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Cardinals Sign Nelson Velazquez To Minor League Deal

The Cardinals announced their group of non-roster invitees to Spring Training this evening. Corner outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Velázquez is among the group, indicating they’ve signed him to a minor league contract.

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Cardinals Add 27-Year-Old Slugger as Outfield Options Dwindle

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a team very much in need of a right-handed bat. With Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras out the door by way of trades to the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox, that left a hole for the organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Cardinals Should Be One of 'Many Teams' Scouting Former All-Star Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals may still have a little work left to do in the offseason after trading Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras. Other players like Brendan Donovan and JoJo Romero could always be moved for younger players.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Cardinals Running Out out Outfield Options After Giants Move

The St. Louis Cardinals need to add one more right-handed bat this offseason and a popular fit is now off the board. Over the last few weeks, one player who has been consistently linked to the Cardinals has been outfielder Harrison Bader.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / LWOSports.com / January 26

Free Agents the St. Louis Cardinals Have Expressed Interest In

After the departure of John Mozaliek, new President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom has the St. Louis Cardinals committed to a rebuild. While it’s disheartening to see from a once well-run organization, fans understand that it’s the direction that the team needs to go in to try and get back to what the birds on the bat represent.

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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.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Cubs' Latest Signing Could Haunt Cardinals in 2026

One of the most perplexing developments of the last few seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals has been the total disintegration of a young outfield. At the start of the 2023 season, the Cardinals had Tyler O'Neill, Lars Nootbaar, Jordan Walker, Dylan Carlson, Tommy Edman, and Brendan Donovan all under cheap team control.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Cardinals Prospect Cracks Insider’s Top 100 Rankings

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding and taking a step back from contention, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still small victories to celebrate.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Cardinals Sign 25-Year-Old Former Orioles Righty

In the middle of a rebuild, the St. Louis Cardinals have to look at every young pitcher as a lottery ticket. Whether they start or come on in relief, the Cardinals simply need to find arms who can join the core of what they hope is a contending team within the next few seasons.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

JJ Wetherholt Hype Soars as Cardinals Debut Nears

There is a lot to be excited about when it comes to the 2026 Major League Baseball season if you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan. St. Louis may not be a World Series contender, like the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that doesn't mean the season can't be a success.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Chaim Bloom’s Decisive Comments Continue to Impress Cardinals Fans

The St. Louis Cardinals' offseason has been productive and busy, with Chaim Bloom executing three trades to kick off his tenure as president of baseball operations.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 26

Cardinals Little-Known Utility Man Retires After 5 Years

A little-known St. Louis Cardinals prospect has opted to hang up his cleats and call it a career after five years in the organization. Infielder Jacob Buchberger has been in the Cardinals system since 2021.

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Quinn Mathews News / Viva El Birdos / January 26

Quinn Mathews is your #4 prospect

Our first real battle happened in the vote for the #4 prospect, with Quinn Mathews winning by a mere 4%. Last year’s #2 prospect, he had a bit of a down year, or at least a year that didn’t go as well as hoped, but his drop to 4 actually had less to do with that and more to do with another top 10 pick and a huge year from a teenager.

Brendan Donovan News / Last Word On Sports / January 25

The Cardinals Don’t Need To Trade Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals have traded away many of their core pieces this offseason. Veteran players like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado were all moved.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 25

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Clears Air on Brendan Donovan Buzz

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan has been the subject of endless trade rumors this offseason. On Sunday, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom joined "Sports on a Sunday Morning with Tom Ackerman" on KMOX St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 25

Reunion With 12-Year Veteran Could Make Sense for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a lot of work this offseason to jumpstart their rebuild. They have traded away three key veterans and also signed a few pieces that could become trade candidates at the deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / January 25

Cardinals Lose Player to Retirement After 5 Seasons

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a clear period of transition as new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom begins reshaping the organization according to his long-term vision.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 25

Are the St. Louis Cardinals Kings of the Waiting Game or Overvaluing Players?

When I evaluate the St. Louis Cardinals actions during the offseason so far, there’s only one thing I’m certain of and that’s the fact that President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom and his team are smarter than I am.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 25

Trade Rumors Persist, but Cardinals Should Hold Onto All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a productive offseason shedding salary and offloading veteran players to kick off their first rebuild in over three decades.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 25

Cardinals Free Agent Pitch for Blue Jays Utility Man

The St. Louis Cardinals arguably are one right-handed bat away from being able to comfortably enter the 2026 season with the roster as it stands. St. Louis has done a good job throughout the offseason so far.

Harrison Bader News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

How a Harrison Bader Return Can Help the Cardinals’ Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals will enter the 2026 season with a much younger roster. President of Baseball Operations, Chaim Bloom, committed after the 2025 season to shed veteran contracts and give the Cardinals young talent a chance.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 24

Cardinals Reportedly Missed Out on Brendan Donovan Suitor

There have been a handful of teams linked to St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan this offseason, but an intriguing nugget of information dropped on Saturday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

'Only Do So If They Are Blown Away By An Offer' – MLB Insider Says Cardinals In No Hurry to Trade All-Star Slugger

The St. Louis Cardinals began a massive rebuilding process this winter, with a new front office led by Chaim Bloom. They have already offloaded all their big salaries from their payroll.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 24

Cardinals infielder ranked among top 5 prospects for 2026 season

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping for great success in 2026. St. Louis had a frustrating 2025 season, finishing the campaign with a 78-84 record. The Cardinals also dealt some of their most experienced players this offseason, including starting pitcher Sonny Gray.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / January 21

What Yadier Molina's return means to Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals got good news on Wednesday when it was announced that future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina would be returning to the organization as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Cardinals Showing Interest In Austin Hays

The Cardinals are among the teams that have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman has previously linked Hays to the Yankees, Mets and Royals this offseason.