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Cardinals to Explore Trades Involving Three, Including Ivan Herrera

Who will be behind the plate for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026? The most obvious option is Leo Bernal. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol insinuated that Bernal will enter Spring Training as the incumbent behind the plate.

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Cardinals' Jordan Walker Snubbed for 2026 Season Award

Part of what made the St. Louis Cardinals such a fun team for fans to watch in 2026 despite their record was the fact that the young players finally took the next step forward, and that includes Jordan Walker, who made his first All-Star appearance and even won the Home Run Derby.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

Cardinals Gold Glove Finalists: 2 No-Brainers and 1 Surprise

When the 2026 Gold Glove Award nominees were revealed on Wednesday, the St. Louis Cardinals certainly were well-represented. St. Louis wrapped up the 2026 season with three Gold Glove Award nominees: JJ Wetherholt (second base), Masyn Winn (shortstop) and Michael McGreevy (pitcher).

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

This Day in Cardinals History: 'Go Crazy Folks! Go Crazy!'

The 1985 St. Louis Cardinals are without a doubt one of the best teams in Major League Baseball history to not win a World Series. They came close in Game 6, but things fell apart after Don Denkinger incorrectly called then-Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Orta safe and sparked a Kansas City comeback.

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The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

How many of the pitchers given the honor of starting the first game of the MLB season for each team in 2026 can you name in five minutes?

The '2025 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'A.L. & N.L. batting champs' quiz

The 'Last 10-K Playoff game by team' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 14

One NLCS Player Who Could Help Fix the Cardinals Right Now

The Major League Baseball offseason is going to be a bit disjointed due to the ongoing labor negotiations. Plus, the current collective bargaining agreement will expire in December.

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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.

Alec Bohm News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Alec Bohm to Cardinals? Insider Says it Could Work

The St. Louis Cardinals had a bit of a revolving door at third base this season. Nolan Gorman didn't pan out after Nolan Arenado was traded away, and the Cardinals didn't find much consistency with either Blaze Jordan or Thomas Saggese.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 13

Cardinals Need Bullpen Boost and Ex-Yankees, D-Backs Righty Fits

The St. Louis Cardinals need a boost in the bullpen this winter. That is an understatement after the season the Cardinals just had in 2026. St. Louis finished the regular season with the 20th-ranked bullpen ERA at 4.40.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 13

Could the Cardinals Upgrade in Center Field?

As we inch closer and closer to the offseason, the more we try to pick apart what the roster picture looks like as of right now and how that picture could be manipulated before opening day to give the Cardinals their best chance to win in 2027.

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

The 'Most strikeouts in the 2010s' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

3 Alarming Takeaways From Cardinals' 77-85 2026 Season

There was a lot to like about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals, but also a few concerning things about the campaign. When fans look back on the campaign, it should be viewed positively because of the fact that it was clear progress in Chaim Bloom's first season leading the charge as the team's president of baseball operations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Why the Cardinals Won't Fix One of Their Biggest Roster Holes This Offseason

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals being more successful than expected this season, in the end, they still fell short of reaching the postseason. After trading away some of their best players last offseason, it was clear St.

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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.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

This Day in Cardinals History: Cards Stun Nationals to Complete NLDS Comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be in the playoffs this year, but they have a rich history of incredible postseason moments over the years. One came on this day in Game 5 of the 2012 NLDS against the Washington Nationals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Cardinals Embraced Youth, Leading MLB in Surprising Stat Amid Rebuild

Though the St. Louis Cardinals failed to reach the postseason for the second straight season, the team made great strides forward amid their rebuild. St.

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The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Cardinals Most Glaring Roster Obstacles Keeping Them From World Series Contention

The 2026 National League Championship Series kicked off on Sunday night with one of the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest rivals in the mix. St. Louis has missed the playoffs in four straight seasons.

Steven Kwan News / Viva El Birdos / October 12

Hypothetical trade offer for the St. Louis Cardinals to get Steven Kwan

I am going to take a break from my free agent posts to present a trade hypothetical. And I am very careful to call it a hypothetical, because I realize some responses will be “this team will not do that.” I understand.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 11

Cardinals-Alec Bohm Idea Sounds Intriguing, But With Significant Catch

If you look across the St. Louis Cardinals' roster, third base remains the only big positional question mark for the organization, for now. Heading into the 2027 season, the outfield should include Jordan Walker, Joshua Baez and Nathan Church.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 11

Which position of need do the Cardinals need to fill first?

Chaim Bloom has gotten ahead of the offseason speculation season and all but told the fans that the upcoming offseason will be more of the same for the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

This Day in Cardinals History: Albert Pujols Hits First Career Postseason Homer

For several years, Albert Pujols was considered the best player in all of Major League Baseball. This was long before the days of Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Pete-Crow Armstrong, and others.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

Sonny Gray's Decision Opens Door for Reunion with Cardinals in 2027

Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals sent Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox to start their rebuild and got back some intriguing young arms, including left-hander Brandon Clarke.

Nolan Gorman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

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 / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 7

Cardinals' Double-A Affiliate Rebrands Ahead of 2027 Minor League Season

The Double-A Springfield Cardinals will have a new identity next year. The Springfield Cardinals have rebranded and will now be known as the Ozarks Springbirds, the St.

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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Complete Trade for 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals closed the book on their August 3 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, naming right-hander Brian Curley as the player to be named later.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.