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Cardinals announce important roster moves early in MLB offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to improve this offseason. They could look to make notable trades or add players in free agency, but the Cardinals are still rebuilding overall despite out-performing expectations during the 2026 campaign.

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Cardinals Sign Veteran Pitcher in Early Free Agency Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have brought back left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming on a minor league contract, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals Search for Offense Could Lead Them to Former 33-Homer Veteran

The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively rebuilding over the past year and are focused on trying to make their roster a contender in the future. For now, they aren't going to make any splashy moves, but there are ways they can improve their roster.

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Randy Flores News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

How Astros’ Randy Flores expects his MLB career ‘grind’ to impact GM performance

With the Houston Astros hiring former St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager and former player Randy Flores as the ball club’s next general manager, he is bringing a unique perspective to the role.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals-Red Sox Complete Trade to Bring 6'7'' Lefty to St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox have shown that they aren't afraid to swing trades with one another over and over again. Last year, the Cardinals traded Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in separate trades.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / November 3

Can the Cardinals Count on Riley O’Brien To Be Their Closer in 2027?

The St. Louis Cardinals had an underwhelming 2026 season, to say the least. They entered the year hoping to scratch their way into the postseason for the first time since 2022 but finished with a 77-85 record, sitting below .500 for just the fourth time since the turn of the century… and the third time within the last four seasons.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals Targeting Lefty Infield Upgrade as Offseason Kicks Off

The St. Louis Cardinals may not go out and make some sort of massive splash this winter, but that doesn't mean that they won't add any pieces at all. We're very likely not going to see the Cardinals go out and hand out some sort of expensive, nine-figure deal.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 3

BUYER BEWARE: The Cardinals Should Avoid Veteran Starters in Free Agency

The 2026-2027 offseason for the sport of Major League Baseball has finally arrived after the St. Louis Cardinals were officially eliminated a little over 6 weeks ago.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

Cardinals Stand to Gain First-Rounder After JJ Wetherholt Named ROY Finalist

Major League Baseball has released its list of finalists for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year. Unsurprisingly, Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was one of the three finalists.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Josh Fleming News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

Cardinals Lose RHP to Orioles, Sign Josh Fleming Amid Slew of Roster Moves

Things are starting to heat up across Major League Baseball. The deadline for clubs around the league to get their 40-man rosters in compliance has come and gone and the market is officially open.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

The First Free Agent for St. Louis Cardinals Should Sign

The free agent market will open on Monday afternoon and players will be able to start signing deals. In a typical offseason, you wouldn't see much movement right away.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

Cardinals Miss Out on Defensive Hardware for 2026 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs in 2026, but still had a very interesting season. Young players took steps forward this season and helped set the Cardinals up for a bright future.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

Who Replaces Ryne Stanek? Five Options to Fix Cardinals' Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals made their first big decision of the offseason by reportedly turning down Ryne Stanek's $6 million club option with the organization for the 2027 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Gold Glove Winners Announced

Major League Baseball announced the Gold Glove winners tonight, as selected by managers, coaches, and statistical analysis. Twenty-five percent of the

Ryne Stanek News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Cardinals Decline Ryne Stanek’s Club Option

The Cardinals have declined their $6MM club option on right-hander Ryne Stanek for the 2027 season, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold reports. Stanek will instead take the $1MM buyout and enter free agency.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 1

Dodgers Postseason Hero Could Fill Cardinals Third Base Need

While the bullpen will be the most pressing need for the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason, they also have other areas they could look to improve. One such area could be third base.

Freddy Peralta News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 1

Cardinals Listed as Surprise Fit for 2-Time All-Star Freddy Peralta

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team that could use a legit ace at the top of the rotation. That could be said about a good chunk of the teams around the league.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 1

Which Cardinals’ rotation path would you take?

Happy November! I am writing this after overtaxing my daughter in the dad tax for Halloween so my fingers may be working faster than my brain. Before getting into baseball, it was such a cool experience to see my daughter teach her sister and friends how to Trick-or-Treat.

Masyn Winn News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Ex-player issues Masyn Winn demand to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn features a high ceiling. Winn earned a Gold Glove in 2025. He displayed offensive potential as well, but in 2026 Winn hit just .232 with a .625 OPS.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / October 29

'Hornets Nest of Insanity': Steve Young Shares Blunt Thoughts on Being Traded to Cardinals & Pleading With Bucs Owner To Not Send Him to St. Louis

Steve Young might have had a legendary career, but it wasn’t free of drama. Once, he almost avoided being traded to the Cardinals because of Hugh Culverhouse’s promise.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / October 28

What the Cardinals Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

For what it’s worth, the 2026 campaign was a good one for the Cardinals. No, it didn’t end in a playoff appearance, something St. Louis has missed out on for four years.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 28

St. Louis Cardinals Suddenly Announce 2 Free Agent Signings

The St. Louis Cardinals continued building their farm system on October 27, 2026, by signing two free-agent right-handed pitchers to minor league contracts, according to the official MLB transactions log.