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New-Look Cardinals to Make Obscure Team History on Opening Day

It's not a secret that it's a new era for the St. Louis Cardinals and that they are entering the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a very young roster.

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Cardinals 25-Year-Old Tabbed for Unexpected Breakout Season

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team comprised of players with something to prove this year, which should make them fascinating to watch. While all eyes will be on top prospect JJ Wetherholt to begin the year, the Cardinals have several players whose prospect hype has died down, but who still have immense potential.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 24

JJ Wetherholt's Immediate Reaction to Making Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals' infield is going to electric in 2026. The Cardinals will have 2025 Silver Slugger Award winner Alec Burleson at first base, 2025 Gold Glove Award winner Masyn Winn at shortstop, young slugger Nolan Gorman at third base, and No.

JJ Wetherholt News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Realistic Expectations For JJ Wetherholt’s Rookie Season

On Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that JJ Wetherholt will be on the team’s Opening Day roster. Eyes have been on Wetherholt since Spring Training opened, hoping that perhaps the 23-year-old would make the team.

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Cardinals Have Plenty to Think About With Lars Nootbaar Update

The St. Louis Cardinals took significant steps towards finalizing its Opening Day roster on Monday. The Cardinals already finalized the starting rotation and bullpen this past weekend.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Projected Opening Day Lineup.

The Cardinals’ 2026 regular season is set to kick off on Thursday, March 26th. The official Opening Day roster for the club has been set. There are a couple of surprises about some players being left off the big league roster.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / March 24

What to Expect from Cardinals Infielder JJ Wetherholt

Over the last few months, the Cardinals have made it well-known what the focus will be for the near future: get young. That will be on full display in March, as JJ Wetherholt has made the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster for 2026.

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

Cardinals Shocking Nelson Velázquez Roster Cut Explained

The St. Louis Cardinals made a very surprising decision on Monday. Over the course of Spring Training, few players impressed more than 27-year-old outfielder Nelson Velázquez.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Apex Sports / March 23

St. Louis Cardinals Reassign Nelson Velázquez After Strong Spring Showing

The Cardinals entered camp with a crowded outfield picture, and Nelson Velázquez knew he’d have to hit his way into the conversation. He did exactly that.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 23

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Springfield Cardinals

As the St. Louis Cardinals make their way toward Busch Stadium for Opening Day Thursday, they make a stop in Springfield for a game against the minor league Cardinals at Hammons Field starting at 6:05pm.

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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 / Athlon Sports / March 23

Cardinals Make Decision On Top Prospect Before Opening Day

There are moments in a franchise’s timeline that feel routine on the surface but carry far more meaning underneath. For the St. Louis Cardinals, this is one of those moments.

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JJ Wetherholt To Make Cardinals’ Opening Day Roster

Infield prospect JJ Wetherholt has made the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster. President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom passed the news along to reporters, including Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat.

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.

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.

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.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 21

Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar receives unfortunate injury update ahead of Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is reportedly going to begin the 2026 season on the injured list, according to William Ladson. The outfielder is dealing with a heel injury and a timeline for a return has yet to be revealed.

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.

Richard Fitts News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 19

Cardinals Option Richard Fitts

The Cardinals optioned Richard Fitts on Wednesday, seemingly finalizing their season-opening rotation. Fitts was trying to win a spot at the back end over Michael McGreevy or Andre Pallante.