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Cardinals Slugger Pushing for 1st MLB Roster Spot Since 2024

Over the next few weeks, the St. Louis Cardinals are going to have to sort out the roster ahead of Opening Day. One area to specifically watch out for is going to be left field.

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St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training Observations, Ramon Urias

As part of my 6 days in Jupiter, I collected lots of observations and I’ve given to breaking them down and passing them along in manageable (ie. readable) chunks.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 13

Jordan Walker May Be Running Out of Chances with Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of competition this spring for different roster spots. The outfield is one area that could have a slightly different look.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

MLB Mock Draft: Cardinals Projected to Nab Standout LSU Outfielder

The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is right around the corner with Opening Day approaching in just two weeks, as of writing. The season will begin for the St.

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Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals Shockingly Under Fire for $12.5 Offseason Addition

The St. Louis Cardinals did a lot to build their roster for the future this offseason. They swung numerous trades to cut ties with veterans while adding prospects and it's set them up for a promising future.

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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.

Tink Hence News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals Noncommittal on Former No. 1 Prospect Tink Hence's Role

One interesting storyline for St. Louis Cardinals fans to follow throughout the 2026 season that could help the club at some point this season is the progression of No.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals Outfielder at Center of Intriguing Royals Trade Speculation

The St. Louis Cardinals have made four massive trades this offseason to push their team toward the rebuild that they've been needing to commit to. These

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / March 12

5 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Pitchers of All Time

The St. Louis Cardinals are the most successful National League team in the history of baseball. Their record books are filled to the brim with legends both at the plate and on the mound.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / March 12

5 Greatest St. Louis Cardinals Hitters of All Time

Only one team in the history of Major League Baseball has won more World Series than the St. Louis Cardinals. As such, picking the greatest hitters in franchise history is a mighty task.

Kyle Leahy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals 'Emboldened' to Roll the Dice on Kyle Leahy

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation could very well end up being an under-the-radar strength for the organization in 2026. The Cardinals no longer have Sonny Gray with the organization, but there is enough pitching here to believe that the club can make up for his loss and potentially be even better.

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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.

Adam Wainwright News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12

Adam Wainwright goes to mat for Mark DeRosa amid vicious World Baseball Classic criticism

On Wednesday, the United States advanced to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic. This was due to Italy defeating Mexico 9-1, which also enabled them to advance.

Victor Scott II News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Reasonable Expectations for Victor Scott II in His Second-Full Season

Victor Scott II entered the 2025 season as one of the most exciting players in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Known for his elite speed, Gold Glove-caliber defense, and the high energy he brings to his play, Scott is someone who has always had the attention of Cardinals’ fans, even in the minors.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

Cardinals' Riley O'Brien Won't Join Korea in WBC After All

The St. Louis Cardinals had 17 players competing in the World Baseball Classic back in 2023. This year, that number is much smaller, and it shrunk after the Cardinals traded away some of their veteran players.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 12

JJ Wetherholt Has Golden Opportunity Ahead With Cardinals

Opening Day is two weeks away and it can't come quick enough. March 26 is coming up quickly and soon enough we will see the St. Louis Cardinals take the field and face off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 12

Deniel Ortiz is your #18 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

I am genuinely kind of surprised Ortiz is this low and it’s not necessarily because I disagree with his ranking so much as he certainly felt like a prospect that would be ranked a lot higher based upon the last three top 20s I’ve run.

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

Who Should Be the St. Louis Cardinals 4th & 5th Starters?

As Spring Training rolls on, the St. Louis Cardinals roster is starting to come into focus, but there’s still no obvious choice for what the back of the rotation will look like.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Cardinals Fans Will Love ‘Special’ JJ Wetherholt Endorsement

It's hard to get much more excited about St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect, but former Cardinals Gold Glover Kolten Wong found a way to add even more hype on Wednesday.

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

Struggling Cardinals Outfielder on Verge of Major Breakout Year

The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly believed they had the next best thing in baseball a few years ago when they brought top prospect Jordan Walker up to the big leagues.

Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 11

Why Cardinals Fans Should Be Fired Up About Liam Doyle Now

One thing that hasn't been shocking throughout Spring Training has been the hype around St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt is in big league camp with the Cardinals and it would be a pretty big shock if he doesn't break camp with the club and make his big league debut on Opening Day on March 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays.