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Alec Burleson Has Clear Shot at Cardinals History on Sunday

With the St. Louis Cardinals out of contention and just one game left on the 2026 schedule, there isn't really anything for them to play for at this point.

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St. Louis Cardinals Wrap Up Rebuilding Season with Loss to Brewers

Sunday’s season finale for the St. Louis Cardinals was not pretty, but it was somewhat symbolic for how this rebuilding organization compares to one of the best in the National League.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 27

St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Game Discussion Sunday

The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their season Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee as Andre Pallante will face one of the NL’s most formidable pitchers, Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers.

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.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 27

Alec Burleson Reaches Historic RBI Mark Not Seen From Cardinals Lefty Since Stan Musial

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten a season for ages from first baseman Alec Burleson, to say the least. Burleson shifted over to first base before the 2026 season and has surpassed any expectations.

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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 / Viva El Birdos / September 27

Who leads in the Cardinals’ rotation competition?

The St. Louis Cardinals outperformed expectations based on preseason projections but as the season went on, I admit to being disappointed in this season finishing below .500.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / September 26

Brice Turang’s 2-Run Homer Helps Brewers Beat Cardinals Saturday Night

The eve of the season’s end for the St. Louis Cardinals featured a matchup of a potential future rotation staple against the veteran that started the season wearing birds on the bat.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 26

Jordan Walker posting bonkers home run numbers for Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are wrapping up their season, following an up-and-down campaign. St. Louis will end up missing the Major League Baseball Playoffs, but has found a star in young slugger Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Cardinals Announce Decision on Pitcher With 47.25 ERA

The St. Louis Cardinals recalled right-hander Hancel Rincón from Triple-A Memphis on Friday, giving the 24-year-old another look in the big-league bullpen for the final weekend of the regular season, via the MLB transaction log.

Thomas Saggese News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 25

Cardinals Insider Not Sold on Thomas Saggese at Third Base for 2027

The St. Louis Cardinals secured their second straight losing season with a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday and will now finish the season with a series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

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

The Cardinals Prospect Who Could Be 2027 Infield Game-Changer

The St. Louis Cardinals showed a lot of promise in 2026, thanks in large part to the success of some of the club's prospects making the jump to the big leagues.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25

Alec Burleson Open To Offseason Extension Talks With Cardinals

Cardinals slugger Alec Burleson is enjoying the best season of his career in 2026. The 27-year-old first baseman (28 next month) is controlled by St. Louis for another two seasons but tells Derrick Goold of the St.

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

Cardinals Notes: Alec Burleson History, JJ Wetherholt Chase, Offseason Needs

The final series of the 2026 Major League Baseball season has arrived for the St. Louis Cardinals. St. Louis will begin a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night on the road.