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'There Needs to Be a Penalty': MLB Urged to Discipline Umpire After Cardinals’ Rookie Controversy

Hancel Rincon wasn’t your typical hyped first-rounder who arrived in St. Louis and flipped the script overnight. After grinding through the minor leagues for years and finally improving his changeup, the Cardinals selected his contract on September 1.

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Is it time for the Cardinals to shift their overall strategy?

As the 2026 season closes, one of the more common questions among the fanbase revolves around whether the Cardinals are positioned to be playoff-competitive in 2027.

Josiah Ragsdale News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 11

Cardinals' Josiah Ragsdale Puts Another Option on Table for 2027

When the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline approached, the St. Louis Cardinals opted to sell off pieces for the second straight year. Clearly, it was the right call.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11

Cardinals, amid 2006 title celebration, open series vs. White Sox

On pace to finish a second straight season with a losing record, the St. Louis Cardinals plan on leaning into their much more successful past as the Chicago White Sox come to town Friday night to start a three-game set.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Cardinals Veteran on Thin Ice With Future in St. Louis in Doubt

When the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season comes to an end, the St. Louis Cardinals are going to need to go back to the drawing board when it comes to the bullpen.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Matthew Liberatore News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Will Matthew Liberatore Be Dropped From Cardinals' Rotation In 2027?

After staying healthy for the majority of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation has been hit with the injury bug recently. Andre Pallante is back in the mix now but missed multiple starts due to elbow inflammation.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Former Cy Young Floated as Potential Cardinals Offseason Target

The St. Louis Cardinals starting rotation has been a strength this season, even after trading Dustin May, and they have a lot of depth options to consider for 2027.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Jesús Báez's Rise Could Solve Cardinals’ Biggest Infield Question Mark

One thing that is positive about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals is the fact that the club is pretty much set in the infield beyond the 2026 season. JJ Wetherholt looked like a superstar in the making before landing on the Injured List.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Cardinals Probable Pitchers for Crucial White Sox Series

The St. Louis Cardinals had every opportunity to win their series against the San Francisco Giants, but unfortunately snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory and were swept.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 10

Where do the Cardinals go from here?

Well. Another pathetic showing from a St. Louis Cardinals bullpen resulted in a series sweep against a mediocre opponent. This team has constantly shown it plays to the level of their competition, but the series against the Giants went too far.

Spencer Strider News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Cardinals Have to Target Spencer Strider With Braves Reportedly Open to Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals really aren't very far away from being a legit threat in the National League. Right now, the Cardinals are three games below .500 at 72-75.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 10

Cardinals Make Sudden Decision on 23-Year-Old Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals moved left-hander Brandon Clarke up to Double-A Springfield on Wednesday, one day after the big-league club was swept by the San Francisco Giants.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 10

Cardinals' Brutal Bullpen Will Force Chaim Bloom's Hands This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants needing a few wins to keep their low playoff hopes alive. Instead, the Cardinals had one of their most difficult series of the 2026 season so far and was swept in the three-game set by the 62-85 Giants.

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Masyn Winn News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 8

Cardinals get important Masyn Winn injury update

The St. Louis Cardinals are banged up right now, as the team hopes to secure a spot in the Major League Baseball playoffs. St. Louis is getting an important injury update Tuesday.

Joshua Baez News / Viral Sports News / September 7

Cardinals Make Abrupt Joshua Baez Announcement

The St. Louis Cardinals remain in the mix for a National League wild-card berth, sitting at 72-72 and four games out of the final playoff spot after taking two of three from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.

Hancel Rincon News / HITC / September 7

How the MLB got involved in umpire Doug Eddings’ apology to Cardinals’ Hancel Rincon

The MLB had something to say to veteran umpire Doug Eddings which may have been a factor in his apology to St. Louis Cardinals reliever Hancel Rincon. An unexpected situation arose in the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / September 7

MLB Tells Veteran Umpire He Went Too Far After Cardinals Rookie’s Hat Controversy

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon wore his hat askew again on Saturday. But this time, the home plate umpire did not launch into another unwarranted “how to wear a hat” lesson in the middle of his outing.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / September 6

Cardinals storm past Rockies thanks to big inning, Cooper Hjerpe's debut

Nolan Gorman homered to cap a six-run fifth inning, Cooper Hjerpe struck out six in four spotless innings in his major league debut and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Sunday in Denver.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Former St. Louis Cardinals Infielder Has Died

Joe Morgan, a journeyman infielder who appeared in three games for the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and later became a beloved Boston Red Sox manager, died Saturday at age 95.

Cooper Hjerpe News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Cardinals Recall Cooper Hjerpe For MLB Debut

The Cardinals have called up left-handed pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe from Triple-A Memphis, the team announced. They sent righty Hancel Rincón to Memphis in a corresponding move.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Cardinals pulled a petty move in response to umpire’s bizarre action

The St. Louis Cardinals found a subtle way to protest umpire Doug Eddings’ power trip. During Friday’s Cardinals game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Co., Eddings momentarily stopped play to ask St.

Hunter Goodman News / Yardbarker / September 6

Cardinals' hat drama with umpire takes new surprising turn

One day later, the drama surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and umpire Doug Eddings didn't cool down at Coors Field.

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Cardinals respond to umpire’s bizarre reaction

Masyn Winn News / Yardbarker / September 4

Cardinals manager gives key update on Masyn Winn's potential return

The St. Louis Cardinals could be getting a key piece of their lineup back just in time for September's stretch run.

MLB releases spring training schedule as dark cloud looms over 2027

Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery

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Hunter Dobbins News / Field Level Media / September 4

Cardinals RHP Hunter Dobbins to miss a year after elbow surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent right elbow surgery this week and will be out for 12 months, while putting his 2027 season in jeopardy.

Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery yesterday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold did not mention the specific procedure Dobbins went for, but he reported that the 27-year-old’s expected recovery timeline is about 12 months.