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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.

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St. Louis Cardinals Only Manage 1 Hit as Pirates Pitchers Shut Them Down

Tuesday night started as an old school pitcher’s duel as the Cardinals Andre Pallante and the Pirates Jared Jones were throwing a lot of balls that were missing bats.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 22

St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Tuesday

Just 6 games to go for the St. Louis Cardinals this season. Tuesday night, it’s the beginning of a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Andre Pallante will get the start for the Cardinals while the Pirates will give the ball RHP Jared Jones.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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

Storylines to Follow as Cardinals Begin Final Series vs. Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals were eliminated from postseason contention over the weekend during their final home series. Now, they will look to finish the season strong against two of their National League Central rivals.

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

Cardinals' 2027 Outlook Gets Clearer for Leo Bernal, Nathan Church

While the 2026 Major League Baseball season hasn't even come to a close yet, the St. Louis Cardinals already have shared some intriguing information about their plans beyond the campaign.

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

Cardinals Veteran Elects to Exit St. Louis, Enter Free Agency

The St. Louis Cardinals will not be keeping veteran reliever Peter Strzelecki in the organization, at least for the time being. On Sep. 16, the Cardinals announced that Strzelecki was activated off the 15-day Injured List and also that he was being designated for assignment.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 22

The Cardinals Season is Over, But the Future is Bright

The 2026 schedule hasn’t yet concluded, but the Cardinals’ playoff hopes are officially extinguished. From JJ’s debut and Burley’s monstrous blast that set the tone for the season on opening day, to a group of SFA baseball players taking their shirts off and swinging them over their heads.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 21

Movie recommendations based on St. Louis Cardinals players

This is a baseball blog, so I am supposed to talk about baseball. One of my other passions is movies, so I try to find any excuse to write about movies if I can’t think of a good baseball-related topic to write about.

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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.

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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 20

Iván Herrera Clobbers 2 Homers as Cardinals Win Home Finale vs Nationals

If you’re a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you’re going to miss this no matter if you’re willing to admit it today or not. The final home game of the season wrapped up Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium and in a few weeks, many of us will long for the days when there was the potential for a Cardinals game to hang out at.

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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.

Joshua Baez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 18

Cardinals outfielder who hit 3 home runs in MLB debut lands on IL

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez generated buzz last month when he hit three home runs in his MLB debut. The moment captured the attention of the MLB world.

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).

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 14

Will Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt return from injury this season?

St. Louis Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt could still return from right wrist tendinitis before the end of the season, with the next two days expected to provide a clearer indication of whether he can get back on the field.

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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