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Cardinals Sign 5-Year Veteran Hurler Away From Rival Brewers

Even in a rebuilding year, the St. Louis Cardinals understand that they can never have too many pitchers. After the departure of Sonny Gray, who was traded to the Boston Red Sox in November, the Cardinals have taken many steps to address the future of the pitching staff.

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Cubs’ Big Splash Doesn’t Solve Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado Dilemma

The St. Louis Cardinals still have some work left to do this offseason. Chaim Bloom has already traded Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in separate deals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 11

The St. Louis Cardinals are too confident in their current outfield alignment

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals stating that a power-hitting righty outfielder is on their offseason wishlist, fans have heard little to nothing about how the people in charge feel about the incumbent outfield.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

Full Details Behind Cardinals, Ryne Stanek Deal Look Like Steal

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to terms on a deal with veteran reliever Ryne Stanek on Friday and the full details were reported on Saturday and they look very positive for the organization.

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MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

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How Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette Impact Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

The clock is ticking and Spring Training is coming up quickly. The St. Louis Cardinals still have work to do, but arguably would be in a good place if Spring Training were going to start tomorrow, despite still holding a few trade candidates.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 10

Next Steps For Cardinals After Flamethrower Ryne Stanek

The St. Louis Cardinals have made two different moves that will help the bullpen this week. First off, the Cardinals went out and acquired Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians.

Chaim Bloom News / Viva El Birdos / January 10

Chaim Bloom: 4 Smart Cardinals Moves, 1 Big Concern

With barely over a month before Spring Training begins, we still don’t know the complete story about what St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team will accomplish.

Ryne Stanek News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

Cardinals add former World Series winner to pitching staff

The St. Louis Cardinals are taking a flier on a former top-shelf bullpen arm. Several reporters confirmed Friday that the Cardinals have agreed to a contract with relief pitcher Ryne Stanek.

Ryne Stanek News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Cardinals To Sign Ryne Stanek

The Cardinals are in agreement with free agent reliever Ryne Stanek, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Chris Cotillo of MassLive first reported that St.

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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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Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 9

Brendan Donovan Stirs Up Cardinals Rumors With Selfie

The St. Louis Cardinals have been at the center of seemingly endless trade rumors all offseason around All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan. There aren't many players who can do what Donovan can do on a baseball diamond.

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

Cardinals Officially Lose 27-Year-Old Pitcher To Rangers

The St. Louis Cardinals brought an intriguing hurler to town Tuesday and in the process lost another depth option. St. Louis swung a deal with the Cleveland Guardians for left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Rangers Claim Zak Kent

The Rangers announced that they have claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the Cardinals. St. Louis had designated the righty for assignment earlier this week.

Justin Bruihl News / Viva El Birdos / January 9

Cardinals Acquire LHP Justin Bruihl from Guardians

On Tuesday, January 6th, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-handed relief pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations.

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

Cardinals, Royals Linked in Possible Blockbuster Trade for All-Star, Per Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active this offseason. They started off their rebuild by trading Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox, but also signed right-hander Dustin May to a one-year contract.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 9

Ketel Marte Update Is Music To Cardinals Front Office's Ears

Do you hear that? That's the sound of the price of doing business with the St. Louis Cardinals for Brendan Donovan on the rise. Throughout the offseason, Donovan has been a popular trade chip.

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

Chaim Bloom Continues To Be A Game-Changer For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are still fielding trade interest in players such as Brendan Donovan, JoJo Romero and Nolan Arenado. They’ve already traded Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / January 9

Why Rainiel Rodriguez Could Become Baseball’s Best Catching Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most interesting present and future catching situations in all of baseball. Yadier Molina’s retirement in 2022

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 9

Nolan Arenado Hints Flexibility As Cardinals Wait Out Trade Market

Things have been moving slowly for the Nolan Arenado sweepstakes throughout another rumor-filled offseason, but it sounds like he's doing everything possible to make himself a more attractive trade chip.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 9

Cardinals Insider Adds Another Team To Brendan Donovan Chase

Sooner or later, we’re going to see the dam break across Major League Baseball and deals will start to pop up. That's been the sentiment all offseason to this point, but we really are roughly one month away from pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training camps around the league.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 9

This pitcher has a goal of starting Opening Day for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been treading water over the past few seasons, and the state of their starting pitching staff reflects that. The top of the rotation is wide-open, what with Sonny Gray headed to the Boston Red Sox on a blockbuster trade this past offseason.