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Why Potential Reunion with Sonny Gray Makes Sense for Cardinals

Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan, stripping their roster of established veteran players.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will do battle with the Bucs again at PNC Park Wednesday night. Matthew Liberatore is the scheduled starter for the Cardinals Wednesday night while the Pirates have announced RHP Lake Bachar as their starter.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

Cardinals Have an Easy Decision if Teams Call for Alec Burleson

The offseason is quickly approaching for the St. Louis Cardinals and it's going to be a long one after the club missed the postseason for the fourth straight season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

The Two Biggest Ways Cardinals Can Bolster Roster This Offseason Are Clear

Although the St. Louis Cardinals will likely finish the regular season with a losing record for the second straight year, this year should still be considered a success.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

Cardinals on the Verge of Ugly History Not Seen Since 1959

With Tuesday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the St. Louis Cardinals fell to 76-81, ensuring that they cannot finish above the .500 mark in 2026.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Rainiel Rodriguez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

Cardinals' Rainiel Rodriguez's Breakout Turning Heads Across MLB

If you are a St. Louis Cardinals fan who has been fired up about all of the prospects who have shined for the club this season in the majors, just wait until 19-year-old Rainiel Rodriguez gets his opportunity.

Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

This Day in Cardinals History: Albert Pujols Joins Elite Company

Just two weeks ago, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina were enshrined in the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame. The two Cardinals greats won two World Series titles and three National League pennants together in St.

Jacob Odle News / Just Baseball / September 23

Whatever Comes Next, Jacob Odle Wants To 'Throw That Rock'

Entering his last start of the 2026 season, Jacob Odle was nine strikeouts away from 140. “I wanted it so bad,” he said, coveting the seasonal milestone. He’d split the year between the Single-A and High-A affiliates for the St.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23

Cardinals Have Nothing to Regret About Nolan Arenado Trade

Before the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals certainly made a few changes, to say the least. The Cardinals already had a young roster and went even younger by trading Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners and Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 22

Why Cardinals Fans Should Believe in Their Team in 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals have given their fans a lot of reasons to be optimistic about the future this season. Obviously, they are officially eliminated from postseason contention, so that certainly doesn't help, but they have performed well above their expectations and have hope for 2027.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 22

Cardinals’ Ivan Herrera Question Will Loom Large This Winter

When the offseason arrives for the St. Louis Cardinals, arguably the most intriguing player to watch will be catcher/designated hitter Iván Herrera. Last offseason, the Cardinals traded Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray away.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 22

Cardinals' Dustin May Trade Continues to Look One-Sided

The St. Louis Cardinals are almost through the first year of their rebuild under Chaim Bloom, and while their record may not be pretty, the organization has taken a lot of steps in the right direction.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 21

What's At Stake For Alec Burleson In Regular Season's Final Week

Even though the St. Louis Cardinals are out of playoff contention, they still have a few things to play for in the final week of the regular season. The Cardinals' success has come as a complete surprise this season, especially after entering a full-scale rebuild.

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Cardinals' Oli Marmol Shares Positive Message to Fans Amid Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have six games remaining on their 2026 schedule. Unfortunately, they will not be going to the postseason for the fourth consecutive year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Leo Bernal’s late homer lifts Cardinals past Nationals

Leo Bernal's two-run home run capped a three-run eighth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 5-3 win against the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday to salvage the finale of the three-game series.

Blaze Jordan News / Athlon Sports / September 20

Cardinals Make Season-Ending Move With 7 Games Left

Blaze Jordan’s rookie season is officially over after the St. Louis Cardinals decided not to bring him back from his high ankle sprain with seven games remaining.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Peter Strzelecki Elects Free Agency

The Cardinals outrighted reliever Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, according to his transaction tracker at MLB.com. Strzelecki rejected the outright in favor of free agency.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Cardinals Make Season-Ending Decision on Joshua Báez

Joshua Báez’s 2026 season is over. On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals placed the 23-year-old outfielder on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

Ramon Urias News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Cardinals Release Ramon Urias

The Cardinals have released infielder Ramon Urias, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. The move comes a couple of days after Urias was designated for assignment to clear a spot for JJ Wetherholt.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cardinals making no change at closer for series with Nationals

The St. Louis Cardinals fell out of postseason contention a while ago, and they likely have just nine games to play before calling it a season. It's not vital for them to have a closer functioning perfectly right now.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / September 16

Cardinals activate 2B JJ Wetherholt from IL

Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was activated from the injured list and inserted into the lineup against the Giants for Wednesday's series finale.

Peter Strzelecki News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Cardinals Designate Ramón Urías, Peter Strzelecki For Assignment

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that right-hander Peter Strzelecki and infielder Ramón Urías have both been designated for assignment. (Strzelecki was first reinstated from the 15-day injured list).

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

Luis Castillo allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.2 innings on Saturday night in the Chicago White Sox's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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