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The Cardinals Prospect Who Could Be 2027 Infield Game-Changer

The St. Louis Cardinals showed a lot of promise in 2026, thanks in large part to the success of some of the club's prospects making the jump to the big leagues.

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Alec Burleson Open To Offseason Extension Talks With Cardinals

Cardinals slugger Alec Burleson is enjoying the best season of his career in 2026. The 27-year-old first baseman (28 next month) is controlled by St. Louis for another two seasons but tells Derrick Goold of the St.

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

Cardinals Notes: Alec Burleson History, JJ Wetherholt Chase, Offseason Needs

The final series of the 2026 Major League Baseball season has arrived for the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis will begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night on the road.

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

Cardinals' Probable Starters for Final Weekend vs. Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals achieved some ugly history on Thursday with their 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. It was their 82nd loss of the year, which made back-to-back losing seasons official.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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

The Stat That Should Have Cardinals Fans Excited For The Future

Despite missing the postseason and finishing with a negative record for the second straight season, the St. Louis Cardinals should be content with their performance this year.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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

Cardinals Just Hit 67-Year Low Amid Back-to-Back Losing Seasons

The St. Louis Cardinals officially will finish the 2026 Major League Baseball season below .500 for the second straight year. St. Louis dropped its 82nd game of the year on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 2-1.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 25

The St. Louis Cardinals pathway to success in 2026

Authors Note: I suppose with all the teeth-gnashing recently express over a disappointing end of the season (aren’t they all, really), you are wondering how I can talk about success.

Cooper Hjerpe News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 24

Cardinals Demote Cooper Hjerpe in Surprise Move With 3 Games Left

The St. Louis Cardinals have just three games left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season, and yet they're still tinkering with the back of the roster.

Kyle Leahy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 24

Cardinals Should Try This Reliever in Rotation After Success with Kyle Leahy

The St. Louis Cardinals successfully transitioned Kyle Leahy to the starting rotation this year, and he won 10 games and posted a 3.66 ERA in 30 starts.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 24

Alec Burleson Extension Report Gives Cardinals Reason to Act Fast

The whole point of having an elite farm system is giving a club plenty of options to either trade, or see who can turn into regular contributors in the big leagues.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 24

St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals will face the Pittsburgh Pirates for the final time this season Thursday when they’ll face Paul Skenes. The Cardinals will counter with Kyle Leahy who will pitch at least the first few innings depending on his pitch count limitation.