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How Cardinals Can Replace 28-Year-Old Fan Favorite After Surgeries

The St. Louis Cardinals were hit with some tough news earlier this week when it was announced by Jeff Jones of the Belleville News Democrat that outfielder Lars Nootbaar had undergone surgeries on his heels to repair Haglund's deformity.

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These Two Teams That Would Be Wise To Contact Cardinals About Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to begin one of their most crucial offseasons in recent memory. John Mozeliak passed the torch down to Chaim Bloom, who is set to begin the first rebuild in St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 25

Cardinals’ overlooked pitching prospect who could become a star

After a disappointing season that ended without a playoff berth — and with rumors swirling about a potential Nolan Arenado deal that would almost certainly mark the first step of a rebuild — the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 25

The St. Louis Cardinals most surprising defender in 2025

I started a project with a plan for three light-weight articles while we fill the dead space before the Winter Meetings kick in the hot portion of the Hot Stove League.

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Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 25

Cardinals Takes Are Out Of Hand, Especially For Lars Nootbaar

There is no doubt that the St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of decisions that they are going to need to make, especially when it comes to the trade market.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

How Chaim Bloom Can Avoid Making Cardinals Previous Mistakes

The St. Louis Cardinals have a big undertaking ahead of them. With Chaim Bloom now in charge, the team will be rebuilding for the first time in decades, and it's going to take a couple of years at least.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

The Case Against Cardinals Trading 8x All-Star This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to enter a very important offseason, their first under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. After finishing 78-84 and missing the postseason for the third straight year, there are going to be some tough decisions on the horizon.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 24

What Can Cardinals Take Away From 2025 World Series Participants?

The World Series between the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays kicks off on Friday night at Rogers Centre. The first pitch will be at 8 p.m.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / October 24

Hunt and Peck: Silver & Gold

With the 2025 Major League Baseball season coming to a close, award season is nigh and on Thursday two Cardinals were named finalists for the Silver Slugger.

Lars Nootbaar News / Viva El Birdos / October 24

Lars Nootbaar’s surgeries change the entire outlook of the Cardinals offseason

On Tuesday, Jeff Jones announced that both Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan underwent surgeries. Donovan’s was to deal with a sports hernia, which shouldn’t impact his offseason too much.

Sonny Gray News / Sporting News / October 23

Cardinals' Sonny Gray linked to Mets, Orioles in recent trade rumors

Will Sonny Gray be moved this offseason?

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

Cardinals Can't Afford To Let 28-Year-Old All-Star Go

It's not secret that the St. Louis Cardinals have a complicated few months ahead. Chaim Bloom's job is going to be navigating some difficult waters that

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

Astros Floated As a Potential Trade Suitor For Cardinals' $75 Million Ace

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this season. They're expected to make some big moves this winter, potentially including a few big trades.

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

Cardinals Headline List Of Potential Suitors For $15 Million All Star

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a rebuild this offseason. They've recently passed the power from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom and they're expected to make some moves this offseason to further progress their rebuild.

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

Why Mariners 27-Year-Old Pitcher Could Make Sense For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals finished the 2025 season 78-84 and missed the postseason for the third consecutive year. They now are set for some big changes under Chaim Bloom as president of baseball operations.

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

Cardinals Could Have Pathway To Offloading $75 Million Man

The St. Louis Cardinals are a team with far more questions than answers right now. Chaim Bloom now is the president of baseball operations after John Mozeliak held the role for years.

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

Cardinals Should Cut Ties With Outfielder After Surgery: What It Would Mean For 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals have some tough decisions to make this offseason after missing the playoffs for the third straight year. They were already expected to make some trades, but even that could change a little bit.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 22

Cardinals' Alec Burleson Can Win 1st Major Award Of His Career

On Wednesday afternoon, Major League Baseball announced the Silver Slugger Award finalists for the National League. The St. Louis Cardinals were well-represented, especially for the NL Utility Silver Slugger Award.

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

Two Under-The-Radar Free Agents The Cardinals Can Target: Why They Make Sense

The 2025 season was about as advertised for the St. Louis Cardinals, who went 78-84 and missed the postseason for the third straight year. Now, things are different with Chaim Bloom in charge instead of John Mozeliak.

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

2 Players The Cardinals Must Keep Despite Entering Rebuild And Why

This coming offseason is going to be very important for the St. Louis Cardinals. They are coming off of two losing seasons in the last three years, with their last trip to the postseason being 2022.

Yadier Molina News / Yardbarker / October 20

Cardinals open door for Yadier Molina's return

Joe McEwing is out in St. Louis, which could open the door for the Cardinals to bring Yadier Molina back into the fold.

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Willson Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 19

Willson Contreras' move to first base was a success

It was less than a year ago that the Cardinals made the decision to move three-time All-Star Willson Contreras to first base after the veteran slugger indicated he wasn’t interested in waiving his no-trade clause to leave St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 17

Cardinals announce three players underwent surgery

A trio of St. Louis Cardinals underwent surgical procedures in recent weeks, the team announced Friday.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / October 15

New details prove Cardinals made the right decision to fire Mike Shildt in 2021

Jon Heyman of the New York Post revealed that there was tension between Shildt and the Padres' coaching staff, and that similar issues arose when he was fired from the Cardinals in 2021.

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