St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

The Cardinals Bullpen Could Be a Secret Weapon in 2027

When you go to a concert, the less interesting part, but absolutely vital, element of the show is the building of the stage. The guys who put in the tireless, underappreciated hours of setting the scene for what’s to come later.

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

Cardinals Have Easiest Remaining Schedule In National League

It is taking everything the St. Louis Cardinals have to stay afloat in the jam-packed National League playoff race. Injury luck has not been in their favor.

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

MLB Power Rankings Warn Cardinals Season ‘About To Get Worse’

The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the many National League teams stuck clawing for the final Wild Card spot in a juiced conference. With just one month left to play, the season has been as mid as possible, with a 66-66 record.

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

Chaim Bloom Flexing Muscles After Former Cardinals Flop With New Teams

The St. Louis Cardinals were one of the league’s most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sent away three veterans in return for a handful of exciting prospects.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

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

The 3 Moves That Could Transform Cardinals' Playoff Push

The St. Louis Cardinals just had a back-breaking series against the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend. Despite selling off pieces ahead of the trade deadline, the Cardinals have put themselves in a position to be competitive down the stretch for a National League Wild Card spot.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 24

Cardinals' Jesus Baez, Rainiel Rodriguez Put Power on Display in Double-A

Two of the St. Louis Cardinals' top prospects provided plenty of fireworks for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals this weekend. Catcher Rainiel Rodriguez and infielder Jesús Báez both produced multi-homer days for Springfield on Sunday.

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

Cardinals May Have Something Special Brewing in Double-A

The future is bright for the St. Louis Cardinals, to say the least. The Cardinals have the second-youngest roster in the majors with an average age of 27 years old.

Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

Cardinals' Alec Burleson Admits He Was 'Hurt' By Trade Rumors

Alec Burleson has taken a big step in the right direction for the St. Louis Cardinals this season and has quickly become one of the faces of the franchise.

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

Why Oli Marmol made Right Choice Sticking with Riley O'Brien Despite Implosion

The St. Louis Cardinals were dealt possibly their worst loss of the year on Sunday. Up 4-0 over the Philadelphia Phillies and one strike away from salvaging the series finale, the Cardinals snatched defeat out of the jaws of victory as closer Riley O'Brien allowed six runs, punctuated by Kyle Schwarber's walk-off home run.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 24

JJ Wetherholt's Absurd Season Keeps Getting Better for Cardinals

When Spring Training rolled around ahead of the 2026 season, it was expected that JJ Wetherholt would come in and have a big role with the St. Louis Cardinals.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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

3 Starters Cardinals Can Target This Offseason Before Potential Lockout

The St. Louis Cardinals suddenly find themselves a little short on starting pitching after losing both Hunter Dobbins and Andre Pallante to the injured list.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23

Phillies run winning streak to nine games thanks to six-run rally in ninth inning

The Philadelphia Phillies might be starting to play their best baseball of the season at the absolute right time.

Randy Arozarena joins exclusive history with another leadoff home run

Tristan Peters makes White Sox history with walk-off HR vs. Mets

Rangers' Cal Quantrill turning heads with bounce-back season

Dodgers’ plan for Edwin Diaz has been revealed

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Ramon Urias News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 23

Cardinals Reinstate Ramon Urias From 60-Day IL

The Cardinals are activating Ramón Urías off the 60-day injured list today, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is in today’s starting lineup as the second baseman.

Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / August 22

Cardinals' 23-month rotation streak ends with Andre Pallante IL stint

The St. Louis Cardinals' remarkable run of rotation health finally came to an end Friday when right-hander Andre Pallante was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Hunter Dobbins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Cardinals Place Hunter Dobbins On 15-Day Injured List

The Cardinals announced that right-hander Hunter Dobbins has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to tightness in his throwing forearm. Southpaw Quinn Mathews was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Mathews will start today’s game against the Phillies.

Andre Pallante News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Cardinals Place Andre Pallante On Injured List

The Cardinals announced that they have placed right-hander Andre Pallante on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation, retroactive to August 18.

Alec Burleson News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Alec Burleson Reacts to Cardinals Trade Decision

Alec Burleson can finally put the trade rumors behind him. The St. Louis Cardinals first baseman and outfielder admitted he felt a huge sense of relief after learning the team would keep him beyond the trade deadline.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 21

Cardinals, buoyed by stunning victory, open series at Philadelphia

The St. Louis Cardinals have won five series in a row, although they benefited from a notable gift in their latest contest. Aided by a dropped ball with two outs in the ninth inning, the Cardinals rallied past the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday.

JJ Wetherholt News / Just Baseball / August 20

JJ Wetherholt Is Gold Gloving His Way to Rookie of the Year

Down the stretch, there are lots of races that have been flat-out electrifying. Pete Crow-Armstrong is challenging Shohei Ohtani for National League MVP.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 19

Sal Stewart's monster HR in Reds' win puts him on track for MLB history

Making it so the Cincinnati Reds will at least secure a split in their four-game series against the rival St. Louis Cardinals, Sal Stewart further demonstrated why he has an argument for being named the National League Rookie of the Year.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 17

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case against Padres

Mets' Carson Benge adds to NL ROY case with back-to-back assists against Padres

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge threw his name into the NL Rookie of the Year race with an excellent defensive first inning Monday against the San Diego Padres in a 2-1 win.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / August 17