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Ivan Herrera 9th-inning homer rescues Cardinals against Rockies

Ivan Herrera hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies, 7-6, in Denver on Friday night.

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St. Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies Game Discussion Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals head east from California, but not that far east as they’ll land in Denver on Friday for a weekend series against the Colorado Rockies.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Why Will Leo Bernal Be Successful With Cardinals? Just Look at Dodgers Series

The St. Louis Cardinals made a big change throughout the week by promoting No. 7 overall prospect Leo Bernal to the majors and it has already had a positive impact on the club.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 4

Cardinals manager gives key update on Masyn Winn's potential return

The St. Louis Cardinals could be getting a key piece of their lineup back just in time for September's stretch run.

MLB releases spring training schedule as dark cloud looms over 2027

Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery

Konnor Griffin's return could be the Pirates' last hope of clinching a spot in the postseason

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals Announce 2027 Spring Training Schedule Amid Lockout Concerns

The St. Louis Cardinals have been an interesting team to watch this season, but they might be a little more exciting in 2027 after year one of a rebuild.

Hunter Dobbins News / Field Level Media / September 4

Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent right elbow surgery this week and will be out for 12 months, while putting his 2027 season in jeopardy.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

What Went Wrong for Cardinals in Heartbreaking Loss to Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinals came very close to sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road for the first time since 2018. In fact, Riley O'Brien was two outs away from making that happen before Teoscar Hernandez drove in the winning runs.

Riley O'Brien News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals Pros and Cons of Removing Riley O'Brien as Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals have the National League leader in saves, but should they make a change? This is a topic that has been floating around the Cardinals' fanbase recently when it comes to Riley O'Brien.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals Lucked Out with Dustin May to Brewers Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals signed Dustin May to a one-year contract last offseason, hoping he could plug a hole in the rotation. For the most part, he fulfilled that role with St.

Hunter Dobbins News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals 2027 Rotation Hopefuls After Losing Hunter Dobbins

The St. Louis Cardinals took a tough hit throughout the week. On Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Hunter Dobbins underwent elbow reconstructive surgery on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the 2026 season and at least most of the 2027 campaign.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 4

Cardinals pushing for wild card; Rockies trying to avoid 100-loss mark

The St. Louis Cardinals have reached the postseason 16 times since 2000 but have made no appearances in the past three seasons. This season, however, the Cardinals are fighting for the final National League wild-card spot with three weeks left in the regular season.

Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals Announce Starters vs. Rockies, Including Andre Pallante Return

The St. Louis Cardinals have been thin in the starting rotation over the last few weeks, but that's about to change. On Thursday night, the Cardinals got some bad news.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Quinn Matthews Making Case For Cardinals' Rotation Spot Next Season

The St. Louis Cardinals have somehow found a way to be relevant and in the playoff race, sitting only a few games from the final wild-card playoff spot.

Kyle Leahy News / Viva El Birdos / September 4

A profile of St. Louis Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy

When I learned late last year that the Cardinals intended to make Kyle Leahy a starter, my first impression was….hmmm. I sifted some data on his past as an MiLB starter and was profoundly unimpressed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 4

St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Blows Lead in 9th as Dodgers Avoid Sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals were not intimidated to be facing off with Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. They came out of the gate swinging – literally – and Quinn Mathews did his part to give the Cardinals a fighting chance Thursday night in Los Angeles.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 4

St. Louis Cardinals Slammed With Brutal Injury News

The St. Louis Cardinals received difficult news on the eve of their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon, according to Derrick Goold of The St.

Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery yesterday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold did not mention the specific procedure Dobbins went for, but he reported that the 27-year-old’s expected recovery timeline is about 12 months.

Leonardo Bernal News / New Baseball Media / September 1

What to Expect from Cardinals Catcher Leo Bernal

St. Louis promoted catcher Leo Bernal for his pending MLB debut on September 1, the same day rosters expanded across the Majors. Bernal, one of the better prospects in the Cardinals’ system, is a Minor League Gold Glover who hit very well down in Triple-A this season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Cardinals Make Roster Move Before Dodgers Game

The St. Louis Cardinals made several roster moves before Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing three players to the major league roster as September began.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Cardinals Reportedly Make Roster Move Ahead of Top Prospect's MLB Debut

September 1 has arrived, and MLB rosters are set to expand from 26 to 28 players. On Monday, MLB insider Francys Romero reported that the St. Louis Cardinals plan to call up their No.

JJ Wetherholt News / EasySportz / August 31

JJ Wetherholt Lands on IL as Wrist Tendinitis Derails Rookie Season

The St. Louis Cardinals just hit the brakes on their most exciting rookie. JJ Wetherholt is now on the 10-day injured list because of right-wrist tendinitis.

Hancel Rincon News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cardinals To Select Hancel Rincon

The Cardinals will select pitching prospect Hancel Rincon when active rosters expand tomorrow, reports Yancen Pujols. St. Louis already has an opening on the 40-man roster after releasing Caleb Ferguson over the weekend.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cardinals To Promote Leo Bernal

The Cardinals will call up catching prospect Leo Bernal from Triple-A on Tuesday prior to their game with the Dodgers, Francys Romero reports. Bernal was already added to the 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, and he’ll take one of the two extra spots when the 26-man roster expands to 28 men on September 1.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / August 30

2026 MLB Draft Review: St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of money to play with during the 2026 MLB Draft, as the club had five picks in the top two rounds. Between those five picks and the rest of the MLB Draft, the club was able to add to a farm system that’s gotten significantly deeper over the last 12 months.