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The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 season with one of the very best prospects in the game in JJ Wetherholt. When the 2026 season began, Wetherholt was the No.

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Cardinals To Recall Bryan Torres For MLB Debut

The Cardinals will promote second baseman/outfielder Bryan Torres for their weekend series in Cincinnati, reports former big leaguer Carlos Baerga. Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat reports that outfielder Nathan Church will land on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Blaze Jordan News / The Forkball / May 21

Cardinals’ Future Brightens with Blaze Jordan’s 2026 Early Outbreak

The St. Louis Cardinals took a chance when acquiring Blaze Jordan from Boston and it seems like it just may pay off. Every baseball fan with an internet connection in the late 2010’s remembers the videos.

Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 21

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Reacts to Growing Jimmy Crooks Promotion Debate

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you've likely heard a lot about No. 7 prospect Jimmy Crooks down in the minors. Crooks has been awesome for Triple-A Memphis so far this season.

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How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

Nathan Church News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 21

Cardinals Scratch Banged-Up Rookie Ahead of Pirates Finale

When the St. Louis Cardinals announced their starting lineup on Thursday morning, Nathan Church was in it and starting in left field. Something changed, though.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 21

Cardinals Have Big Decision to Make with Dustin May

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's pleasant surprises. This is a team that was expected to have its third losing season in the last four years after trading away four key veterans.

Bryan Torres News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 21

Cardinals Not Promoting Red-Hot Prospect Despite Reports

There were some conflicting rumors out there around the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday morning. Red-hot prospect Bryan Torres has been making some noise down in Triple-A and reports surfaced on Thursday indicating that he would be coming up to the majors.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 21

Cardinals Potential Reunion with Recently Released Reliever Makes Too Much Sense

The St. Louis Cardinals are just 1 1/2 games back of first place in the National League Central despite entering a rebuild this past offseason. A tough loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night knocked them down a bit, but they are still right on the cusp of leading the division.

Matt Svanson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 21

Cardinals’ Matt Svanson Problem Is Getting Harder to Ignore

The St. Louis Cardinals have been red-hot recently, but even they can't win every game. There are going to be plenty of losses throughout the season. That's just the nature of Major League Baseball.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / May 20

JJ Wetherholt’s Multi-Hit Game Not Enough-Cardinals Fall to Pirates 7-0

Michael McGreevy’s command was not sharp Wednesday night against Pittsburgh, but he toughed his way through 5 innings before turning the game over to the bullpen which is where the game eventually fell apart.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20

Cardinals Are Bringing Even More Energy to Busch Stadium

While the Stephen F. Austin club baseball team may no longer be at Busch Stadium, that doesn't mean that the St. Louis Cardinals are ready for the energy to die down at home.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Is Separating Himself From Rookie Pack

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most exciting rookies in Major League Baseball in JJ Wetherholt. The 23-year-old entered the majors this season as the Cardinals' No.

Oliver Marmol News / Athlon Sports / May 20

How Much Credit Does Oliver Marmol Deserve for Cardinals Surprising Start?

At the start of the season, expectations weren't very high for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the 2026 campaign with the youngest roster in Major League Baseball, with no player over 27.

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Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20

Cardinals May Be Playing Their Way Out of Sellers Territory

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a dramatic win on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings. With that win, they pulled to within a half-game of first place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20

St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/20/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 28-19, winning last night’s game against the Pirates. They’re 0.5 games back of the Brewers for first place in the National League Central, and hold a four-game lead in a wild card spot and trail the Padres by 0.5 games for the top wild card spot in the National League.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20

Cardinals Suddenly Have Easy Bullpen Fix With Old Friend Available

If there is one weakness with the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals, it's the bullpen. St. Louis currently has the 20th-ranked bullpen ERA in baseball at 4.43. It hasn't stopped the Cardinals in the standings.

Jimmy Crooks News / Viva El Birdos / May 20

Why Calling Up Jimmy Crooks Makes Too Much Sense for the Cardinals

It’s time for the St. Louis Cardinals to call up Jimmy Crooks. Ok, so I don’t quite feel it to an ultimatum level like the first sentence reads. Crooks isn’t the Strait of Hormuz, he’s a flawed catcher for a franchise in the middle of a stated “long-term” year.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / May 20

Cardinals, Michael McGreevy look for continued success vs. Pirates

Michael McGreevy has pitched like an ace throughout most of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals, especially in his past four starts. On Wednesday, the Cardinals' 2021 first-round pick will look to keep his team's momentum going when he faces the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski in St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Ivan Herrera blast helps rescue Cardinals against Pirates

Ivan Herrera's three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th lifted the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Alec Burleson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Cardinals’ Alec Burleson homers right into the Tarps Off section

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (and elder statesman) gave the people what they wanted. In the bottom of the eighth inning of a series-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol shares Masyn Winn knee injury update

The St. Louis Cardinals have out-performed expectations so far this season. Shortstop Masyn Winn has played a crucial role in their success. The 2025 Gold Glove winner is continuing to make an impact on defense while also hitting .255/.331/.353 across 41 games.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Cardinals Outright Jared Shuster

For the second time this season, the Cardinals outrighted Jared Shuster to Triple-A Memphis (relayed by Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat). The left-hander has the right to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, though he previously forewent that option in the middle of April.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment. The move opens up roster space for right-hander Matt Pushard, who is back from the 15-day injured list after recovering from patellar tendinitis in his right knee.

Michael McGreevy News / Yardbarker / May 14