St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

St. Louis Cardinals' Playoff Hopes Enter Critical Stretch

Could the St. Louis Cardinals actually end up being a playoff team before the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season comes to an end? Don't rule it out.

Masyn Winn News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 13

Masyn Winn Hype Is Finally Building for Cardinals

Are we starting to see St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn turn a corner offensively? Arguably, the answer is yes. When it comes to Winn, there's no denying the fact that he has massive upside.

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

Joshua Báez Watch: What Cardinals Fans Need to Know

While the St. Louis Cardinals have an off day on Thursday, it is surprisingly one of the most important days on the 2026 Major League Baseball calendar.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Ranked Among Best MLB Players, Ahead Of Aaron Judge, Juan Soto

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt has exceeded the lofty expectations laid on him entering his 2026 rookie season. The 23-year-old is the NL Rookie of the Year frontrunner, combining a steady bat with incredible defense.

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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.

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

Cardinals Announce Starting Pitchers for Key Series vs. Cubs

The St. Louis Cardinals took care of business against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite trading Dustin May, JoJo Romero and Lars Nootbaar ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Cardinals have gotten themselves back into the Wild Card conversation.

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

Looking at potential Alec Burleson extension

I can’t help but keep harping on Bill Dewitt’s comment that the JJ Wetherholt extension was hopefully the first of several. He made that comment in the press conference announcing JJ Wetherholt’s deal and it was probably somewhat of a negotiating strategy to get Wetherholt to sign in the first place.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cardinals roll to easy win over Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals rookie César Prieto delivered a key hit to break a season-long drought and spark a tie-breaking rally Wednesday afternoon in a 7-1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cardinals chase series win vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Ryne Stanek noticed a change in his team since the trade deadline earlier this month. And not just from a shuffling of personnel, with the Cardinals trading away right-hander Dustin May for prospects.

Masyn Winn News / Field Level Media / August 11

Masyn Winn provides winning hit as Cardinals edge Phillies

Masyn Winn broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with a two-out RBI single, Everson Pereira added a solo home run, and right-hander Ryne Stanek pitched out of a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the eighth inning for the St.

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

Observations From Cardinals With 43 Games Left in 2026

It's been a fun season overall for the St. Louis Cardinals, despite the fact that the second half of the campaign hasn't been as smooth as the first half.

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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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 11

Cardinals Officially Release 2 Players From Organization

The St. Louis Cardinals made a few moves down in the minors throughout the week. St. Louis released two pitching prospects in Jawilme Ramírez and Victor Santos, as reflected in the official MiLB transaction log.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Cardinals Cut 26-Year-Old Pitcher During Phillies Series

The St. Louis Cardinals parted ways with right-handed pitcher Victor Santos on Monday, according to minor league transaction reports, as the club opened a home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

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Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game

The St. Louis Cardinals tried to make Bryce Harper look bad during Monday’s game … but ended up doing virtually the opposite. St. Louis hosted Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for the first game of a three-game set.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

3 roster moves Cardinals must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

For the third time in four years, the St. Louis Cardinals chose the sell path at the deadline, sending Lars Nootbaar to Arizona and dealing Dustin May and JoJo Romero to Milwaukee for a fresh haul of prospects while quietly adding depth pieces like Caleb Ferguson.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / August 7

Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Late-Round Draft Choices

Welcome back to the third and final part of my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks, along with a deep dive into their early Day 2 selections.

Tink Hence News / Yardbarker / August 6

Cardinals outright former top prospect to Florida Complex League

Pitcher Tink Hence had been a highly regarded prospect for the St. Louis Cardinals as recently as 2025. Those days appear to be over.

Cardinals Outright Tink Hence

It's time for Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Cubs recall newly acquired pitcher Braxton Garrett from Triple-A

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

George Lombard Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 5

Yankees' Lombard reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals

Yankees' George Lombard Jr. reflects on impressive MLB debut in win over Cardinals

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is clearly hoping Lombard will provide a spark for the club and prove to be an upgrade over Anthony Volpe.

Yankees to promote No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr.

Yankees rookie proves he can handle New York pressure with dazzling debut

Cardinals' Alec Burleson achieves rare power display at Yankee Stadium

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Alec Burleson News / Yardbarker / August 4

Cardinals' Alec Burleson achieves rare power display at Yankee Stadium

In a series opener between two of the most storied franchises, a visiting player made some history of his own on Monday night.

Yankees to promote No. 1 prospect George Lombard Jr.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Lars Nootbaar News / Yardbarker / August 3

Diamondbacks get outfield bat in trade for Lars Nootbaar

Just ahead of the trade deadline, the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals agreed on a trade that will provide Arizona with a much-needed left-handed-hitting outfielder.

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

Nationals part ways with ace Foster Griffin in trade with Guardians

Brewers add to bullpen with trade for Rockies' Antonio Senzatela

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

Alec Burleson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 3

Cardinals Receiving Interest In Alec Burleson

The Cardinals have yet to participate in the trade deadline festivities, but they’re likely to be sellers after a rough week dropped them four games out of the final NL Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire May and Romero from Cardinals

Brewers upgrade rotation, acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

The Brewers entered Monday with a 6.5-game lead in the National League Central.

Tarik Skubal will become Brewers' biggest regret

Report details how Dodgers landed Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade over Rays, Brewers

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Tink Hence News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Cardinals Designate Tink Hence For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Tink Hence has been designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster space for Quinn Mathews, whose contract has now been officially selected from Triple-A (as reported two days ago). Righty Matt Svanson was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move for Mathews.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 29