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This Cardinals Trend Is Starting to Feel Impossible to Ignore

This Cardinals Trend Is Starting to Feel Impossible to Ignore

The 2026 St. Louis Cardinals sure are fun. There are so many people around baseball who were down on the young Cardinals heading into the campaign. We have been banging the drum that this team is more talented than many expected, dating back to Spring Training.

Dustin May News / Viva El Birdos / April 15

Behind Dustin May’s solid start, Cardinals defeat Guardians 5-3

An early run by the Guardians was matched by the Cardinals. Then a pitcher’s duel broke out. Dustin May threw six strong, 1-run innings, but left with a no decision.

Steven Matz News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15
Prospect Breakout: Cardinals Hit Jackpot With Steven Matz Trade

Prospect Breakout: Cardinals Hit Jackpot With Steven Matz Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a rebuild right now, which was years in the making. They have tried to contend for years, but the roster hasn't been good enough.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15
Cardinals Mock Draft Brings Explosive Arkansas Catcher to St. Louis

Cardinals Mock Draft Brings Explosive Arkansas Catcher to St. Louis

The length of the St. Louis Cardinals' reset period is going to be determined by how the young guys on the roster respond to consistent roles in 2026. So far, things have been optimistic, to say the least.

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Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15
The Moment Things Finally Changed for Jordan Walker

The Moment Things Finally Changed for Jordan Walker

The St. Louis Cardinals came into Wednesday's series finale with the Cleveland Guardians with a 9-8 record and sat just one game back in the National League Central.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15
Cardinals Veteran Just Waiting to Be Replaced by Jimmy Crooks After Slow Start

Cardinals Veteran Just Waiting to Be Replaced by Jimmy Crooks After Slow Start

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild during the offseason, which is exciting for a few reasons, but it's also a bit crushing for the fan base. The Cardinals are seemingly committing to losing for a year or two while they adjust their roster from a team full of veterans to a team full of young prospects.

Michael McGreevy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15
Michael McGreevy's Recent Surge is Thrilling for Cardinals

Michael McGreevy's Recent Surge is Thrilling for Cardinals

Michael McGreevy has shown a lot so far this season for the St. Louis Cardinals. At this point last year, McGrevy wasn't even on the big league roster.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 15
Cardinals Pipeline Update: Top Prospect Pushing for Big League Call-Up

Cardinals Pipeline Update: Top Prospect Pushing for Big League Call-Up

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a big rebuild this offseason, so the focus of the season was going to be the young players like JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker, as well as the top prospects in the farm system.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / April 15
Cards ride JJ Wetherholt's power surge into finale vs. Guardians

Cards ride JJ Wetherholt's power surge into finale vs. Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt had not homered since the team's season opener going into Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 15

2026 St Louis Cardinals Offense Loves The Comeback Win

The Cardinals are tied with most comeback wins in the majors at 7! The love to do it in dramatic fashion, too: 5-0 in 1 run games, and 4-0 in extra innings.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Jordan Walker News / The Forkball / April 15
Walker Silences Critics with Early Season Power Display

Walker Silences Critics with Early Season Power Display

For the St. Louis Cardinals faithful, the early weeks of the 2026 season have been defined by an exciting development, the long-awaited arrival of Jordan Walker as a true middle of the lineup force.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 14
Cardinals complete comeback vs. Guardians in extra-inning thriller

Cardinals complete comeback vs. Guardians in extra-inning thriller

Nathan Church brought home Thomas Saggese with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning as the host St. Louis Cardinals came from behind to beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 15
JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win 

JJ Wetherholt's monumental performance powers Cardinals to comeback win 

St. Louis Cardinals rookie sensation JJ Wetherholt caught fire on Tuesday night, powering his team's come-from-behind win in extra innings.  

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Matt Pushard News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Cardinals MiLB Shuffle Includes New Flamethrower, Matt Pushard Rehab

Cardinals MiLB Shuffle Includes New Flamethrower, Matt Pushard Rehab

It was a busy day down in the minor leagues for the St. Louis Cardinals. On Tuesday afternoon, the Cardinals made a handful of announcements, including

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
3 St. Louis Cardinals Players Who Need to Be Better Right Now

3 St. Louis Cardinals Players Who Need to Be Better Right Now

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten out to a much better start than many could have ever expected after committing to a rebuild during the offseason. They've seen a huge breakout from outfielder Jordan Walker, who could finish the season with 30 home runs if he continues at this pace.

Jordan Walker News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout

Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout

So often in fantasy baseball, a hot start is usually a product of good luck. A high Batting Average of Balls in Play (BABIP) and line drives that find gaps.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Cardinals Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake After 8-8 Start

Cardinals Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake After 8-8 Start

There's a lot to like about this St. Louis Cardinals team right now, despite three straight losses. St. Louis came out of the gate hot, but dropped its series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday to drop its record to 8-8.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Cardinals Predicted to Land High-Potential Outfield Prospect

Cardinals Predicted to Land High-Potential Outfield Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have hovered right around .500 for the last few seasons. They've continued to try to win, but they haven't been close to being a true contender in a few years.

Lucas Giolito News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14
Lucas Giolito Could Fit Better with Cardinals Than Expected

Lucas Giolito Could Fit Better with Cardinals Than Expected

The St. Louis Cardinals are starting to come back down to earth after a hot start to the 2026 season. After an 8-5 start, they have dropped their last three games and fallen back to the .500 mark.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals will start a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight. They’re coming off a series loss to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Ryan Fernandez has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. To open a spot for him, left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment.

Richard Fitts News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Cardinals Lose Player to Injury Before Guardians Game

Cardinals Lose Player to Injury Before Guardians Game

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Richard Fitts suffered an injury while pitching for Triple-A Memphis and has been placed in the 7-day injured list. Fitts was diagnosed with a right lat strain, which should keep him out of play for at least a week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Four surprise players to open the MLB season

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The MLB season is still young, but there are already trends around the sport. That includes players who are trending upwards and already having excellent seasons. Here are four players who have surprised so far in 2026.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Cardinals rumors: Ken Rosenthal gives trade advice on veteran ‘homegrown player with most value’

Cardinals rumors: Ken Rosenthal gives trade advice on veteran ‘homegrown player with most value’

With the St. Louis Cardinals just beginning their rebuild, nearly anyone on their roster could be had for trade. However, the Cardinals must still find a core to build their franchise around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 12
Cardinals’ patience paying off as Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters

This season, something has clicked, and Walker has never been better.

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