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Cardinals Poised to Move All-Star in Major Winter Meetings Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to make some moves next week at the Winter Meetings. They have a lot of players that contending teams will want in potential trades.

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Walker Buehler, Jordan Montgomery Among Free Agent Fits For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be a team that is ready to compete for a World Series title as it is currently constructed, but that doesn't mean the team shouldn't bring any pieces to town this winter.

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Cardinals claim Guardians pitcher in move to boost depth

The St. Louis Cardinals have added right-handed reliever Zak Kent to their organization, claiming him off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, the club announced on Friday.

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Insider Suggests Cardinals Could Pursue Guardians Ace In Blockbuster Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be busy next week as the Winter Meetings get underway. They are set to potentially make some trades and send some veterans out the door.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Cardinals Officially Add 27-Year-Old Pitcher From Guardians

The St. Louis Cardinals have a new pitcher with the organization. It's been an active offseason so far for St. Louis and that trend continued on Friday night, but not how fans likely expected.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Insider Links Cardinals To Ex-Guardians Veteran As Possible Rotation Addition

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering the Winter Meetings with a lot on their plate. Chaim Bloom is going to have a lot of moves to make. While they’ll be trading a few veterans, they also may sign some free agents.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Cardinals Predicted To Trade Fan Favorite Star, Former Top Prospect

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this offseason and it didn't take too much time for them to get started on it. They opted to trade Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox early in the winter and it doesn't seem like they're done yet.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

One Blockbuster Trade Cardinals Should Make While Rumors Are Hot

The St. Louis Cardinals arguably should take advantage of all of the rumors around the organization right now with the Winter Meetings just days away from kicking off.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 5

St. Louis Cardinals Winter Meetings Predictions

As I write this, we are only a few days away from the beginning of the MLB Winter Meetings. There seems to be a consensus that the St. Louis Cardinals will be active, but what will President of Operations Chaim Bloom and his team accomplish over the next week?

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Why Cardinals May Be Forced To Part Ways With Former 3rd-Round Pick

All 30 Major League Baseball teams have a reason to be slightly worried about Wednesday evening. The Rule 5 Draft takes place Wednesday in Orlando at the end of the winter meetings, and like their peers, the St.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Former Nationals All-Star Could Fit Cardinals Rebuild Plans For 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals likely have some big things planned for the Winter Meetings, which start on Sunday in Orlando. They’ll be making several trades and stocking up on young talent.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Brendan Donovan's Trade Market On Fire Ahead Of Winter Meetings

The upcoming Winter Meetings are going to be very interesting for the St. Louis Cardinals organization as a whole. This will be Chaim Bloom's first Winter Meetings as the organization's president of baseball operations.

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Cardinals Urged To Acquire Mariners All-Star Pitcher In Big Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have a big week ahead of them in Orlando. The Winter Meetings will soon kick off, and they have some big moves to make. They have set a high asking price for All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 5

Cardinals Duo Linked To Dodgers As Next Potential Splash

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / December 5

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Roster Construction

Last week, I published a breakdown (here) of what could be enough “starZ” to make up a competitive roster. This week you’ll read my musing about how the Cardinal FO could apply such a model to their current roster and look to build a roster that can be competitive.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 4

Cardinals Hurler Has Fan In Mariners After Career Year

The St. Louis Cardinals have a handful of pieces that contenders want. If the Cardinals really wanted to blow up the roster and do a full-scale rebuild, they likely could.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / December 4

Trading Willson Contreras would be a mistake for the Cardinals

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JoJo Romero News / Viva El Birdos / December 4

Cardinals Rumors: JoJo Romero Top Trade Target of Seattle Mariners

As we get closer to the MLB Winter Meetings, the rumor mills are kicking into high gear and that includes new interest in a St. Louis Cardinals reliever.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 4

Cardinals Should Roll Dice On Old Friend, World Series Champion

The St. Louis Cardinals could still use another starting pitcher, and an old friend should be in consideration. As of right now, the Cardinals' seemingly guaranteed starters are Michael McGreevy and Matthew Liberatore.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 3

Mariners among teams interested in Brendan Donovan

As the Cardinals navigate the early stages of a rebuild under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan stands as perhaps the most appealing trade commodity on the St.

Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 2

Another Cardinals All-Star is open to waiving his no-trade clause

Willson Contreras has become increasingly open to waiving his no-trade protection to greenlight a deal if he deems the new club to be a good fit.

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Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 2

Cardinals rumors: Insider gives scoop on Nolan Arenado trade challenges

Nolan Arenado is perhaps now on the back nine of his baseball career, but the St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman is still capable with his bat and glove.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Cardinals, Nolan Arenado Trade News Emerges Amid MLB Offseason

The Chaim Bloom era has officially begun for the St. Louis Cardinals. Bloom has taken over as president of baseball operations from John Mozeliak and wasted little time making his first major move, dealing ace Sonny Gray and cash to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke and right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 27

Cardinals notes: Donovan, Gorman, Nootbaar, Burleson, Pirates, pitching

Brendan Donovan has been drawing as much trade interest as any player in baseball, owing both to Donovan’s value as a left-handed hitter with defensive versatility and to the Cardinals’ rebuilding status.