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What's Right With Cardinals 1 Month Before Opening Day

It was a transformational offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and there's a lot to like heading into the 2026 season. The Cardinals may not be contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets or Philadelphia Phillies, but that doesn't mean that the 2026 season isn't going to be important and potentially very fun.

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Cardinals Insider Gives Official Debut Date for New Signing

The St. Louis Cardinals had a busy offseason, trading away all of their high-priced veterans and signing three free agents to one-year deals. Their most recent signing was veteran utility infielder Ramon Urias.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 26

What's Wrong With Cardinals 1 Month Before Opening Day

Opening Day is one month away for the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a wild offseason full of trades for the organization. When the Cardinals take the field on Opening Day, they are going to look much different from the way they did when the 2025 season wrapped up.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 26

Cardinals Tease Ivan Herrera's 2026 Role with Thursday's Lineup

The St. Louis Cardinals had yet to use Ivan Herrera in any spring training games until Thursday. He is expected to get several looks behind the plate again this season as the Cardinals assess their catching situation for the future.

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Richard Fitts News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 26

Cardinals' Richard Fitts Gives Refreshingly Honest Take on Rotation Battle

Richard Fitts was one of the most intriguing arrivals of the St. Louis Cardinals' offseason, but it's not like his spot is guaranteed just yet. Fitts, who made 15 appearances in the majors for the Boston Red Sox over the last two seasons, was one of two players acquired by the Cardinals in the trade for three-time All-Star Sonny Gray.

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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.

Nathan Church News / Viva El Birdos / February 26

Nathan Church is your #14 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

When I added Nathan Church to the vote, I compared him to Moises Gomez and Matt Koperniak. I’d like to apologize for doing so. I ridiculed those choices and I’m not going to do the same for Church.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 26

Ex-Cardinals Fan Favorite Isn't Ready to Retire After 12 Seasons

Spring Training is in full swing and Opening Day is roughly one month away, but it sounds like a former St. Louis Cardinals fan favorite is not ready to hang up his cleats yet and call it a career.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals' Bright Future Led By 23-Year-Old Budding Star

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to enter a rebuild this offseason by trading four of their best veteran players for a haul of prospects this offseason. They traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a bit of a salary dump, but the other three main trades landed the Cardinals some quality prospects.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals Speedster Could Make Lars Nootbaar Expendable

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be at full strength when Opening Day rolls around. It has been known for a bit that Lars Nootbaar may not be ready when Opening Day gets here.

Ramon Urias News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals’ Ramon Urias Move Mirrors Underrated 2020 Pickup

The St. Louis Cardinals made an intriguing move last week when they signed veteran utility infielder Ramon Urias to a one-year, $2 million contract. They were looking for a right-handed bat to supplement the outfield, and while that pursuit ultimately failed, they were led to Urias, who at least gives them a right-handed bat.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals Hall of Fame Ballot Includes Two Franchise Legends

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding, but that won't stop them from honoring some of the greatest players and moments in their franchise history. The team has won 11 World Series titles and 19 National League pennants, and there's always a time to celebrate the greatness that comes with the Cardinals and their history.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

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Tink Hence News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Ex-Cardinals Top Prospect’s Bullpen Shift Could Launch MLB Career

It sounds like St. Louis Cardinals prospect Tink Hence is shifting roles for the foreseeable future into the bullpen. Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals' Sonny Gray-Red Sox Trade Already Looks Like Best Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to enter a huge rebuild this offseason and there are mixed reviews coming out of St. Louis. It's understandable to be skeptical with the decisions because the Cardinals traded Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Willson Contreras to new teams this offseason.

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Two Cardinals Infielders Getting Work at First Base, Per Report

The St. Louis Cardinals were busy over the winter resetting their roster for the future and finally embracing a rebuild for the first time in decades. The time had come for some big changes to be made, and Chaim Bloom did what he needed to do to start the process of getting the Cardinals back to where they once were.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals Fans About to Get First Spring Look at Iván Herrera

The St. Louis Cardinals have five Spring Training games under their belts already but one of the club's top sluggers hasn't gotten into the action yet.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals Top Prospect Primed for Huge Rookie Year in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the more interesting teams to follow in spring training because their roster has a lot of new names and faces ahead of opening day.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals–Red Sox Deal a ‘Dream’ for Slugger Knocking on MLB’s Door

The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox have certainly gotten familiar with one another in the trade market. St. Louis pulled off two separate trades with the Red Sox this offseason centered around Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 25

Molina & Pujols Among St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees

The St. Louis Cardinals have 4 new nominees for their Hall of Fame and Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina are among them. Brian Jordan and George Hendrick are also on the ballot.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Cardinals May Have Found Solution to Catching Logjam

The St. Louis Cardinals have entered a rebuild. They traded away all of their star players and brought back several young and exciting prospects. However, they still have a lot of catchers in their mix and not enough places to put them.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 25

Flame-throwing Cardinals Lefty Has Makings of St. Louis Star

While the St. Louis Cardinals have struggled in the standings over the last few seasons, one positive takeaway has been the high draft picks that have come for the organization as a result.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 24

Cardinals’ 2026 Bounce-Back Story Will Be Jordan Walker

The St. Louis Cardinals certainly have some young talent in the organization. JJ Wetherholt has gotten the vast majority of the buzz in Spring Training.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / February 24

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training Storylines to Follow

With the St. Louis Cardinals entering a new chapter in their history, spring camp will offer a glimpse of what the 2026 season will look like. They’ve already overhauled a lot of their roster this offseason, trading away key veterans such as Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, and Brendan Donovan.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21

Cardinals Designate Zak Kent For Assignment

The Cardinals have designated right-hander Zak Kent for assignment, the team announced. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Ramon Urias, who agreed to a one-year deal.