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Dustin May Isn't the Only Reunion Candidate for Cardinals This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the right track despite missing the postseason four straight years. The team is looking much better thanks to the rebuild they have initiated, and just because they're rebuilding doesn't mean that they can't make some upgrades to their roster for 2027.

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Confidence levels among Cardinals’ lineup locks

The World Series is making its way South with the midwest avian population but my sports focus somehow still centers around the St. Louis Cardinals and football, both fantasy and NFL.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Braves Veteran Could Be Exactly What Cardinals Need in the Rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a surprisingly good place for a team that won 77 games in 2026. Now, of course, you'd obviously love to see more wins if you're a Cardinals fan.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Cardinals Urged to Make Big Change for Pitching Prospect Nearing MLB Debut

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje entered the pro ranks as a switch-pitcher who could serve as both a power righty and a crafty lefty.

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

How many of the managers of the World Series teams from the 21st century can you name in six minutes?

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The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

Tai Peete News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Tai Peete's AFL Emergence Could Be Big News for the Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals' season ended weeks ago, but that doesn't mean that there aren't things for the fanbase to pay attention to right now. For example, the Arizona Fall League is in full swing right now and the Cardinals are well-represented.

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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.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Guardians Left-Hander Named Possible Free Agency Fit for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals finished below .500 for the third time in the last four years, but they still made a lot of progress on their rebuild and seem to be in a much better place entering 2027 than they were before the 2026 season.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

Cardinals Should Not Pursue Dustin May Reunion This Offseason

Under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, the St. Louis Cardinals took a savvy approach at the trade deadline, making a few smart trades. There

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 24

An A+ Year on the Farm? Grading Every Cardinals Prospect

It is no secret that the Cardinals have stockpiled minor league talent, but how did that talent develop in 2026? Let’s take a look at every player who

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson Are Cardinals’ Most Logical Trade Candidates

The St. Louis Cardinals did a great job in 2026 by letting the kids play. St. Louis boasted the second-youngest roster in baseball with an average age of 26.2 years old and this gave the front office an opportunity to see what they have in these young guys.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Cardinals' Biggest Offseason Need Became Painfully Obvious in 2026

This winter, the St. Louis Cardinals don't need to hand out a nine-figure deal in order to improve heading into the 2027 season. The Cardinals went 77-85 in 2026, which was just one game worse than the 2025 campaign.

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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.

Brant Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Cardinals, Hitting Coach Brant Brown Part Ways

The Cardinals are moving on from hitting coach Brant Brown, as first reported by Katie Woo of The Athletic. Brown has been with the club for the past two seasons.

Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

The Cardinals' Biggest Free-Agent Decision Is About More Than One Player

The St. Louis Cardinals don't have many internal free agent decisions to make this winter. That's in large part because St. Louis has traded away most of the veterans on the roster.

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Oliver Marmol News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 23

Cardinals let hitting coach go, expected to keep Oliver Marmol

The St. Louis Cardinals upset expectations in 2026 despite missing the postseason. Nevertheless, they are making one coaching change. While manager Oliver Marmol is expected to remain in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Cardinals Part Ways with Hitting Coach After Two Seasons

The St. Louis Cardinals finished fourth in the National League Central after going 77-85 during the regular season and missing the postseason for a fourth consecutive year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 23

Another Cardinals Top Prospect Who Could Be a Star in 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals flashed a lot of star potential at the top of their farm system in 2026. JJ Wetherholt entered the campaign as the Cardinals' top overall prospect and immediately showed why on Opening Day and beyond.

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

Cardinals Should Consider Pursuing Former All-Star Free Agent

Despite exceeding expectations this season, it's clear the St. Louis Cardinals are not ready to compete with some of the league's top teams. St. Louis was a surprisingly solid team during the first half of the season, going 50-45 before the All-Star break, and was in the thick of the playoff race for most of the season.

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

Teruaki Sato Signing Would Give Cardinals What They Need at Third Base

If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to add pieces in free agency this winter, there are three areas that the organization should be looking: third base, the bullpen and a veteran starting pitcher.

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

Cardinals Most Realistic Offseason Moves: What Should and Shouldn't Happen

The St. Louis Cardinals made a lot of progress in 2026, which means that their rebuild is going exactly as planned. It still may be a while before they are postseason contenders again, but the most painful part of the rebuild, trading players away, is likely over.

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The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

Can you name the pitchers who have been credited with the most wins in the MLB postseason in the Live-Ball Era?

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

Cardinals Speedster Facing Uncertain Future in St. Louis

It's going to be very interesting to see how the St. Louis Cardinals handle the outfield moving forward. With the 2026 season winding down, Cardinals fans got a look at what could be the outfield of the future — or at least the short term — with Joshua Baez and Jordan Walker in the corners and Nathan Church in center field.

Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Cardinals' 2027 Rotation Could Have Liam Doyle on the Sooner Side

For the St. Louis Cardinals to take the next step in their rebuild, they need to identify who will be in the starting rotation in the long term. Michael McGreevy, Kyle Leahy, Andre Pallante and even Quinn Mathews all gave themselves a shot in 2026.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 21

Cardinals-Red Sox Are Perfect Trade Partners Again, and Here’s Why

The St. Louis Cardinals could use at least one more starting pitcher this offseason ahead of the 2027 campaign. As of writing, Kyle Leahy, Andre Pallante and Michael McGreevy should all be viewed as locks for the 2027 rotation.

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

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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 / 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.