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Cardinals’ Offseason Strategy Comes With Small But Notable Caveat

The St. Louis Cardinals will soon be a very active team this offseason. Under Chaim Bloom, St. Louis has a lot of work to do to rebuild and set themselves up well for the future.

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Former Cardinals Star Carlos Beltrán Back on Hall of Fame Ballot

A former St. Louis Cardinals star is back on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot which means we’ll learn soon if this is the year when Carlos Beltrán finally gets above the required 75% threshold.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 17

Why Cardinals 25-Year-Old Lefty Could Soon Be On The Move

Every team is facing some tough decisions this week, and the St. Louis Cardinals are right in that mix. With Tuesday's deadline approaching fast, the Cardinals must choose which of their eligible prospects to protect from the Rule 5 draft, which will take place next month at the winter meetings.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 17

Cardinals $87M Star Notably Absent From Trade Rumors

The St. Louis Cardinals certainly will have guys on the way out of town this offseason, but what about the guys who could stay? St. Louis veterans Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are the two headline-grabbers.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 17

Cardinals Facing Potential Snag Offloading $75M Contract

With each passing day, the two guys that remain front of mind for the St. Louis Cardinals are Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. The two All-Stars are on the trade block, but nothing has come to fruition yet.

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Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 17

Cardinals' Latest Update On Nolan Arenado Sweepstakes

The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t been shy about the fact that they want to trade Nolan Arenado. This was the case last offseason as well. Now, there's a new executive leading the Cardinals' baseball operations in Chaim Bloom.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 17

Cardinals’ lack of financial commitment for the future

I thought I had a good idea for a post. And in truth, it is a good idea. I was going to look at the Cardinals roster at the moment and see how much money was committed beyond this year.

Willson Contreras News / Viva El Birdos / November 16

Signs Point to Willson Contreras Remaining a St. Louis Cardinal

The St. Louis Cardinals are among the most active teams when it comes to early offseason rumors, but there’s one current Cardinals player you’re not hearing much about and that’s Willson Contreras.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 16

Insider Links Cardinals To Three Royals Pitchers In Potential Trade Talks

The St. Louis Cardinals are already gauging trade interest in some of their star players as they kick off a very important rebuild under Chaim Bloom. These trades will need to be made in order for them to set themselves up for the future.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 16

Pirates named as ‘intriguing fit’ for Cardinals All-Star trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are working this offseason to offload some of their veterans. One member of the Cardinals who may be leaving town soon is utility player and All-Star Brendan Donovan.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 16

Cardinals Rumors Emerging Around 6-Year MLB Veteran

The offseason is still young, but the buzz around the St. Louis Cardinals is loud right now. If you are a Cardinals fan, you likely have heard all about the guys on the roster with no-trade clauses.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Latest on Cardinals’ offseason plans

With Chaim Bloom now officially at the helm of the Cardinals’ baseball operations department, the rebuilding phase that the team has been expected to undergo since it was announced that Bloom would take over for John Mozeliak this offseason now looks likely to begin in earnest.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 16

Cardinals Have One Less Suitor For Nolan Arenado

There have been trade rumors around Nolan Arenado since before the 2024 Major League Baseball season ended. That was a year ago and the rumors haven't stopped because the Cardinals haven't gotten a deal done.

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Cardinals Polarizing Reunion 'Possible,' Says Insider

There are a lot of questions for the St. Louis Cardinals to work through this offseason. But, internal free agents aren't one of them. St. Louis traded Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton away ahead of the trade deadline.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Cardinals Linked To Pirates All-Star Pitcher, But There’s A Major Catch

The St. Louis Cardinals are in an interesting place as the offseason gets underway. Rather than try and build a contender for 2026, they are focused on rebuilding, but Chaim Bloom won’t shy away from big moves if it means that St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

NL Central Contender Viewed as Strong Trade Partner for Cardinals Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals should be one of the most fascinating teams to watch this offseason as they continue reshaping the organization under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Cardinals Ready To Turn Page On 10-Time Gold Glove Winner

There aren't many teams out there that have been mentioned in more trade chatter than the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. For St. Louis, this isn't just rumors.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Astros Reportedly Want Cardinals Fan-Favorite

The Houston Astros reportedly have their eyes on another member of the St. Louis Cardinals after failing to acquire Nolan Arenado last offseason. St. Louis and Houston certainly are familiar with one another.

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

How St. Louis Cardinal prospects did in the Arizona Fall League

The Cardinals sent an interesting contingent to this year’s edition of the Arizona Fall League (AFL). That short season has wrapped up and we will look at how the individual Cardinal representatives performed.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Astros set to pursue All-Star Brendan Donovan again

The Astros are back in the mix for Brendan Donovan.

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Chaim Bloom’s Comments Hint At Possible Unexpected Sonny Gray Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are shaping up to be one of the most fascinating teams to watch this offseason. After another disappointing year, the Cardinals are widely expected to trade several key players in the coming months.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 14

Ex-Cardinals Flamethrower Didn't Want To Leave St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals traded three pieces away before the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline: Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton. Of the three, Helsley was the only one who had spent his entire career as a member of the Cardinals to that point.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 14

2 Surprise Cardinals Starting Pitching Options If Markets Stall

The 2025-26 offseason is underway, and the St. Louis Cardinals have important work to do under Chaim Bloom. Their biggest need is starting pitching. While fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for a blockbuster signing, it’s not out of the realm of possibility.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals, Guardians among teams interested in Brendan Donovan

Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan figures to be one of the most sought after trade candidates this offseason. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Royals and Guardians are two of the clubs interested in acquiring him.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cardinals rumors: The All-Star who could be traded along with Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray

As Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals are planning to make plenty of changes. Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are both expected to be traded.