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The St. Louis Cardinals have been thin in the pitching department over the last few weeks. This has led to a wide range of chatter about potential options who could help in the majors.

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Mad hatter: Cards manager tossed after cap flap

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Friday's win shortly after St. Louis rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, who was making his major league debut, was told to straighten his hat.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip during Friday’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies. Eddings was the home plate umpire in Friday’s game at Coors Field in Denver, Co., and he took over the game in the sixth inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

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Pirates' Luke Weaver reveals bizarre issue that may be limiting his performance

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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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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 5

Could Cardinals Finally Have Their Answer at Third Base?

The St. Louis Cardinals have dealt with a lot of injuries lately, and that has opened the door for Thomas Saggese to play every day. Saggese has mainly been playing shortstop with Masyn Winn on the shelf, but Winn isn't too far off from coming back.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 5

Cardinals, scrapping for NL wild card, take on Rockies

St. Louis was facing a missed opportunity and a tough loss Friday night. The Cardinals' fortunes changed with one swing and they gained ground in the National League wild-card race.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / September 5

Wetherholt Makes It Look Easy: A Defensive Case for Rookie of the Year

If the season ended today, Sal Stewart is the presumed National League Rookie of the Year. This bothers me. As you may be aware, I am a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 5

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Blasts Doug Eddings for 'Embarrassing' Hat Incident

The St. Louis Cardinals got back into the win column on Friday night against the Colorado Rockies, but there was a moment of drama throughout the contest.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / September 5

'Grow the F*** Up': Cardinals Manager Explodes at Umpire, Gets Ejected After Defending Rookie Over Bizarre Hat Call

Do not tell Oliver Marmol’s boys how to wear their baseball hats. The St. Louis Cardinals manager found himself at the center of an unusual incident on Friday night, as he defended his rookie reliever’s hat-wearing style.

Ivan Herrera News / Field Level Media / September 5

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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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 / Viva El Birdos / September 4

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.

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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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.