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Teruaki Sato Signing Would Give Cardinals What They Need at Third Base

If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to add pieces in free agency this winter, there are three areas that the organization should be looking: third base, the bullpen and a veteran starting pitcher.

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Cardinals Most Realistic Offseason Moves: What Should and Shouldn't Happen

The St. Louis Cardinals made a lot of progress in 2026, which means that their rebuild is going exactly as planned. It still may be a while before they are postseason contenders again, but the most painful part of the rebuild, trading players away, is likely over.

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The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

Can you name the pitchers who have been credited with the most wins in the MLB postseason in the Live-Ball Era?

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Cardinals Speedster Facing Uncertain Future in St. Louis

It's going to be very interesting to see how the St. Louis Cardinals handle the outfield moving forward. With the 2026 season winding down, Cardinals fans got a look at what could be the outfield of the future — or at least the short term — with Joshua Baez and Jordan Walker in the corners and Nathan Church in center field.

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How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

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Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Cardinals' 2027 Rotation Could Have Liam Doyle on the Sooner Side

For the St. Louis Cardinals to take the next step in their rebuild, they need to identify who will be in the starting rotation in the long term. Michael McGreevy, Kyle Leahy, Andre Pallante and even Quinn Mathews all gave themselves a shot in 2026.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 21

Cardinals-Red Sox Are Perfect Trade Partners Again, and Here’s Why

The St. Louis Cardinals could use at least one more starting pitcher this offseason ahead of the 2027 campaign. As of writing, Kyle Leahy, Andre Pallante and Michael McGreevy should all be viewed as locks for the 2027 rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 21

Former Cardinals Pitcher Suggests Team Could Cash In on All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals were not the most active team at the trade deadline this season, yet they still made a few smart trades. The Cardinals are in the middle of a rebuild, and though the team exceeded expectations this season, they are still a year or two away from having a chance to contend for a championship.

Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 21

Cardinals Slugger Worth Trading, Instead of Cutting Before 2027

Will the St. Louis Cardinals still have Nolan Gorman as part of the picture for the organization in 2027? After years of inconsistent play at the plate offensively, arguably now would be a good time for a change of scenery.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 21

Cardinals Buzz Around Phillies All-Star Continues to Grow

The St. Louis Cardinals could very well have the third baseman of the future in the organization right now in young slugger Jesus Baez. Baez blasted 39 home runs and drove in 109 runs in 2026 down in the minors across 113 games played.

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

What the Cardinals Can Learn From the Two World Series Rosters

The St. Louis Cardinals should be watching the World Series closely this fall, despite the fact that they are not in it, of course. St. Louis is building towards the future and the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays are two examples of what this team can be in the not-so-distant future.

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

3 Former Cardinals Starters That Could Be Reunion Candidates This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals should have a little bit of extra hope after watching two small-market teams in the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays reach the World Series.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Alec Bohm News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 20

What It Would Take Cardinals to Sign Phillies All-Star Alec Bohm

The St. Louis Cardinals are actually in a good place right now across the vast majority of the positions on the field. The outfield is set. St. Louis is loaded behind the plate.

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

Five Former Cardinals Will Play in the 2026 World Series

The 2026 World Series matchup is set. The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Tampa Bay Rays, with this year's Fall Classic crowning a first-time champion.

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

One World Series Player Who Would Be a Perfect Fit for the Cardinals

With the Milwaukee Brewers set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series, it's nearly time for the official start of the offseason. For the St.

Reid Detmers News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 19

Cardinals-Angels Reid Detmers Would Be Dangerous Mistake for St. Louis

The offseason is a fun time across Major League Baseball. For the vast majority of teams, now is the time to think ahead and try to improve ahead of the next season.

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

Cardinals' Most Likely Trade Target Should Be Crystal Clear

Despite missing out on the playoffs and posting a losing record for the second straight season, this season should still be viewed positively for the St.

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

Ranking Cardinals Players Most Likely To Be Traded Before 2027 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals' trade candidates aren't as clear this offseason, as they were in 2025. A year ago, it was obvious who the Cardinals were going to shop before the 2026 season.

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

Cardinals Dream Offseason: 3 Moves That Would Change Everything

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't one or two moves away from contending in the National League. St. Louis is trending in the right direction, but there's still work to do.

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

6 MLB Free Agents Cardinals Could Target, Including Red Sox Starter

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to likely have to walk a fine line this offseason when it comes to free agency. St. Louis took a step in the right direction in 2026, but this is still a rebuilding team that we are talking about.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 18

Why Cardinals' Biggest Surprise Has Complicated This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals have a difficult decision to make this offseason about whether they should extend All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker now or wait.

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

Cardinals Finished 77-85, Missed Playoffs: 4 Areas St. Louis Has To Fix This Winter

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 season knowing that rebuilding their roster would take time. Although the team showed encouraging signs throughout the year, another disappointing finish made it clear that significcant improvements are still needed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / October 13

Three questions facing the Cardinals this offseason

The 2026 season was expected to be a step back for the St. Louis Cardinals. Instead they were in contention for much of the season, setting up an interesting offseason as they try to build on a surprisingly competitive 2026.

Why Carson Benge Should Win the NL Rookie of the Year

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This Nolan Gorman video will have Cardinals fans dreaming of bounce back 2027 season

Nolan Gorman has plenty to prove after a difficult 2026 campaign, but a new training video is giving the St. Louis Cardinals fans a glimpse of what he is working on ahead of next season.

Jordan Walker News / New Baseball Media / October 10

Looking at Jordan Walker’s Breakout 2026 Season

With the 2026 MLB regular season in the books, we are taking a look at some of the best breakout stories from this past season. This one takes a look at what went right for Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.