St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

How Much Credit Does Oliver Marmol Deserve for Cardinals Surprising Start?

At the start of the season, expectations weren't very high for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals entered the 2026 campaign with the youngest roster in Major League Baseball, with no player over 27.

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Cardinals May Be Playing Their Way Out of Sellers Territory

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a dramatic win on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates in extra innings. With that win, they pulled to within a half-game of first place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / May 20

St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/20/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 28-19, winning last night’s game against the Pirates. They’re 0.5 games back of the Brewers for first place in the National League Central, and hold a four-game lead in a wild card spot and trail the Padres by 0.5 games for the top wild card spot in the National League.

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

Cardinals Suddenly Have Easy Bullpen Fix With Old Friend Available

If there is one weakness with the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals, it's the bullpen. St. Louis currently has the 20th-ranked bullpen ERA in baseball at 4.43. It hasn't stopped the Cardinals in the standings.

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How many of the players to hit at least 30 home runs in a season for each MLB franchise most recently can you name in six minutes?

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Jimmy Crooks News / Viva El Birdos / May 20

Why Calling Up Jimmy Crooks Makes Too Much Sense for the Cardinals

It’s time for the St. Louis Cardinals to call up Jimmy Crooks. Ok, so I don’t quite feel it to an ultimatum level like the first sentence reads. Crooks isn’t the Strait of Hormuz, he’s a flawed catcher for a franchise in the middle of a stated “long-term” year.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Ivan Herrera News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Ivan Herrera reveals Cardinals’ secret for success after walk-off home run vs. Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals continue proving they belong in the thick of the NL Central race, and their star believes the team’s chemistry is driving everything right now.

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

The 'Tarps Off' Cardinals Are MLB’s Most Electric Show Right Now

The young St. Louis Cardinals are electric and are an example of all that is good about Major League Baseball. St. Louis boasts one of the youngest rosters in the league and was counted out before the campaign began by the national media.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Cardinals' Oliver Marmol Provides Masyn Winn Injury Update

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to have avoided a serious injury with Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn. During last night's television broadcast of the Cardinals' 9-6 walk-off victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told team reporter Jim Hayes that Winn's MRI of his left knee came back clean earlier in the day.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / May 20

Pirates vs. Cardinals Game 2: Preview & Starting Pitchers – May 20

Pirates vs. Cardinals: The Pittsburgh Pirates resume their three-game series on the road against division rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, on Wednesday evening.

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

Cardinals' Oli Marmol Shares Hopes for 'Tarps Off' Trend After Electric Weekend

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to defy the odds this season. Projections weren't kind to them entering 2026, but the team continues to win games and now has come to within a half-game of the Milwaukee Brewers for first place in the National League Central.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / May 20

Cardinals, Michael McGreevy look for continued success vs. Pirates

Michael McGreevy has pitched like an ace throughout most of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals, especially in his past four starts. On Wednesday, the Cardinals' 2021 first-round pick will look to keep his team's momentum going when he faces the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski in St.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 20

Cardinals Could Get 24-Year-Old Star Back vs. Pirates

It certainly sounds like the St. Louis Cardinals avoided the worst-case scenario with starting shortstop Masyn Winn. Winn left the club's contest against the Kansas City Royals early on Sunday after he tweaked his left knee.

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MLB News / Sport Relay / May 20

Cardinals Walk Off Pirates in Extra-Inning Thriller

The St. Louis Cardinals outlasted the Pittsburgh Pirates 9–6 in 10 innings on Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Ivan Herrera crushed a three‑run home run in the 10th to secure the win.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Ivan Herrera blast helps rescue Cardinals against Pirates

Ivan Herrera's three-run home run in the bottom of the 10th lifted the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Alec Burleson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Cardinals’ Alec Burleson homers right into the Tarps Off section

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (and elder statesman) gave the people what they wanted. In the bottom of the eighth inning of a series-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Cardinals Finally Within Striking Distance of Lars Nootbaar Return

The St. Louis Cardinals are one step away from getting one of their outfielders back into the mix. St. Louis hasn't had Lars Nootbaar available for a game yet this season.

Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

How Cardinals Can Easily Solve Catcher Debate With Jimmy Crooks

The St. Louis Cardinals have a red-hot prospect down in the minors just waiting for an opportunity in the majors again in Jimmy Crooks. But how will the Cardinals get him to the big leagues?

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 19

Masyn Winn’s Weekend Exit Takes Worrying Turn for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't going to have Masyn Winn in the lineup on Tuesday night. When the Cardinals shared their lineup for Tuesday night's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Winn was notably absent.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol shares Masyn Winn knee injury update

The St. Louis Cardinals have out-performed expectations so far this season. Shortstop Masyn Winn has played a crucial role in their success. The 2025 Gold Glove winner is continuing to make an impact on defense while also hitting .255/.331/.353 across 41 games.

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

Cardinals May Have Reached Turning Point in Chaim Bloom's Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a completely different team this season under Chaim Bloom's leadership. He took over as president of baseball operations at the end of the 2025 season and proceeded to trade several veterans.

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

Cardinals Give Fans Special Treat for Series Opener vs. Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals caught the attention of the Major League Baseball world over the weekend when the Stephen F. Austin club baseball team came to

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Cardinals Outright Jared Shuster

For the second time this season, the Cardinals outrighted Jared Shuster to Triple-A Memphis (relayed by Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat). The left-hander has the right to decline the assignment in favor of free agency, though he previously forewent that option in the middle of April.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17

Oli Marmol bought tickets for an entire section of shirtless Cardinals fans

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a pleasant surprise to start the MLB season, and their secret weapon appears to be a shirtless club baseball team. The Cardinals had a surprisingly raucous atmosphere at Busch Stadium in St.

Jared Shuster News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 16

Cardinals Designate Jared Shuster For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that left-hander Jared Shuster has been designated for assignment. The move opens up roster space for right-hander Matt Pushard, who is back from the 15-day injured list after recovering from patellar tendinitis in his right knee.