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Ivan Herrera Takes Bold Stance on Future as a Catcher

The St. Louis Cardinals received a lot of clarity this season about their future, especially their catching situation. In all likelihood, Leo Bernal is going to be their starting catcher in 2027, and while Ivan Herrera's defense remains a bit of an issue, he too, took steps forward.

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Brewers' NLCS Win Should Give Cardinals Hope for Future

The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1982, when the St. Louis Cardinals beat them in seven games. Milwaukee is

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 16

Cardinals’ Rotation Is Crowded, but a Free-Agent Starter Is Still Possible

While the St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of young starters to think about on the roster, they absolutely should be in the market for a veteran starter on a pillow contract this winter, just like last year with Dustin May.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 15

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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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sonny Gray Reunion? Not so fast, Cardinals fans

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to look forward to after the 2026 season. Despite their record being one game worse than 2025, fans certainly aren't feeling that way.

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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 13

Cardinals Biggest Thing Separating Them From Dodgers, Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals still have a lot of work to do in order to get up to the level of contenders in the National League, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers, who are currently duking it out in the National League Championship Series.

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

Cardinals May Have Found Future Ace in This 6'5'' Prospect

Over the course of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, the St. Louis Cardinals were praised left and right for their high-octane farm system. Before

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

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

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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