St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 20

Cardinals Legend Jim Edmonds’ Hall Snub Should Worry Arenado

This is the day when the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be announcing the results of this year’s ballots. It’s another reminder of how St. Louis Cardinals legend Jim Edmonds should have been given more consideration than he received.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Hall of Fame Candidate Shares Surprising Connection To Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a rich history that precedes them, full of legendary players, managers, coaches and even broadcasters. Their current rebuild can't take that away from them.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Ex-Cardinals All-Star Reportedly Had Surprising AL West Suitor

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy on the trade front this offseason. As part of their rebuild, they sent Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending teams.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Blue Jays, Cardinals Linked As Possible Trade Partners With 3 Players Named

As the end of the winter approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are still in a position to unload talent. Having already parted ways with multi-time All-Stars

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Latest Update On Brendan Donovan Trade Talks With Cardinals, Per Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals still have some important work ahead of them this offseason. Spring training is fast approaching, and they've already traded Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Cardinals Sign 25-Year-Old Undrafted Right-Handed Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the process of finding as many pitchers as they can to join a roster that won't likely compete for the playoffs in 2026, but hopes to do so perpetually in years to come.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

MLB Insider Connects Cardinals All-Star To Red Sox In Potential Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a very busy winter, trading players like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending ballclubs. In exchange, they have landed several prospects and a few pieces that they can immediately plug into their starting rotation.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

JJ Wetherholt Already Turning Heads With Cardinals

There's a very real chance that St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt will make their big league debut in 2026. With Nolan Arenado traded away, the Cardinals have an opening at third base.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

When Cardinals-Brendan Donovan Rumors Could Finally End

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most talked-about teams on the trade block this offseason. While three trades have already gotten done, the big name of the offseason is still a member of the organization: Brendan Donovan.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 19

St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm Up Day 2 Recap:

The 2026 iteration of the annual Winter Warm-Up event has concluded, and this year, a little more bittersweet than last, considering the impending labor strife headed into next offseason, the chances of the event taking place appear to be slim.

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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.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals' Brendan Donovan Linked To AL West Club As Trade Rumors Swirl

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this winter on the trade front. They have already moved Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending ballclubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals In Play For 30-Year-Old Righty, 9-Year MLB Veteran

The St. Louis Cardinals made the right moves trading Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras away, but now need to add another right-handed bat before the 2026 season gets here.

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Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals-Lars Nootbaar Trade Rumors Include NL Competitor

Could the St. Louis Cardinals have one more move up their sleeve this offseason? For St. Louis, the name that has been out there the most has been All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Chaim Bloom Offers Hope For Cardinals Amid Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals just completed their annual Winter Warmup at Busch Stadium. It was the first with Chaim Bloom as the new president of baseball operations.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 19

Cardinals 29-Year-Old 'Near-Lock' To Leave St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals shouldn't do anything hasty, but if the right offer comes around for All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan, the club should consider all options.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 18

Cardinals Rebuild Is Long Overdue, and It Shows

The St. Louis Cardinals are finally rebuilding after missing the postseason three straight years. They have finished under .500 in two of the last three years and have not been the same team since their magical 2022 season.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 18

Brendan Donovan Linked To AL Central Team As Trade Rumors Continue

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a busy offseason on the trade front. Chaim Bloom has already moved Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending ballclubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 18

Cardinals Reunion Possible As St. Louis Looks For Right-Handed Bat

Will the St. Louis Cardinals add another bat before the 2026 season comes around? St. Louis has done well adding pitching but still could use one more right-handed bat with Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras no longer with the organization.

Matt Svanson News / Viva El Birdos / January 18

Matt Svanson: Cardinals Closer or Firefighter?

Prior to getting into the meat of this week’s post, I wanted to add two disclaimers that many of you will probably deem unnecessary but for my own psyche, I am going to do it anyway.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 18

Brendan Donovan's Exit From Cardinals No Longer Sure Thing

The St. Louis Cardinals will report to Spring Training in just a couple of weeks and the big question hanging around the team is whether or not Brendan Donovan will still be with the organization.

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.

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.

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