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Cardinals Should Avoid Re-Signing 2-Time All-Star At All Costs

The St. Louis Cardinals have said multiple times this offseason already that they are looking to add some depth for the starting rotation this offseason.

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The St. Louis Cardinals and Their 40-Man roster decisions!

Today is another milestone on the offseason highway! All 30 clubs must make their decisions on who to keep and who to outright off the 40-man roster by 3 PM CST to protect them from the Rule 5 draft on December 10th at the conclusion of the 2025 Winter Meetings being held in Orlando, Florida!

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 17

Cardinals Could Pursue 'Popular' Marlins Pitchers in Potential Trade Talks

The St. Louis Cardinals will be making a lot of trades this winter as they prepare to rebuild for 2026. They need to offload contracts but also find ways to add pitching to their roster.

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

Cardinals Linked To 31-Year-Old Attempting MLB Comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals need some more starting pitching this offseason with the rotation completely up in the air for the 2026 season. Luckily, the organization has a few months to try to add pieces.

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

Predicting The Major Offseason Decisions Facing The Cardinals This Winter

Unlike last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals should be busy in the winter months leading up to 2026. Times are certainly difficult in St. Louis with the team now rebuilding instead of contending.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 17

Former Cardinals Star Carlos Beltrán Back on Hall of Fame Ballot

A former St. Louis Cardinals star is back on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot which means we’ll learn soon if this is the year when Carlos Beltrán finally gets above the required 75% threshold.

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

Cardinals’ Offseason Strategy Comes With Small But Notable Caveat

The St. Louis Cardinals will soon be a very active team this offseason. Under Chaim Bloom, St. Louis has a lot of work to do to rebuild and set themselves up well for the future.

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

Why Cardinals 25-Year-Old Lefty Could Soon Be On The Move

Every team is facing some tough decisions this week, and the St. Louis Cardinals are right in that mix. With Tuesday's deadline approaching fast, the Cardinals must choose which of their eligible prospects to protect from the Rule 5 draft, which will take place next month at the winter meetings.

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

Cardinals $87M Star Notably Absent From Trade Rumors

The St. Louis Cardinals certainly will have guys on the way out of town this offseason, but what about the guys who could stay? St. Louis veterans Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are the two headline-grabbers.

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

Cardinals Facing Potential Snag Offloading $75M Contract

With each passing day, the two guys that remain front of mind for the St. Louis Cardinals are Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. The two All-Stars are on the trade block, but nothing has come to fruition yet.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 17

Cardinals' Latest Update On Nolan Arenado Sweepstakes

The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t been shy about the fact that they want to trade Nolan Arenado. This was the case last offseason as well. Now, there's a new executive leading the Cardinals' baseball operations in Chaim Bloom.

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America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 17

Cardinals’ lack of financial commitment for the future

I thought I had a good idea for a post. And in truth, it is a good idea. I was going to look at the Cardinals roster at the moment and see how much money was committed beyond this year.

Willson Contreras News / Viva El Birdos / November 16

Signs Point to Willson Contreras Remaining a St. Louis Cardinal

The St. Louis Cardinals are among the most active teams when it comes to early offseason rumors, but there’s one current Cardinals player you’re not hearing much about and that’s Willson Contreras.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 16

Insider Links Cardinals To Three Royals Pitchers In Potential Trade Talks

The St. Louis Cardinals are already gauging trade interest in some of their star players as they kick off a very important rebuild under Chaim Bloom. These trades will need to be made in order for them to set themselves up for the future.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 16

Pirates named as ‘intriguing fit’ for Cardinals All-Star trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are working this offseason to offload some of their veterans. One member of the Cardinals who may be leaving town soon is utility player and All-Star Brendan Donovan.

Masyn Winn News / Viva El Birdos / November 16

Where in the Cardinals lineup should Masyn Winn hit?

Last season, the St. Louis Cardinals experimented with the leadoff spot but, regardless of the hitter, the team could not find the best fit for the number one slot in the lineup.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 16

Cardinals Have One Less Suitor For Nolan Arenado

There have been trade rumors around Nolan Arenado since before the 2024 Major League Baseball season ended. That was a year ago and the rumors haven't stopped because the Cardinals haven't gotten a deal done.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Cardinals Polarizing Reunion 'Possible,' Says Insider

There are a lot of questions for the St. Louis Cardinals to work through this offseason. But, internal free agents aren't one of them. St. Louis traded Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton away ahead of the trade deadline.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Cardinals Linked To Pirates All-Star Pitcher, But There’s A Major Catch

The St. Louis Cardinals are in an interesting place as the offseason gets underway. Rather than try and build a contender for 2026, they are focused on rebuilding, but Chaim Bloom won’t shy away from big moves if it means that St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

NL Central Contender Viewed as Strong Trade Partner for Cardinals Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals should be one of the most fascinating teams to watch this offseason as they continue reshaping the organization under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Cardinals Ready To Turn Page On 10-Time Gold Glove Winner

There aren't many teams out there that have been mentioned in more trade chatter than the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. For St. Louis, this isn't just rumors.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 15

Astros Reportedly Want Cardinals Fan-Favorite

The Houston Astros reportedly have their eyes on another member of the St. Louis Cardinals after failing to acquire Nolan Arenado last offseason. St. Louis and Houston certainly are familiar with one another.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Astros set to pursue All-Star Brendan Donovan again

The Astros are back in the mix for Brendan Donovan.

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Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 13

Royals, Guardians among teams interested in Brendan Donovan

Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan figures to be one of the most sought after trade candidates this offseason. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Royals and Guardians are two of the clubs interested in acquiring him.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 13

Cardinals rumors: The All-Star who could be traded along with Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray

As Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals are planning to make plenty of changes. Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are both expected to be traded.