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Cardinals Announce Lars Nootbaar News After Leaving Nationals Game Early

Outfielder Lars Nootbaar is in his fifth major-league season as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. Nootbaar was selected in the eighth round of the 2018 MLB Draft and rose up through the minors to make his big-league debut in 2021.

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The Cardinals wallop the (Expos I mean) Nationals at home on July 10, 2025

Winning is therapeutic (especially when you beat Senators) The Cardinals “ambushed” the Washington (DC) Nationals tonight 8-1! The District of Columbians stood no chance, despite jumping all over us last night.

Miles Mikolas News / Field Level Media / July 10

Miles Mikolas pitches Cardinals past Nationals

Miles Mikolas threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 8-1 Thursday night. Mikolas (5-6) allowed just two hits while striking out six batters and walking one.

Erick Fedde News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Cardinals Announce Erick Fedde News Before Braves Series

The last time we saw Erick Fedde pitch was Sunday night against the Cubs, when he was pulled from the game after recording just four outs. In 1 ⅓ innings pitched, the Cardinals' veteran right-hander allowed three runs on two hits and four walks.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Cardinals rising star may have seen last days behind plate

The St. Louis Cardinals may have seen the last of Ivan Herrera behind the plate — at least for the foreseeable future. The 25-year-old catcher was assigned to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday for a rehab stint as he recovers from a strained left hamstring.

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The 20 most notorious gaffes and blunders in MLB history

From errors to blooper to unfortunate mistakes, here are 20 notable Major League Baseball plays gone wrong, listed in chronological order.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Cardinals Have Easy Solution For Season-Altering Spiral

It’s time for the St. Louis Cardinals to make a change. St. Louis has overachieved all season to this point and looks like it has a chance at earning a playoff spot.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Phillies Latest Trade Deadline Rumors Could Instigate Cardinals Blockbuster

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies are National League rivals but that doesn't mean a blockbuster trade between both clubs can't happen.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Cardinals Projected to Acquire Former Rays' Top Pitching Prospect

With the MLB trade deadline now just three weeks away, it's still anybody's guess as to how the Cardinals will attack this year's deadline. St. Louis is only a game and a half out of the final NL Wild Card spot, and first place in the NL Central is still within reach.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Cardinals Tagged To Trade For Veteran Hurler With 'Front-Line Upside'

The St. Louis Cardinals' rotation needs to improve if they plan to successfully end their two-year playoff drought this fall. Disappointing performances

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Shocking Reunion With Former Cardinals Star Pitcher Listed As Possibility

The St. Louis Cardinals are competing for a playoff spot and could be positioned to make an exciting move to bolster their roster before the July 31 trade deadline.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Cardinals Predicted To Strike By Adding Lefty Flamethrower

The St. Louis Cardinals used their first round pick last year to select JJ Wetherholt with the No. 7 overall pick. It worked out and he currently is in Triple-A one step away from the big leagues.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Yankees Likely Aiming Trade For Alternative To Cardinals $260 Million Star

The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees have been involved in trade rumors since last offseason but with the July 31 deadline approaching, both clubs appear uninvolved with each other.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Red Sox Urged To Complete Blockbuster Trade With Cardinals, Per Top Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals hope to remain in the playoff race but if things go south for the 11-time World Series champions, a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox could be imminent.

Ryan Helsley News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Cardinals Star On The Outs? Insiders Talk ‘Pure Rental’

Will the St. Louis Cardinals trade Ryan Helsley? The All-Star closer has been a great piece for St. Louis over the last seven seasons. He’s been great and won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award last year after racking up 49 saves and a blistering 2.04 ERA in 65 appearances.

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Miles Mikolas News / Field Level Media / July 10

Cardinals' Miles Mikolas looks to forget subpar outings, conquer Nats

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will seek to get his season back on track before the All-Star break next week. His final chance to do that will come Thursday night when the Cardinals host the Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game series.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Cardinals Phenom JJ Wetherholt Will Give St. Louis Impossible Choice

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the top overall prospects in baseball in JJ Wetherholt. He is the Cardinals’ No. 1 Prospect and is right on the doorstep of making his big league debut.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado gets honest about Manny Machado rivalry

As the St Louis Cardinals fight to stay in postseason contention, currently sitting 5.5 games back of the division-leading Chicago Cubs in the NL Central, veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado has drawn attention not for his bat or glove—but for a revealing moment of reflection.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 9

Game Recap 7.9.11 - Nationals @ Cardinals

Regression by the starting pitching continues Game Result Another rough start for a Cardinal pitcher, complete with multiple homeruns leads to another drubbing, this time by the Nationals.

JJ Wetherholt News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Cardinals No. 1 Prospect JJ Wetherholt Makes Instant Impact in Triple-A Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals' seventh overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, JJ Wetherholt, has made instant impact in his Triple-A debut. With the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals Triple-A team, Wetherholt earned a triple and homer in the first five innings of his debut.

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

Cardinals Projected To Bring Shortstop Phenom To St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals are just four days away from adding another potential star to the organization. St. Louis' farm system is loaded with high-end talent led by No.

Nolan Arenado News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Cardinals Announce Nolan Arenado Update in Midst of Nationals Series

St. Louis Cardinals fans are relieved that Nolan Arenado is back in the starting lineup for Game 2 against the Washington Nationals. Arenado, 34, was out of the lineup for three games over four days after being a last-minute scratch on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

Brendan Donovan News / Field Level Media / July 9

Brendan Donovan's 2-run blast helps Cardinals take down Nationals

Brendan Donovan hit a two-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 Tuesday night. Lars Nootbaar hit a solo homer for St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

Cardinals Need to Address Starting Rotation Problems

As the St. Louis Cardinals begin to lose ground in the postseason race, there is a glaring issue on the team: the starting rotation. Most notably, an issue with two veteran pitchers on expiring deals.

JJ Wetherholt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

St. Louis Cardinals Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt Achieves Feat Not Done in 16 Years

The names JJ Wetherholt and Brett Wallace now are linked in St. Louis Cardinals history. On Monday, Wetherholt became the first Cardinals position player to reach Triple-A within one year of being selected in the MLB draft since Wallace in 2009.

Ryan Helsley News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Cardinals Don’t Want to Trade Star Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals prefer not to trade defending MLB saves leader Ryan Helsley, even though he will be a free agent at the end of the season. Cardinals president of baseball operations told The Athletic’s Katie Woo that the team doesn’t intend to move Helsley at the trade deadline.