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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.

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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.

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.

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

This Day in Cardinals History: Three Icons Walk Off Together One Last Time

Over the past several years, the St. Louis Cardinals have not been quite the team they once were, having missed the playoffs four straight years, but there have still been some memorable moments at Busch Stadium.

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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.

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

4 Cardinals Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the best farm systems in baseball and the fanbase was able to see it on full display in 2026. Over the course of the 2026 season, Cardinals fans were able to see young guys make the jump to the big leagues, including JJ Wetherholt, Joshua Baez, Leo Bernal, Quinn Mathews, Blaze Jordan, Luis Gastelum and more.

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

Cardinals' One Free Agent Target Who Makes Too Much Sense

Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals invested in a starting pitcher in free agency and it was one of the best overall moves the club made in 2026. St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 2

The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall League

For a very few, the season is not yet over. The Arizona Fall League (AFL) beckons, and the invitations given often present signs of where a player stands in an organization and provide an opportunity for a player to redefine that path.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 1

Cardinals Acquire Brian Curley As PTBNL In Lars Nootbaar Trade

The Cardinals announced that they have acquired right-hander Brian Curley from the Diamondbacks as the played to be named later in the Lars Nootbaar trade.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 1

Cardinals Just Saw History With JJ Wetherholt's Absurd Rookie Year

The biggest story in baseball right now is the ongoing 2026 postseason. While the St. Louis Cardinals didn't earn a spot in the playoffs, there is still a lot to like about this young club, starting with JJ Wetherholt.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 1

St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Update: Upper Levels

Sadly, we have reached the last minor league update of the 2026 season. These are a bit time-consuming, so I suppose it’s not that sad for me, but it’s just another reminder that there’s no more baseball to follow.

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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 1

The Position the Cardinals Must Address for This Offseason to Be a Success

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals finishing the regular season with a losing record for the second straight year, the team still had plenty of success stories.

Jared Shuster News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

Cardinals Lose Hurler to Free Agent After Disappointing 2026

The offseason has officially begun for the St. Louis Cardinals and one hurler has already opted to leave the organization. Former Cardinals reliever Jared Shuster officially elected free agency from the Cardinals organization on Tuesday, per the official MiLB transaction log.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

Cardinals Can't Afford to Repeat This Offseason Mistake

The St. Louis Cardinals have another important offseason ahead of them this winter. Unlike last year, the Cardinals likely won't be trading players away.

Jared Shuster News / Viral Sports News / September 30

Cardinals Lose Former First-Round Pick to MLB Free Agency

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jared Shuster, once selected 25th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2020 draft, has elected free agency after the 2026 season, declining another assignment to Triple-A Memphis.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

The Cardinals Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason

Unlike last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals don't have a handful of veterans running out of team control and on the trade block. Shortly after the 2025 season came to a close, it was fairly obvious that Nolan Arenado, Brendan Donovan, Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras would at least be shopped ahead of the 2026 season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

2 External Candidates to Fill Third Base Need for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have work to do this offseason. This time around, they don't have to trade players away to beef up their farm system, as the system is in much better shape than it has been in years.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

Cardinals Warn of 'Dangerous Time' This Offseason, and They're Right

The St. Louis Cardinals are at another crossroads with the offseason upon us, although it is a bit different than last year. A year ago, the Cardinals were coming off a 78-84 season and things were way worse than right now.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 30

Cardinals' Projected 2027 Roster to Get Back to the Playoffs

The St. Louis Cardinals unfortunately were on the outside looking in, once again, when the 2026 Major League Baseball playoffs kicked off on Tuesday. St.

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.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26