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Alec Burleson Chasing Rare 22-Year Cardinals History

When the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline approached, there was some buzz out there about St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson. There were teams out there that wanted Burleson.

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Cardinals follow innings limit as Kyle Leahy faces Pirates

Right-hander Kyle Leahy has been a bright spot for the St. Louis Cardinals this season, but to protect his promising future, the team is limiting his innings the rest of the way.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 29

A Position-by-Position Check on the Cardinals’ 2026 Season

It has been a tough week for the Cardinals with a five-game losing streak plunging their playoff odds below two percent. The season has been more competitive and fun than expected, but the fall from contention stings nonetheless.

Quinn Mathews News / Field Level Media / August 28

Quinn Mathews earns first MLB win as Cardinals beat Pirates

Rookie left-hander Quinn Mathews pitched effectively into the sixth inning for his first major league victory, and Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run home run for the St.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / August 28

St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their brief homestand with a 3-game weekend series as their division rival Pittsburgh Pirates come to town. After a bullpen game Thursday, Quinn Mathews will get the start Friday while the Pirates will send Jared Jones to the mound.

Blaze Jordan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 28

Cardinals place Blaze Jordan on IL before Pirates clash

Ahead of Friday’s three-game series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the St. Louis Cardinals placed infielder Blaze Jordan on the 10-day Injured List with a left ankle sprain after the 23-year-old was forced to leave Thursday’s 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

JJ Wetherholt Faces Steep Competition For Coveted Rookie Award

The St. Louis Cardinals have something special in 23-year-old second baseman JJ Wetherholt. St. Louis appears to have its second baseman of the future, locking Wetherholt down on an eight-year, $112.5 million extension, the largest guaranteed total contract in Cardinals franchise history.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

How Would a Salary Cap Affect Cardinals in 2027?

The 2027 season is being threatened by a potential lockout. In the ongoing labor war between the owners and MLB Players' Association, there is one issue that has risen above the rest: a salary cap.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

Cardinals–D-Backs Lars Nootbaar Trade Suddenly Looks One-Sided

When the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline rolled around, the St. Louis Cardinals made the difficult decision to move on from former fan favorite Lars Nootbaar.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Blaze Jordan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

Cardinals' Potential Next Steps After Losing Blaze Jordan

The St. Louis Cardinals snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-5 victory. However, not all was good with Thursday's win.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / August 28

Injury-riddled Cardinals take aim at Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals indicated that a left ankle injury for rookie third baseman Blaze Jordan would sideline him for a while. That's unfortunate for Jordan's development and another blow on the medical front for the Cardinals, whose slim postseason chances have dwindled further with every new player placed on the injured list.

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Quinn Mathews News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

Cardinals Announce Starting Pitchers for Pirates Series, Including Quinn Mathews

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation has been extremely thin, to say the least. That's why the club rolled with a bullpen day on Thursday, rather than utilizing a typical starter.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / August 27

Cards jump out in front, fend off O’s to halt 5-game skid

Rookie Blaze Jordan blasted a three-run home run before leaving with an injury, and right-hander Gordon Graceffo tossed three perfect innings in a spot start Thursday afternoon, helping the St.

Gordon Graceffo News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 27

Gordon Graceffo's Start is Just What Cardinals Needed

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen has been stretched thin lately, thanks in large part to injuries in the starting rotation. Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins are both out, and after a rough start from Michael McGreevy on Wednesday, St.

Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Cardinals Announce Jordan Walker Decision on Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals, stuck in a five-game losing streak, will send a slightly rearranged batting order onto the field Thursday night for the finale of their series against the Baltimore Orioles.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / August 27

St. Louis Cardinals vs Baltimore Orioles Game Discussion Thursday

The Cardinals will try to salvage their series against the Orioles in a Thursday afternoon contest at Busch Stadium. St. Louis has not formally announced their starter as of this moment, but Oli Marmol has indicated it will likely be a bullpen game for the Cardinals starting with Gordon Graceffo.

Joshua Baez News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Cardinals Announce New Joshua Baez Decision on Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals will try to halt a five-game slide Thursday afternoon when they close their series against the Baltimore Orioles at Busch Stadium.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Cardinals Make Announcement on Former Yankees Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals made a quiet but meaningful roster move Thursday ahead of their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Busch Stadium. With

Andre Pallante News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Cardinals’ Andre Pallante injury update is crucial for St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation took a hit when they placed Andre Pallante on the IL, putting a damper on their playoff hopes. Now, the Cards have revealed how the injury is going and how his recovery is taking shape, according to MLB.com.

Cade Winquest News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Cardinals Select Cade Winquest

The Cardinals announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Cade Winquest from Triple-A Memphis. Right-hander Peter Strzelecki heads to the 15-day injured list due to extensor inflammation in his right forearm, which opens a spot on the 26-man roster.

Nolan Gorman News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Nolan Gorman Returns to Cardinals After Unfortunate News

Nolan Gorman is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals at an unfortunate time for the club. The Cardinals are recalling the infielder from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, with shortstop Masyn Winn expected to be placed on the 10-day Injured List because of a thumb injury.

Masyn Winn News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Cardinals likely to place Masyn Winn on injured list

The Cardinals are recalling Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis, reports Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. Shortstop Masyn Winn is likely to end up on the 10-day injured list as the corresponding move, Jones adds.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

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MLB commissioner makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Making it so the Cincinnati Reds will at least secure a split in their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, Sal Stewart further demonstrated why he has an argument for being named the National League Rookie of the Year.

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