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The St. Louis Cardinals entered the day on Thursday with seven decisions to make. The arbitration filing deadline is here and the Cardinals entered the day with seven players they had to file a salary number for in <a href="/mlb/players/jojo_romero/546077">JoJo Romero</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/brendan_donovan/751805">Brendan Donovan</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/lars_nootbaar/726659">Lars Nootbaar</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/andre_pallante/755419">Andre Pallante</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/matthew_liberatore/691040">Matthew Liberatore</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/nolan_gorman/893994">Nolan Gorman</a>, and <a href="/mlb/players/alec_burleson/893997">Alec Burleson</a>.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/three_contenders_remain_in_play_for_cardinals_brendan_donovan_insider/s1_17215_43304589'>Three Contenders Remain In Play For Cardinals' Brendan Donovan, Insider</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals have been quiet since the end of December. Not much has happened since they traded <a href="/mlb/players/willson_contreras/381191">Willson Contreras</a> to the Boston Red Sox and signed right-hander <a href="/mlb/players/dustin_may/641996">Dustin May</a>.

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The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the official Cardinal Caravan schedule today revealing which players will be participating and what locations they’ll be traveling to.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/insider_floats_al_east_team_as_possible_nolan_arenado_fit/s1_17215_43303634'>Insider Floats AL East Team As Possible Nolan Arenado Fit</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals still have work left to do in their offseason. They’ve made a few blockbuster trades with the Boston Red Sox and signed right-hander <a href="/mlb/players/dustin_may/641996">Dustin May</a> to a one-year contract.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/the_25_most_memorable_sports_plays_of_2025/s1__43262073'>The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025</a></h2>

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/where_cardinals_stand_as_arbitration_filing_deadline_arrives/s1_17215_43303412'>Where Cardinals Stand As Arbitration Filing Deadline Arrives</a></h2>

It's going to be an intriguing day across Major League Baseball on Thursday. The salary arbitration filing deadline day has arrived. What that means is that organizations and players have to exchange salary figures by Thursday afternoon.

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A few days ago, the Cardinals acquired left-handed reliever Justin Bruhl from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations. In order to do this, they DFA’d <a href="/mlb/players/zak_kent/893900">Zak Kent</a> and while I think Kent was meant as a lottery ticket, I am also sure they are making a calculated gamble he will go unclaimed.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/one_time_all_star_worth_second_look_with_cardinals/s1_17215_43301148'>One-Time All-Star Worth Second Look With Cardinals</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals shouldn't close the door on any move right now. St. Louis isn't a team expected to enter the 2026 season as a contender. That shouldn't stop them from looking around.

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<h2><a href='https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/mlb-news/66479/st-louis-cardinals-rival-loading-up-cubs-trade-for-cabrera'>St. Louis Cardinals Rival Loading Up – Cubs Trade for <nobr>Cabrera <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

The dynamics of the National League Central continue to shift as the St. Louis Cardinals continue their rebuild of their minor league system with many unknowns on their major league roster while the Chicago Cubs made a big trade for Miami Marlins pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/edward_cabrera/685649">Edward Cabrera</a>.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_should_shift_trade_focus_to_5_year_veteran_after_brendan_donovan_update/s1_17215_43300941'>Cardinals Should Shift Trade Focus To 5-Year Veteran After Brendan Donovan Update</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals have been busy this winter. They signed right-hander <a href="/mlb/players/dustin_may/641996">Dustin May</a> to bolster their starting rotation, but also traded ace <a href="/mlb/players/sonny_gray/196132">Sonny Gray</a> and first baseman <a href="/mlb/players/willson_contreras/381191">Willson Contreras</a> to the Boston Red Sox.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/the_25_greatest_pitching_seasons_from_the_modern_mlb_era/s1__42965351'>The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era</a></h2>

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.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_should_enter_ryne_stanek_sweepstakes_after_reported_nl_central_interest/s1_17215_43300660'>Cardinals Should Enter Ryne Stanek Sweepstakes After Reported NL Central Interest</a></h2>

The 2026 season is fast approaching, but there isn’t much excitement for the St. Louis Cardinals or their fans. It might be a tough year as the team continues its rebuild and potentially trades away some veterans on their roster.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_biggest_remaining_question_after_guardians_trade/s1_17215_43300401'>Cardinals Biggest Remaining Question After Guardians Trade</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals have done a very solid job this offseason. The market has moved slowly across the league, and yet it seems like every few days the Cardinals pop up and do something.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_should_pursue_reunion_with_fiery_veteran_outfielder/s1_17215_43299544'>Cardinals Should Pursue Reunion With Fiery Veteran Outfielder</a></h2>

It may be a tough year for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026. Several star players are gone, and more could be on the way out as a result of their rebuild.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_justin_bruihl_likely_to_replace_6_year_veteran/s1_17215_43299219'>Cardinals' Justin Bruihl Likely To Replace 6-Year Veteran</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals made another under-the-radar move on Tuesday that could have a positive impact on the 2026 season. St. Louis acquired left-handed relief pitcher <a href="/mlb/players/justin_bruihl/729149">Justin Bruihl</a> from the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/mariners_labeled_best_fit_for_brendan_donovan_but_theres_a_cardinals_problem/s1_17115_43299297'> Mariners labeled best fit for Brendan Donovan, but there’s a Cardinals problem</a></h2>

Trade talks involving <a href="/mlb/players/brendan_donovan/751805">Brendan Donovan</a> have slowed as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to weigh offers, despite some evaluators identifying the Seattle Mariners as a logical landing spot.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_have_clear_reason_to_keep_brendan_donovan_after_latest_update/s1_17215_43298556'>Cardinals Have Clear Reason To Keep Brendan Donovan After Latest Update</a></h2>

2026 may be a rough year for the St. Louis Cardinals. They already sent veterans <a href="/mlb/players/willson_contreras/381191">Willson Contreras</a> and <a href="/mlb/players/sonny_gray/196132">Sonny Gray</a> to the Boston Red Sox, which accounts for some major subtractions this offseason.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/one_free_agent_cardinals_should_absolutely_try_to_sign/s1_17215_43298356'>One Free Agent Cardinals Should Absolutely Try To Sign</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a good offseason so far. If the club wants to make another move, the best bet would be another right-handed bat. Derrick Goold of the St.

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What will it take for the St. Louis Cardinals to trade away <a href="/mlb/players/nolan_arenado/142707">Nolan Arenado</a> this winter? This has been a talking point around the organization over the last year.

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The St. Louis Cardinals might be in for a rough season in 2026 as they rebuild for the first time in over three decades. There may be a lot of frustration from the fanbase when concerning the results on the field.

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The St. Louis Cardinals haven't made any massive, nine-figure additions to the organization, but they are having a good offseason nonetheless. We'll have to wait until the games start being played to truly judge how the club is doing, but St.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_swipe_pitcher_from_guardians_in_trade/s1_17115_43295096'>Cardinals swipe pitcher from Guardians in trade</a></h2>

The St. Louis Cardinals are picking up a pitcher as they look to bolster their roster this offseason. St. Louis is trading with the Cleveland Guardians for reliever <a href="/mlb/players/justin_bruihl/729149">Justin Bruihl</a>, per the team’s social media.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/st_louis_cardinals_acquire_lefty_justin_bruihl_designate_righty_zak_kent_for_assignment/s1_13237_43294927'>St. Louis Cardinals acquire lefty Justin Bruihl, designate righty Zak Kent for assignment</a></h2>

The Cardinals have acquired left-hander Justin Bruihl from the Guardians.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/cardinals_rumors_st_louis_could_release_nolan_arenado_if_trade_market_doesnt_pick_up/s1_17115_43294541'>Cardinals rumors: St. Louis could release Nolan Arenado if trade market doesn’t pick up</a></h2>

As the St. Louis Cardinals begin their rebuild under president of baseball operations <a href="/mlb/players/chaim_bloom/679634">Chaim Bloom</a>, <a href="/mlb/players/nolan_arenado/142707">Nolan Arenado</a> has perpetually been on the trade block.

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/red_sox_could_be_inching_closer_to_cardinals_brendan_donovan/s1_13132_43265058'>Red Sox could be inching closer to Cardinals' Brendan Donovan</a></h2>

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<h2><a href='/mlb/articles/red_sox_could_return_to_cardinals_trade_well_for_third_time_this_offseason/s1_13132_43257933'>Red Sox could return to Cardinals trade well for third time this offseason</a></h2>

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals have already made a pair of trades this offseason. A third deal could be in the works.

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