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Cardinals Four-Year Veteran Has Been Red-Hot Across Past Five Starts

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to a poor start to the second half of the season, the same as last year. St. Louis is still holding onto the final wild-card playoff spot with a 51-48 record, but has struggled since the All-Star break, losing three of its last four games, including two late walk-off collapses.

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Cardinals Latest Loss Proves 2026 Season is on Life Support

The St. Louis Cardinals were two outs away from snapping their two-game losing streak on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels, but this time, All-Star closer Riley O'Brien was the victim of the latest bullpen implosion.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Clearly Believe They Found a Steal in SS Rocco Maniscalco

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms on a deal with one of the most intriguing players selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. St. Louis selected 17-year-old standout shortstop Rocco Maniscalco out of Oxford High School in Alabama with the No.

Seiya Suzuki News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Rumors: St. Louis Surprisingly Linked to Cubs' Seiya Suzuki

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't trending in the right direction right now. St. Louis has lost three straight games and six of its last 10 games. Now, the Cardinals find themselves just three games above .500 at 51-48.

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The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

After two walk-off losses, Cardinals eager to rebound in matchup vs. Angels

After suffering their second consecutive walk-off loss, the St. Louis Cardinals will turn to Opening Day starter Matthew Liberatore when they face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Biggest Flaw Was on Display in Walk-Off Angels Loss

There are under two weeks to go until the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline at this point and the St. Louis Cardinals aren't playing their best baseball of the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 21

St. Louis Cardinals Blow Another Lead in the 9th, Lose to the Angels

The St. Louis Cardinals have been described as resilient this season. Does that adjective still apply? No better way to find out than to see how the team would compete against the Los Angeles Angels after arguably their worst defeat of the season losing a 7-run lead in Arizona.

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

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Fuels Brandon Clarke Hype Train

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you should be very excited about No. 7 prospect Brandon Clarke right now. Now, this doesn't mean that Clarke is going to be in the majors in the near future.

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

Cardinals' Impressive Draft Class Ranked Best In The Entire League

The St. Louis Cardinals made the most out of their 23 total pick in this season's MLB Draft. After falling apart early in the second half of last season, the Cardinals entered a full-scale rebuild, selling at the trade deadline.

Oliver Marmol News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 20

Cardinals' Oliver Marmol Talks Frustrations After Stunning Walk-Off Loss

The St. Louis Cardinals nearly opened up the second half of the MLB season with a series win over the Atlanta Braves, but fell just short with an 8-7 extra-innings loss.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / July 20

Former St. Louis Cardinals Second Baseman Has Died

Baseball has lost one of its truest, toughest warriors, as former MLB second baseman Ron Hunt has passed away at the age of 85. While fans across the country may remember him as a New York Met or a Montreal Expo, the St.

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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.

Bruce Zimmermann News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

KBO’s Hanwha Eagles Sign Bruce Zimmermann

Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann is signing with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization for the remainder of the season, the team announced this weekend (hat tip to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net).

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

D-Backs rally from down 7 to beat Cardinals in 10 innings

Max Kepler delivered the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight unanswered runs in an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Phoenix.

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Quinn Mathews News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 19

Cardinals' Quinn Mathews Is Pitching His Way Into the Big League Conversation

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitching prospect Quinn Mathews turned in another solid performance in his first start after the All-Star break. Mathews, the Cardinals' No.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Cardinals columnist demands Jordan Walker contract extension after Home Run Derby heroics

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has officially put himself on the map after winning the Home Run Derby. Now, at least one Cardinals columnist is hoping he doesn’t leave anytime soon.

Chris Roycroft News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 18

Cardinals Trade Chris Roycroft To Rays

July 18: The Rays completed the deal on Friday by sending right-hander Trey Pooser to the Cardinals, per Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 24-year-old was a 10th-round pick in 2024.

Jordan Walker News / Field Level Media / July 18

Led by Jordan Walker, Cardinals seek another win in rematch vs. D-backs

It's been quite a season already for St. Louis right fielder Jordan Walker, and he'll look to continue his success when the Cardinals face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game set.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Rays Trade Trey Pooser To Cardinals

The Cardinals announced they’ve acquired minor league reliever Trey Pooser from the Rays. He’s the player to be named later from last month’s deal that sent middle reliever Chris Roycroft to Tampa Bay.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Reds' Sal Stewart sheds light on viral Dave Roberts' All-Star Game quote

As the Cincinnati Reds start the post-All-Star Game portion of their schedule, there's still plenty of buzz about Sal Stewart and what he asked of some veteran MLB managers just before the Midsummer Classic.

Reds sign Chase Burns to historic new deal

Dodgers' Mookie Betts sets one condition to retire

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Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 17

Cardinals rumors: Lars Nootbaar once again mentioned as trade candidate

The St. Louis Cardinals have had an up-and-down season, and there is still time for them to make a run and possibly make a playoff run. It’s uncertain which way the Cardinals plan on going, but it’ll all depend on what happens during the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / July 14

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 2, Part 1

Welcome back to my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Earlier this week, I covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks. We will be splitting Day 2 into two separate parts, and today I’ll be covering the team’s selections in rounds five through 10.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 14

Home Run Derby takeaways: Jordan Walker spoils Kyle Schwarber's big night

Home Run Derby takeaways: Jordan Walker wins, spoils Kyle Schwarber's big night

A thrilling 2026 Home Run Derby is in the books.

Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez will start the All-Star Game for NL

Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease named AL All-Star Game starter

Why Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't play in 2026 MLB All-Star Game

Bryce Harper addresses FanDuel video he sent to gambling addict

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Liam Doyle News / Just Baseball / July 13

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 1

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 MLB Draft armed with an astounding 23 total draft picks, providing themselves with a golden opportunity to continue adding to their ever-improving farm system.

JJ Wetherholt News / Yardbarker / July 10

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with megadeal

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with nine-figure extension

The St. Louis Cardinals are the newest team to hop on board with a contract extension for an up-and-coming star player. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, St.

Former Cy Young Award winner has been pulled off the trade market

Brian Cashman makes telling comments on Aaron Boone's status

Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox

Red Sox's Willson Contreras has suspension reduced by MLB

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals