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Cardinals' Success Has Changed How Insiders View Deadline Plans

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 season with the expectation being that the club would eventually have to trade veterans away ahead of the deadline this upcoming summer.

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Cardinals Linked to Mets' Freddy Peralta, But There's a Catch

The St. Louis Cardinals remain in the thick of the wild card race despite a 14-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. They still are playing much better than expected this season, and that presents some potential challenges at the trade deadline.

Matthew Liberatore News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 19

Cardinals' Matthew Liberatore Problem Is Looking Worse and Worse by the Day

The St. Louis Cardinals have an issue with Matthew Liberatore on their hands right now. This isn't a new topic for the team. He entered his start on Thursday on an ice-cold streak, hoping to get back on track.

Ryne Stanek News / Viva El Birdos / June 19

The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen is Exhibit 1 that sometimes things go wrong

Remember the other day, when Ryne Stanek pitched to 5 batters with a 7-4 lead, allowing 5 runs to score while giving up three home runs in that span of those five batters?

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The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 19

Cardinals Legend Lance Lynn Gives Strong Take on Joshua Baez Situation

The St. Louis Cardinals have a prospect that is tearing it up down at Triple-A Memphis. Outfielder Joshua Baez, their No. 3 prospect, is hitting .278/.345/.629 with 24 home runs, 61 RBI and a .974 OPS.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 19

Cardinals Could Look to Twins All-Star to Plug Struggling Starting Rotation

Could the St. Louis Cardinals actually make a splash at the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline? At first glance, the answer to this question should be no.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / June 19

St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Prospects – A look under the hood at some AAA guys

This is Part 2 of my exploration of some of the underlying details of Cardinal pitching prospects. The question I am trying to answer is… Of the minor leagues prospects we’ve been watching, who has the most interesting pitch shape metrics (ie.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 19

Royals throttle Cardinals but lose Bobby Witt Jr. to concerning injury

Bobby Witt Jr. homered and was one of seven Kansas City players with at least two hits -- but later exited with right knee discomfort.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 18

Cardinals Could Be 'Threat' in Pitching Market If Standings Hold

The St. Louis Cardinals are among the best overall teams in the National League right now. Who saw that coming? The Cardinals entered the 2026 season with very low expectations.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Dustin May Is Boosting His Free Agent Stock

On Monday night at Busch Stadium, Dustin May made the most impressive start of his major league career. The right-hander was perfect through six and finished with a one-hit, one-walk shutout.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 18

Cardinals Mock Draft: St. Louis Lands Dynamic Two-Way High School Star

When the St. Louis Cardinals are on the clock with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft in July, they're going to have an opportunity to add some more high-end talent to an already elite farm system.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 18

Cardinals coach reveals St. Louis’ secret sauce amid shocking season

The St. Louis Cardinals have continued to upset expectations throughout the 2026 season. Jordan Walker has led the way with a breakout season, while a number of other players have stepped up.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / June 18

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 06/18/2026

The St. Louis Cardinals face the Kansas City Royals tonight as they start a three-game series. The series will be played on Thursday, Friday, and the finale will be on Sunday, with an off-day Saturday due to the World Cup in the Kansas City NFL stadium.

Chris Roycroft News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Cardinals Designate Chris Roycroft For Assignment

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Chris Roycroft has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a 40-man spot for Max Rajcic.

Max Rajcic News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Cardinals To Select Max Rajcic

The Cardinals are calling up right-hander Max Rajcic, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Fellow righty Chris Roycroft will be optioned as the corresponding active roster move.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / June 17

St. Louis Cardinals Third-Ranked Prospect has Unforgettable Night

Last night, the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A affiliate, the Memphis Redbirds, faced the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. The Cardinals’ third-ranked prospect and the 65th-ranked prospect in all of baseball had an unforgettable night at AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee.

Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of MLB’s biggest surprises so far in 2026. They entered the season in a rebuild, yet they look like a legitimate postseason contender at the moment.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17

Cardinals seek sweep against scuffling Padres

Dominant pitching and offensive production from rookies have been the story through two games of a three-game set between the St. Louis Cardinals and the visiting San Diego Padres.

Joshua Baez News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 17

Cardinals' Joshua Baez Surges Into Triple-A Home Run Lead With Career Night

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Báez just produced one of the most electric offensive games baseball fans will likely see at any level this year.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 16

Cardinals edge Padres behind Andre Pallante's stellar start

Andre Pallante threw seven stellar innings, Blaze Jordan and Nathan Church each had RBI base hits and the St. Louis Cardinals earned a 3-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Dustin May News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Cardinals’ Dustin May drops brutally honest admission after shutting out Padres

It was a good night for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May. And he has been tough lately. Furthermore, May dropped a brutally honest admission after shutting out the Padres on Monday.

Dustin May News / Yardbarker / June 15