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Cardinals Should Pounce if Red Sox Make Brayan Bello Available

On Wednesday, when newly-appointed St. Louis Cardinals chief executive officer Bill DeWitt III spoke to the media, he acknowledged that if the club keeps having the success that it has had this season, it could "change a little bit" how the front office views the season.

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The Cardinals next month of play has no downside – even if they lose

Do you know what’s really nice about this season and in particular, the position the Cardinals have put themselves in? It’s June 25th and we have over a month until the Cardinals have to make a decision on what to do at the trading deadline.

Matthew Liberatore News / Viva El Birdos / June 24

Liberatore Gets Rocked Again as Cardinals Lose to Diamondbacks Wednesday

You can feel for Matthew Liberatore as he attempts to figure out what’s gone wrong with his 2026 season, but the St. Louis Cardinals paid the price for another start gone wrong as Matthew’s outing fell apart in one inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night.

MLB News / Sport Relay / June 24

Ninth Inning Dooms Cardinals, Boosts Diamondbacks

The St. Louis Cardinals carried a scoreless tie into the ninth inning Tuesday night at Busch Stadium before the Arizona Diamondbacks erupted for four runs and held on for a 4-3 win.

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The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers in the MLB Live-Ball Era (since 1920) to strike out at least 180 batters in their first 30 starts can you name in six minutes?

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Matthew Liberatore News / Viva El Birdos / June 24

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday

Matthew Liberatore will try to turnaround his season Wednesday night as the St. Louis Cardinals play game 3 of their 4 game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol’s Freddie Freeman ‘hate’ is actually huge compliment

Freddie Freeman is one of the most beloved players in baseball. Freeman also happens to be a superstar on the field, so it comes as no surprise that opponents surely are not thrilled about facing him.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 24

Cardinals' Bill DeWitt III Hints Success Could Change 2026 Plans

On Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced a significant change in the leadership structure of the organization with Bill DeWitt III being named as the team's chief executive officer.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / June 24

Cardinals invoke succession plan, install Bill DeWitt III as CEO

The St. Louis Cardinals promoted team president Bill DeWitt III to chief executive officer on Wednesday, following the club's succession plan. His duties will be expanded as he will oversee both the baseball and business operations.

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

4 sneaky Cardinals’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase

With the 2026 Major League season roughly halfway over, there is one glaringly surprising team contending in the National League. That squad is the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 24

Cardinals Announce Leadership Change With Bill DeWitt Jr., But Stability Remains

On Tuesday night, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that there would be an "important" announcement about the club's ownership on Wednesday afternoon. Immediately, the chatter out there began to revolve around the idea of Bill DeWitt Jr.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 24

Cardinals announce new CEO before Diamondbacks game

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to take the third game of a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In the series, Nolan Arenado got an ovation from the home crowd while playing for the Diamondbacks.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players who could be first-time All-Stars in 2026

Being named to the Midsummer Classic is one of the biggest honors for MLB players. These 25 players have a chance to make their first All-Star appearance in 2026 based on their first-half performances.

Matt Svanson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 24

Cardinals Shouldn't Be Overly Concerned After Matt Svanson's Tough Outing

The St. Louis Cardinals lost a tough game on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After a dominant start from Kyle Leahy, the game entered the ninth inning scoreless.

Michael McGreevy News / Just Baseball / June 24

Michael McGreevy Looks Like a Building Block in the Cardinals’ Rotation

Through his first 15 starts, Michael McGreevy has been solid for the St. Louis Cardinals. He sports a 3.35 ERA, ranking him 15th in the National League. The problem: nearly all the predictive data suggests it shouldn’t be happening. In 83.1 innings, McGreevy has a 120 ERA+ and consistently gives the Cardinals a chance to win.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 24

How Are Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott II, Thomas Saggese Doing After Cardinals Demotions?

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown all season to this point that they aren't afraid to make a change on the major league roster if they feel like they need more.

Chris Roycroft News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 23

Cardinals Trade Chris Roycroft To Rays

The Cardinals have traded right-hander Chris Roycroft to the Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash, per announcements from both clubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / June 23

What should Cardinals do with Dustin May at trade deadline?

The St. Louis Cardinals are being faced with some tough decisions in the coming weeks.

Nolan Arenado, D-backs try their luck again vs. Cardinals

Andre Pallante's strong outing leads Cardinals over Diamondbacks

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Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / June 22

Andre Pallante's strong outing leads Cardinals over Diamondbacks

The host St. Louis Cardinals got another strong outing from starter Andre Pallante as they eked out a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Cardinals Top Prospect Nearing Call-Up

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's biggest surprises this season. The Cardinals entered the season with the youngest team in baseball and were expected to be in a rebuilding phase after shipping off some of their veteran pieces in the offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / HITC / June 22

St. Louis Cardinals rookie joins Albert Pujols on historic list thanks to home runs against Royals

JJ Wetherholt is turning what was meant to be a St. Louis Cardinals rebuilding year into something far more interesting. The rookie second baseman did not just help St.

JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / June 21

JJ Wetherholt homers twice as Cardinals outslug Royals 12-10

JJ Wetherholt hit two of the St. Louis Cardinals' four home runs Sunday, helping the visitors stave off the Kansas City Royals 12-10 to avoid a sweep in the three-game series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 21

JJ Wetherholt Joins Paul Goldschmidt in Cardinals History

St. Louis Cardinals rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt has been incredible to start his rookie campaign. Wetherholt is the current frontrunner to take home the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award and he has been on of the best second basemen in the sport.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / June 21

Top Standouts in the St. Louis Cardinals’ Farm System

After a tumultuous past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals enter 2026 with a clean slate throughout the organization. The franchise has seen many promising young stars take leaps forward throughout their farm system this season; now that we have a decent sample size, let’s take a look at who is shining above the others.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / June 20

Two Veterans Have Surprising St. Louis Cardinals Eyeing October

The St. Louis Cardinals seemed destined for a rebuild after an offseason of limited adding to the roster. In fact, anything resembling a veteran player became a topic of trade discussion.

Dustin May News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Dustin May Is Boosting His Free Agent Stock

On Monday night at Busch Stadium, Dustin May made the most impressive start of his major league career. The right-hander was perfect through six and finished with a one-hit, one-walk shutout.

Chris Roycroft News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Cardinals Designate Chris Roycroft For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Chris Roycroft has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for Max Rajcic.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / June 17

St. Louis Cardinals Third-Ranked Prospect has Unforgettable Night

Last night, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds, faced the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. The Cardinals’ third-ranked prospect and the 65th-ranked prospect in all of baseball had an unforgettable night at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dustin May News / Yardbarker / June 15