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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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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.

Ramon Urias News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 24

Cardinals’ Ramon Urias Makes Major Decision on World Baseball Classic

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this offseason, having traded away Brendan Donovan, Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado. They also signed three free agents in Dustin May, Ryne Stanek and Ramon Urias.

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Cardinals Already Seeing Potential Stardom From Top Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals traded away four of their best players, so the fanbase might not feel too thrilled heading into the rebuilding season. But there's still a lot to be excited about for Cardinals fans.

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

Cardinals’ 95-Loss Take by Bleacher Report Analyst Is Way Off

The St. Louis Cardinals traded away a lot of talent this past offseason, but there are still reasons for optimism for the 2026 season. St. Louis may not be in contention for a World Series title in 2026, but it's not like this club doesn't have any talent.

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

Cardinals New Gold Glover Reveals Why He Came to St. Louis

Ramón Urías seems to fit the St. Louis Cardinals like a glove, and he felt the same way about how the organization suited his needs as a seven-year veteran.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 24

MLB Mock Trade: Cardinals Send 29-Year-Old Star to Diamondbacks

The St. Louis Cardinals may have been the most active team in the league during the offseason. They were certainly the most aggressive selling team in baseball.

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

Cardinals Insider Shares 2026 Outlook for Promising Young Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have fully embraced the youth movement for the 2026 season. They are rebuilding for the first time in decades and have traded away some key veterans, but that only means more opportunities for their younger players.

Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 24

Cardinals Facing Difficult Andre Pallante Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation is up in the air right now with Opening Day roughly one month away. This isn't a bad thing, by any means. St.

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

Are Cardinals Finished This Offseason? Insider Provides Update

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this winter, having traded all four of their top veterans to contending teams. They also signed Dustin May, Ryne Stanek and Ramon Urias to one-year deals.

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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 24

Cardinals’ Hunter Dobbins, key Willson Contreras trade piece, ACL injury updated

The St. Louis Cardinals made the difficult decision to ship their veteran players to begin their full-blown plunge into the youth movement. Among the players they traded was veteran slugger Willson Contreras, who, like Sonny Gray, went to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a few prospects.