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Cardinals Found an Under-the-Radar Breakout Star for 2026

There isn't much time left before the St. Louis Cardinals are going to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season. St. Louis will begin the 2026 season on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium.

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Cardinals Have One Big Decision to Make Before Opening Day

The St. Louis Cardinals arguably have just one more legit roster competition to sort out. Who is going to be the team's left fielder moving forward until Lars Nootbaar is ready to roll?

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

Comparing the Cardinals: Will the bullpen provide any relief in St. Louis?

Week 1: Starting Pitching Week 2: Catchers Week 3: Corner Infield Week 4: Middle Infield Week 5: Outfield We made it! Opening Week is here! In just five short days, the Chaim Bloom (rebuild) era takes off as the Cardinals host the Tampa Bay Rays to the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day.

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

Cardinals Reward Flamethrower With 2026 Opening Day Spot

The St. Louis Cardinals made yet another difficult decision on Saturday afternoon. With Opening Day just a few days away, St. Louis is getting the roster ready to roll.

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The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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

Cardinals Breakout Candidate: No. 1 Prospect Ready to Dominate in MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals have tried to win for the last few seasons, but it hasn't worked the way they would have liked. As a result, when they moved on from John Mozeliak this offseason, they began a huge rebuild in the vision of their new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom.

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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.

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Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar receives unfortunate injury update ahead of Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is reportedly going to begin the 2026 season on the injured list, according to William Ladson. The outfielder is dealing with a heel injury and a timeline for a return has yet to be revealed.

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

The 10 Most Unpredictable Cardinals for 2026

Every new season promises new surprises. Teams and players will drastically under- or overperform projections. Part of the fun of being a fan is planting your flag ahead of time and predicting the next breakout or disappointment (less fun).

Masyn Winn News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Debating Where Young Cardinals Shortstop Should Hit in the Lineup

The St. Louis Cardinals’ sparkling shortstop Masyn Winn now enters his fourth season as the cornerstone of the team’s infield. After winning his first Gold Glove last year, he is now firmly one of the better defenders in the game and the franchise stalwart at short.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20

Cardinals Opening Day Predicted Starting Lineup: Jordan Walker Decision Looms

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup on Opening Day is going to be very young with a lot of potential. St. Louis isn't entering the 2026 season with World Series expectations.

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

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training: Observations on the Pitching

This short article finishes my effort to articulate some of the observations I made during my visit to Spring Training, 2026. I saved what I think is the best for last.

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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.

JJ Wetherholt News / Total Apex Sports / March 20

Cardinals Top Prospect Has Impressive Spring Breakout Game

JJ Wetherholt didn’t need a long résumé or a dramatic buildup to make his presence felt at the Spring Breakout showcase. He simply stepped onto the field in Jupiter, Florida, and played like the kind of prospect who forces an organization to rethink its timeline.

Willson Contreras News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20

Cardinals Legend Hints St. Louis Hit Jackpot in Willson Contreras Trade

Trades were the theme of the offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals, and the next few seasons will slowly reveal how successful those deals were in helping to jumpstart the rebuild.

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Richard Fitts News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20

Richard Fitts Speaks Out After Missing Cardinals' Opening Day Roster

Throughout Spring Training, the St. Louis Cardinals had six hurlers mainly duking it out for five spots in the starting rotation. Fortunately, the Cardinals have too many rotation options right now, instead of too few.

Matthew Liberatore News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Is 2026 Finally Going To Be Cardinals Starter Matthew Liberatore’s Breakout Season?

Be honest, Cardinal Nation: Matthew Liberatore’s six years with the organization have felt more like 60. After being acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020, it seems as if the organization and the St.

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

Rival Executive Predicts Cardinals' Rebuild Won't Last Long

The St. Louis Cardinals have begun their rebuild. It is expected to take a couple of years at the minimum, so the Cardinals can likely rule out a postseason berth in 2026 and possibly even beyond.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20

Chaim Bloom Ready to Write New Legacy with Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are doing things a little bit differently in 2026. They are not going into the season expecting to compete for a spot in the postseason.

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

Cardinals Spring Training Standout Emerges as ‘Real Threat’

If Joshua Báez continues to play like he has throughout the spring, he's going to get a chance with the St. Louis Cardinals in the not-so-distant future.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

2026 St. Louis Cardinals’ Rotation Analysis

On Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced the five pitchers who would make up their pitching rotation to begin the 2026 season: Matthew Liberatore, Michael McGreevy, Dustin May, Andre Pallante, and Kyle Leahy.

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

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training Observations, The Offense

As part of my 6 days in Jupiter, I collected lots of observations and I’ve given to breaking them down and passing them along in manageable (ie. readable) chunks.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / March 20

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: St. Louis Cardinals

After a 78-win season in 2025, the Cardinals moved off a lot of money and a lot of notable players off the roster. Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan are all gone.

JJ Wetherholt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Nationals' 18-Year-Old Blows 101 MPH Heater by Cardinals' Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt

The St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, infielder JJ Wetherholt, has been a must-watch player in spring training this year. But one of the Washington Nationals' young pitching prospects put his own name on the map after throwing a triple-digit heater by the highly touted Wetherholt.

Richard Fitts News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19