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Cardinals Likely To Actively Shop Star Players During Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals had another disappointing year in 2025, going 78-84 and missing the postseason for the third straight year. Now, under Chaim Bloom,

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Cardinals No. 5 Prospect 'Could Push' For 2026 Opening Day Spot

The St. Louis Cardinals have been candid throughout the offseason to this point that they are looking to add some pitching. There will be plenty of external options out there, but there is an internal hurler that fans should be excited about and have their eyes on.

Yohel Pozo News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 23

Cardinals Insider Opens Door To Reunion With 2025 Fan-Favorite

The St. Louis Cardinals cut ties with a fan-favorite from the 2025 season on Friday, but there's a chance fans haven't seen the last of him. Catcher Yohel Pozo had a much larger role than expected in 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 23

Projecting the 2026 Cardinals offensive performance

The next full season projection for next year was recently released as FanGraphs published the Steamer projections for the 2026 season. The season is expected to be full of growing pains as Chaim Bloom begins the first year of a rebuild of unknown length.

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Three inexpensive infielders the Yankees should strongly consider

The New York Yankees are facing a surplus of question marks this offseason, but no uncertainty is more consequential than the infield. In its current condition, the Yankee infield appears incomplete.

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John Mozeliak News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 22

St. Louis Cardinals Could Correct Key John Mozeliak Misstep In 2026

Friday was the deadline for teams to tender contracts to arbitration eligible players or non-tender them. The St. Louis Cardinals cut ties with catcher Yohel Pozo and pitchers John King, Sem Robberse and Jorge Alcala.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 22

Cardinals May Regret Passing On Reunion With 2025 Breakout Reliever

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to do this offseason. While they are going to be focused on trading certain players, that doesn’t mean they won’t add some pieces along the way as well.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 22

Cardinals Predicted To Keep Sonny Gray, Sign Starter Trying For MLB Comeback

What if the St. Louis Cardinals don't trade Sonny Gray this offseason? With all of the rumors out there, it has seemed more likely that a deal could get done this offseason.

JJ Wetherholt News / Viva El Birdos / November 22

All Aboard the Wetherholt Hype Train: What Can Cards Expect?

There’s a sense that the St. Louis Cardinals have a special player in JJ Wetherholt. There’s no debating his talent, but can anyone possibly live up to the hype that is building around him?

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 22

Cardinals Cut Ties With 28-Year-Old Catcher Among 4 Non-Tenders

The St. Louis Cardinals sent four players to free agency on Friday night. The non-tender deadline came and went, and the Cardinals were busy as they opted against tendering contracts to catcher Yohel Pozo, right-handed pitcher Jorge Alcala, left-handed pitcher John King, and right-handed pitcher Sem Robberse, per the team.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Cubs to sign reliever Phil Maton

Free-agent reliever Phil Maton is signing with the Cubs, reports Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 21

Cardinals rumors: All-Star drawing Dodgers, Mets trade interest, and it’s not Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals have a mindset to step up in the National League Central next season. After three years where they failed to gain a spot in the postseason, they are determined to improve their baseball team in any way that president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom can manage.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 21

St. Louis Cardinals Just Non-Tendered 4 Players

The St. Louis Cardinals non-tendered 4 players today including pitcher John King and catcher Yohel Pozo reducing their 40-player roster to 37. John King ended 2025 with a 2-1 record, a 4.66 ERA over just over 48 games appearing in 51 games with a 1.63 WHIP.

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Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 21

Cardinals To Have Brendan Donovan Bidding War Full Of Contenders

Another day and another update on St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan. The do-it-all All-Star has become a fan-favorite in the organization over the last four seasons, but with the team at a crossroads, his future is very much up in the air.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 21

Why Trading a Fan-Favorite Breakout Player Could Backfire on the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have some busy work ahead of them this offseason. Under Chaim Bloom, there will be some big trades made to ship out some high-priced veterans and stars.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 21

Cardinals Predicted to Trade 8-Time All-Star This Winter — But Is It a Mistake?

The St. Louis Cardinals have a big offseason ahead of them. They need to add some pitching, but also trade away some high-priced veterans in order to lower their payroll for 2026.

Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 21

Cardinals' Brendan Donovan’s Perfect Match Might Be Astros

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star utility man Brendan Donovan is emerging as someone to really keep an eye on this winter when the trade market heats up. Before the season ended, Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray were the guys talked about the most.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 21

Cardinals Could Trade 8x All-Star To NL East Contender In Major Rebuild Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of work ahead of them this winter. As Chaim Bloom begins his first offseason in charge of baseball operations, the Cardinals appear likely to make some big trades.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 21

Of prospect runways and when they take-off

I’m going to tell you a story about a young prospect. An outfielder, no less. Tall and rangy. His most noticeable tool is his power, but he is not one-dimensional.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

2025 MLB All-Star emerges as an offseason trade candidate

One MLB veteran could be on the move just months after making the All-Star team. St. Louis Cardinals utilityman Brendan Donovan has emerged as a “highly-sought after” trade candidate this offseason, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported on Thursday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 20

Big Changes for St. Louis Cardinals Caravan This Winter

If you look forward to the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan every winter, you would be wise to check the just-announced locations as there are some big changes and omissions compared to previous years.

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

Surprise NL West Contender Could Take Nolan Arenado Off Cardinals’ Hands

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to be one of the busiest teams in Major League Baseball this winter, especially on the trade front. Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray and Brendan Donovan are their top trade chips.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 20

The three best trade fits for infielder Brendan Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals are undergoing some big changes this offseason. Under Chaim Bloom, they will be looking to make some big trades.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 16

Latest on Cardinals’ offseason plans

With Chaim Bloom now officially at the helm of the Cardinals’ baseball operations department, the rebuilding phase that the team has been expected to undergo since it was announced that Bloom would take over for John Mozeliak this offseason now looks likely to begin in earnest.