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Jordan Walker Is Doing Something Cardinals Legends Rarely Do This Early

Jordan Walker Is Doing Something Cardinals Legends Rarely Do This Early

It is still early in the season, but something unusual is happening in St. Louis. Even in a year where the St. Louis Cardinals have been up and down, one storyline continues to be consistent.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals Have Important Alec Burleson Trade Decision to Make

Cardinals Have Important Alec Burleson Trade Decision to Make

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for an aggressive rebuild during the offseason, which saw them cut ties with a slew of veteran players in favor of prospects to build for the future.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals Could Find Needed Lefty Upgrade in Braves Castoff

Cardinals Could Find Needed Lefty Upgrade in Braves Castoff

The St. Louis Cardinals could use at least one more hurler right now. On Monday, the club made a move and designated left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster for assignment and promoted right-handed pitcher Ryan Fernandez.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals Reportedly Considering Long-Term Rookie Extension

Cardinals Reportedly Considering Long-Term Rookie Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals may be coming back down to earth a little bit after a hot start to the season. They are 8-7, but recently lost a series to the Boston Red Sox.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 13

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 04/13/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals will start a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians tonight. They’re coming off a series loss to the Boston Red Sox over the weekend.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals Reunite With 25-Year-Old Pitcher After Short Stint With Yankees

Cardinals Reunite With 25-Year-Old Pitcher After Short Stint With Yankees

The Rule 5 Draft is one of the interesting aspects of Major League Baseball that differentiates it from all the other professional sports leagues. The Rule 5 Draft allows teams to select players from other teams, if they're eligible and not protected by their current team, in a draft-like setting.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13
Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Ryan Fernandez has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. To open a spot for him, left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Is MLB's Biggest Defensive Surprise

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Is MLB's Biggest Defensive Surprise

As the 2026 Major League Baseball season approached, it was a pretty much a given that No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt was going to break camp with the St.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Richard Fitts News / Athlon Sports / April 13
Cardinals Lose Player to Injury Before Guardians Game

Cardinals Lose Player to Injury Before Guardians Game

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Richard Fitts suffered an injury while pitching for Triple-A Memphis and has been placed in the 7-day injured list. Fitts was diagnosed with a right lat strain, which should keep him out of play for at least a week.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Four surprise players to open the MLB season

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The MLB season is still young, but there are already trends around the sport. That includes players who are trending upwards and already having excellent seasons. Here are four players who have surprised so far in 2026.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Cardinals rumors: Ken Rosenthal gives trade advice on veteran ‘homegrown player with most value’

Cardinals rumors: Ken Rosenthal gives trade advice on veteran ‘homegrown player with most value’

With the St. Louis Cardinals just beginning their rebuild, nearly anyone on their roster could be had for trade. However, the Cardinals must still find a core to build their franchise around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals Must Sign Ex-Dodgers Flamethrower Right Now

Cardinals Must Sign Ex-Dodgers Flamethrower Right Now

The St. Louis Cardinals have some elite, young talent in the organization right now. So much so that the club has been able to outperform expectations to kick off the 2026 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Two Moves Cardinals Must Make to Keep Winning Ways Going

Two Moves Cardinals Must Make to Keep Winning Ways Going

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding, but they have performed much better than expected this season. The National League Central is tightly packed, and St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals Next Breakout Player is Already on Big League Roster

Cardinals Next Breakout Player is Already on Big League Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals came into the season with low expectations after fully committing to a rebuild during the offseason. This rebuild seemed to start during the 2024-2025 offseason when the Cardinals didn't chase any talent in free agency or on the trade block.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 13
Cardinals’ Hottest Prospect No One Is Talking About

Cardinals’ Hottest Prospect No One Is Talking About

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a lot of good things so far this season so far, but there have been some negatives as well. For example, the bullpen has been among the worst in baseball.

Jordan Walker News / Viva El Birdos / April 13

Small changes make big difference for Jordan Walker

As most of you know, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend Winter Warmup as a reporter. Last year, I used that experience to write several season previews.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 12
Cardinals’ patience paying off as Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters

Cardinals’ patience paying off as Jordan Walker becomes one of MLB's best hitters

This season, something has clicked, and Walker has never been better.

Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team as Red Sox beat Cardinals
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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 12
Comical Situation Arises During Red Sox-Cardinals Game With Multiple Video Reviews In Same Play

Comical Situation Arises During Red Sox-Cardinals Game With Multiple Video Reviews In Same Play

The Boston Red Sox are currently visiting the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series at Busch Stadium this weekend. Game 2 between the two teams featured a hilarious incident for MLB fans to chuckle over.

Willson Contreras News / Yardbarker / April 12
Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team

Willson Contreras gets revenge on former team as Red Sox beat Cardinals

Saturday's victory over the St. Louis Cardinals was extra sweet for one particular member of the Boston Red Sox. 

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Jordan Walker News / Just Baseball / April 11
Is the Jordan Walker Breakout Real?

Is the Jordan Walker Breakout Real?

Just 12 games and 49 plate appearances into the 2026 season, Jordan Walker has already shown more promise than in his three prior big league seasons. The outfielder is tied for the major league lead with five home runs while ranking tied for sixth in position player fWAR.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 11
Cardinals take on Red Sox, chase fourth straight victory

Cardinals take on Red Sox, chase fourth straight victory

Kyle Leahy will take the mound as the St. Louis Cardinals go for their second straight series win when they host the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. After Dustin May allowed just one earned run over six innings in St.

Dustin May News / Field Level Media / April 10
Dustin May's best outing of season leads Cardinals past Red Sox

Dustin May's best outing of season leads Cardinals past Red Sox

Dustin May pitched six solid innings as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday in the opener of a three-game weekend series.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Cardinals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Cardinals’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The St. Louis Cardinals have opened the 2026 season in a competitive position, but Dustin May’s early statistical profile has quickly emerged as the most concerning storyline in the rotation.

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