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Joshua Báez Arrives: How Cardinals Phenom Fits Into 2026 Plans

After much debate and chatter, it appears as though the St. Louis Cardinals are finally promoting No. 3 prospect Joshua Báez to the big leagues. The chatter has intensified over the last few days in large part because of the rules around rookie status.

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St. Louis Cardinals Waste Strong Liberatore Start as Cubs Win Friday

Matthew Liberatore was his best self Friday afternoon as the St. Louis Cardinals entered the gauntlet of Wrigley Field to play the Cubs for the start of a crucial weekend series.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Cardinals Cut Ties With Two Players Before Facing Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals made a pair of quiet roster moves during their recent series against the Chicago Cubs, releasing two young players from the organization’s Dominican Summer League affiliate.

Jurrangelo Cijntje News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 14

Cardinals Prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje Turns in Best Triple-A Start Yet

St. Louis Cardinals switch-pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje dazzled in his latest appearance for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. Cijntje, the Cardinals' No.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Albert Pujols News / Viral Sports News / August 14

Cardinals Legend Albert Pujols Drops Heartfelt Message

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols shared a simple yet touching message on Instagram this Friday, reflecting on a memorable evening at one of baseball’s most iconic settings.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Cardinals Lineup vs Cubs: Jimmy Crooks Out, Top 6 Stay Put

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to kick off arguably their most important series of the season on Friday afternoon. St. Louis has won three straight series and now is three games out of a National League Wild Card spot.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Cardinals’ 29-Year-Old Pitcher Is Becoming a Major Weapon

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 season with some questions in the starting rotation, to say the least. Like the rest of the roster, the rotation is very young.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Jurrangelo Cijntje, Liam Doyle Put Cardinals' Bright Future on Display

The St. Louis Cardinals may not have played a game on Thursday night, but there was a lot for fans to be excited about down in the minors throughout the day.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 14

When should the St. Louis Cardinals abandon a developing player’s runway?

One of the enduring lessons of the Randy Arozarena trade was the recognition of how frustrating and demoralizing it could be to trade away a prospect before they really got a chance to succeed.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 14

Cardinals open crucial 11-game trip with 3 games vs. Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a day of rest on Thursday. They probably are going to need it. The Cardinals will begin an 11-game road trip on Friday afternoon when they play the opener of a three-game series against the rival Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 13

St. Louis Cardinals' Playoff Hopes Enter Critical Stretch

Could the St. Louis Cardinals actually end up being a playoff team before the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season comes to an end? Don't rule it out.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 13

Masyn Winn Hype Is Finally Building for Cardinals

Are we starting to see St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn turn a corner offensively? Arguably, the answer is yes. When it comes to Winn, there's no denying the fact that he has massive upside.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cardinals roll to easy win over Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals rookie César Prieto delivered a key hit to break a season-long drought and spark a tie-breaking rally Wednesday afternoon in a 7-1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 12

Finally Good News for Nolan Gorman, St. Louis Cardinals

When the St. Louis Cardinals optioned Nolan Gorman down to Triple-A earlier in the season, things didn't look good. Gorman was slashing .194/.280/.318 with seven home runs, 26 RBIs, and 74 strikeouts in 62 games played.

Masyn Winn News / Field Level Media / August 11

Masyn Winn provides winning hit as Cardinals edge Phillies

Masyn Winn broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with a two-out RBI single, Everson Pereira added a solo home run, and right-hander Ryne Stanek pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the eighth inning for the St.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

The St. Louis Cardinals tried to make Bryce Harper look bad during Monday’s game … but ended up doing virtually the opposite. St. Louis hosted Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for the first game of a three-game set.

Tink Hence News / Yardbarker / August 6

Cardinals outright former top prospect to Florida Complex League

Pitcher Tink Hence had been a highly regarded prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals as recently as 2025. Those days appear to be over.

Cardinals Outright Tink Hence

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Cubs recall newly acquired pitcher Braxton Garrett from Triple-A

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 5

Yankees' Lombard reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is clearly hoping Lombard will provide a spark for the club and prove to be an upgrade over Anthony Volpe.

Yankees to promote No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr.

Yankees rookie proves he can handle New York pressure with dazzling debut

Cardinals' Alec Burleson achieves rare power display at Yankee Stadium

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Alec Burleson News / Yardbarker / August 4

Cardinals' Alec Burleson achieves rare power display at Yankee Stadium

In a series opener between two of the most storied franchises, a visiting player made some history of his own on Monday night.

Yankees to promote No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Lars Nootbaar News / Yardbarker / August 3

Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar

Just ahead of the trade deadline, the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals agreed on a trade that will provide Arizona with a much-needed left-handed-hitting outfielder.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Alec Burleson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Cardinals Receiving Interest In Alec Burleson

The Cardinals have yet to participate in the trade deadline festivities, but they’re likely to be sellers after a rough week dropped them four games out of the final NL Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire May and Romero from Cardinals

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

The Brewers entered Monday with a 6.5-game lead in the National League Central.

Tarik Skubal will become Brewers' biggest regret

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Tink Hence News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Cardinals Designate Tink Hence For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Tink Hence has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster space for Quinn Mathews, whose contract has now been officially selected from Triple-A (as reported two days ago). Righty Matt Svanson was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move for Mathews.