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Cardinals Rookie Joshua Baez Makes First Contribution Since Record-Breaking Debut

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez made a debut that baseball fans will not soon forget. On Saturday afternoon, the 23-year-old dug into the batter’s box for the first time in his Major League Baseball career and put the first pitch he saw 449 feet into the crowd.

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Masyn Winn's big day helps Cardinals keep rolling vs. Reds

Masyn Winn homered, doubled twice and scored twice, Kyle Leahy tossed five shutout innings and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals rolled past the host Cincinnati Reds 3-0 Tuesday night.

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

3 Winners and 3 Losers From Cardinals With 36 Games Left

The St. Louis Cardinals have 36 games left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season and there's a lot to like about this team. St. Louis was counted out before the season even began.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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

4 St. Louis Cardinals on Roster Bubble Ahead of Playoff Push

The St. Louis Cardinals are certainly in the hunt for a National League Wild Card spot, although they would currently be on the outside looking in if the 2026 season were to end today.

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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 18

'Grateful' Quinn Matthews Shines In Second Career Outing

Only a couple of weeks after getting the starting nod for his first career game, the St. Louis Cardinals turned to left-handed pitcher Quinn Matthews again for the first game of their doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 18

Cardinals-Reds Announced Starters After Doubleheader Split

The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds kicked off a five-game in four day series on Monday afternoon. St. Louis and Cincinnati played a day-night doubleheader at Great American Ball Park and split the day.

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

Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol provides important Ramon Urias injury update

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Ramon Urias is dealing with an injury at the moment. According to MLB.com, Urias is battling right/left elbow lateral epicondylitis.

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

Cardinals’ Next Call-Up After Joshua Báez Should Be Obvious

The St. Louis Cardinals made a big move over the weekend and finally gave young outfielder Joshua Báez a shot in the majors and he didn't disappoint. Báez captured the attention of the entire MLB world by going out and slugging not one, not two, but three home runs in his Major League Baseball debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 18

Who’s “Next Man Up” For the St. Louis Cardinals?

Now that we’ve gotten the “greatest debut of all time,” the only logical question I have is: who’s next? Cardinals fans have gotten to see NINE MLB debuts this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 17

St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Can’t Hold Lead to Sweep Doubleheader Against Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals have momentum, but would that translate into a sweep of the day/night doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds Monday night? The ball was in the hands of Andre Pallante who’s turned into one of the Cardinals most reliable starters this season.

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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.

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

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Jordan Walker News / Viral Sports News / August 17

St. Louis Cardinals Make Sudden Jordan Walker Change

The St. Louis Cardinals entered their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a bit of momentum and a practical decision about one of their most important hitters.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17

Cardinals' pitching staff stifles Reds to win doubleheader opener

Six pitchers combined to limit the Cincinnati Reds to three hits as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals claimed a 2-1 victory Monday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 17

Cardinals 2, Reds 1: The Good, the Bad, Next Steps

The red-hot St. Louis Cardinals took care of business on Monday afternoon. St. Louis entered the day winners of two straight after winning a series against the Chicago Cubs over the weekend.

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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Stadium Rant / August 17

Joshua Báez Cardinals Debut: Incredible 3-HR Game Forces 2027 Decision

Updated Aug. 15, 2026 Joshua Báez needed exactly one pitch in his MLB debut to give the Cardinals something serious to think about. By the end of Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, one home run had turned into three home runs, five RBIs and MLB history.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / August 16

Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker help Cardinals rout Cubs

Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both had three hits, a home run and four RBIs on Sunday afternoon to help the visiting St. Louis Cardinals breeze past the Chicago Cubs for an 11-4 win.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Baseball Expert Sends Strong Message on Cardinals Rookie Joshua Báez After Historic Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals may have just introduced baseball to their next star. Joshua Báez entered Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs as one of the most exciting prospects in the Cardinals' organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / August 16

23YO Cardinals’ Pro Makes MLB History as His Incredible Debut Gets Even Better

The St. Louis Cardinals’ homegrown star joined another homegrown star, Jordan Walker, in the lineup at Wrigley Field. It took Joshua Báez five years of developing his skills in the minor leagues to get the call.

Joshua Baez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

Everyone made the same joke after Joshua Baez hit 3 home runs in his MLB debut

The St. Louis Cardinals may want to double their security system to make sure nobody takes Joshua Baez away from them. Baez had arguably the greatest MLB debut ever on Saturday in an 8-4 win against the Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Cardinals Rookie Joshua Báez Makes MLB History With Unbelievable Debut

Joshua Báez waited years for his opportunity with the St. Louis Cardinals. Then he needed only three at-bats to make Major League Baseball history. The