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Cardinals' Oli Marmol Offers Glimmer of Hope As Postseason Dreams End

The St. Louis Cardinals will not be going to the postseason in 2026. They started off the season strong, but came back down to earth in the second half and are down to just eight games remaining on their schedule.

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3 Areas to Improve with Cardinals Eliminated from Playoff Contention

With Friday night's 9-1 loss to the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals were officially eliminated from postseason contention.

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.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 19

Cardinals' 4th Straight Playoff Miss Sets Up Pivotal Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals officially have been eliminated from postseason contention for the fourth straight season. It's important to note that the 2026 season has brought hope to St.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 19

Striking Out on a New Path: The Whole System Is Missing Bats

St. Louis pitchers have the second-worst strikeout percentage in all of baseball over the last six seasons. The only team with a worse rate is the Rockies, who play in a home ballpark where pitches don’t break, so really the Cardinals have been the worst team in baseball this decade.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 18

Nationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals Friday

The analogy given by the St. Louis Cardinals TV crew Friday night was that the game started in a way that would inspire most to hit the reset button if this were a video game.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 18

St. Louis Cardinals vs Washington Nationals Game Discussion Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals kick off their final homestand of the season against the Washington Nationals Friday night at Busch Stadium. Kyle Leahy will start for the Cardinals while the Nationals will send RHP Cade Cavalli to the mound.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Masyn Winn's Throwing Abilities Continue to Frustrate Justin Turner

Back when Masyn Winn was still a top prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization and long before he made his major league debut, he was already turning heads with his ability to make incredibly quick throws from shortstop to first base.

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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 18

Cardinals Won't Make Playoffs, But Can Still Hurt Brewers

With nine games left in the regular season, all it takes for the St. Louis Cardinals to be eliminated from playoff contention is a loss or a San Diego Padres win.

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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 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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Stays Behind Riley O'Brien Despite Struggles

Wednesday's game got away from the St. Louis Cardinals. After rallying late to tie the San Francisco Giants, the Cardinals fell in extra innings and dropped to 75-78 on the season.

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3 Cardinals Who Deserve an MLB Look With 2027 in Mind

The clock is ticking on the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season and at this point, there arguably are a few guys down in Triple-A worth getting a look at in the majors for the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals Pitching Probables for Final Home Series vs. Nationals

After dropping a series to the San Francisco Giants, the St. Louis Cardinals are facing elimination. They could be officially eliminated from wild card contention by the end of the day on Thursday, but even if they aren't, a trip to the playoffs is virtually impossible at this point.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

JJ Wetherholt's NL Rookie of the Year Case vs. Sal Stewart Examined

Does St. Louis Cardinals rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt have enough time left to separate himself from the pack and take home the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award?

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals On the Brink of Another Quiet October

The St. Louis Cardinals fought back to tie their game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, but ultimately fell short in extra innings as their record dropped to 75-78 on the season.

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).

Quinn Mathews News / Field Level Media / September 15

Quinn Mathews, Cardinals pitchers frustrate Giants

Quinn Mathews pitched effectively into the seventh inning and another St. Louis Cardinals rookie, catcher Leo Bernal, contributed three hits and an RBI on Monday night in a 2-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants.

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.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 13

JJ Wetherholt Hoping To Return Before End Of Season

Prior to landing on the injured list, Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was having an excellent rookie season and was seen as a leading candidate to win the NL Rookie of the Year award.

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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