St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 20

Angels’ perfect trade offer for Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to reach the postseason for the first time since 2014. With uncertainty swirling around third baseman Anthony Rendon’s future in Anaheim, however, the Halos may be looking to bring in a new player to handle duties at the hot corner.

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

Cardinals Officially Keeping 27-Year-Old Outfielder

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the more active teams in baseball this offseason. That's not even just in the trade market either. St. Louis signed 28-year-old starting pitcher Dustin May and Cardinals president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, made it clear that the club is still looking for more.

Alec Burleson News / Viva El Birdos / December 20

A Selective Burleson Is a Dangerous Burleson

Alec Burleson did some interesting things at the plate during the 2025 season. He improved his wRC+ from 106 to 124 while rewarding the Cardinals front office for their continued faith in him.

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Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 19

New Nolan Arenado Trade Destination Makes Zero Sense For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason. They tried to do the same last winter, but to no avail. After he blocked a trade to the Houston Astros, there was no more movement in his market, and it’s going to be slow-moving again this offseason.

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Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 19

Cardinals, Brendan Donovan Sweepstakes About To Get More Interesting

The St. Louis Cardinals should be watching the trade block closely right now because it appears as though the dam is starting to break. Reports swirled around all day on Friday about different trades.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 19

Mets Still In Touch With Cardinals For $87 Million 3-Time All-Star, Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a rebuild that should set them up well for the future. New president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom has been busy this offseason.

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

Pair Of Cardinals Stars Emerging As Trade Targets For AL East Club

With 2025 coming to an end, a lot of work remains for the St. Louis Cardinals. They have received a lot of trade interest in several of their players as they fully commit to a rebuild.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 19

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Construction, Part III

I have nothing to add in regard to Dustin May that hasn’t already been said. A plan and direction seem to be emerging. I will continue to watch, turn the pages and see how the story unfolds. In the meantime, I’ve tried to assemble more mental floss as the off-season slowly unfolds.

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

Cardinals Lose 30-Year-Old Pitcher To Blue Jays In Free Agency

The St. Louis Cardinals had a handful of guys elect free agency from the organization shortly after the 2025 Major League Baseball season ended. It happens every year -- and is actually one of the first things to be on the lookout for in the Major League Baseball offseason.

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Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 18

Cardinals’ New Starter Provides Positive Update On Health

On Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals made the signing of Dustin May official. He joins the team on a one-year, $12.5 million contract with a $20 million mutual option for 2027.

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Nolan Arenado News / Yardbarker / December 18

Why the Angels don't make sense as a Nolan Arenado landing spot

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

Cardinals Could Move Trio of Youngsters Amid Rebuild, Insider Reports

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially signed right-hander Dustin May to a one-year contract. That won’t be nearly the last move they make this winter as they take on their rebuild.

Brendan Donovan News / Viva El Birdos / December 18

St. Louis Cardinals See 2 Changes in Brendan Donovan Trade Market

After a fast start with Sonny Gray being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Boston Red Sox, the trade market has slowed to a crawl. There are, however, two changes to the potential trade market that could affect what the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 18

Cardinals Still Interested In Rotation Addition

The Cardinals added a fresh arm to their rotation this week by signing Dustin May. Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the Cards are still interested in adding another starter, but it would likely be more of an innings-eating veteran type to provide stability.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18