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Cardinals Insider Highlights 'Grim Realities' Of 2025 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to struggle. Somehow, they remain mathematically alive in the National League Wild Card race, but they are five games below the .500 mark with 11 games to go, and with such little time, it's unlikely they'll make up their 4 1/2-game deficit, especially with four teams ahead of them for just the last Wild Card spot.

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MLB insider sets stage for potential Cardinals rebuild during offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals' roster could get a significant revamp this winter.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 16

Cardinals Top Draft Pick Among Top Remaining Prospects In MiLB Playoffs

The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen out of postseason contention with 11 games remaining on the 2025 regular season schedule. However, at the draft and at the trade deadline this past summer, St.

John Mozeliak News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Writer Urges Fans To Acknowledge John Mozeliak's Success

The St. Louis Cardinals are falling out of postseason contention. With just 11 games to go on the 2025 regular season schedule, they are 4 1/2 games out in the National League Wild Card race with four teams ahead of them for just the final spot.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Transition Named Team's Biggest Question Mark

The St. Louis Cardinals remain 4 1/2 games back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot, even after Monday night's 11-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals $2.85 Million Star Named 'Prime Trade Candidate'

Over these next few months there's going to be a lot of noise about who will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals. There are so many variables at play with Chaim Bloom taking over.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 16

Brendan Donovan earns Clemente nomination, extending Cardinals’ legacy of service

On Roberto Clemente Day, the Cardinals have named Brendan Donovan their 2025 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One—an honor recognizing players who exemplify character, community leadership, and humanitarian spirit.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Writer Believes $260 Million Star Could Be Gone This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals lost another tough game on Monday night, falling 11-6 to the Cincinnati Reds and dropping to 73-78 on the season. They remain 4 1/2 games back in the National League Wild Card race, but even with the New York Mets struggling, it is unlikely they will make up that deficit with just 11 games left on the schedule.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Major Cardinals Storyline To Watch Down The Stretch

The St. Louis Cardinals have 11 games left in the regular season before they are going to have to make some difficult decisions. Chaim Bloom is taking over as the Cardinals' president of baseball operations and he will have to make the difficult decisions to get this roster into the future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals $87 Million Star Exits: What We Know Now

The St. Louis Cardinals got a big return on Monday night but there also was an exit. The return is in reference to third baseman Nolan Arenado who returned to the lineup after a stint on the Injured List due to a shoulder injury.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15

Is Cardinals $75M Star Playing Final Homestand In St. Louis?

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to begin their final homestand of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season on Monday night. It should be a big night at Busch Stadium.

Nolan Arenado News / Field Level Media / September 15

Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) activated off IL

Nolan Arenado is back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after missing 40 games with a right shoulder injury. The Cardinals activated the veteran third baseman prior to Monday's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

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Roberto Clemente News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15

Cardinals All-Star Named Finalist For Roberto Clemente Award

September 15 is always a special day in Major League Baseball, as the league celebrates the life and legacy of Pittsburgh Pirates great Roberto Clemente.

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Cardinals Insider Praises Team For Important Masyn Winn Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals salvaged a game on Sunday against the postseason-bound Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2 to avoid a sweep. At 73-77, they somehow remain just four games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot, as the New York Mets have been scuffling.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 15

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Finishes 2025 Strong With Four Hitless Innings

The St. Louis Cardinals' focus is on the future. While they are only four games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot, they are still four games below the .500 mark and will more than likely miss the postseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 15

Cardinals Outfield Prospect Ended 2025 On High Note With Home Run Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen out of postseason contention and are instead looking towards the future as the 2025 regular season comes to an end.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15

Re-Examining Cardinals' Decision To Cut Ties With Former MVP

The 2025 Major League Baseball regular season has gone by in the blink of an eye. There are just about two weeks to go in the regular sesaon and with the St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 14

Cardinals edge Brewers to preserve slight wild-card chances

Miles Mikolas allowed two runs in five innings and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday to avoid a sweep in the three-game series.