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Jordan Walker Crushes 459-Foot Grand Slam, Sets Cardinals Statcast Record

The St. Louis Cardinals faced off against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday and young outfielder Jordan Walker continued his promising start to the 2026 Major League Baseball campaign.

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Jordan Walker Just Unleashed Fastest Assist in Cardinals Statcast Era

The St. Louis Cardinals have got to be optimistic about the way Jordan Walker has begun the 2026 Major League Baseball season. He was red-hot offensively to kick off the campaign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 4

One Week in the Books: Six Cardinals Numbers to Know

2.8 Inches JJ Wetherholt’s Opening Day home run could end up being the signature moment of the 2026 season for the Cardinals. All the expectations coming into the game combined with the excitement of Opening Day, and JJ delivered.

Masyn Winn News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Cardinals’ Shortstop Likely Out Saturday

The St. Louis Cardinals are likely to be without their Gold Glove-winning shortstop on Saturday. Masyn Winn expects to be out of the lineup on Saturday.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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Framber Valdez News / Viva El Birdos / April 3

Framber Valdez Quiets Cardinals Bats as Tigers Defeat St. Louis 4-0

It was the home opener at Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers and they made the most of it with Framber Valdez keeping the Cardinals bats quiet as the Tigers defeated St.

JJ Wetherholt News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Cardinals Make JJ Wetherholt Decision Before Tigers Game

JJ Wetherholt’s first six games as a big leaguer have gone about as well as anyone could have hoped. Now the St. Louis Cardinals are giving their prized rookie a day to breathe. Wetherholt will not be in the lineup on Friday when the Cardinals open a series against the Detroit Tigers.

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

Cardinals Hottest Hitter Isn't Even in MLB Right Now

The hottest offensive player in the St. Louis Cardinals' organization isn't even in the majors right now. Bear with us for a second. That's not to say the Cardinals aren't getting production out of the lineup in the majors right now, because they absolutely are.

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

2 Cardinals Players with Interesting Contract Options to Monitor This Season

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a strong start through their first six games. They won two out of three against both the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets and are set to begin a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 3

The St. Louis Cardinals look to define a pathway to success

With the season in its infancy and without enough data to grapple with yet, I’m going to look forward for a bit. Forward to the end of 2026. I’m not

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / April 2

St. Louis Cardinals Extension with JJ Wetherholt-Great Idea or Too Soon?

There are reports that the St. Louis Cardinals have reached out to JJ Wetherholt to discuss what it would take to get an extension done. Is that a great idea or is this much too soon and what would that look like if it happened?

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Cardinals Have Tricky Starting Rotation Decision Coming

The St. Louis Cardinals had a to make a difficult decision in the starting rotation before the 2026 Major League Baseball season began. St. Louis had six hurlers fighting for five spots in the rotation.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 2

Projecting a Blockbuster Cardinals-JJ Wetherholt Contract Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to enter a rebuild this season, which resulted in players like Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, and Willson Contreras being traded, while the Cardinals are set to lean heavier on prospects like JJ Wetherholt.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Three Storylines to Watch in the Cardinals Series With the Tigers

After a 4-2 homestand to open the 2026 season, the St. Louis Cardinals head on the road for their first road trip. Their first road series takes them to Michigan to play the Detroit Tigers.

Masyn Winn News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Cardinals' Masyn Winn Sends Message After Unfortunate Personal News

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a retooling phase, hoping to see meaningful contributions from their younger players as they build toward the future.

Masyn Winn News / Field Level Media / April 2

Cardinals SS Masyn Winn avoids serious injuries in crash

Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was not seriously injured in a single-car crash following Wednesday afternoon's game in St. Louis. The accident on the highway alongside Busch Stadium came shortly after Winn's walk-off single gave the Cardinals a 2-1 win over the New York Mets in 11 innings.

Masyn Winn News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Cardinals’ Masyn Winn in car accident after walkoff win vs. Mets

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was reportedly involved in a car accident just after he helped the Cardinals secure a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday.

JJ Wetherholt News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

Cardinals Have Shown Interest In JJ Wetherholt Extension

The Cardinals have interest in an extension with JJ Wetherholt, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. There’s no indication talks have gotten far, though it’s understandable that St.

Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / March 31

Andre Pallante, Cardinals' bullpen stifle Mets

Andre Pallante and a quartet of relievers combined on a three-hit shutout for the host St. Louis Cardinals, who beat the New York Mets 3-0 in the middle game of a three-game series Tuesday night.

Matt Pushard News / Field Level Media / March 31

Cards place rookie RHP Matt Pushard (knee) on 15-day IL

The St. Louis Cardinals placed rookie right-hander Matt Pushard on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday because of right knee patellar tendinitis. The move, retroactive to Monday, came after Pushard made his major league debut Sunday in an 11-7 loss to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / March 31

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 03/31/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals play the second game of their three-game series against the New York Mets tonight. The Mets won the first game last night 4-2. Ahead of today’s game, the Cardinals made some roster moves.