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Cardinals Slot Triple-A Call-Up Nolan Gorman Right Into Lineup vs. Orioles

Nolan Gorman had no time to breathe after being called up from the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds Tuesday morning and immediately slotted into the St. Louis Cardinals' Tuesday night lineup.

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Cards lose Winn to IL stint due to broken thumb

The Cardinals put shortstop Masyn Winn on the 10-day injured list with a broken left thumb on Tuesday.

Nolan Gorman News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Nolan Gorman Returns to Cardinals After Unfortunate News

Nolan Gorman is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals at an unfortunate time for the club. The Cardinals are recalling the infielder from Triple-A Memphis ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, with shortstop Masyn Winn expected to be placed on the 10-day Injured List because of a thumb injury.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Where the Cardinals Stand in the National League Wild-Card Race

If the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season were to end today, the St. Louis Cardinals would be on the outside looking in on the National League playoffs.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

Kyle Leahy News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Why Cardinals Have Kyle Leahy on a Shorter Leash

The St. Louis Cardinals are out of contention in the National League and are very likely looking at a fourth straight year without October baseball. They haven't had a streak of four or more years out of the playoffs since they went from 1987-1995 without making it.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Cardinals Could Fix Rotation Hole With Released All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals have a clear hole in the starting rotation to fill right now. Both Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins are on the Injured List. On the bright side, Pallante is expected to miss the minimum of 15 days.

Masyn Winn News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Cardinals Likely To Place Masyn Winn On Injured List

The Cardinals are recalling Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis, reports Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. Shortstop Masyn Winn is likely to end up on the 10-day injured list as the corresponding move, Jones adds.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Kyle Gibson Calls Out Oli Marmol Critics After Sunday's Heartbreak

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a day to regroup since Sunday's heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Monday was an off-day, and now the Cardinals will prepare to take on the Baltimore Orioles to kick off the next homestand.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 25

LLWS Star Kinley Rasmus Did It Again in Walk-Off Win on Monday

Kinley Rasmus continues to make history in Williamsport. Phenix City, Alabama’s two-way phenom delivered another signature moment on Monday, Aug. 24, delivering in the clutch to cap off a thrilling walk-off victory over West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Cardinals Struck Gold With Red-Hot Top Prospect Rainiel Rodríguez

The St. Louis Cardinals have a prospect breaking down the door in Double-A right now and who should be promoted to Triple-A as fast as possible. That is, of course, No.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 25

Cardinals' Rotation Collapse Could Be Blessing In Disguise

The final month of the regular season will surely be interesting for the St. Louis Cardinals, especially with the recent blows to their starting rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 25

The Cardinals Bullpen Could Be a Secret Weapon in 2027

When you go to a concert, the less interesting part, but absolutely vital, element of the show is the building of the stage. The guys who put in the tireless, underappreciated hours of setting the scene for what’s to come later.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

Cardinals Have Easiest Remaining Schedule In National League

It is taking everything the St. Louis Cardinals have to stay afloat in the jam-packed National League playoff race. Injury luck has not been in their favor.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

MLB Power Rankings Warn Cardinals Season ‘About To Get Worse’

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the many National League teams stuck clawing for the final Wild Card spot in a juiced conference. With just one month left to play, the season has been as mid as possible, with a 66-66 record.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

Chaim Bloom Flexing Muscles After Former Cardinals Flop With New Teams

The St. Louis Cardinals were one of the league’s most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sent away three veterans in return for a handful of exciting prospects.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

The 3 Moves That Could Transform Cardinals' Playoff Push

The St. Louis Cardinals just had a back-breaking series against the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend. Despite selling off pieces ahead of the trade deadline, the Cardinals have put themselves in a position to be competitive down the stretch for a National League Wild Card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

On deck: AL East in focus with Yankees-Red Sox, Rays-Padres

MLB commissioner makes Little League Classic announcement for 2027

Ramon Urias News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Cardinals Reinstate Ramon Urias From 60-Day IL

The Cardinals are activating Ramón Urías off the 60-day injured list today, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is in today’s starting lineup as the second baseman.

Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / August 22

Cardinals' 23-month rotation streak ends with Andre Pallante IL stint

The St. Louis Cardinals' remarkable run of rotation health finally came to an end Friday when right-hander Andre Pallante was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Cardinals Place Hunter Dobbins On 15-Day Injured List

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his throwing forearm. Southpaw Quinn Mathews was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Mathews will start today’s game against the Phillies.

Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / August 21

St. Louis Cardinals Announce Jordan Walker Decision on Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals unveiled their starting lineup Friday ahead of the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, featuring a notable shift for one of their top hitters.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21

Cardinals, buoyed by stunning victory, open series at Philadelphia

The St. Louis Cardinals have won five series in a row, although they benefited from a notable gift in their latest contest. Aided by a dropped ball with two outs in the ninth inning, the Cardinals rallied past the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Making it so the Cincinnati Reds will at least secure a split in their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, Sal Stewart further demonstrated why he has an argument for being named the National League Rookie of the Year.

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case against Padres

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge threw his name into the NL Rookie of the Year race with an excellent defensive first inning Monday against the San Diego Padres in a 2-1 win.

Howie Rose shares major career update ahead of retirement amid Mets' lost season

Andy Green opens up about future with Mets amid unexpected hot streak

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / August 17

Evaluating the Cardinals’ 2026 Trade Deadline Return

In the midst of a surprising campaign that has seen the club teeter around the .500 mark, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the trade deadline prepared to capitalize on a seller’s market.