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Cardinals Legend Lance Lynn Pitches Solution to Masyn Winn's Struggles

The St. Louis Cardinals are riding high after a 9-4 win on Friday night over the Houston Astros. The team has been a lot better than expected, and while it is still early in the season, the early results have been encouraging.

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Masyn Winn’s Offensive Issue is Similar to Cardinals Legend Ozzie Smith

It’s no secret that Masyn Winn is an elite defender. The Gold Glove trophy on his mantle is proof, but how much offense does he need to produce to become a part of the St.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 18

JJ Wetherholt Presents Cardinals' Most Fascinating Question: Extend or Wait?

While it's true that the St. Louis Cardinals are still towards the beginning of a reset period, they certainly should try to join the growing trend around the league and lock up young infielder JJ Wetherholt with a long-term extension.

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

Two Reasons Cardinals May Be For Real in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are flying high to start the 2026 season. On Friday night, the offense broke out again and led them to a 9-4 win over the Houston Astros.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Cardinals vs. Astros Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 18

Cardinals vs. Astros: The St. Louis Cardinals continue their three-game series against the Houston Astros. Game 2 takes place at Daikin Park on Saturday evening.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 18

Cardinals' Nolan Gorman Might’ve Found a Turning Point in Astros Win

It was a good night for the St. Louis Cardinals overall on Friday. After a day off on Thursday, the Cardinals returned to the field to face off against the Houston Astros on the road.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 18

What We’re Learning About Four Key Cardinals Prospects in Memphis

Today I want to check in on several of Memphis Redbird hitters through the Statcast lens. Fortunately for prospect hounds, the International League is fully wired up with pitch and hit tracking machines so there is a wealth of data available for the prospects at the highest level.

Nolan Gorman News / Field Level Media / April 17

Nolan Gorman's big blast offsets 3 Astros homers as Cards take opener

Nolan Gorman clubbed a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals plenty of breathing room as they claimed a 9-4 win in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the Astros in Houston on Friday.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 17

St Louis Cardinals Defeat Houston Astros 9-4!

To kick off tonight’s game, JJ Wetherholt singled on a ground ball to third baseman Carlos Correa. Iván Herrera flew out to center fielder Taylor Trammell for the first out of the game.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 17

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Houston Astros Friday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their strong start to the 2026 season by opening a series in Houston versus the Astros Friday night. Kyle Leahy is scheduled to make the start for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 17

Richard Fitts Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Cardinals right-hander Richard Fitts has undergone season-ending surgery to address the lat strain that recently landed him on the minor league injured list.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

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

Why Liam Doyle's Slump Isn't a Red Flag for Cardinals Yet

One of the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospects hasn't gotten off to the start that he likely wanted to have down in the minors, but there's no reason for concern yet.

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Two Predictions for Cardinals with 2026 Season in Full Swing

The St. Louis Cardinals have played better than expected to start the 2026 season. After 18 games, they are 10-8 and are not far out of first place in the National League Central.

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

3 Prospects Who Could Push for Cardinals Roster Spots in Near Future

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the better farm systems in baseball this year after diving into a rebuild during the offseason. The Cardinals traded away a slew of veterans in favor of young players, and it's trending their franchise in the right direction for the first time in a long time.

Jordan Walker News / CBSSports.com / April 17