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Reds, Cardinals running out of chances in wild-card race

With St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn sidelined by a season-ending knee injury, Thomas Saggese gets to close out the season as his replacement.

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Like the sands through the hourglass, so are the last games of 2025

McGreevy! He had the gravy last night. Many of us thought he would be a big part of the rotation this year. Turns out, he wasn’t quite ready. Except maybe until now.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Three Cardinals hurlers combine to blank reeling Reds

Michael McGreevy, JoJo Romero and Riley O'Brien combined on a three-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the visiting Cincinnati Reds 3-0 Tuesday night.

Nolan Arenado News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 16

Uncertainty of future of Cardinals star will take over offseason again

He’ll probably be in the lineup for most or all of the final 10 games of the season, but the real source of intrigue will turn up again in the offseason.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Insider Responds to Sonny Gray-Giants Trade Rumor

Will Sonny Gray be a member of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026? This is a topic that will be talked about a lot. Clearly, that has been shown by the fact that there are two weeks left in the regular season and yet there already has been a ton of chatter out there.

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Cardinals Announce Willson Contreras News Before Reds Game

The St. Louis Cardinals have not been eliminated from postseason contention but are facing an uphill battle with a 4.5-game deficit for the final NL wild card spot and just two weeks remaining in the regular season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Manager Sends Strong Message To Relievers After Rough Night

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered another tough loss on Monday night. For the second time in three games, the bullpen had a meltdown, and the Cardinals fell to the Cincinnati Reds by the final score of 11-6.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals $87.5 Million All-Star Wants To Stay: Insider

With the 2025 Major League Baseball season winding down, there already has been rumors coming out for the upcoming offseason when it comes to the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Insider Highlights 'Grim Realities' Of 2025 Season

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to struggle. Somehow, they remain mathematically alive in the National League Wild Card race, but they are five games below the .500 mark with 11 games to go, and with such little time, it's unlikely they'll make up their 4 1/2-game deficit, especially with four teams ahead of them for just the last Wild Card spot.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sporting News / September 16

MLB insider sets stage for potential Cardinals rebuild during offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals' roster could get a significant revamp this winter.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 16

Cardinals Top Draft Pick Among Top Remaining Prospects In MiLB Playoffs

The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen out of postseason contention with 11 games remaining on the 2025 regular season schedule. However, at the draft and at the trade deadline this past summer, St.

John Mozeliak News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Writer Urges Fans To Acknowledge John Mozeliak's Success

The St. Louis Cardinals are falling out of postseason contention. With just 11 games to go on the 2025 regular season schedule, they are 4 1/2 games out in the National League Wild Card race with four teams ahead of them for just the final spot.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Transition Named Team's Biggest Question Mark

The St. Louis Cardinals remain 4 1/2 games back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot, even after Monday night's 11-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals $2.85 Million Star Named 'Prime Trade Candidate'

Over these next few months there's going to be a lot of noise about who will be back with the St. Louis Cardinals. There are so many variables at play with Chaim Bloom taking over.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / September 16

Brendan Donovan earns Clemente nomination, extending Cardinals’ legacy of service

On Roberto Clemente Day, the Cardinals have named Brendan Donovan their 2025 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One—an honor recognizing players who exemplify character, community leadership, and humanitarian spirit.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals Writer Believes $260 Million Star Could Be Gone This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals lost another tough game on Monday night, falling 11-6 to the Cincinnati Reds and dropping to 73-78 on the season. They remain 4 1/2 games back in the National League Wild Card race, but even with the New York Mets struggling, it is unlikely they will make up that deficit with just 11 games left on the schedule.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Major Cardinals Storyline To Watch Down The Stretch

The St. Louis Cardinals have 11 games left in the regular season before they are going to have to make some difficult decisions. Chaim Bloom is taking over as the Cardinals' president of baseball operations and he will have to make the difficult decisions to get this roster into the future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 16

Cardinals $87 Million Star Exits: What We Know Now

The St. Louis Cardinals got a big return on Monday night but there also was an exit. The return is in reference to third baseman Nolan Arenado who returned to the lineup after a stint on the Injured List due to a shoulder injury.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 15

Is Cardinals $75M Star Playing Final Homestand In St. Louis?

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to begin their final homestand of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season on Monday night. It should be a big night at Busch Stadium.

Nolan Arenado News / Field Level Media / September 15

Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) activated off IL

Nolan Arenado is back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after missing 40 games with a right shoulder injury. The Cardinals activated the veteran third baseman prior to Monday's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 15

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Finishes 2025 Strong With Four Hitless Innings

The St. Louis Cardinals' focus is on the future. While they are only four games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot, they are still four games below the .500 mark and will more than likely miss the postseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 15

Cardinals Outfield Prospect Ended 2025 On High Note With Home Run Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals have fallen out of postseason contention and are instead looking towards the future as the 2025 regular season comes to an end.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Cardinals to activate veteran 3B amid disappointing season

In 96 games this year, he has hit just .235/.294/.366 with 10 home runs.

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Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Cardinals Announce Willson Contreras Update After Removal From Lineup

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering Sunday with a 72-77 record, and with a four-game deficit in the NL wild card race, a playoff berth is possible but highly unlikely.

Masyn Winn News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Cardinals SS Masyn Winn playing through torn meniscus

Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn has a torn meniscus in his right knee. He will require arthroscopic surgery at some point but is going to attempt to play through the ailment for the rest of the year.