St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Luis Gastelum News / New Baseball Media / July 8

What to Expect from Cardinals Reliever Luis Gastelum

It was inevitable at some point that Cardinals pitching prospect Luis Gastelum was going to get a shot in the Majors this season. That time is now, as the Cardinals promoted the electric relief pitcher prospect on July 8.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Luis Gastelum, a move that MLBTR covered yesterday. In a corresponding move, left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment.

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Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals Manager 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Ryne Stanek Avoiding IL

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen lost a key player on a day when the team was already deploying a bizarre pitching arrangement to handle a doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals Have Key Area They Must Target at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have been inconsistent lately. They have now lost four consecutive games and are headed towards potentially selling at the trade deadline.

Andre Pallante News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals' Patience With Andre Pallante Looks Genius Now

The St. Louis Cardinals have some pitching issues that they have to sort out, but they have also been fortunate to have a major bounce-back campaign from 27-year-old righty Andre Pallante.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Cardinals Receive Exciting Riley O'Brien News

The St. Louis Cardinals have another 2026 National League All-Star. On Tuesday, closer Riley O'Brien was added to the National League All-Star team as a replacement.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals' Riley O'Brien Receives Special Honor Amid Breakout Season

The St. Louis Cardinals have lost four games in a row for the fourth time this season and enter Wednesday with a 47-43 record, two games back in the wild card race and 10 1/2 back in the National League Central.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / July 8

Michael McGreevy's birthday wish? For Cards to end skid vs. Brewers

Michael McGreevy faces a tall task on his 26th birthday as the St. Louis Cardinals send him to the mound against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, hoping the right-hander can end the team's four-game skid.

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25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Unpacking Cardinals' Bizarre Pitching Decisions for Brewers Doubleheader

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of arguably their most important stretch of the season, but it was an odd day on Tuesday, to say the least. St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 8

Cardinals DFA 31-Year-Old Reliever Just Hours After Promoting Him

The St. Louis Cardinals made some changes to their bullpen ahead of their doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. As St. Louis got ready

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Cardinals Designate Bruce Zimmermann For Assignment, Select Jared Shuster

The Cardinals made some moves in between games of today’s doubleheader. They selected left-hander Jared Shuster to the roster. Fellow lefty Bruce Zimmermann has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Luis Gastelum News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Cardinals Planning To Select Luis Gastelum

The Cardinals are planning to select the contract of right-handed reliever Luis Gastelum, per reports from Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat and Derrick Goold of the St.

Ryne Stanek News / Field Level Media / July 7

Cardinals RHP Ryne Stanek (foot) exits vs. Brewers

Cardinals right-hander Ryne Stanek left Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the seventh inning after the St. Louis reliever appeared to jam his foot or ankle into the first base bag while trying to cover on a bunt single by Joey Ortiz.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Cardinals Select Bruce Zimmermann, Place Max Rajcic On 60-Day IL

The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Bruce Zimmermann from Triple-A Memphis. Reliever Ryan Fernandez has been optioned to Memphis to clear a spot on the active roster.

Justin Bruihl News / Field Level Media / July 6

Cardinals LHP Justin Bruihl exits with apparent injury

Cardinals reliever Justin Bruihl left St. Louis' Monday home game with no outs in the seventh inning after trying to throw out the Milwaukee Brewers' Garrett Mitchell on an infield single.

Dustin May News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Cardinals Make Dustin May Decision Before Start Against Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals will limit Dustin May to around 65 pitches during Monday night's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch beat writer Jeff Jones.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / July 6

Cardinals Linked to Trade That Could be a Nail in the Cubs’ Coffin

The St. Louis Cardinals have actually been a pretty big surprise this season, as they are currently in a virtual tie with the Miami Marlins for the National League’s third Wild Card spot.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 6

Cardinals rumors: St. Louis’ trade deadline strategy gets crucial update from insider

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a peculiar situation with the August 3 MLB trade deadline quickly approaching. With a 47-40 record and currently in position for a Wild Card spot, the front office could seemingly be in the market to make some trades before the deadline.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / July 6

Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview: Can Milwaukee Extend Its NL Central Lead?

The Milwaukee Brewers kick off a rare five-game series on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. The extra fifth game was added to this week’s series due to a rainout that forced the cancellation of a game on May 5th.

Alec Burleson News / Just Baseball / July 6

Alec Burleson Is Rewarding the Cardinals for Their Patience

The year is 2023 in St. Louis. After a major culture shock, the St. Louis Cardinals are turning to hit-first prospect Alec Burleson, but it isn’t clear if he even has a position. Burleson, dubbed ‘Burly’ for short, is an East Carolina University product.

Michael Wacha News / Yardbarker / July 5

Royals' Michael Wacha joins rare company with second All-Star selection

Lost in the debate about who was snubbed, Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha's All-Star selection serves as a reason for everyone to celebrate.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 6

On deck: Yankees-Rays battle for AL East lead, Giants, Cardinals face litmus test

The final week before Major League Baseball's All-Star Game break could provide answers that will settle standings at the top and bottom of several divisions.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Cardinals Facing Backlash After Pete Crow-Armstrong's Injury Scare

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs just wrapped up a three-game weekend series at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals took the first two while the Cubs salvaged the finale. The Cardinals now sit at 47-40, third place in the National League Central with the Cubs right ahead of them at 50-40.