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What the Cardinals Can Learn From the Two World Series Rosters

The St. Louis Cardinals should be watching the World Series closely this fall, despite the fact that they are not in it, of course. St. Louis is building towards the future and the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are two examples of what this team can be in the not-so-distant future.

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3 Former Cardinals Starters That Could Be Reunion Candidates This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals should have a little bit of extra hope after watching two small-market teams in the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays reach the World Series.

Alec Bohm News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 20

What It Would Take Cardinals to Sign Phillies All-Star Alec Bohm

The St. Louis Cardinals are actually in a good place right now across the vast majority of the positions on the field. The outfield is set. St. Louis is loaded behind the plate.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 20

Five Former Cardinals Will Play in the 2026 World Series

The 2026 World Series matchup is set. The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Tampa Bay Rays, with this year's Fall Classic crowning a first-time champion.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 20

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Cardinals

With the Milwaukee Brewers set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, it's nearly time for the official start of the offseason. For the St.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Reid Detmers News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 19

Cardinals-Angels Reid Detmers Would Be Dangerous Mistake for St. Louis

The offseason is a fun time across Major League Baseball. For the vast majority of teams, now is the time to think ahead and try to improve ahead of the next season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 19

Cardinals' Most Likely Trade Target Should Be Crystal Clear

Despite missing out on the playoffs and posting a losing record for the second straight season, this season should still be viewed positively for the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 19

Ranking Cardinals Players Most Likely To Be Traded Before 2027 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals' trade candidates aren't as clear this offseason, as they were in 2025. A year ago, it was obvious who the Cardinals were going to shop before the 2026 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 19

Cardinals Dream Offseason: 3 Moves That Would Change Everything

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't one or two moves away from contending in the National League. St. Louis is trending in the right direction, but there's still work to do.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 19

6 MLB Free Agents Cardinals Could Target, Including Red Sox Starter

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to likely have to walk a fine line this offseason when it comes to free agency. St. Louis took a step in the right direction in 2026, but this is still a rebuilding team that we are talking about.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 18

Cardinals Finished 77-85, Missed Playoffs: 4 Areas St. Louis Has To Fix This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 season knowing that rebuilding their roster would take time. Although the team showed encouraging signs throughout the year, another disappointing finish made it clear that significcant improvements are still needed.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

Why Free Agency Won't Have a Major Impact For the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals seem to be in a much better place than they were this time last year, despite posting a losing record for the second straight season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

5 Cardinals Players Who May Have Played Their Final Game With the Team

The 2027 St. Louis Cardinals will not look exactly like the 2026 Cardinals. The offseason is here and the Cardinals should be able to afford to bring a few pieces to town, at the very least.

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The 'Most NBA games played' quiz

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

2 Relievers Cardinals Could Target to Boost Bullpen for 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals' biggest weakness in 2026 was their bullpen. They posted a 4.40 bullpen ERA this season, which was the fifth worst in the National League.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Knows St. Louis Has a Long Way to Go

The St. Louis Cardinals took a step in the right direction in 2026, but there is a lot of work still left to do if the organization wants to reach the level that the Milwaukee Brewers currently are at.

Eugenio Suarez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 17

Cardinals Could Chase Eugenio Suarez on One-Year Deal This Winter

If the St. Louis Cardinals want to add some veteran pop to the middle of the order and add an option to help at third base, look no further than two-time All-Star Eugenio Suarez.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / October 17

Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 3: The Offseason Blueprint

The last two weeks I have gone position by position comparing the Cardinals roster and prospect pipeline to the Brewers for both hitters and pitchers. My assessment was that the current and future position-player talent on both teams is relatively close and that the gap on the pitching side is quite substantial.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Ivan Herrera Takes Bold Stance on Future as a Catcher

The St. Louis Cardinals received a lot of clarity this season about their future, especially their catching situation. In all likelihood, Leo Bernal is going to be their starting catcher in 2027, and while Ivan Herrera's defense remains a bit of an issue, he too, took steps forward.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Brewers' NLCS Win Should Give Cardinals Hope for Future

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1982, when the St. Louis Cardinals beat them in seven games. Milwaukee is

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Cardinals’ Rotation Is Crowded, but a Free-Agent Starter Is Still Possible

While the St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of young starters to think about on the roster, they absolutely should be in the market for a veteran starter on a pillow contract this winter, just like last year with Dustin May.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 15

Cardinals to Explore Trades Involving Three, Including Ivan Herrera

Who will be behind the plate for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026? The most obvious option is Leo Bernal. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol insinuated that Bernal will enter Spring Training as the incumbent behind the plate.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / October 13

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The 2026 season was expected to be a step back for the St. Louis Cardinals. Instead they were in contention for much of the season, setting up an interesting offseason as they try to build on a surprisingly competitive 2026.

Why Carson Benge Should Win the NL Rookie of the Year

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Nolan Gorman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

This Nolan Gorman video will have Cardinals fans dreaming of bounce back 2027 season

Nolan Gorman has plenty to prove after a difficult 2026 campaign, but a new training video is giving the St. Louis Cardinals fans a glimpse of what he is working on ahead of next season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / October 10

Looking at Jordan Walker’s Breakout 2026 Season

With the 2026 MLB regular season in the books, we are taking a look at some of the best breakout stories from this past season. This one takes a look at what went right for Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.