St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Victor Scott II News / Viva El Birdos / April 21

St. Louis Cardinals Player Profile: Victor Scott II

In a season-long search for answers, the Cardinals appear to have some offensive pieces emerging. Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, rookie JJ Wetherholt, and (hopefully) Jordan Walker can continue to do what he’s done through the first 3 weeks of the season.

Jordan Walker News / Viva El Birdos / April 20

Jordan Walker Extends Hit Streak to 15, But Marlins Beat Cardinals 5-3

Michael McGreevy did not have his best stuff Monday night and the Miami Marlins took advantage of his mistakes beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but Jordan Walker did extend his hitting streak to 15 games.

Edwin Diaz News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Edwin Diaz Injury Opens Door to Potential Dodgers-Cardinals Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a huge rebuild right now. They traded three of their top relievers, all on expiring contracts, at the trade deadline last season.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Suddenly Retires at 20

The St. Louis Cardinals lost a pitching prospect to retirement on Monday. The club announced on X that 20-year-old left-handed pitching prospect Bernard Mack returned from baseball after three seasons in the system.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Pipeline Update: Liam Doyle Flashes Potential in Bounce Back Start

The St. Louis Cardinals opted for a rebuild this offseason, so there's almost no chance they can realistically compete for a postseason spot or National League Central title this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Case For — And Against — Winning the NL Central

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a sizzling hot start, going 13-8 through their first 21 games of the season. They have not made the postseason since 2022, but they are certainly playing like a team capable of getting there.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Truths and Lies 3.0: What's Real and Fake After 13-8 Start

The St. Louis Cardinals keep finding ways to win games. St. Louis has 21 games under its belt so far this season and is 13-8 and in second place in the National League Central.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Chaim Bloom Explains Process Behind Brendan Donovan Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals essentially tore down their roster this past winter, trading away key veterans like Sonny Gray, Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras and Nolan Arenado.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Outfielder Finally Reaching Full Potential as Breakout Star

The St. Louis Cardinals haven't been able to win over the last few years, so they opted for a rebuild this season. The rebuild is trending in the right direction.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Moved on From Sonny Gray at the Right Time

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off their rebuild last offseason by trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox. Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan soon followed.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Riley O'Brien News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals’ Riley-O’Brien Dominance Creates New Trade Buzz

In a perfect world, the St. Louis Cardinals' hot streak to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season will continue throughout the entire campaign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Have Reached Mark Not Touched Since 2018

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off an impressive sweep over the Houston Astros this past weekend. Now, they are 13-8 and sit just a half-game behind the Cincinnati Reds for the top spot in the National League Central.

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Liam Doyle News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 20

Cardinals Get Much-Needed Rebound From Liam Doyle in Double-A

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan who has been worried about No. 2 prospect Liam Doyle's performance so far this season down with Double-A Springfield, today is a good day for you.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 20

Cardinals’ hot start fueled by the future

I think it is fair to say that the Cardinals have been a surprise. Certainly to everybody else, but even among more optimistic Cardinals fans, I think their start has been unexpected.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / April 19

Cardinals’ Supernova Covering Up Outfield Concerns (feat. Thomas Gauvain)

Jordan Walker has changed what we all thought was possible for him this season, and honestly maybe even his career. Two natural questions arise from this supernova start for Walker.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 19

Masyn Winn powers Cardinals past Astros for extra-innings win

Masyn Winn, whose two-out single sparked a four-run uprising in the fifth inning, delivered a bases-clearing double in the top of the 10th that lifted the St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 18

Cardinals get off to fast start in win over Astros

Masyn Winn and Jose Fermin smacked their first home runs, and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals clinched an interleague series win over the Houston Astros with a 7-5 victory on Saturday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / April 18

Jordan Walker reestablishing himself as part of Cardinals' future

Walker has erased his dreadful 2025 season in just 19 games. If he can keep up this pace, he could emerge as a cornerstone for the Cardinals as they continue their rebuilding process.

Nolan Gorman's big blast offsets 3 Astros homers as Cards take opener

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