St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yadier Molina News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 21

Cardinals Hire Yadier Molina As Special Assistant

The Cardinals announced today that franchise legend Yadier Molina has been hired as special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. His duties will be focused on catching and game planning strategy.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / January 21

What Yadier Molina's return means to Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals got good news on Wednesday when it was announced that future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina would be returning to the organization as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

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Brendan Donovan News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan Reportedly Has Persistent AL West Suitor

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a very busy offseason to date, having made three impactful trades. They sent Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox in separate deals and also traded Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / January 21

Yadier Molina rejoins Cardinals in front-office role

Two-time World Series champion Yadier Molina is rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.

Oliver Marmol News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Cardinals-Oli Marmol Update Is Good News For St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a good job getting the roster younger this offseason and adding pitching to the organization. St. Louis is going to enter the 2026 season with a young roster and fortunately will have manager Oliver Marmol leading the team through this transition.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Cardinals Next Steps as Offseason Starts to Wind Down

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten a lot done this offseason already with Chaim Bloom leading the charge as the team's president of baseball operations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Cardinals Trade Speculation Heating Up; Star Outfielder Might Be Dealt

The St. Louis Cardinals are rebuilding as aggressively as almost any team in the league. They traded a trio of relievers at the trade deadline last year as they looked to net a haul of prospects.

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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 / January 21

Cardinals Fan Favorite All-Star Gaining Steam As Offseason Trade Chip

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a full-scale rebuild right now. They cut ties with three veterans, Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Nolan Arenado, in trades this offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Cardinals Slugger Quickly Emerging As Offseason Trade Candidate

The St. Louis Cardinals have seemingly entered quite a big rebuild this offseason. They opted to trade a handful of relief pitchers at the trade deadline last season, but their biggest moves have come this offseason.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Comparing Cardinals Offseason Targets: Which Fit Is Best?

The St. Louis Cardinals may be rebuilding and focusing on the future, but there are still moves that they could make to supplement their roster for the 2026 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 21

Former Cardinals Lefty Finds New Home in KBO League

A former member of the St. Louis Cardinals has found another opportunity overseas. Left-handed hurler Anthony Veneziano spent time with the Cardinals in 2025 after he was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins.

Nolan Arenado News / Just Baseball / January 21

What Comes Next for the Cardinals After the Arenado Trade?

The St. Louis Cardinals have begun their descent into a full rebuild this offseason. One week ago, the Cardinals traded third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jim Edmonds News / Viva El Birdos / January 21

Jim Edmonds should be in the Hall of Fame as a St Louis Cardinal

Thinking back on those incredibly talented early 00’s Cardinal teams, just a few players come to mind that have stood the test of time in my rapidly aging mind.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Cardinals Showing Interest In Austin Hays

The Cardinals are among the teams that have expressed interest in free agent outfielder Austin Hays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman has previously linked Hays to the Yankees, Mets and Royals this offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Ex-Cardinal Carlos Beltrán Makes Hall of Fame History

It was a good day for the St. Louis Cardinals organization on Tuesday. It was announced on Tuesday night that former Cardinals All-Star Carlos Beltrán has been voted as a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / January 20

Cardinals Legend Jim Edmonds’ Hall Snub Should Worry Arenado

This is the day when the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be announcing the results of this year’s ballots. It’s another reminder of how St. Louis Cardinals legend Jim Edmonds should have been given more consideration than he received.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Cardinals Targeting All-Star Outfielder From Division Rival: Report

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to enter a rebuild this winter after a few years of playing the middle. They seemed to begin the rebuild last offseason when they opted against signing any big-name free agents.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Hall of Fame Candidate Shares Surprising Connection To Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have a rich history that precedes them, full of legendary players, managers, coaches and even broadcasters. Their current rebuild can't take that away from them.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Ex-Cardinals All-Star Reportedly Had Surprising AL West Suitor

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy on the trade front this offseason. As part of their rebuild, they sent Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to contending teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 20

Blue Jays, Cardinals Linked As Possible Trade Partners With 3 Players Named

As the end of the winter approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are still in a position to unload talent. Having already parted ways with multi-time All-Stars

St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

MLB Rumors: St. Louis Cardinals Linked To Former Phillies Outfielder

The St. Louis Cardinals are going through a massive rebuild this winter after a lackluster 2025 campaign. There is a new front in charge, with Chaim Bloom taking over as the president of baseball operations.