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Is 2026 Finally Going To Be Cardinals Starter Matthew Liberatore’s Breakout Season?

Be honest, Cardinal Nation: Matthew Liberatore’s six years with the organization have felt more like 60. After being acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020, it seems as if the organization and the St.

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Rival Executive Predicts Cardinals' Rebuild Won't Last Long

The St. Louis Cardinals have begun their rebuild. It is expected to take a couple of years at the minimum, so the Cardinals can likely rule out a postseason berth in 2026 and possibly even beyond.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 20

Chaim Bloom Ready to Write New Legacy with Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are doing things a little bit differently in 2026. They are not going into the season expecting to compete for a spot in the postseason.

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

Cardinals Spring Training Standout Emerges as ‘Real Threat’

If Joshua Báez continues to play like he has throughout the spring, he's going to get a chance with the St. Louis Cardinals in the not-so-distant future.

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There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

2026 St. Louis Cardinals’ Rotation Analysis

On Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced the five pitchers who would make up their pitching rotation to begin the 2026 season: Matthew Liberatore, Michael McGreevy, Dustin May, Andre Pallante, and Kyle Leahy.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 20

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Spring Training Observations, The Offense

As part of my 6 days in Jupiter, I collected lots of observations and I’ve given to breaking them down and passing them along in manageable (ie. readable) chunks.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / March 20

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: St. Louis Cardinals

After a 78-win season in 2025, the Cardinals moved off a lot of money and a lot of notable players off the roster. Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan are all gone.

JJ Wetherholt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 19

Nationals' 18-Year-Old Blows 101 MPH Heater by Cardinals' Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt

The St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, infielder JJ Wetherholt, has been a must-watch player in spring training this year. But one of the Washington Nationals' young pitching prospects put his own name on the map after throwing a triple-digit heater by the highly touted Wetherholt.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals 19-Year-Old Phenom Caught Chaim Bloom's Attention

There is some significant talent down in the minors right now for the St. Louis Cardinals. Back in February, Baseball America dropped its rankings of the top farm systems in baseball and St.

Matthew Liberatore News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Matthew Liberatore Reveals Cardinals Icon's Advice for Opening Day Start

Being named a team's opening day starter is an honor every pitcher dreams about, and this season, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore got that honor for the first time in his career.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals' Stance on Jordan Walker Revealed Amid Slow Spring Training

It would be a massive shock if Jordan Walker isn't in the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Day on March 26 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Walker hasn't had the Spring Training that he likely wanted to have.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals May Have Struck Gold With Sonny Gray Trade Addition

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a lot of moves to push their team toward a rebuild this offseason. They've traded four of their best players in exchange for prospects over the course of the last few months.

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Thomas Saggese News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Cardinals' Thomas Saggese Under Microscope Before Opening Day

The biggest remaining question for the St. Louis Cardinals from a position player standpoint is who will be manning left field when Opening Day gets here in a week?

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Chaim Bloom's Latest Comments Should Fire Up Cardinals Fans

The St. Louis Cardinals and their fans have gotten a breath of fresh air thanks to Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations for the recently retired John Mozeliak.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 19

Chaim Bloom Defends Cardinals’ Trade-Filled Offseason

It was a transformational offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and now we are one week away from seeing how it's going to impact the club over the course of the 2026 Major League Baseball season.

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

Cardinals Send 4-Year Veteran Down, Narrow Opening Day Bullpen Competition

The St. Louis Cardinals still have some open spots on their Opening Day roster for 2026. The team optioned right-hander Richard Fitts to Triple-A Memphis, effectively setting their rotation to start the season, but the bullpen competition remains open.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 19

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