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Cardinals, Red Sox Blockbuster Rumors Center On Willson Contreras

The St. Louis Cardinals have a slugger at their disposal who could be a very intriguing trade piece, if the right deal comes along. There was a time early in the offseason when it didn't seem likely at all that Willson Contreras would be traded.

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Latest On Brendan Donovan With Cardinals Blockbuster Likely

Another day, another Brendan Donovan trade rumor. The St. Louis Cardinals All-Star had a career year in 2025 and has now been one of the most talked-about players in baseball, with teams all over the league interested in his services.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Chaim Bloom’s Latest Message Is Exactly What Cardinals Fans Needed To Hear

The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t make any moves at the Winter Meetings, but that doesn't mean that they weren’t busy. Chaim Bloom was simply laying the groundwork for the rest of the offseason.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 11

Cardinals Rumors: Contreras, Nootbaar and What If Nolan Arenado Comes Back

The MLB Winter Meetings this week seemed to be eerily quiet for the St. Louis Cardinals. New reports seem to indicate that there was a lot of activity happening behind the scenes as there’s new interest in both Willson Contreras and Lars Nootbaar and questions answered about what would it be like if Nolan Arenado remained a St.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Brendan Donovan, Ketel Marte 'Clear Top Options' For Blockbuster 2B Trades

The winter meetings are over, but the rumors aren't dying down across Major League Baseball in the slightest. The St. Louis Cardinals still remain one of the most talked-about teams in baseball and one of the biggest reasons why is All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Cardinals rumors: Nolan Arenado among St. Louis trades ‘almost certain’ to happen

Rumors suggest the St. Louis Cardinals are in for a busy offseason, as it sounds like the front office could be making multiple trades. One player to keep an eye on is Nolan Arenado, as one MLB Insider believes it is likely the star third baseman gets moved at some point.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Two Fresh Cardinals Trade Predictions After Winter Meetings Wrap Up

The St. Louis Cardinals’ offseason plans are starting to take shape. They didn’t make any moves at the Winter Meetings, but they aren’t close to being done just yet.

Tyler Mahle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Tyler Mahle Headlines Veteran Trio Linked To Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals didn’t swing any deals throughout the winter meetings, but they did make or clear that they are looking. Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom spoke candidly throughout the week about the club’s various trade candidates.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Cardinals hold 1 of MLB’s ‘most popular trade targets’

With trade rumors surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and a bevy of stars on the team, one player that has been coveted by other teams is second baseman Brendan Donovan.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Cardinals Predicted To Trade Fan Favorite All-Star To Mariners

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a big rebuild this offseason and they've already taken the first step toward doing so. They traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a small haul of talented prospects.

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Willson Contreras News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Cardinals’ 3-Time All-Star Still Hoping To Stay In St. Louis, Per Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals were quiet at the Winter Meetings, not making any major moves that impact their Major League roster for 2026. But that doesn’t mean they weren’t productive.

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Pete Alonso News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11

Cardinals Outfielder On Mets Radar After Losing Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz

The 2025 Major League Baseball winter meetings came and went and the St. Louis Cardinals were unable to swing any deals. Throughout the week, Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom spoke openly about the team's various trade candidates, including Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado specifically.

Pete Alonso News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Pete Alonso Exit Opens Door To New Cardinals Trade Suitor: Mets

The St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of trade chips on their hands. Although they didn't get a deal done during the winter meetings, that doesn't mean the deals that did get done, won't impact the team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Cardinals Add Intriguing Former Giants Prospect In Rule 5 Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a busy team this offseason. They’ve already started their rebuild by trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox and bringing back two young pitchers in exchange.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Cardinals Bolster Pitching Depth With Latest Rule 5 Selection

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding this offseason. They’ve already traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox for pitchers Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Cardinals Officially Lose 29-Year-Old Utility Man To Red Sox

The Rule 5 Draft giveth and taketh away. That at least was the case for the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. St. Louis was one of just 12 teams that selected a player in the major league phase of the draft.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 10

Winter Meetings: St. Louis Cardinals Trying to Teach Us Patience

Patience is a virtue or so I’m told. All I can say is that it better be as many of the St. Louis Cardinal faithful have watched the MLB Winter Meetings come and go with barely a whisper of anything meaningful getting done.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Cardinals Lose 25-Year-Old Pitcher To Yankees After 3 Years

The St. Louis Cardinals have attempted to buy and win for the last few seasons. This commitment to winning hasn't paid off whatsoever, as the Cardinals haven't sustained any sort of success in the National League Central.

Yadier Molina News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Cardinals Have 'Mutual Interest' In Bringing St. Louis Legend Back

It sounds like there is at least a chance that the St. Louis Cardinals could have a team legend back with the organization in some capacity in 2026. St.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 10

Cardinals’ $87 Million Slugger Seems More Likely Trade Candidate Than Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals have work to do this offseason. On the final day of the Winter Meetings, they still have yet to make any moves since the Sonny Gray trade.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 9

New suitor emerges for Cardinals' Brendan Donovan

Brendan Donovan has been one of the top trade targets for clubs seeking offensive help.

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Willson Contreras News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 8

Cardinals’ Oli Marmol drops measured take on Willson Contreras trade rumors

As there have been rumors surrounding St. Louis Cardinals star Willson Contreras and a potential trade that could be coming this winter or before next season, one person within the ball club has given their thoughts on the matter.

Mason Miller News / Yardbarker / December 9

MLB Winter Meetings takeaways: Padres make big pitching decision

The San Diego Padres have seemingly answered one of their biggest offseason questions. However, the answer opens up more questions for a team looking to get back to the postseason in 2026.

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Lars Nootbaar News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 7

Cardinals not looking to move OF Lars Nootbaar

As one of the few teams in baseball in true rebuild mode, the Cardinals are open to offers on most players on their roster, yet some of the Cards’ most-cited trade candidates may be a little more available than others.