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On YouTubeSt. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / May 16
St. Louis Cardinals News & Notes 05/16/2026
The St. Louis Cardinals are 26-18 after winning the first game of the I-70 series over the Royals.. They’re 2.5 games back of the Cubs for first place in the National League Central, and hold a 0.5 games lead 2.5 game lead in the wild card in National League.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 16
An Early Look at the Cardinals’ First-Round Draft Picture 
The 2026 MLB Draft, where the Cardinals hold the 13th overall pick, will take place July 12-14, making it now less than two months away. With the college and high school regular seasons winding to a close, I thought now would be a good time to check in on who the Cardinals may be eyeing with their first pick.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / May 16
Massive Shirtless Celebration Breaks Out at Busch Stadium After St. Louis Cardinals Walk-Off
The Kansas City Royals are visiting the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series at Busch Stadium for rivalry weekend in the MLB. Although the I-70 Series may not feature among the biggest rivalries in the game, it is still a massive occasion for the fanbases of the two major league teams from the state of Missouri.
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 16
Cardinals chase series-clinching win over scuffling Royals
Despite sitting eight games above .500 ahead of the second contest of a three-game set against the visiting Kansas City Royals on Saturday, the St. Louis Cardinals don't have a roster littered with household names.
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.
Yohel Pozo News / Field Level Media / May 15
Yohel Pozo delivers walk-off hit as Cards nip Royals in 11
Pinch hitter Yohel Pozo laced a walk-off RBI single with two outs in the 11th inning to propel the St. Louis Cardinals over the visiting Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday.
Jordan Walker News / Viva El Birdos / May 15
Jordan Walker Hammers 13th Home Run as Cardinals Walk Off Royals 5-4
The St. Louis Cardinals began rivalry weekend welcoming the Kansas City Royals to town and Jordan Walker was on the welcoming committee hitting his 13th home run leading St.
MLB News / Viva El Birdos / May 15
Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals Friday
The St. Louis Cardinals return home after a successful west coast road trip to kick off the I-70 series versus the Kansas City Royals. Dustin May gets the start for St.
Former Cardinals Fan Favorite Wants to Come Back as Coach
One former member of the St. Louis Cardinals certainly sounds like he wants to come and help the organization out. Former Cardinals utility man José Martínez spent the first four seasons of his big league career in St.
Nolan Gorman News / Viva El Birdos / May 15
The Cardinals Keep Waiting for Nolan Gorman’s Breakout. Should They?
Nolan Gorman has been a long term project in the Cardinals franchise with some obvious upside. The obvious upside, of course, is the fact that when he makes good contact you could build a statue of his pose and the homerun.
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.
Cardinals Truths and Lies: What's Real and What's Fake after 25-18 Start
The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off yet another comeback win on Thursday, which was their major league leading 12th of the year. They are now 25-18 and return home for a three-game series against the struggling Kansas City Royals.
Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15
Cardinals rumors: Possible Jordan Walker contract extension receives big update
As the St. Louis Cardinals enter their rebuild, they’re closely evaluating their major league roster for any potential long-term contributors. So far, Jordan Walker has passed the test with flying colors.
Matt Pushard News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 15
Cardinals' Bullpen Has Much-Needed Help Coming
The St. Louis Cardinals have a Matt Pushard decision to make and it sounds like it will be an easy one. Pushard came over to St. Louis by way of the 2025 Rule 5 Draft and made one appearance with the club in the majors this season before landing on the Injured List with right knee patellar tendonitis.
Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 15
Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Sends Right Message About Team's Future Plans
The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off an impressive come-from-behind victory on Thursday against the Athletics in West Sacramento. It was their 12th comeback win of the year, which is the most in Major League Baseball.
Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 15
Lars Nootbaar’s Return Suddenly Becoming Real for Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are going to get back one of their top outfielders in the not-so-distant future. In fact, we now know the latest it will be, at least.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 15
St. Louis Cardinals Pitching: The good, the bad and the ugly
Authors note: The data in this article is from early this past week. The theme was written before yesterday’s come-from-ahead, then come-from-behind win, but you will see many of characteristics I laid out here played out in the series ending game against the A’s.
Packy Naughton News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 14
Cardinals Hit With Concerning Packy Naughton Surgery News
St. Louis Cardinals hurler Packy Naughton simply cannot catch a break. Naughton pitched in 30 games for the Cardinals in the majors across the 2022 and 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / May 14
Why Cardinals' Michael McGreevy is the luckiest pitcher in MLB this season
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy has earned the title of the "luckiest pitcher" in MLB.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 14
The Cardinals bullpen again misplaces a lead but the Cardinals stage a rally to overcome.
Today’s game featured stingy starting pitching from both the A’s starter Lopez and the Cardinals Michael McGreevy. McGreevy lowers his ERA to 2.10. Jordan Walker and Victor Scott II hit homeruns, leading the Cardinals to a late 3-1 lead.
Matt Pushard News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / May 14
Cardinals Suddenly Running Out of Time With Matt Pushard
The St. Louis Cadinals have a bullpen decision to make in the very near future. St. Louis selected right-handed pitcher Matt Pushard in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft in the Major League phase.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14
What Should The Cardinals Do With Riley O’Brien?
It’s been a weird year for closers. Edwin Díaz, Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, Emilio Pagán, Carlos Estévez and others are on the injured list. Jeff Hoffman lost his job with the Blue Jays.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 14
Five young NL breakout performers in MLB this season
Let's explore five young NL breakout performers who have made memorable impressions this season.
Dustin May News / Just Baseball / May 14
Dustin May Is Giving the Cardinals Something To Think About
When the St. Louis Cardinals signed 28-year-old right-hander Dustin May, the belief was he wasn’t long for the organization. Once a top prospect of the Los Angeles Dodgers, May has struggled to find consistent footing at the major league level.
Michael McGreevy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 11
Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy’s take on St. Louis’ outlook will catch fans’ attention
The St. Louis Cardinals continue to exceed expectations early this season, and Michael McGreevy’s latest comments added even more optimism Monday. As the club’s young core develops, the Cardinals’ long-term direction suddenly looks far more promising than many expected entering the year.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / May 6
Cardinals' Jordan Walker is an early candidate for NL MVP
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is proving to be an early-season candidate for NL MVP.
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