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On YouTubeJJ Wetherholt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 28
Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Continues Memorable Start to MLB Career With Clutch Hit
There were probably some St. Louis Cardinals fans who were wondering what highly touted prospect JJ Wetherholt had in store for an encore to his Opening Day performance.
JJ Wetherholt News / Field Level Media / March 28
JJ Wetherholt hits 1st walk-off, Cardinals thwart Rays comeback
JJ Wetherholt singled in two runs with one out in the 10th inning to lift the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 over the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday. Jordan Walker started off the inning with a walk on four straight pitches to put runners on first and second.
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
How many of the MLB players to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 28
McGreevy Tosses Gem, But Cardinals Need Wetherholt Heroics to Beat Rays 
Michael McGreevy’s first start of the 2026 season was nearly a historic one as he threw 6 innings of no-hit ball, but the St. Louis Cardinals had to rely on extra innings heroics by JJ Wetherholt to eventually beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5.
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.
MLB News / Viva El Birdos / March 28
Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays
After a rousing come from behind Opening Day victory, the St. Louis Cardinals will attempt to maintain their perfect 2026 record with a Saturday afternoon game versus the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 28
How Cardinals-Jordan Walker Buzz Has Already Shifted
The St. Louis Cardinals have just one game under their belt in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season. It's obviously a very small sample size, but it didn't take long for the conversation around young outfielder Jordan Walker to shift a bit.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 28
Cardinals 22-Year-Old Outfielder Called Player to Watch After Big Spring
The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a major rebuild this offseason, kicking it off by trading Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado, and Brendan Donovan in four separate blockbuster deals.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 28
Breaking Down the Memphis Redbirds’ 2026 Opening Day Roster
The Memphis Redbirds opened their season on Friday evening against the Gwinnett Stripers (Braves). Several hours earlier, the Redbirds finally announced their opening day roster.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 27
Opening Day Proved St. Louis Cardinals Fans Can Be an X Factor
I will admit that I’m still feeling a little euphoric after the St. Louis Cardinals Opening Day come from behind victory, but as I continue to dwell on what just happened, I believe it was more than just a great game.
JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
JJ Wetherholt's NL Rookie of the Year Campaign Off to Hot Start
The St. Louis Cardinals came into the season as an obvious rebuilding team after trading players like Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, and Sonny Gray during the offseason.
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.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Cardinals’ Most Overlooked Win From Opening Day
It was a big day for the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday as they took down the Tampa Bay Rays on Opening Day. The two biggest stories of the day was young infielder JJ Wetherholt's Major League Baseball debut, as well as massive days from both Alec Burleson and Victor Scott II.
Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Cardinals' Alec Burleson Shares Funny Fact About Clutch Home Run
The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off an unbelievable comeback on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays to open the 2026 season, winning 9-7 after falling behind 7-1.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 27
Cardinals seeking another offensive outburst vs. Rays
The St. Louis Cardinals will bid to ride their new-look offense to their second victory in as many games on Saturday afternoon when they continue their three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.
Matthew Liberatore News / Viva El Birdos / March 27
Split Decision: Matthew Liberatore is Evolving
Before we dive into an analysis of Matthew Liberatore’s arsenal changes from spring training, let me take a second to introduce myself. I’ve been reading VEB for as long as I can remember.
Jason Heyward News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Ex-Cardinals 1-Year-Wonder Announces Retirement After 16 MLB Seasons
One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals is hanging up his cleats. Unfortunately, St. Louis only employed Jason Heyward for one season back in 2015, but what a year it was.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Why Cardinals Will Be Better Than Expected in 2026
The 2026 season is officially underway. The St. Louis Cardinals started off on a high note, pulling off a 9-7 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Rays in their first game.
JJ Wetherholt News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
Cardinals rising star JJ Wetherholt’s 5th-grade teacher unearths adorable picture predicting MLB greatness
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt began his MLB career with a bang, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an Opening Day win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27
Opening Day Chaos: Cardinals and Rays Make MLB History in Wild Sixth Inning
Opening Day is supposed to feel clean. Fresh starts, controlled energy, a game that eases you into the long season ahead. What unfolded at Busch Stadium was the complete opposite.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Praises JJ Wetherholt After Opening Day Blast
The St. Louis Cardinals started off the 2026 season with a bang, coming back from a 7-1 deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-7. The highlight of the day was Alec Burleson's go-ahead home run to cap off an eight-run sixth inning, but it wasn't the only big moment.
St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / March 27
Cardinals Fans Send Early Message to Ownership on Opening Day
The St. Louis Cardinals opened the 2026 season in style, rallying from a 7-1 deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays by a final score of 9-7 and earn a win on Opening Day for the second consecutive year.
JJ Wetherholt News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 26
Cardinals' Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt Provides Spark in MLB Debut
The St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect, infielder JJ Wetherholt, was the talk of the town in the baseball world this spring. And the 23-year-old showed exactly why that's been the case during his major league debut on Opening Day.
MLB News / Field Level Media / March 26
Cardinals match Rays' sixth-inning uprising with their own, win 9-7
Alec Burleson capped an eight-run sixth inning with a two-run homer to help the St. Louis Cardinals rally for a 9-7 victory against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the season opener for both teams on Thursday afternoon.
St. Louis Cardinals News / LWOSports.com / March 26
2026 St. Louis Cardinals O/U: Why the Cardinals Will Hit the OVER
The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild for the first time in a very long time. Because of that, their over/under projection at Fanduel is set at 69.5 wins for 2026.
Victor Scott II News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Victor Scott II Must Step Forward for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026
nd} There are many fresh, young faces around St. Louis Cardinals’ Spring Training camp as the 2026 Major League Baseball season is set to launch. While most experts don’t see the Baby Birds as contenders, there will still be a lot of eyes on a team that is stocked with some of the game’s best prospects.
Lars Nootbaar News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25
Cardinals Place Lars Nootbaar On 60-Day IL
The Cardinals announced that outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been placed on the 60-day injured list. That is presumably to open a 40-man roster spot for prospect JJ Wetherholt, as it was reported a few days ago that Wetherholt would make the Opening Day roster.
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