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Cardinals Fan-Favorite Is 'Expendable' In One Scenario

Who is safe on the St. Louis Cardinals' roster heading into the offseason? That's a much more interesting question than who could be on the way out of town because at this point, it seems like very few people actually are secured with the regular season winding down.

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Cardinals' $87 Million Slugger Named Among Top 1B In MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals are essentially playing for nothing at this point in the season. They entered their series finale with the Cincinnati Reds with a 74-78 record and with four teams ahead of them for just the third National League Wild Card spot, currently held by the New York Mets.

Spencer Steer News / Viva El Birdos / September 17

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Recap 9.17.25

Today was Spencer Steer day. He had 5 RBI’s today to help the Reds take the game from the Cardinals 6-2 and take the series to keep themselves alive in the playoff race.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Willson Contreras News / Field Level Media / September 17

Cardinals 1B Willson Contreras (shoulder) done for season

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras is done for the season due to a shoulder injury and was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.

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25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

Oliver Marmol News / Sporting News / September 17

Oliver Marmol’s Cardinals set to do something not done since late 1990s

Folks are none too pleased in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / September 17

Why a Sonny Gray trade makes sense for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are struggling to stay alive in the National League wild-card picture. They are going to have to rebuild this offseason, and that may include trading some popular players, namely pitcher Sonny Gray.

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Cardinals' Willson Contreras done for 2025 season

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

Cardinals $2.85 Million All-Star Listed As Team's Best Trade Chip

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to pull off a win on Tuesday night, defeating the Cincinnati Reds 3-0. However, that does little to help them as far as the National League Wild Card race is concerned.

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

Cardinals' Victor Scott Took A Step Towards St. Louis Hall Of Famer

When Spring Training kicked off, it wasn't clear who would be the team's starting center fielder. But, after a red-hot camp, Victor Scott II won the job outright and he hasn't loosened his grasp on it at all this season.

Michael McGreevy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 17

Cardinals Most Significant Decision Of 2025 Was Michael McGreevy

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a lot of decisions throughout the 2025 Major League Baseball season. Arguably, the best one involved starting pitcher Michael McGreevy.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 17

Cardinals' Willson Contreras done for 2025 season

The Cardinals announced Wednesday that first baseman Willson Contreras has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. The move will end his season.

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

Cardinals To Lose $87 Million All-Star For Season: Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals recently lost shortstop Masyn Winn for the rest of the regular season and it sounds like he's not the only infielder who will miss the rest of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

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

Cardinals $260M Star Could Surprise By Staying In St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals will certainly explore changes this offseason, but who actually could be on the way out of town? The big name to watch is Nolan Arenado.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 17

Like the sands through the hourglass, so are the last games of 2025

McGreevy! He had the gravy last night. Many of us thought he would be a big part of the rotation this year. Turns out, he wasn’t quite ready. Except maybe until now.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Reds, Cardinals running out of chances in wild-card race

With St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn sidelined by a season-ending knee injury, Thomas Saggese gets to close out the season as his replacement.

Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker / September 17

Why trading Nolan Arenado would be good for Cardinals

Ultimately, it would likely be best for the Cardinals to trade Nolan Arenado. They can partially get out from under his contract and shed some salary.

After tweak sparks win, Reds continue playoff push vs. Cardinals

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