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Recently, there was some pretty big news involving a former St. Louis Cardinals fan-favorite. Former Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter announced a little under two weeks ago that he was hanging up his cleats and calling it a career.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / May 20, 2025

Former Cardinals All-Star Not Surprised by Team’s Current Success

One former Cardinal isn't too surprised by the team's current hot streak. Three-time All-Star Matt Carpenter recently joined the 'Foul Territory' podcast and shared his thoughts on his former team's recent success.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18, 2025

Two-time Gold Glove winner announces retirement

Veteran infielder Kolten Wong announced his retirement from professional baseball earlier on Sunday at his alma mater.

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How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / May 15, 2025

Matt Carpenter, or how I learned to love the walk

Newly informed of advanced stats, Matt Carpenter came along and became my favorite player With the playoffs on the line, the Cardinals were losing 2-1 to the Pirates in the bottom of the 6th.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / May 15, 2025

All Notable MLB Retirements in 2025-26 Season & Offseason

Every year, we’ve become accustomed to say goodbye to baseball players who have been playing for many years. That’s been no different in 2025, as several former stars of Major League Baseball have ended their playing careers.

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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.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19, 2025

Three-time All-Star announces retirement from baseball

A three-time All-Star is calling it a career.

NL team grades: Rockies, three other teams must be declared disasters

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MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 23, 2024

Why the Yankees going with a 37-year-old to solve their first base issues

This past weekend the Yankees signed former NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year $12.5 million contract, making him their primary first baseman for the 2025 season.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 16, 2024

Former Padres Infielder Wants to Return for 15th MLB Season

The St. Louis Cardinals knew this time last year that their young lineup would need one more strong veteran presence in the clubhouse so they called a franchise legend.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / December 11, 2024

Beloved Cardinals 3-Time All-Star Pursuing Opportunity For 2025 Season

Will the St. Louis Cardinals bring one of their veterans back to the clubhouse for the 2025 season? St. Louis wanted to add more of a veteran presence to the clubhouse ahead of the 2024 season after the disaster of a 2023 campaign.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 6, 2024

Cardinals Should Be Open To Reunion With Fan Favorite in 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason after finishing 83-79 in 2024, and now will embark on a rebuild. This means certain players will be traded away.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 23, 2024

Blue Jays Called Possible Option To Snatch Beloved Cardinals All-Star

Will the St. Louis Cardinals fan-favorite play baseball in 2025? St. Louis reunited with former All-Star and fan-favorite Matt Carpenter ahead of the 2024 season after three seasons away from the team.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20, 2024

Former three-time All-Star considering 15th MLB season in 2025

Veteran Matt Carpenter is winding down his 14th big league season but isn’t necessarily going to stop there.

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The 'St. Louis Cardinals to throw a no-hitter' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12, 2024

Watch: Matt Carpenter breaks bat in very bizarre fashion

Baseball can be a strange sport.

Why is a Cardinals lineup built to slug not producing?

1Q report: Takeaways from the quarter mark of the 2024 MLB season

Former MLB home runs leader announces his retirement

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MLB News / TCU Horned Frogs on SI / January 19, 2024

Matt Carpenter Signs One-Year, $740,000 Deal With Cardinals

Matt Carpenter has signed a one-year $740,000 contract to return to the St. Louis Cardinals in his 14th season in the MLB. The long-time Cardinal is back in St.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 19, 2024

Cardinals bring back fan favorite player as free agent

A former fan favorite is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals after two seasons playing elsewhere.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 18, 2023

Braves part ways with Matt Carpenter

The Braves completed a trade last Friday with the San Diego Padres, acquiring veteran Matt Carpenter and left-handed pitcher Ray Kerr. But as I said then, while Matt Carpenter is the more well-known name, the move was all about landing another high-powered lefty in Ray Kerr.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 16, 2023

Why Did the Padres Make the Matt Carpenter Trade?

On Friday, the San Diego Padres traded away veteran infielder Matt Carpenter to the Atlanta Braves for an outfielder prospect. San Diego also sent cash to Atlanta in the trade to cover some of his salary, as well as LHP Ray Kerr.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17, 2023