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Ranking the St. Louis Cardinals Top 5 Offseason Priorities

It's certainly going to be an interesting offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals and president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Last offseason, the focus of the offseason was trading veterans away to restock the farm system.

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In Critique of the 2026 St Louis Cardinals Season

Well, I don’t have a ton to chirp about, as I expected a pretty decent showing of the team. They didn’t really let me down so much as I think they could’ve done a little better.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 7

One Young Cardinals Player To Build Around and One To Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals dove into a full-scale rebuild last offseason, trading away established stars like Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado to bolster their farm system and focus on developing young talent.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / October 7

Cardinals' Double-A Affiliate Rebrands Ahead of 2027 Minor League Season

The Double-A Springfield Cardinals will have a new identity next year. The Springfield Cardinals have rebranded and will now be known as the Ozarks Springbirds, the St.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

One Bold Cardinals Free Agent Target Who Checks Every Box

When the market opens and free agency kicks off across the league this winter, the St. Louis Cardinals likely aren't going to be a team that goes out and hands someone a massive deal.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

Albert Pujols Points to 3 Cardinals Who Could Shape St. Louis' Future

The future is bright for the St. Louis Cardinals. But don't just take it from us, but from one of the biggest legends to ever wear a Cardinals uniform.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 6

The Cardinals Player Whose Trade Value May Not Get Higher (And Why They ShouldTrade Him)

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to consider this offseason after a 2026 that brought clear progress to the organization, but there's still a lot of room for growth.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 6

Why the Cardinals Shouldn’t Add to Their 2027 Starting Rotation

I know this concept is going to go over with fans like a lead balloon, but I feel convicted in my premise. So much so that I’m doing a complete rewrite of my article at 8:30 PM on Monday.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 5

The Cardinals Player to Build Around Now (Outside of JJ Wetherholt)

The 2026 Major League Baseball season may not have gotten the St. Louis Cardinals back into the postseason, but it certainly did help the front office see who this franchise should be built around into the future.

J.P. Crawford News / Viva El Birdos / October 5

Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: JP Crawford

I already know the reaction of the vast majority of fans reading this headline, which will produce some version of “Wait what?” I have legitimately not seen his name thrown out as a possible Cardinals target anywhere, and it’s understandable because he is technically a shortstop.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 4

How did the Cardinals do compared to your expectations?

Now that the St. Louis Cardinals season is over, it is now fair to look at the entire year together and evaluate the team’s performance rather than grading the season with games left to play.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 3

Why Cardinals Should Part Ways With Their Biggest Disappointment

Though the St. Louis Cardinals were surprisingly competitive this season, but not every player on the roster exceeded expectations. The Cardinals showcased a lot of potential this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 3

3 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Cardinals Perfectly

Though the offseason has already begun for the St. Louis Cardinals, it's still going to take a little time before we see the team make moves, as the playoffs are in full swing.

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Nolan Gorman News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 3

Nolan Gorman's Cardinals Outlook Is More Uncertain Than Ever

One thing that is a positive about the St. Louis Cardinals is the fact that they don't have a lot to think about when it comes to internal free agents.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / October 3

Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 1: Closer Than You Think

In Chaim Bloom’s end-of-season press conference, he was firm on his stance that the Cardinals would not take any shortcuts in building a team that could contend for division titles and World Series championships.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.

Rainiel Rodriguez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 2

Rainiel Rodriguez's Stock Soars for Cardinals After Monster Season

St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez took his game to another level in 2026 and is certainly getting recognition for it. The 2026 Texas League batting champ is St.

Yadier Molina News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 2

Yadier Molina Among Several Cardinals Drawing Interest from Other Teams

The St. Louis Cardinals had a very successful season despite what the record shows. They may have gone 77-85, but the organization is executing its rebuild quite well, which is a positive sign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Complete Trade for 23-Year-Old Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals closed the book on their August 3 trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, naming right-hander Brian Curley as the player to be named later.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Riley O'Brien led all National League pitchers in saves in 2026, finishing with 38 total during 2026 season with St. Louis Cardinals

Riley O’Brien finished the 2026 regular season with 38 saves, putting the St. Louis Cardinals reliever at the top of the National League leaderboard. O’Brien tied San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller for the NL lead after taking over the closer role for St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Lead / September 28

How Should St. Louis Cardinals Fans Look Back at This Season?

The MLB regular season has come to a close and, once again, the Cardinals did not make the playoffs. That marks the fourth season in a row without a playoff appearance for the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Masyn Winn's season is over due to thumb and hand soreness; Thomas Saggese will start at shortstop for Cardinals in final game

Masyn Winn’s 2026 season is over, with the St. Louis Cardinals shutting down their starting shortstop because of lingering thumb and hand soreness. Winn was scratched from Saturday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers after the thumb continued to bother him.