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Pros, Cons of Cardinals Potentially Signing Zac Gallen

Back in 2017, the St. Louis Cardinals made a trade to acquire Marcell Ozuna from the Miami Marlins. The cost was two solid starting pitching prospects, Zac Gallen and Sandy Alcantara.

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Cardinals Leave Door Open to Long-Term Trade Addition This Winter

Could the St. Louis Cardinals actually end up making a splash this winter? Right now, the Cardinals have the youngest roster in baseball with an average age of 25.9 years old.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 12

The Cardinals should try to win in 2027

In case you missed it, Jake and I talked to Derrick Goold earlier in the week on the podcast, which was very informative in many ways and you should listen to it if you haven’t.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 11

Cardinals Expected to Pursue Starting Pitcher, But Who Makes Sense?

We've started to see small-scale moves popping up across Major League Baseball, but there hasn't been a significant splash to kick things off in the transaction department just yet.

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How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 11

The Next Wave of Cardinals' Young Talent Will Be Ready for 2027

Despite finishing last season with a 77-85 record, the St. Louis Cardinals appear to be ahead of schedule in their rebuild. Chaim Bloom's first season as the Cardinals' president of baseball operations went pretty well, though the team missed the playoffs.

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The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 11

Cardinals Reportedly Want Lefty Reliever and 3 Options Stand Out

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't likely to blow anyone away and go out and make a massive splash, but that doesn't mean that the organization won't add any pieces this winter.

Matt Holliday News / Athlon Sports / November 11

In February 2026, Matt Holliday paid $10.6 million for a new Paradise Valley mansion in Arizona; nine months later, he listed it for $11.6 million

Matt Holliday’s move from Oklahoma to Arizona has taken another unexpected turn. The retired MLB All-Star has listed his newly purchased Paradise Valley mansion for $11.6 million, just months after paying $10.6 million for the property in February 2026.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 11

Former Mariners Gold Glover Emerges as Cardinals Free Agent Fit

If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to add any position players this offseason, the most obvious route would be to add a stop-gap third baseman to give Jesus Baez or Rainiel Rodriguez time to make the jump to the majors.

JoJo Romero News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 10

Cardinals Path to JoJo Romero Reunion Just Took Positive Turn

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan hoping that the organization will find a way to a new deal with left-handed reliever JoJo Romero, then Monday was a good day for you.

Casey Mize News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 10

Why Casey Mize Would Work as Fit For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a need for pitching this offseason, but the moves they make must still be appropriate for their rebuild, which means nothing crazy is going to happen.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Cardinals could reunite with World Series champion

After winning it all with the Milwaukee Brewers, relief pitcher JoJo Romero could return to the St. Louis Cardinals. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 9

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Finishes Third in NL Rookie of the Year Race

The 2026 National League Rookie of the Year race had added significance for the St. Louis Cardinals. Wetherholt was one of three finalists for the award, along with the Reds' Sal Stewart and the Mets' Carson Benge.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 9

Cardinals Face Major Obstacle in Potential Dustin May Reunion

There are some question marks looming over the St. Louis Cardinals right now ahead of the 2027 Major League Baseball season. Right now, there are three hurlers that seem like locks in the rotation: Kyle Leahy, Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / November 9

St. Louis Cardinals Surprisingly Release Young Strikeout Artist

The St. Louis Cardinals have released right-handed pitcher Xavier Cruz, according to the MiLB transaction log. The move was listed under the Palm Beach Cardinals, the organization’s Single-A affiliate in the Florida State League.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 9

Cardinals Reportedly Open to Reuniting With 7-Year Veteran Hurler

The biggest weakness for the St. Louis Cardinals to fix this offseason is the bullpen, without a doubt. St. Louis has already gotten a head start on trying to fix it by going out and acquiring 6'7'' lefty Eduardo Rivera from the Boston Red Sox.

Michael King News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 9

Why Michael King Is Worth $70-Plus Million Gamble for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't likely to go out and make a splash this winter, but if there is one starting pitcher the front office should open the checkbook for, it's Michael King.

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

Cardinals Among Teams Warned to Beware Former All-Star Free Agent

With a looming lockout, this offseason is bound to be complicated, but the St. Louis Cardinals can still improve their roster through free agency for now.

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The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / November 6

Cardinals promote Rob Cerfolio to general manager

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted 34-year-old Rob Cerfolio to general manager on Friday. Cerfolio joined the Cardinals in 2024 as an assistant GM and will continue to work under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6

Cardinals Promote Rob Cerfolio To General Manager

The Cardinals are promoting assistant general manager Rob Cerfolio to the title of general manager, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 4

Albert Pujols to interview for Astros manager job

Albert Pujols wants to be a Major League Baseball manager, and one of his former teammates is going to give him a chance at the job. Pujols is reportedly

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Pat Murphy comes clean about his vulgar shot at the Yankees

Elly De La Cruz is being linked to one team in trade rumors

New favorite emerges in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

Ketel Marte is being linked to one team in trade rumors

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Cardinals announce important roster moves early in MLB offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to improve this offseason. They could look to make notable trades or add players in free agency, but the Cardinals are still rebuilding overall despite out-performing expectations during the 2026 campaign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / November 3

Can the Cardinals Count on Riley O’Brien To Be Their Closer in 2027?

The St. Louis Cardinals had an underwhelming 2026 season, to say the least. They entered the year hoping to scratch their way into the postseason for the first time since 2022 but finished with a 77-85 record, sitting below .500 for just the fourth time since the turn of the century… and the third time within the last four seasons.

Ryne Stanek News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1