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Cardinals’ Hunter Dobbins, key Willson Contreras trade piece, ACL injury updated

The St. Louis Cardinals made the difficult decision to ship their veteran players to begin their full-blown plunge into the youth movement. Among the players they traded was veteran slugger Willson Contreras, who, like Sonny Gray, went to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a few prospects.

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The 2026 St. Louis Cardinals: Rebuilding or Rebranding?

“All progress occurs because people dare to be different” is what the fortune cookie from my lunch said last week. That little sliver of paper with a generic response now sits on my work desk as a reminder to think outside the box and to challenge the minds of Cardinals fans, including myself.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Should Be Pushing for Michael Kopech, Danny Coulombe

Spring Training is in full swing right now but the St. Louis Cardinals arguably should add one more piece to the organization this offseason. There are still plenty of intriguing pieces still available despite the fact that Opening Day is roughly one month away.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Intriguing Cardinals Pitcher Already Turning Heads in Spring Training

The St. Louis Cardinals entered this offseason with a lot of big decisions to make. They seemingly made every big decision possible as they swung trade after trade to kick off their rebuild.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 23

What Would Make the St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Season a Success for You?

I cannot remember going into a St. Louis Cardinals season with so many different expectations than what the team faces in 2026. I’ll ask a question that does not just have one good answer and that is what would make the St.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Jose Fermin News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Jose Fermin Makes Strong Case for Cardinals Outfield Role

The St. Louis Cardinals have some healthy competition taking place at spring camp in Jupiter, Florida. One of the biggest question marks is who will patrol left field on Opening Day if Lars Nootbaar is not off the injured list by then.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

The Quiet Roster Decision That Could Shape Cardinals’s First Month

The St. Louis Cardinals' have some decisions to make in the starting rotation over the next month. Michael McGreevy, Matthew Liberatore and Dustin May appear to be the only guaranteed starters for the club for the Opening Day roster.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Insider Shares Crucial Update on Hunter Dobbins’ Recovery

The St. Louis Cardinals made several trades this past offseason. Gone are Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado and Brendan Donovan. Gray and Contreras were both dealt to the Boston Red Sox.

Willson Contreras News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Hit Jackpot With Offseason Willson Contreras-Red Sox Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals came into the offseason with a lot of big decisions to make and they didn't shy away from making any of them. They traded four of their top players to contending teams in an effort to kickstart their rebuild in the right direction.

Ramon Urias News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Insider Reveals Real Reason Behind Ramon Urias Signing

The St. Louis Cardinals made a move over the weekend just before spring training games kicked off, signing veteran utility infielder Ramon Urias to a one-year, $2 million contract with a mutual option for 2027.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Veteran Connected to Red Sox After Rumor-Filled Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals did a good job bringing prospects into the organization throughout the offseason and the club still has an opportunity to make one more move.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Already Getting Praise for Sonny Gray-Red Sox Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have tried to contend for the last decade. After a few years with some success, they began to fall off over the last couple of seasons.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals’ Revamped Roster Has League Taking Notice

The St. Louis Cardinals had a transformational offseason in Chaim Bloom's first one leading the organization. Bloom and the organization certainly didn't want to wait around any longer to really reset the franchise.

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Cardinals Nolan Arenado Trade Already Looks Like Best Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals were one of the most aggressive teams in the league this offseason, but they weren't aggressive in the same way the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers were.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Cardinals Non-Roster Invite Named Player to Watch at Spring Camp

The St. Louis Cardinals were certainly busy during the offseason, as they made sure to move all of their top trade chips to kick off their rebuild. Gone are Brendan Donovan, Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras.

Joshua Baez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 23

Joshua Baez Is Forcing His Way Onto Cardinals’ Radar

There's a lot to like about the St. Louis Cardinals' farm system right now. That's a bit of an understatement seeing how Baseball America ranked the Cardinals' farm system as the second-best one in baseball.

Brycen Mautz News / Viva El Birdos / February 23

Brycen Mautz is your #13 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

Brycen Mautz is a hard player to place, because scouts don’t really seem to believe in him, believe that he has enough good pitches to start, and yet statistically speaking, it seems hard not to believe in him.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 22

Cardinals Still Have One Trade to Make Before Opening Day

The St. Louis Cardinals arguably should have one more move up their sleeve before Opening Day gets here in March. St. Louis handled the offseason well and ripped the band-aid off by trading Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Brendan Donovan away.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 22

3 Cardinals Prospects Who Could Debut Some Time This Season

The St. Louis Cardinals traded away a few key pieces of the organization this past offseason, but that doesn't mean the 2026 season isn't going to be exciting.

Rainiel Rodriguez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 22

Cardinals' Rainiel Rodriguez Makes Loud Statement With 106-MPH Double

St. Louis Cardinals fans got a glimpse into the not-so-distant future on Sunday. The Cardinals faced off against the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon and 19-year-old prospect Rainiel Rodriguez made his first Spring Training appearance with the club.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 22

What Ramón Urías’ Deal Means for Cardinals’ Youth Movement in 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have made what could be their final addition of the offseason. On Saturday, they signed veteran infielder Ramon Urias to a one-year, $2 million contract.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / February 22

Comparing the Cardinals: Will we “catch” a glimpse of the future?

Week 1: The Starting Rotation Week 2: The Catchers. All of them. My Comparing the Cardinals Spring Training series moves forward to the other half of the battery as this week, I focus on the six… or seven… catchers that are trying to force their way onto the next great Cardinals team when this rebuild concludes.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21