Lean' Toward Selling Before Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals could have several franchise-altering decisions to make over the next couple of weeks as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.

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Cardinals Predicted To Land 'A Lot Of Prospect Capital' In Massive Fire Sale

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding and could use this summer's trade deadline as an opportunity to replenish their lackluster farm system. After years of neglecting player development and their farm system, the Cardinals declared an organizational reset last fall but given how surprisingly well St.

Miles Mikolas News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Cardinals Make Miles Mikolas Decision After All-Star Break

Right-handed starting pitcher Miles Mikolas is in his tenth MLB season and seventh as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The 36-year-old veteran made his big-league debut with the San Diego Padres in 2012 but struggled to establish himself as a reliable arm in the majors, prompting him to hone his craft in Japan from 2015–2017.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 17

Cardinals Once-Untouchable Now Odd-Man Out In St. Louis

There was a time a couple of years ago when outfielder Jordan Walker was untouchable for the St. Louis Cardinals. Walker was the club's top prospect and one of the best overall prospects in baseball.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 17

Cardinals Among Top 3 Teams 'Most Likely' To Host Trade Deadline Fire Sale

The St. Louis Cardinals are within striking distance of securing a playoff spot but with half of the season remaining, they might be looking to sell before the July 31 trade deadline.

Brendan Donovan News / Total Apex Sports / July 16

Brendan Donovan’s Multi Hit All-Star Game Performance Matches Cardinals Great

Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals became the first Cardinal to record a multi-hit performance in the All-Star Game since Albert Pujols in 2008.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

JJ Wetherholt is the Beginning of a New Era for the Cardinals

Following the retirements of Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols, and Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals looked to their infield for the future. This included Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Cardinals place Lars Nootbaar on 10-day IL

Before Sunday's game, the Cardinals activated catcher Ivan Herrera from the 10-day injured list. The corresponding move saw another regular hit the 10-day IL, as outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been sidelined by what the Cards described as a left costochondral sprain.

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