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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Cardinals 1st-Round Pick Under Pressure After Being Shipped to Minors

Spring training roster cuts were in order for the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, and though none were surprises, they showed which of the team's young players still had a long way to go.

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

Former Cardinals Pitcher Predicts Bounce Back Year for Andre Pallante

The St. Louis Cardinals were let down by their starting pitching in 2025. Not one member of the rotation finished with an ERA below four, and it was a big reason why they finished under .500 last season.

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

Cardinals Rotation Could Surprise Starting With Matthew Liberatore

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation arguably will be a strength for the organization in 2026. Despite the wild offseason full of trades, the Cardinals arguably are in a better position, rotation-wise, than they were at the end of the 2025 season.

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

3 Extensions Cardinals Should Consider After Phillies Lock Up Jesus Luzardo

The St. Louis Cardinals have their eye on the future after trading away all of their high-priced veterans this past offseason. But with all of those players gone, it's time for them to focus on the core that they still have in place.

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

Cardinals' Thomas Saggese Has Clear Path to Big Leagues

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a handful of Spring Training roster cuts on Tuesday. It was the second big wave of roster cuts for the Cardinals this spring already.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 10

My (Somewhat) Bold Offseason Predictions – 2026 edition (revisited)

With only a couple of weeks remaining in spring training, I think it’s time we revisit how we did with our predictions from the end of October. https://www.

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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.

Quinn Mathews News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Cardinals No. 7 Prospect Sent Down to Minor League Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a second round of Spring Training roster cuts on Monday and it's clear that the decisions are starting to get pretty difficult.

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

Cardinals Ship No. 4 Prospect to Minors Despite Impressive Homer Feat

Joshua Báez was already a fast riser in the St. Louis Cardinals' system, but his past three games have made him into a spring training star. After homering on Friday and Saturday, Báez returned from his day off to face the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.

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JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

JJ Wetherholt's Spring Surge is Hope Cardinals Need

St. Louis Cardinals phenom JJ Wetherholt is doing everything possible to not only make the big league roster, but show that he can have a massive impact on this team from Day 1.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Chaim Bloom Isn't Ready to Put Ceiling on Cardinals’ 2026 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals are thinking long-term for 2026 and are set to begin their rebuild under Chaim Bloom. It might take a couple of years before they get back to where they once were, but Bloom's plan has been working so far.

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

Cardinals' Joshua Báez Could Be Outfield Solution St. Louis Needs

There are more prospects to keep an eye on in camp for St. Louis Cardinals fans than just No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt. Now, of course, he's the team's top prospect for a reason.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 9

Cardinals Counting on Big Step Forward from Jordan Walker in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have presented their younger players with a lot more opportunities in 2026. As they rebuild for the future, it is the best course of action while they determine who will be a part of the next core in St.

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

MLB Mock Draft: Cardinals Land Superstar Pitching Prospect in Round 1

A year ago at this time, the St. Louis Cardinals had a struggling roster full of veterans on big contracts and a farm system with little hope for the future.

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

Iván Herrera Scratch Raises Questions for Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals catcher/designated hitter Iván Herrera has shown unlimited upside offensively as a member of the organization over the last four seasons.

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

Where Cardinals Outfield Picture Stands with Opening Day Close

The St. Louis Cardinals are facing a lot of uncertainty with their starting outfield. They were looking for a right-handed outfielder with power late in the offseason before they ultimately chose to sign Ramon Urias to a one-year contract.

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

Cardinals' No. 27 Prospect Living Up to Oli Marmol's Expectations

The St. Louis Cardinals certainly have added some talent over the last year thanks to the Boston Red Sox. This past offseason, the Cardinals pulled off two different trades with Boston that brought starting pitchers Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins to town, along with a handful of prospects, including Cardinals No.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

JJ Wetherholt’s rookie season with Cardinals draws bold take from writer

Infielder JJ Wetherholt is slated to finally make his big league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals at some point this season. Ranked as the No. 5 prospect overall on the MLB’s Top 100 Prospect List, it sounds like one sports writer believes Wetherholt could be in for a huge year.