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The St. Louis Cardinals have been treading water over the past few seasons, and the state of their starting pitching staff reflects that. The top of the rotation is wide-open, what with Sonny Gray headed to the Boston Red Sox on a blockbuster trade this past offseason.

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Cardinals Get Nolan Arenado Trade Update As Rumors Swirl

The Nolan Arenado market hasn't quite moved how the St. Louis Cardinals likely would've hoped so far this offseason. In a perfect world, the Cardinals likely would've gotten a deal done the second teams were eligible to do so.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 8

Cardinals Taking Patient Approach With 5-Year Veteran, Per Report

The St. Louis Cardinals have gone a little bit quiet over the past several weeks since trading Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox. They also sent Sonny Gray there and signed former Red Sox pitcher Dustin May to a one-year deal.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 8

Cardinals Lefty 'Likely' Pitched Final Game For St. Louis

Now that the St. Louis Cardinals have sorted things out with their arbitration-eligible players, it's time to get back to the real question at hand: When will another trade pop up with the organization?

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MLB News / Yardbarker / January 8

Giants, Cardinals are ideal fit for Brendan Donovan trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are playing a waiting game with Brendan Donovan, their lone All-Star from the 2025 season.

Kyle Tucker saga is down to three potential destinations

Blue Jays reportedly targeting top free agent Tucker amid Bo Bichette saga

Yankees have a controversial candidate to replace Cody Bellinger

Yankees pivot to Bichette as Bellinger signing looks less likely

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When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 8

Cardinals Agree To Win-Win $5.35 Million Deal With Lars Nootbaar

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the day on Thursday with seven decisions to make. The arbitration filing deadline is here and the Cardinals entered the day with seven players they had to file a salary number for in JoJo Romero, Brendan Donovan, Lars Nootbaar, Andre Pallante, Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman, and Alec Burleson.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 8

St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Schedule with Participating Players Announced

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the official Cardinal Caravan schedule today revealing which players will be participating and what locations they’ll be traveling to.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 8

Insider Floats AL East Team As Possible Nolan Arenado Fit

The St. Louis Cardinals still have work left to do in their offseason. They’ve made a few blockbuster trades with the Boston Red Sox and signed right-hander Dustin May to a one-year contract.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 8

Where Cardinals Stand As Arbitration Filing Deadline Arrives

It's going to be an intriguing day across Major League Baseball on Thursday. The salary arbitration filing deadline day has arrived. What that means is that organizations and players have to exchange salary figures by Thursday afternoon.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 8

Looking at the left-handed relief depth on Cardinals

A few days ago, the Cardinals acquired left-handed reliever Justin Bruhl from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations. In order to do this, they DFA’d Zak Kent and while I think Kent was meant as a lottery ticket, I am also sure they are making a calculated gamble he will go unclaimed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

One-Time All-Star Worth Second Look With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals shouldn't close the door on any move right now. St. Louis isn't a team expected to enter the 2026 season as a contender. That shouldn't stop them from looking around.

Edward Cabrera News / Viva El Birdos / January 7

St. Louis Cardinals Rival Loading Up – Cubs Trade for Cabrera

The dynamics of the National League Central continue to shift as the St. Louis Cardinals continue their rebuild of their minor league system with many unknowns on their major league roster while the Chicago Cubs made a big trade for Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals Should Shift Trade Focus To 5-Year Veteran After Brendan Donovan Update

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this winter. They signed right-hander Dustin May to bolster their starting rotation, but also traded ace Sonny Gray and first baseman Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals Should Enter Ryne Stanek Sweepstakes After Reported NL Central Interest

The 2026 season is fast approaching, but there isn’t much excitement for the St. Louis Cardinals or their fans. It might be a tough year as the team continues its rebuild and potentially trades away some veterans on their roster.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals Biggest Remaining Question After Guardians Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a very solid job this offseason. The market has moved slowly across the league, and yet it seems like every few days the Cardinals pop up and do something.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals Should Pursue Reunion With Fiery Veteran Outfielder

It may be a tough year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026. Several star players are gone, and more could be on the way out as a result of their rebuild.

Justin Bruihl News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals' Justin Bruihl Likely To Replace 6-Year Veteran

The St. Louis Cardinals made another under-the-radar move on Tuesday that could have a positive impact on the 2026 season. St. Louis acquired left-handed relief pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 7

Mariners labeled best fit for Brendan Donovan, but there’s a Cardinals problem

Trade talks involving Brendan Donovan have slowed as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to weigh offers, despite some evaluators identifying the Seattle Mariners as a logical landing spot.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals Have Clear Reason To Keep Brendan Donovan After Latest Update

2026 may be a rough year for the St. Louis Cardinals. They already sent veterans Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, which accounts for some major subtractions this offseason.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 6

St. Louis Cardinals acquire lefty Justin Bruihl, designate righty Zak Kent for assignment

The Cardinals have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Guardians.

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Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 6

Cardinals rumors: St. Louis could release Nolan Arenado if trade market doesn’t pick up

As the St. Louis Cardinals begin their rebuild under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, Nolan Arenado has perpetually been on the trade block.