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Reds get first look at Cardinals RHP Dustin May

With both sides attempting to gain ground in the National League wild-card race, the St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.

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St. Louis Cardinals Come Home, Get Hammered by Diamondbacks Thursday

What was supposed to be an off-day for the St. Louis Cardinals became a rather important encounter with the Arizona Diamondbacks thanks to a game postponed by weather a few weeks ago.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

Cardinals Biggest Trade Deadline Domino to Watch

We're under two weeks away from the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline and there are a handful of players on the St. Louis Cardinals to watch. The Cardinals spent the offseason trading veterans away to give the young guys throughout the roster a chance to show what they can do.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

How Cardinals fans greeted Jordan Walker after Home Run Derby win

The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed Jordan Walker back to Busch Stadium with a celebration worthy of franchise history Thursday. Cardinals fans gave the outfielder a standing ovation during his first home appearance since winning the 2026 Home Run Derby.

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The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

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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 23

Cardinals Call 5-Foot-9 Right-Hander Up to Triple-A After Brief Demotion

The St. Louis Cardinals' season looks to be coming off the rails. After a hot start to the year, they began to slump towards the end of the first half, and now they sit just three games above .500 with less than two weeks to go until the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

Cardinals Officially Cut Ties With Former 4th-Round Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a handful of moves down in the minor leagues on Thursday, including the release of a former fourth-round pick. St. Louis

Yohel Pozo News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Orioles Claim Yohel Pozo, Designate Johnathan Rodríguez For Assignment

The Orioles announced that they have claimed catcher Yohel Pozo off waivers from the Cardinals and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. St Louis designated Pozo for assignment last week.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

3 top Cardinals prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals enter the 2026 MLB trade deadline in an uncomfortable but potentially advantageous position. Playing roughly .515 baseball and sitting third in the National League Central, the Cardinals have remained close enough to postseason contention to avoid becoming a traditional seller.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

Cardinals Already Digging Their Own Grave with Poor Second-Half Start

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to salvage a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, but they still lost their most recent series. Now, they are trending downward as the trade deadline approaches.

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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.

Max Rajcic News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Max Rajcic Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Cardinals right-hander Max Rajcic has undergone Tommy John surgery. The righty himself announced the news on his personal Instagram page. He’ll miss the remainder of this season and likely all of 2027 as well.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

3 Ways Cardinals Could Instantly Repair the Leaky Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen had a very good day on Wednesday. Hunter Dobbins got the start and pitched six shutout innings against the Los Angeles Angels.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

Cardinals rumors: Who are St. Louis’ 2 most ‘logical’ trade candidates?

The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to keep up in the National League Central, ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline. A new report is listing two possible trade candidates, that the Cardinals may move soon.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

Cardinals Were Never Going to Buy, Even if Fans Wanted Them to

The St. Louis Cardinals were able to salvage a game against the Los Angeles Angels this week, but the damage had already been done. The team had lost four consecutive games heading into Wednesday's matchup with the Halos, and though they snapped the losing streak, the Cardinals have proven what kind of team they truly are.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

It’s Time for Cardinals to Swap Matthew Liberatore With Hunter Dobbins

One thing that has been a positive about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals has been the fact that the organization hasn't been afraid to make a change. The Cardinals entered the 2026 season with low expectations, but have outperformed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / July 23

D-backs, Cardinals pitchers ride hot streaks into clash

A pair of starting pitchers trending in the right direction will meet under unusual circumstance on Thursday afternoon when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a standalone game.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 23

Cardinals Listed Among Best Fits To Trade For 27-Year-Old Southpaw

The St. Louis Cardinals' 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels could not come at a more impactful time for the team after a four-game losing streak. With a 52-49 record, the Cardinals sit just half a game back from the final wild-card playoff spot in the National League.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / July 22

JJ Wetherholt's HR stands up as Cardinals blank Angels

JJ Wetherholt hit a home run and four St. Louis pitchers combined on a seven-hitter as the Cardinals blanked the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 to salvage the final game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 22

Cardinals Trade Deadline Direction Becoming Increasingly Clear

The St. Louis Cardinals entered Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels having lost four games in a row and fallen out of the third National League wild card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22

Red Sox ride impressive first inning to 15th consecutive win

Special things are continuing to happen at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts, home of the Boston Red Sox.

Caleb Durbin's late HR extends Red Sox's historic win streak

Orioles reportedly entertaining offers for catcher Adley Rutschman

Adley Rutschman trade rumors raise two questions for Orioles

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Jordan Walker News / Just Baseball / July 22

Should the Cardinals Pursue a Jordan Walker Extension?

Among the many St. Louis Cardinals storylines to follow this season, it’s hard to argue that Jordan Walker is the biggest. From bust to born again, bottom of the barrel to a Home Run Derby throne.

Scott Blewett News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Cardinals Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment

The Cardinals have designated right-handed reliever Scott Blewett for assignment, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. His roster spot will go to righty Hunter Dobbins, who has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis.