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Ex-Dodgers World Series Champion Should Top Cardinals’ Free Agent Wish List

The St. Louis Cardinals are officially entering a new era under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, who has made it clear that the team’s focus this offseason will be on the future rather than short-term contention.

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Cardinals Linked To Former Red Sox Pitcher Aiming For 2026 Comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for what should be one of their most pivotal offseasons in recent memory. With new president of baseball operations

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 9

Chaim Bloom Addresses Sonny Gray's Future With Cardinals

Soon enough, we will start to see transactions popping up around the league. But, it's still far too early in the offseason for anything of real substance.

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Moves to make in a theoretical, competitive offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to have some activity this offseason, a welcoming change from the dormant winter of last year when they invested a whopping $2 million into the major league roster.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 9

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Sounds Open To Dealing Lefty Hitter

Will the St. Louis Cardinals trade a left-handed hitter away this offseason? On paper, it seems like the club should. St. Louis has guys like Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, Alec Burleson, and Brendan Donovan, among others.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

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

Cardinals Lose 28-Year-Old Hurler To Free Agency After Brief Stint

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this offseason. They've sat in the middle of the pack for a few years now, but they haven't been able to contend for a World Series.

Zach Plesac News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 8

Cardinals Lose 6-Year MLB Veteran Righty To Free Agency

One could excuse even the most devoted St. Louis Cardinals fans for not knowing that right-handed pitcher Zach Plesac was in the organization this season.

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

Brewers Former All-Star Starter Could Be Value Move for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a pivotal offseason ahead — their first under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. After finishing 78-84 in 2025 and missing the postseason for the third straight year, the team is clearly in rebuilding mode.

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

Chaim Bloom’s Front Office Blueprint Could Shape the Cardinals for Years to Come

The 2025-26 offseason marks one of the most crucial periods in recent St. Louis Cardinals history, as the franchise officially begins a new chapter under Chaim Bloom.

Zack Thompson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 7

Cardinals Keeping Former First-Rounder In Surprise Twist

As of Thursday, the expectation was that former first-round pick Zack Thompson would be heading to free agency from the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis outrighted him to the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds and then announced that he had elected to become a minor league free agent.

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

Why Orioles Veteran Could Be Savvy Offseason Target For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially entered what could be one of their most important offseasons in years. After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the franchise is embracing a rebuild under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, who is focused on building a sustainable winner rather than chasing quick fixes.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

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Cardinals Lose World Series Champion Pitcher To Free Agency

Every Major League Baseball team winds up signing a couple of players per season that no one would have expected to be there. The St. Louis Cardinals ranked

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Why Potential Move For Former Mariners Slugger Feels Unrealistic For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering one of their most pivotal offseasons in recent memory. After another disappointing year, the franchise is clearly shifting direction under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, who is tasked with reshaping the roster and setting a long-term foundation for success.

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DFA'd Former Dodgers All-Star Is Perfect Lottery Ticket For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a need for more starting pitching, especially with the future of Sonny Gray uncertain with the organization. This much has been clear -- and has been for weeks.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 7

Cardinals Shouldn’t Risk Trading Silver Slugger After Career Year

The St. Louis Cardinals received some well-deserved good news late Thursday night when it was announced that Alec Burleson had won his first Silver Slugger Award.

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

Cardinals Lose 25-Year-Old Pitcher To Reds On Waivers

The St. Louis Cardinals had two different members of the organization get claimed off waivers on Thursday. The offseason is fully in session now and it came on fast for the St.

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

Cardinals Lefty Elects Free Agency 6 Years After First-Round Selection

It was a busy day for the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Thursday arguably was the first big day of the offseason across Major League Baseball. The big story throughout the afternoon involved the qualifying offer.

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

Cardinals Lose OF To Braves As Offseason Really Begins

The Major League Baseball offseason is fully in session. Free agency is open around the league with the initial lull period after the World Series now over.

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

Cardinals Make Important Roster Decision As Crucial Offseason Begins

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for a different type of offseason than usual, new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom has several important decisions to make concerning the 2026 roster.

Mike Siani News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Braves claim OF Michael Siani off waivers from Cardinals

St. Louis also outrighted left-handed pitchers Anthony Veneziano and Zack Thompson while selecting Bryan Torres onto the 40-man roster.

Roddery Munoz News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Reds claim righty Roddery Munoz off waivers from Cardinals

Munoz, 26 in April, has a limited big league track record. He has thrown 93 2/3 innings between the Marlins and Cardinals with a 6.73 earned run average, 19.5% strikeout rate, 11.9% walk rate and 32.9% ground ball rate.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5

Max Scherzer linked to NL Central team amid uncertain future

If he can stay healthy, the three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star could be exactly what this team needs.

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Cardinals rumors: Nolan Arenado trade may be inevitable after latest report

For the past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals have failed to reach the postseason. 2025’s 78-84 mark was a disappointing one, as the Cardinals regressed in multiple categories following an above .500 (83-79 record, to be precise) record in 2024.

Masyn Winn News / The Forkball / November 5

Winn Becomes Youngest Cardinal to Win N.L. Gold Glove

The torch has officially been passed in the National League, and the future of defensive excellence in St. Louis has arrived. Masyn Winn, the dynamic young shortstop for the St.