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What Lance Lynn ‘f**king hates’ about Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado trade

On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals finally pulled the trigger on the inevitable Nolan Arenado trade, sending the veteran third baseman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for just one prospect in pitcher Jack Martinez, whom the Diamondbacks drafted in the eighth round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

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The St. Louis Cardinals are building a nice farm system pipeline

Last week I started a walk-thru entitled Baseball meets Technology. I indicated I’d follow up with more on that topic this week, but here we are. The follow-up tech article I’ve started really isn’t cohesive enough for publication.

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

Cardinals Fan Favorite Details How Retirement Decision Came Together

The offseason so far has been full of trade rumors for the St. Louis Cardinals. That topic has dominated headlines left and right as the club has dealt away veterans, with the latest being Nolan Arenado.

Chaim Bloom News / Viva El Birdos / January 15

St. Louis Cardinals Sign 12 Free Agents from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela

St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team had a busy day of of international signings that included 5 outfielders, 4 pitchers, 2 infielders and a catcher.

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Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 15

Why Cardinals Made The Right Decision On Nolan Arenado's Contract

The St. Louis Cardinals finally put an end to the Nolan Arenado saga on Tuesday, trading him to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league right-hander Jack Martinez.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

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

Cardinals Acquire Speedy 17-Year-Old Shortstop With Star Potential

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly entering a rebuild right now, which means their farm system is as important as ever. They've already swung three trades to bolster their farm system in a huge way.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 15

Extend Or Trade? Breaking Down Two Outcomes For Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active this offseason, having signed two free agents and made three important trades. The most recent trade finally ended the Nolan Arenado saga, as he was sent to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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

Cardinals Linked To Reunion With Former MVP After Stint With Yankees

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly in the midst of a full scale rebuild right now. They came into the offseason needing to make major moves in one direction or the other.

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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.

Aaron Judge News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 15

Cardinals Sign Prospect Once Called 'Dominican Aaron Judge'

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team with an eye towards the future and they officially made a move that very well could help with that idea on Thursday.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 15

Nolan Arenado Reveals Key Factor Behind Trade From Cardinals

On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals finally accomplished a major goal that they’ve had for the past two offseasons: trading Nolan Arenado. They found a new fit for him with the Arizona Diamondbacks and ate the majority of the remaining money on his contract.

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Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 15

Cardinals 6-Year Veteran Could Be Next Out After Nolan Arenado

With Nolan Arenado no longer a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, things are a bit more up in the air with the organization. Trade rumors have dominated the offseason for the organization.

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

Latest Report Could Narrow Suitors For Cardinals’ All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals continued their rebuild earlier this week when they finally shipped Nolan Arenado out. They sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks after a long saga dating back to last offseason.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / January 15

JJ Wetherholt is your top prospect

On Monday, the expected happened. There was overwhelming support for JJ Wetherholt as the #1 prospect in the Cardinals system. It is unknown whether or not Wetherholt will make the Opening Day roster, but it seems pretty clear to me that Wetherholt is definitely ready.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 15

2025 MLB Farm Review: Texas Rangers

Thanks to prospect graduations and other circumstances, the Rangers’ farm system isn’t one of the deeper ones in the Majors right now. However, there is still firepower, headlined by teenage sensation Sebastian Walcott.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

A Look Into Nolan Arenado’s Career to This Point

On Tuesday, January 13, star third baseman Nolan Arenado was traded for the second time in his storied career. Arenado turns 35 in April and is set to spend 2026-27 with the Arizona Diamondbacks before hitting unrestricted free agency at 37 in 2028.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Nolan Arenado Sends Message to Chaim Bloom After Cardinals Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals’ rebuild under Chaim Bloom has officially begun, with third basemanNolan Arenado becoming the latest veteran to be moved. On Wednesday, St.

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

Cardinals' Next Low-Risk Flyer Should Be 192-HR Slugger

The St. Louis Cardinals have done everything the fanbase could've hoped for this offseason after Chaim Bloom made it clear that the club would be looking to make moves as the reset continues.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 13

Giants' rumored trade targets would be perfect fit in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has worked to remake the lineup. His latest targets could continue that transformation.

Diamondbacks hope to bolster lineup with addition of Nolan Arenado

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