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Quinn Matthews Making Case For Cardinals' Rotation Spot Next Season

The St. Louis Cardinals have somehow found a way to be relevant and in the playoff race, sitting only a few games from the final wild-card playoff spot.

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St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Blows Lead in 9th as Dodgers Avoid Sweep

The St. Louis Cardinals were not intimidated to be facing off with Tarik Skubal and the Dodgers. They came out of the gate swinging – literally – and Quinn Mathews did his part to give the Cardinals a fighting chance Thursday night in Los Angeles.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 4

St. Louis Cardinals Slammed With Brutal Injury News

The St. Louis Cardinals received difficult news on the eve of their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon, according to Derrick Goold of The St.

Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Hunter Dobbins Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive elbow surgery yesterday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Goold did not mention the specific procedure Dobbins went for, but he reported that the 27-year-old’s expected recovery timeline is about 12 months.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Cardinals-Dodgers Finale Preview, Including Wether Report, Probables, More

The St. Louis Cardinals have a chance to go for a three-game series sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. Who saw that one coming heading into the series?

Gordon Graceffo News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

It's Time for Cardinals to Change Gordon Graceffo's Role

The St. Louis Cardinals have dealt with a lot of injuries lately. After almost two full years of not having to place a starting pitcher on the injured list, they had to place both Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins on the IL.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Cardinals Playoff Run? What Needs to Happen for St. Louis to Shock MLB

There are few people who can claim to say that they expected the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals to still technically be in the mix for a National League playoff spot at this point in the season.

Thomas Saggese News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Thomas Saggese's Crushing Dodgers Like No Other Cardinal Since 2003

The St. Louis Cardinals have shown a lot throughout their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers so far with one game to go on Thursday. St. Louis kicked off a three-game series against Los Angeles on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium and has taken both of the first two games.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Cardinals are More Dangerous Than We Realize After Series Win vs. Dodgers

Wednesday night brought a wave of different emotions for the St. Louis Cardinals and their fans. After falling into an early hole against the Los Angeles Dodgers, during a bullpen much less, they scratched and clawed and ended up pulling away with an 8-6 comeback win over the defending champions.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 3

Cardinals 8, Dodgers 6: A Dream-Like Night for St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals had one of their most absurd games of the season on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, to say the least. On Tuesday, the Cardinals kicked off their three-game series against the Dodgers with a wild 13-8 win over Los Angeles.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 3

St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Update: Rookie Leagues

Yes, it’s that time. Last week saw the end of the Dominican Summer League season. In fact the Cardinals’ affiliate ended earlier than that, because they did not make the playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 3

Cardinals rally in 10th inning, extend Dodgers' slump

Thomas Saggese hit a home run and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with an infield single as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for an 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 3

St. Louis Cardinals Battle Back and Defeat the LA Dodgers in Extras

Since I am not a St. Louis Cardinals coach, I can’t say for sure that I know what the plan was for Wednesday night’s game against the Dodgers, but I’m fairly certain walking 4 batters in the first 2 innings wasn’t it.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 2

St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Game Discussion Wednesday

It’s game 2 in Los Angeles as the Cardinals take on the billionaires Dodgers Wednesday night. LA will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto while the St. Louis starter is Brycen Mautz.

Thomas Saggese News / Field Level Media / September 2

Thomas Saggese belts 2 homers in Cardinals' win over struggling Dodgers

Thomas Saggese hit two home runs, Jordan Walker also went deep and the St. Louis Cardinals finished with five homers while opening a key nine-game road trip with a 13-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 1

Catching Prospect Leo Bernal Next Up in Cardinals' Youth Movement

With the calendar flipping to September, active MLB rosters are officially expanding from 26 to 28 players for the rest of the regular season. That's set the stage for several teams, including the St.

Leonardo Bernal News / New Baseball Media / September 1

What to Expect from Cardinals Catcher Leo Bernal

St. Louis promoted catcher Leo Bernal for his pending MLB debut on September 1, the same day rosters expanded across the Majors. Bernal, one of the better prospects in the Cardinals’ system, is a Minor League Gold Glover who hit very well down in Triple-A this season.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Cardinals Make Roster Move Before Dodgers Game

The St. Louis Cardinals made several roster moves before Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, bringing three players to the major league roster as September began.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 1

Cardinals promote outfielder ahead of Dodgers series

The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting outfielder Victor Scott II to the MLB roster, the team announced Tuesday. In a corresponding move, catcher Jimmy Crooks has been optioned to Triple-A.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Cardinals Reportedly Make Roster Move Ahead of Top Prospect's MLB Debut

September 1 has arrived, and MLB rosters are set to expand from 26 to 28 players. On Monday, MLB insider Francys Romero reported that the St. Louis Cardinals plan to call up their No.

JJ Wetherholt News / EasySportz / August 31

JJ Wetherholt Lands on IL as Wrist Tendinitis Derails Rookie Season

The St. Louis Cardinals just hit the brakes on their most exciting rookie. JJ Wetherholt is now on the 10-day injured list because of right-wrist tendinitis.

Hancel Rincon News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cardinals To Select Hancel Rincon

The Cardinals will select pitching prospect Hancel Rincon when active rosters expand tomorrow, reports Yancen Pujols. St. Louis already has an opening on the 40-man roster after releasing Caleb Ferguson over the weekend.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Cardinals To Promote Leo Bernal

The Cardinals will call up catching prospect Leo Bernal from Triple-A on Tuesday prior to their game with the Dodgers, Francys Romero reports. Bernal was already added to the 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft, and he’ll take one of the two extra spots when the 26-man roster expands to 28 men on September 1.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / August 30

2026 MLB Draft Review: St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals had a lot of money to play with during the 2026 MLB Draft, as the club had five picks in the top two rounds. Between those five picks and the rest of the MLB Draft, the club was able to add to a farm system that’s gotten significantly deeper over the last 12 months.