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The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten out to a much better start than many could have ever expected after committing to a rebuild during the offseason. They've seen a huge breakout from outfielder Jordan Walker, who could finish the season with 30 home runs if he continues at this pace.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout

So often in fantasy baseball, a hot start is usually a product of good luck. A high Batting Average of Balls in Play (BABIP) and line drives that find gaps.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14

Cardinals Truths and Lies: What's Real and Fake After 8-8 Start

There's a lot to like about this St. Louis Cardinals team right now, despite three straight losses. St. Louis came out of the gate hot, but dropped its series opener against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday to drop its record to 8-8.

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Cardinals Predicted to Land High-Potential Outfield Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals have hovered right around .500 for the last few seasons. They've continued to try to win, but they haven't been close to being a true contender in a few years.

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The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Lucas Giolito Could Fit Better with Cardinals Than Expected

The St. Louis Cardinals are starting to come back down to earth after a hot start to the 2026 season. After an 8-5 start, they have dropped their last three games and fallen back to the .500 mark.

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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.

Oliver Marmol News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 14

What Oliver Marmol said about Cardinals’ silly mistakes in loss to Guardians

The St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Cleveland Guardians on Monday, taking a 9-3 loss. In the game, Jordan Walker hit a home run, joining franchise legends.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 14

Nolan Gorman vs. Nolan Arenado: Cardinals Slugger Holding His Own

There are few players who entered the 2026 Major League Baseball season with more question marks for the St. Louis Cardinals than Nolan Gorman. Gorman has all the potential in the world, but it all comes down to execution between the white lines and he has been inconsistent in the majors so far.

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What to Expect From Cardinals' Jordan Walker After Historic Start

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild during the offseason, which was kicked off by them trading away a few of their top players in exchange for prospects.

Jordan Walker News / Field Level Media / April 14

Cardinals' Jordan Walker displaying power ahead of rematch vs. Guardians

St. Louis Cardinals fans didn't have much to cheer about in a 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. However, in the seventh inning, the sparse crowd started chanting the name of the new hero in town, Jordan Walker.

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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.

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What Pitchers are “Shaping” The 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen?

The St. Louis Cardinals’ season is in full swing, and we’re starting to get to more meaningful early sample sizes when it comes to performance and consistent data on pitch shapes.

Jordan Walker News / Athlon Sports / April 13

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.

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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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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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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

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