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Cardinals Fans Could See JJ Wetherholt Quickly In 2026

When Opening Day gets here in 2026, there’s at least a chance that the one of the top overall prospects in baseball is taking the field for the St. Louis Cardinals.

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(Somewhat) Bold Offseason predictions – 2026 edition

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Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Chaim Bloom's Trade Decisions Won't Be Easy With Cardinals

The Major League Baseball offseason is a difficult -- but exciting time. It's exciting because of the fact that realistically every team could find a way to improve.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Must Use Famous Trade For World Series Hero As Framework For Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to rebuild under Chaim Bloom this offseason after missing the playoffs three straight years and going 78-84 to finish the 2025 season.

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MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Could Cardinals Follow Phillies Blueprint To Success? Club President Weighs In

The St. Louis Cardinals have finished below the .500 mark twice in the last three seasons and missed the postseason in all three of those seasons. They have watched ticket sales and attendance decline during that span.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Headline List Of 'Best Fits' For $6.25 Million All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled to put a contending team on the field for the last few years. As a result, they're seemingly finally accepting the fact that they need to lean heavily into a rebuild this offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Linked To Old Friend After Dominant Run With Yankees

The St. Louis Cardinals traded away three important bullpen arms this past summer and could use some more firepower this offseason. St. Louis struggled throughout the summer and opted to trade away pending free agents and cut ties with Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz, and Phil Maton.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Linked To $15 Million Veteran Pitcher: Insider

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly opting for a rebuild right now, which has sparked a lot of rumors over the last few weeks. The Cardinals are likely going to explore some trades with a few of their top players.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Among 'Best Team Fits' For Diamondbacks All-Star

It would certainly make things easier this offseason if the St. Louis Cardinals could add another veteran hurler with upside to the organization. There's reason to believe the Cardinals will at least try to add a piece.

Sonny Gray News / Viva El Birdos / October 27

What does a Sonny Gray trade look like?

Last week, I tried to take a peek into what would be necessary to trade Nolan Arenado, and as expected, the conclusion was that the Cardinals would have to include more than half of his salary and also not really get anything back.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals Star Infielder Gets Huge $250-Plus Million Contract Projection

The St. Louis Cardinals have a long and stressful rebuild on their plates. The team is likely going to lean into this rebuild in the coming months, as they could look to subtract from their roster with blockbuster trades.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals Urged To Steal Key Veteran From Dodgers In Free Agency

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild with Chaim Bloom at the head of their front office. They're likely going to lean into their rebuild this winter, but that doesn't mean they need to be quiet this offseason.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals' OF Lars Nootbaar Has Shot At Opening Day

The St. Louis Cardinals announced a handful of injury updates already this offseason, including the fact that outfielder Lars Nootbaar underwent heel surgery to help correct Haglund’s deformities.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Untimely Death Of Cardinals Prospect Caused Ripple Effect, Still Impacts Team Today

When you think of the St. Louis Cardinals, you naturally think of some of the best players to ever play Major League Baseball. Hall-of-Fame level players have graced the franchise and made their mark on the city and team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Cardinals Shouldn't Pass On Opportunity To Sign $15 Million Ex-Cy Young

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a very important offseason, their first with Chaim Bloom in charge of baseball operations. They went 78-84 in 2025 and are set to rebuild for the first time in decades.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 26

Predicting Cardinals' 2026 Rotation Amid Sonny Gray Trade Rumors

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation could use some work right now, especially if they do end up trading Sonny Gray away before the 2026 season begins.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 26

Silver Slugger expectations for Herrera, Wetherholt

The St. Louis Cardinals received what I thought to be surprising news when both Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson were named Silver Slugger award finalists.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 25

How Cardinals Can Replace 28-Year-Old Fan Favorite After Surgeries

The St. Louis Cardinals were hit with some tough news earlier this week when it was announced by Jeff Jones of the Belleville News Democrat that outfielder Lars Nootbaar had undergone surgeries on his heels to repair Haglund's deformity.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 25

These Two Teams That Would Be Wise To Contact Cardinals About Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to begin one of their most crucial offseasons in recent memory. John Mozeliak passed the torch down to Chaim Bloom, who is set to begin the first rebuild in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 25

Cardinals’ overlooked pitching prospect who could become a star

After a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth — and with rumors swirling about a potential Nolan Arenado deal that would almost certainly mark the first step of a rebuild — the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 25

The St. Louis Cardinals most surprising defender in 2025

I started a project with a plan for three light-weight articles while we fill the dead space before the Winter Meetings kick in the hot portion of the Hot Stove League.

Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 25

Cardinals Takes Are Out Of Hand, Especially For Lars Nootbaar

There is no doubt that the St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of decisions that they are going to need to make, especially when it comes to the trade market.

Yadier Molina News / Yardbarker / October 20

Cardinals open door for Yadier Molina's return

Joe McEwing is out in St. Louis, which could open the door for the Cardinals to bring Yadier Molina back into the fold.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Willson Contreras' move to first base was a success

It was less than a year ago that the Cardinals made the decision to move three-time All-Star Willson Contreras to first base after the veteran slugger indicated he wasn’t interested in waiving his no-trade clause to leave St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17