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Cardinals' Brutal Bullpen Will Force Chaim Bloom's Hands This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants needing a few wins to keep their low playoff hopes alive. Instead, the Cardinals had one of their most difficult series of the 2026 season so far and was swept in the three-game set by the 62-85 Giants.

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Cardinals Make Sudden Decision on 23-Year-Old Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals moved left-hander Brandon Clarke up to Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, one day after the big-league club was swept by the San Francisco Giants.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 10

Thursday morning thoughts after a tough St. Louis Cardinals loss

The Bullpen is not a problem long-term I think most of you know this, but the bullpen is a 2026 specific problem. That isn’t to say that the Cardinals shouldn’t try to improve it in 2027, that isn’t to say they shouldn’t make changes.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

Cardinals Gold Glover on Thin Ice as JJ Wetherholt Nears Return

The St. Louis Cardinals should get a significant boost in the near future with JJ Wetherholt nearing a return from wrist tendinitis. On Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St.

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Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Andre Pallante News / Viva El Birdos / September 9

A defenseless Cardinal bullpen misplaces large lead, Cardinals lose 7-6

Leo Bernal broke a 1-1 tie with a 3-run HR. Andre Pallante spotted the Giants an early run, but was solid through five innings. The offense tacked on single tallies for a six run lead, but no lead is safe with this bullpen.

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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 9

MLB Innings Leaders Show Exactly What Cardinals Are Missing

The 2026 season has largely been a success for the St. Louis Cardinals given what the expectations were entering the season. After making four blockbuster trades, the team seemed destined for a last-place finish.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

Cardinals Make Sudden Lineup Change, Scratch Masyn Winn

The St. Louis Cardinals got a significant piece back in the lineup on Tuesday in shortstop Masyn Winn. When the Cardinals initially unveiled their starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants, Winn was in it and scheduled to bat eighth.

Hancel Rincon News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

Ex-Cardinal Kyle Gibson Slams Doug Eddings Over Hat Controversy

Right-hander Hancel Rincon made his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend at Coors Field. However, what should have been a moment of pure joy turned sour when umpire Doug Eddings caused a stir over the way Rincon was wearing his hat.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 9

2026 MLB Draft Review: Minnesota Twins

The Twins had the third-overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the club the opportunity to add an elite talent. Minnesota used that pick on Vahn Lackey, one of the most accomplished hitters available.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

What to do With Thomas Saggese After JJ Wetherholt Returns

The St. Louis Cardinals got a little bit stronger on Tuesday when they activated shortstop Masyn Winn from the 10-day injured list. The Gold Glove shortstop had been out since late August with a right thumb fracture, and with JJ Wetherholt also on the IL, Thomas Saggese had been playing shortstop.

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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.

Brandon Clarke News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

Cardinals No. 9 Prospect Brandon Clarke Moves Up Amid Strong Season

One of the St. Louis Cardinals' most intriguing prospects is now just two steps away from the big leagues at just 23 years old. This past offseason, the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox and included $20 million in the deal to improve the return for the organization.

Joshua Baez News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Cardinals Make Abrupt Joshua Baez Announcement

The St. Louis Cardinals remain in the mix for a National League wild-card berth, sitting at 72-72 and four games out of the final playoff spot after taking two of three from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.

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Hancel Rincon News / HITC / September 7

How the MLB got involved in umpire Doug Eddings’ apology to Cardinals’ Hancel Rincon

The MLB had something to say to veteran umpire Doug Eddings which may have been a factor in his apology to St. Louis Cardinals reliever Hancel Rincon. An unexpected situation arose in the St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 7

Cardinals hope to boost playoff hopes against struggling Giants

The playoff-hopeful St. Louis Cardinals get an opportunity to take advantage of six head-to-heads in 10 days against the non-contending San Francisco Giants when the clubs open a three-game series in California on Monday night.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / September 7

MLB Tells Veteran Umpire He Went Too Far After Cardinals Rookie’s Hat Controversy

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon wore his hat askew again on Saturday. But this time, the home plate umpire did not launch into another unwarranted “how to wear a hat” lesson in the middle of his outing.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / September 6

Cardinals storm past Rockies thanks to big inning, Cooper Hjerpe's debut

Nolan Gorman homered to cap a six-run fifth inning, Cooper Hjerpe struck out six in four spotless innings in his major league debut and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Sunday in Denver.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Former St. Louis Cardinals Infielder Has Died

Joe Morgan, a journeyman infielder who appeared in three games for the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and later became a beloved Boston Red Sox manager, died Saturday at age 95.

Cooper Hjerpe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Cardinals Recall Cooper Hjerpe For MLB Debut

The Cardinals have called up left-handed pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis, the team announced. They sent righty Hancel Rincón to Memphis in a corresponding move.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Cardinals pulled a petty move in response to umpire’s bizarre action

The St. Louis Cardinals found a subtle way to protest umpire Doug Eddings’ power trip. During Friday’s Cardinals game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Co., Eddings momentarily stopped play to ask St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 6

Cardinals' hat drama with umpire takes new surprising turn

One day later, the drama surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and umpire Doug Eddings didn't cool down at Coors Field.

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

Cardinals respond to umpire’s bizarre reaction

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

Tensions simmering ahead of Orioles' rematch with Red Sox

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

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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

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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.

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.