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JJ Wetherholt Era Begins as Cardinals Make Right Call

It's officially the JJ Wetherholt era with the St. Louis Cardinals. Much has been said about the Cardinals' phenom throughout Spring Training. It has been the expectation that Wetherholt would break camp with the team, but St.

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JJ Wetherholt, José Fermín, Thomas Saggese and Nathan Church Make Cardinals Opening Day Roster

This is not something that I would categorize as a surprise, but at least we have confirmation of what the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day roster will look like in its final form.

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

The Key to Cardinals' Potential Success in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have finished their spring training schedule and now head into a crucial 2026 season. Despite their rebuild, 2026 is going to be a very important year as they assess what they have within and determine who they are going to build around in the future.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Tekoah Roby News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 23

Cardinals Place No. 10 Prospect on 60-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals are putting the finishing touches on the roster just ahead of Opening Day on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. On Monday, the Cardinals made a move that wasn't overtly shocking by any means, but helps with the flexibility of the roster by placing No.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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

Oli Marmol Pushes Back Against One Expected Cardinals Weakness

It was only natural that the manager of a very young baseball team would be asked about leadership a lot going into the season. The St. Louis Cardinals traded away four of their longest-tenured players last season, including the only two (Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan) who had ever made All-Star teams wearing a Cardinals uniform.

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

Cardinals' Franchise Legend Will Be Present for Opening Day

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin yet another season in their franchise history. The expectations may be different this year, but it doesn't take away from all the great moments that have occurred in franchise history.

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

Where Iván Herrera Stands in Cardinals’ Catcher Plans

One thing that is true about the St. Louis Cardinals organization right now is that they are stacked at catcher. With Opening Day just a few days away, the current expectation is that Pedro Pagés, Yohel Pozo and Iván Herrera will break camp as catchers for the big league club.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 23

Why Masyn Winn Thinks 2026 Will 'Actually Be Better' for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up spring training with a 3-2 win on Sunday over the Houston Astros. Now, all they have to do is set their Opening Day roster.

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

Cardinals Found an Under-the-Radar Breakout Star for 2026

There isn't much time left before the St. Louis Cardinals are going to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season. St. Louis will begin the 2026 season on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Busch Stadium.

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

Cardinals Have One Big Decision to Make Before Opening Day

The St. Louis Cardinals arguably have just one more legit roster competition to sort out. Who is going to be the team's left fielder moving forward until Lars Nootbaar is ready to roll?

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 22

Comparing the Cardinals: Will the bullpen provide any relief in St. Louis?

Week 1: Starting Pitching Week 2: Catchers Week 3: Corner Infield Week 4: Middle Infield Week 5: Outfield We made it! Opening Week is here! In just five short days, the Chaim Bloom (rebuild) era takes off as the Cardinals host the Tampa Bay Rays to the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day.

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

Cardinals Reward Flamethrower With 2026 Opening Day Spot

The St. Louis Cardinals made yet another difficult decision on Saturday afternoon. With Opening Day just a few days away, St. Louis is getting the roster ready to roll.

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

Cardinals Breakout Candidate: No. 1 Prospect Ready to Dominate in MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals have tried to win for the last few seasons, but it hasn't worked the way they would have liked. As a result, when they moved on from John Mozeliak this offseason, they began a huge rebuild in the vision of their new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 21

Cardinals Receive Mixed Lars Nootbaar Opening Day News

One question hanging over the St. Louis Cardinals throughout Spring Training has been the status of outfielder Lars Nootbaar. He underwent offseason surgery on both of his heels to correct Haglund’s deformities.

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

The 10 Most Unpredictable Cardinals for 2026

Every new season promises new surprises. Teams and players will drastically under- or overperform projections. Part of the fun of being a fan is planting your flag ahead of time and predicting the next breakout or disappointment (less fun).

Masyn Winn News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Debating Where Young Cardinals Shortstop Should Hit in the Lineup

The St. Louis Cardinals’ sparkling shortstop Masyn Winn now enters his fourth season as the cornerstone of the team’s infield. After winning his first Gold Glove last year, he is now firmly one of the better defenders in the game and the franchise stalwart at short.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20

Cardinals Opening Day Predicted Starting Lineup: Jordan Walker Decision Looms

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting lineup on Opening Day is going to be very young with a lot of potential. St. Louis isn't entering the 2026 season with World Series expectations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 20

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training: Observations on the Pitching

This short article finishes my effort to articulate some of the observations I made during my visit to Spring Training, 2026. I saved what I think is the best for last.

JJ Wetherholt News / Total Apex Sports / March 20

Cardinals Top Prospect Has Impressive Spring Breakout Game

JJ Wetherholt didn’t need a long résumé or a dramatic buildup to make his presence felt at the Spring Breakout showcase. He simply stepped onto the field in Jupiter, Florida, and played like the kind of prospect who forces an organization to rethink its timeline.