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How Would a Salary Cap Affect Cardinals in 2027?

The 2027 season is being threatened by a potential lockout. In the ongoing labor war between the owners and MLB Players' Association, there is one issue that has risen above the rest: a salary cap.

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Cardinals–D-Backs Lars Nootbaar Trade Suddenly Looks One-Sided

When the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline rolled around, the St. Louis Cardinals made the difficult decision to move on from former fan favorite Lars Nootbaar.

Blaze Jordan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

Cardinals' Potential Next Steps After Losing Blaze Jordan

The St. Louis Cardinals snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles with a 7-5 victory. However, not all was good with Thursday's win.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / August 28

Injury-riddled Cardinals take aim at Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals indicated that a left ankle injury for rookie third baseman Blaze Jordan would sideline him for a while. That's unfortunate for Jordan's development and another blow on the medical front for the Cardinals, whose slim postseason chances have dwindled further with every new player placed on the injured list.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Quinn Mathews News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 28

Cardinals Announce Starting Pitchers for Pirates Series, Including Quinn Mathews

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation has been extremely thin, to say the least. That's why the club rolled with a bullpen day on Thursday, rather than utilizing a typical starter.

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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 / Field Level Media / August 27

Cards jump out in front, fend off O’s to halt 5-game skid

Rookie Blaze Jordan blasted a three-run home run before leaving with an injury, and right-hander Gordon Graceffo tossed three perfect innings in a spot start Thursday afternoon, helping the St.

Blaze Jordan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Cardinals’ Blaze Jordan exits Orioles game with apparent injury

As there have been multiple St. Louis Cardinals players sent to the injured list (IL) recently, like shortstop Masyn Winn and pitcher Hunter Dobbins, fans are hoping that Blake Jordan doesn’t join them after sustaining an injury on Thursday.

Gordon Graceffo News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 27

Gordon Graceffo's Start is Just What Cardinals Needed

The St. Louis Cardinals' bullpen has been stretched thin lately, thanks in large part to injuries in the starting rotation. Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins are both out, and after a rough start from Michael McGreevy on Wednesday, St.

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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.

Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Cardinals Announce Jordan Walker Decision on Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals, stuck in a five-game losing streak, will send a slightly rearranged batting order onto the field Thursday night for the finale of their series against the Baltimore Orioles.

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

Cardinals Notes: Gordon Graceffo Starts, Cade Winquest MLB Shot, Next Steps for Rotation

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium. St. Louis opened the three-game set with a 13-1 loss on Tuesday and followed up with a back-breaking 8-7 loss on Wednesday.

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Joshua Baez News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Cardinals Announce New Joshua Baez Decision on Thursday

The St. Louis Cardinals will try to halt a five-game slide Thursday afternoon when they close their series against the Baltimore Orioles at Busch Stadium.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / August 27

Cardinals Make Announcement on Former Yankees Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals made a quiet but meaningful roster move Thursday ahead of their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles at Busch Stadium. With

Andre Pallante News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 27

Cardinals’ Andre Pallante injury update is crucial for St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals’ rotation took a hit when they placed Andre Pallante on the IL, putting a damper on their playoff hopes. Now, the Cards have revealed how the injury is going and how his recovery is taking shape, according to MLB.com.

Cade Winquest News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Cardinals Select Cade Winquest

The Cardinals announced Thursday that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Cade Winquest from Triple-A Memphis. Right-hander Peter Strzelecki heads to the 15-day injured list due to extensor inflammation in his right forearm, which opens a spot on the 26-man roster.

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

Cardinals' 5th Inning Outburst vs. Orioles Was Sign of All Things Good in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals' contest against the Baltimore Orioles counts as a loss in the standings, but arguably there was a positive takeaway as well. St.

Riley O'Brien News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 27

Cardinals Have Growing Problem with Riley O'Brien

The St. Louis Cardinals have now lost five consecutive games since going on a streak of five series wins in a row. Wednesday night was the latest setback for St.

Jimmy Crooks News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 27

Leo Bernal Could Be Cardinals' Best Catcher Right Now

When it comes to the St. Louis Cardinals, it's hard to argue that catcher prospect Leo Bernal should stay in Triple-A for much longer. Right now, the Cardinals have Iván Herrera, Pedro Pagés, and Jimmy Crooks up in the majors.

Masyn Winn News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 26

Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn’s return timeline revealed after landing on IL

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently on a four-game losing streak. They also recently lost one of their star players, as Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has landed on the IL.

Nolan Gorman News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Nolan Gorman Returns to Cardinals After Unfortunate News

Nolan Gorman is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals at an unfortunate time for the club. The Cardinals are recalling the infielder from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, with shortstop Masyn Winn expected to be placed on the 10-day Injured List because of a thumb injury.

Masyn Winn News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Cardinals Likely To Place Masyn Winn On Injured List

The Cardinals are recalling Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis, reports Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. Shortstop Masyn Winn is likely to end up on the 10-day injured list as the corresponding move, Jones adds.

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Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

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Ramon Urias News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Cardinals Reinstate Ramon Urias From 60-Day IL

The Cardinals are activating Ramón Urías off the 60-day injured list today, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is in today’s starting lineup as the second baseman.

Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / August 22

Cardinals' 23-month rotation streak ends with Andre Pallante IL stint

The St. Louis Cardinals' remarkable run of rotation health finally came to an end Friday when right-hander Andre Pallante was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Making it so the Cincinnati Reds will at least secure a split in their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, Sal Stewart further demonstrated why he has an argument for being named the National League Rookie of the Year.

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