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The Toughest Contract Decision Facing the Cardinals This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals defied expectations this season, and much of their success should be attributed to Alec Burleson. After beginning a full-scale rebuild last offseason, trading away plenty of talented players, the Cardinals were not expected to be a good team.

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Who Replaces the Cardinals' Departing Free Agents?

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have too many players heading off to free agency this winter, but there is one likely to go. That is veteran reliever Ryne Stanek.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Cardinals Can't Afford to Make This Mistake with Riley O'Brien

Despite what their 77-85 record would indicate, the St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of success stories in 2026. JJ Wetherholt burst onto the scene, Kyle Leahy found his form as a starting pitcher and Alec Burleson led Major League Baseball in RBI.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Cardinals Hint at Rainiel Rodriguez, Jesus Baez 2027 Plans

The St. Louis Cardinals have two of the most intriguing prospects in Major League Baseball, but it doesn't sound like the club is planning on skipping steps to get to the big leagues.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Chaim Bloom's Take on Ivan Herrera Catching is a Little Off Base

The St. Louis Cardinals finished the 2026 season 77-85 and checked a lot of boxes in year one of their rebuild. One thing that they were hoping to see was whether Ivan Herrera could profile as an everyday catcher.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

3 Internal Candidates to Solve 1 of the Cardinals Biggest Problem

The St. Louis Cardinals have a few roster holes to think about throughout the offseason ahead of the 2027 Major League Baseball season. There are three areas of the club that need the most focus this winter.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

What a Successful Cardinals Offseason Actually Looks Like

The St. Louis Cardinals are set for another crucial offseason under Chaim Bloom as they continue their rebuild and look towards the future. Despite a 77-85 finish to the season, the Cardinals still had a lot of successes in 2026 and have laid the foundation for their next great team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Riley O'Brien led all National League pitchers in saves in 2026, finishing with 38 total during 2026 season with St. Louis Cardinals

Riley O’Brien finished the 2026 regular season with 38 saves, putting the St. Louis Cardinals reliever at the top of the National League leaderboard. O’Brien tied San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller for the NL lead after taking over the closer role for St.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 29

Cardinals' Jordan Walker Battled Through Pain to Finish September

The 2026 Major League Baseball season is over for the St. Louis Cardinals, and it surely was a special one for outfielder Jordan Walker. The 24-year-old entered the season with all sorts of questions lingering over him.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 28

What to Expect From Cardinals' Offseason, Straight From Chaim Bloom

The 2026 season is over for the St. Louis Cardinals and on Monday, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom spoke to the media about a wide range of topics, including the future he envisions for this franchise.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 28

Cardinals Acquire 25-Year-Old Pitcher in Early Offseason Move

The St. Louis Cardinals opened their offseason with a low-risk addition Monday, claiming right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton off waivers from the Washington Nationals.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 28

Ranking The Cardinals' Biggest Offseason Needs

The St. Louis Cardinals' success this season came as a complete surprise after the team traded away plenty of their top players last offseason. St. Louis entered a full-scale rebuild, yet the team managed to stay in playoff contention for most of the season.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 28

Cardinals Should Bring Back Veteran Pitcher After Trade to Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals finished their season 77-85 after initiating a rebuild last offseason, only one game worse than their finish in 2025. Despite their record, they took a lot of steps forward as an organization, igniting hope for 2027 and beyond.

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Every Cardinals Player Set to Become a Free Agent This Offseason

The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season has come to a close for the St. Louis Cardinals. In general, the campaign was a step in the right direction for St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 27

St. Louis Cardinals Wrap Up Rebuilding Season with Loss to Brewers

Sunday’s season finale for the St. Louis Cardinals was not pretty, but it was somewhat symbolic for how this rebuilding organization compares to one of the best in the National League.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Masyn Winn's season is over due to thumb and hand soreness; Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for Cardinals in final game

Masyn Winn’s 2026 season is over, with the St. Louis Cardinals shutting down their starting shortstop because of lingering thumb and hand soreness. Winn was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers after the thumb continued to bother him.