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Cardinals Opening Day Roster Projection 1.0: JJ Wetherholt Shines, Rotation Battles

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of decisions to make over the next few weeks. Real baseball has officially returned as Spring Training games have kicked off.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 21

What’s Next for Cardinals After Signing Ramón Urías?

The St. Louis Cardinals have added veteran infielder Ramon Urias on a one-year contract for the 2026 season. He'll likely serve as a utility infielder for St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 21

Cardinals No. 6 Prospect Turns Heads With Blistering Fastball

The St. Louis Cardinal are loaded with intriguing, young starting pitching right now. On paper, the Cardinals' rotation looks like Matthew Liberatore, Michael McGreevy, Dustin May and then some combination of Andre Pallante, Kyle Leahy, Richard Fitts and Hunter Dobbins.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 21

Cardinals' Ramón Urías Signing Will Have Real Impact on JJ Wetherholt

St. Louis Cardinals minor-league infielder JJ Wetherholt is approaching "super prospect" territory, to the point where the club has to make its roster decisions with him in mind.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / ESPN / February 21

Cardinals sign Urías to a 1-year deal with option

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced on Saturday.

Hunter Dobbins News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 21

Cardinals Get Much-Needed Good Hunter Dobbins News

The St. Louis Cardinals got some good news on Saturday. St. Louis acquired two intriguing, big league-ready starters from the Boston Red Sox this offseason.

Ramon Urias News / Field Level Media / February 21

Cardinals sign INF Ramon Urias to one-year deal

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent infielder Ramon Urias to a one-year deal on Saturday. Financial terms of the contract, which includes a mutual option for 2027, were not disclosed.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 21

Cardinals Designate Zak Kent For Assignment

The Cardinals have designated right-hander Zak Kent for assignment, the team announced. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Ramon Urias, who agreed to a one-year deal.

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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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

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

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 21

Leaving St. Louis Might Be Reset Nolan Arenado Needed

The St. Louis Cardinals were very busy this offseason, trading Brendan Donovan, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to contending teams. Arenado was sent to the Arizona Diamondbacks back in January.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 21

Cardinals Signing Gold Glover for $2 Million: Full Details Revealed

Young teams benefit from veteran presence, and the St. Louis Cardinals decided to apply that principle to an important season in their trajectory as a franchise.