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Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Rookie Season Is Closer to Aaron Judge Than You'd Think

When the 2026 Major League Baseball season began, the hope around St. Louis was that rookie phenom JJ Wetherholt would be able to make an impact right away for the Cardinals.

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Cards' Nootbaar to make season debut vs. Reds

St. Louis outfielder Lars Nootbaar was activated from the 60-day injured list in time to make his season debut in left field as the Cardinals begin a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds.

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Cardinals Called Trade Fit for Two Veteran Starters as Deadline Approaches

The St. Louis Cardinals are starting to struggle a little bit. Despite a 5-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, the team is now in third place in the National League Central, five games back of first place as it begins a three-game set with the Cincinnati Reds.

Albert Pujols News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5

Albert Pujols gets 100% real on Cardinals upsetting expectations in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have upset expectations amid their rebuild this season. Former Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols has been paying attention to his former ball club’s performance.

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The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

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Riley O'Brien News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 5

Cardinals Breakout Star Named Best Fit for Dodgers Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have a hurler that any team in baseball would be fortunate to have in closer Riley O'Brien. While O'Brien has been in the middle of a cold streak recently, he still has a 3.95 ERA and 15 saves in 27 outings so far this season.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 5

Cardinals Unlikely to Sacrifice Future for 2026 Run

The St. Louis Cardinals had a day off on Thursday and are going to be even better than they have been this season, on paper, when they take on the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 5

How big is the donut hole in the St. Louis Cardinals development pipeline?

Whether you consider the Cardinals as rebuilding, retooling, resetting, competing, whichever word you like, the 2025 off-season was certainly a noticeable transition.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sport Relay / June 4

Cardinals Take Series Finale to Avoid Sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals salvaged the series finale against the Texas Rangers Wednesday night at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won 5-3 behind a strong outing from Andre Pallante and a three-hit night from Jordan Walker.

Lars Nootbaar News / Viva El Birdos / June 4

Lars Nootbaar’s Return Gives Cardinals Something Stats Can’t Track

We now know that the St. Louis Cardinals will finally have Lars Nootbaar back in the Major League lineup as he’s being activated for the homestand versus the Cincinnati Reds starting Friday night.

George Soriano News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals' Offseason Swap With Nationals Looks Like a Steal

The St. Louis Cardinals found a diamond in the rough in righty flamethrower George Soriano. This past offseason, Soriano was acquired by the Cardinals in a trade with the Washington Nationals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals 'Almost Certainly' Will Cut Ties With 7-Year Veteran

While the St. Louis Cardinals have been better than expected so far this season, don't be shocked if you see Chaim Bloom and the front office cut ties with a piece or two ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline.

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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.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 4

Why Cardinals must avoid making Lars Nootbaar trade before deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have upset expectations so far during the 2026 season. They are also expected to receive a boost, as outfielder Lars Nootbaar will return from injury soon.

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Matt Pushard News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals Officially Lose Rookie Hurler to Marlins

The St. Louis Cardinals wasted no time making a roster decision around former St. Louis reliever Matt Pushard. St. Louis selected the righty from the Miami Marlins with the No.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals Facing Conundrum at Third Base Amid Nolan Gorman's Struggles

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to salvage a game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, winning 5-3 and improving to 32-28 on the season. However, they are facing a bit of a problem, particularly at third base.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 4

Cardinals Fan Favorite Will Return Ahead of Reds Series

The St. Louis Cardinals have a much-needed day off on Thursday before kicking off a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds at home on Friday night.

Alec Burleson News / Field Level Media / June 3

Alec Burleson (3 RBIs), Cards prevent sweep by Rangers

Alec Burleson drove in three runs with a two-run double and an RBI single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.

Matt Pushard News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3

Cardinals Return Rule 5 Pick Matt Pushard To Marlins

The Cardinals returned Rule 5 draftee Matt Pushard to the Marlins, relays Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. St. Louis designated the righty for assignment over the weekend.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals Take Hard Stance on Nolan Gorman's Role in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals made it clear on Tuesday that they are sticking with the struggling Nolan Gorman for now and were immediately rewarded. Gorman entered the day on Tuesday, mightily struggling.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 3

Cardinals Now Have 2 Of Baseball's Hottest Prospects

The St. Louis Cardinals have been dealing with their first real taste of adversity over the last few weeks, but there are still plenty of reasons for optimism for the fanbase.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 2

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol shares honest reaction to Nolan Gorman’s concerning slump

The St. Louis Cardinals entered Tuesday with Nolan Gorman’s slump drawing more attention around the club. The Cardinals infielder has struggled through a rough stretch as of late, and manager Oliver Marmol addressed the concern before the club continued its series vs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 31

5 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Outfielders of All Time

For a MLB team as old and decorated as the St. Louis Cardinals, it's no surprise the organization has a history of developing excellent outfielders. While the Cardinals' infielders are also historically stacked, those patrolling the grass shouldn't be looked down on.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

Cardinals Designate Matt Pushard, Recall Hunter Dobbins

The Cardinals are designating reliever Matt Pushard for assignment, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Pushard was a Rule 5 pick and will need to be offered back to the Marlins if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 31

5 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Shortstops of All Time

The St. Louis Cardinals are a staple of American baseball, with 11 World Series titles and 55 Hall of Famers tied to the franchise. We've taken our shot trying to rank the five best Cardinals hitters and five best Cardinals pitchers.