St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Hancel Rincon News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 31

Cardinals Have Big Plans for Leo Bernal, Hancel Rincon: Report

September 1 is a big day around Major League Baseball each year. With the regular season winding down, clubs are able to expand their rosters by two players starting on Sep.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 31

Meet new St. Louis Cardinals Leonardo Bernal and Hancel Rincon

It is technically August 31st, but the Cardinals are off today, which means that when the Cardinals next take the field tomorrow, they are allowed to carry two extra players.

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

Cardinals To Promote Leo Bernal

The Cardinals will call up catching prospect Leo Bernal from Triple-A on Tuesday prior to their game with the Dodgers, Francys Romero reports. Bernal was already added to the 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, and he’ll take one of the two extra spots when the 26-man roster expands to 28 men on September 1.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / August 30

2026 MLB Draft Review: St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of money to play with during the 2026 MLB Draft, as the club had five picks in the top two rounds. Between those five picks and the rest of the MLB Draft, the club was able to add to a farm system that’s gotten significantly deeper over the last 12 months.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 30

Pirate Homers, Cardinals Sloppy Play Help Pittsburgh Win Series Sunday

With JJ Wetherholt being sent to the injured list, the St. Louis Cardinals lineup for Sunday was somewhere south of inspiring. Matthew Liberatore on the mound, due to his recent struggles, wasn’t a reason for optimism either.

Luis Robert News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 30

Cardinals Pros and Cons of Poaching Mets' Luis Robert Jr.

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't likely to make a run to the playoffs this season. Right now, the Cardinals are 68-69 on the season and are 4 1/2 games out of a National League Wild Card spot.

Adam Wainwright News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 30

4 Career Highlights for Adam Wainwright on his 45th Birthday

It's been three years since the St. Louis Cardinals have truly had a franchise legend on their roster. Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina retired in 2022, with Adam Wainwright following suit after the 2023 season.

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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.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / August 30

Cards place rookie INF JJ Wetherholt (wrist) on 10-day IL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list due to right wrist tendinitis Sunday and recalled fellow infielder Cesar Prieto from Triple-A Memphis.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / August 30

Cardinals dealt injury blow as JJ Wetherholt placed on 10-day IL

The St. Louis Cardinals have received an unfortunate injury blow.

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Cardinals Place Blaze Jordan On 10-Day Injured List

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JJ Wetherholt News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Cardinals Place JJ Wetherholt On 10-Day Injured List

The Cardinals are placing infielder JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis, according to a team announcement. Infielder Cesar Prieto is being recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.

Kyle Leahy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 30

Kyle Leahy's Innings Limit is Becoming a Problem for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have taken a lot of important steps forward in 2026 despite their 68-69 record. One of their most notable steps forward has been the emergence of Kyle Leahy as a durable starting pitcher.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 30

Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan Trade Keeps Paying Off in Big Way

This past offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals made a handful of difficult decisions when it came to veteran players on the roster. St. Louis committed to the idea of using the 2026 season for development and building up the farm system.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / August 29

St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Errors Unable to Defeat Pirates Saturday

Saturday’s matchup between the Cardinals and Pirates had an odd feel to it. Pittsburgh was planning on having a bullpen game and with Kyle Leahy on a strict pitch count limitation, St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / August 29

Cardinals Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The St. Louis Cardinals designated left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson for assignment on Saturday, ending a brief and unsuccessful stint that began at the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 29

Jordan Walker Last 13 Games for Cardinals Should Terrify NL Rivals

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't technically out of the race for a National League Wild Card spot right now. St. Louis entered the day on Saturday sitting 4 1/2 games out of a playoff spot and sitting at 68-68.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 29

Cardinals DFA veteran reliever with latest roster move

The St. Louis Cardinals made a bullpen-related roster change Saturday, promoting left-hander Brycen Mautz from Triple-A Memphis while designating veteran reliever Caleb Ferguson for assignment ahead of their matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Blaze Jordan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Cardinals Place Blaze Jordan On 10-Day Injured List

Prior to Friday’s game, the Cardinals placed third baseman Blaze Jordan on the 10-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain. Utilityman Thomas Saggese was called up from Triple-A to take Jordan’s spot on the active roster.

Kyle Leahy News / Field Level Media / August 29

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.

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.

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.