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Cardinals 'Very Unlikely' to Make 2026 Trade Deadline Splash

The St. Louis Cardinals are in second place in the National League Central right now, but don't expect to see any massive fireworks around the team this season.

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Cardinals Next Steps After Nathan Church Injury Blow

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't going to have Nathan Church in the lineup for at least a little over one week. On Saturday, Church was placed on the 10-Day Injured List due to a left shoulder strain retroactive to May 21.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 24

Have your expectations changed for the 2026 Cardinals season?

The St. Louis Cardinals have been better than everyone’s expectations this year but is that going to bite them later in the season? This week on the Redbird Rundown podcast we had the legendary Bernie Miklasz join us.

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

Cardinals Shake Up Bullpen By Demoting 2025 Breakout Star

The St. Louis Cardinals unfortunately were unable to get their series finale in against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday due to bad weather in the area. St.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24

NFC Staff Updates: Falcons, Cardinals, Panthers, 49ers, Cowboys

With the draft in the rearview, new Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham has gotten to work reshaping the front office staff to his liking. To that effect, Atlanta has hired Keith Earle as a mid-Atlantic area scout, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 24

Cards-Reds game ppd., to be made up as part of DH on Aug. 17

Sunday's scheduled series finale between the St. Louis Cardinals and Reds in Cincinnati was postponed due to inclement weather. This game will be made up as part of a split-doubleheader on Aug.

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

Cardinals call up 2025 Minor League Pitcher of Year for another exciting debut

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled left-handed pitcher Brycen Mautz from Triple-A, the team announced on Sunday. Mautz was the Cardinals’ Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 2025.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / May 24

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Sunday

The St. Louis Cardinals will conclude their stay in the Cincinnati area over the weekend as they’ll send Brycen Mautz to the mound to take on the Reds as he’s just been called up in an effort to reset the rotation.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 24

Cardinals vs. Reds Game 3: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 24

Cardinals vs. Reds: The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Cincinnati Reds for the series decider between the two National League Central rivals on Sunday afternoon.

Brycen Mautz News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Cardinals To Promote Brycen Mautz For Debut

Cardinals left-hander Brycen Mautz will be called up for his MLB debut on Sunday, relays Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He’ll slide into the rotation with St.

Alec Burleson News / Viva El Birdos / May 24

Is Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson still under appreciated?

The St. Louis Cardinals have passed every test thrown their way so far and are in the midst of another as they take on the NL Central in all but one series over the next two-plus weeks.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Bryan Torres News / Field Level Media / May 24

Cards rookie Bryan Torres strives for more magic vs. Reds

Regardless of what happens when the Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon, it will be hard to top the heartwarming debut of rookie Bryan Torres.

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

Cardinals Promoting No. 20 Prospect for Anticipated MLB Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals had an intriguing doubleheader on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds and will conclude the series on Sunday with a new face on the mound.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Reds prevail in extras against Cardinals to avenge earlier defeat

Blake Dunn's infield grounder drove in the winning run in the 11th inning to help the Cincinnati Reds defeat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Saturday and earn a split of their doubleheader.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 23

Jordan Walker Crushes Another Home Run, But Reds Beat Cardinals 7-6

Kyle Leahy was very sharp through the 4th inning in Cincinnati, but it was the 5th inning that came back to bite him as the Reds scored 5 runs in the 5th.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 23

Cardinals Take Cautious Route as Lars Nootbaar Nears Return

The St. Louis Cardinals will not be getting Lars Nootbaar back in the lineup on Sunday when he's eligible to come off the 60-Day Injured List. On Saturday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reported that Nootbaar will not be activated on Sunday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

Cardinals player has dream MLB debut after 11 years in the minors

A St. Louis Cardinals outfielder had a storybook moment on Saturday after making his Major League debut following 11 years in the minors. Outfielder Bryan Torres was finally promoted to MLB for the first time on Friday, having initially entered professional baseball in 2015.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / May 23

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Saturday Night

After a memorable game 1 where the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Cincinnati Reds 8-1, the second game of the doubleheader is scheduled to get underway

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 23

Cardinals erupt for 8 runs vs. Reds to win first game of doubleheader

Victor Scott II went 3-for-4, and Ivan Herrera went 2-for-3 with two runs in an 8-1 win for the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a doubleheader against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 23

Cardinals vs. Reds Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 23

Cardinals vs. Reds: The St. Louis Cardinals travel to the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series this weekend. Game 2 will be the second part of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on Saturday evening after the series opener was postponed from Friday due to rain.

Bryan Torres News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Cardinals To Recall Bryan Torres For MLB Debut

The Cardinals will promote second baseman/outfielder Bryan Torres for their weekend series in Cincinnati, reports former big leaguer Carlos Baerga. Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat reports that outfielder Nathan Church will land on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Blaze Jordan News / The Forkball / May 21

Cardinals’ Future Brightens with Blaze Jordan’s 2026 Early Outbreak

The St. Louis Cardinals took a chance when acquiring Blaze Jordan from Boston and it seems like it just may pay off. Every baseball fan with an internet connection in the late 2010’s remembers the videos.

Oliver Marmol News / Athlon Sports / May 20

How Much Credit Does Oliver Marmol Deserve for Cardinals Surprising Start?

At the start of the season, expectations weren't very high for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the 2026 campaign with the youngest roster in Major League Baseball, with no player over 27.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Cardinals' Oliver Marmol Provides Masyn Winn Injury Update

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to have avoided a serious injury with Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn. During last night's television broadcast of the Cardinals' 9-6 walk-off victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told team reporter Jim Hayes that Winn's MRI of his left knee came back clean earlier in the day.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Cardinals Outright Jared Shuster

For the second time this season, the Cardinals outrighted Jared Shuster to Triple-A Memphis (relayed by Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat). The left-hander has the right to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, though he previously forewent that option in the middle of April.

Michael McGreevy News / Yardbarker / May 14