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The St. Louis Cardinals made a good move by taking a chance on former elite prospect Everson Pereira. St. Louis claimed Pereira off waivers from the Chicago White Sox in early August.

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Is now the best time for the Cardinals to extend Masyn Winn?

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to remain relevant in the postseason discussion thanks to a solid month-plus of play since the All-Star break. After struggling out of the break, the team has been one of the best in the National League since the calendar turned to August.

Hunter Dobbins News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 23

Cardinals Former 1st-Round Pick in Play to Replace Hunter Dobbins

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be thin in the starting rotation for the foreseeable future. St. Louis is not only missing one starter right now, but two.

Quinn Mathews News / Viva El Birdos / August 22

Phillies Jump All Over Mathews, Clobber Cardinals Saturday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals have played some very tight one-run games lately. Saturday night was not one of those games as the Philadelphia Phillies jumped all over Quinn Mathews early and clobbered the Cardinals Saturday night in Philly.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

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.

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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.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 22

Cardinals Getting Magic From OF Jordan Walker

What else is there that can be said about St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker's season that hasn't already been said? Walker's season has been magic from the start and it hasn't slowed down, in the slightest.

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.

Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 22

Cardinals' Dustin May Trade Looks Even Better Now

The St. Louis Cardinals were sellers at the trade deadline this year, and that included parting ways with right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero.

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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.

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The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

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

Cardinals Reportedly Lose Sophomore Hurler To Forearm Injury

The St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation has already been stretched thin since the trade deadline, but it just suffered a major blow. The Cardinals made

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 21

St. Louis Cardinals Lose Heartbreaker in Extra Innings Against Phillies

It felt like playoff baseball as the Cardinals and Phillies began a crucial 3-game series in Philadelphia. Hunter Dobbins took the mound for St. Louis while Jesus Luzardo started for 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.

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

Two Pitchers Cardinals can Claim Off Waivers if They Stay in Contention

Since selling at the trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals seem to have found their footing again, and they now enter a crucial series with the Philadelphia Phillies just 2 1/2 games back in the National League wild card race.

Alec Burleson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21

Cardinals’ Alec Burleson explains why he didn’t want to be traded before deadline

Even if the St. Louis Cardinals (66-63) do not grab the final National League Wild Card slot this season, their future looks quite bright. But the skies above Busch Stadium would probably be much dimmer if the organization had shipped out Alec Burleson ahead of the MLB 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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Ninth-inning error looms large as Cardinals rally past Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals overcame a grand slam with help from a crucial error in the top of the ninth inning, holding on for a 10-9 win over the host Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon.

Liam Doyle News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 20

Cardinals' Top Prospect Liam Doyle Dazzles in Latest Double-A Gem

The St. Louis Cardinals' top pitching prospect, left-hander Liam Doyle, has looked incredibly sharp on the mound over the last couple of months. That trend continued on Wednesday in his most recent start for the Double-A Springfield Cardinals.

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.

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

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Cardinals Reportedly Signed 3-Year MLB Veteran on Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals continued their series against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, looking to build on recent momentum after a shutout victory the night before.

Joshua Baez News / The Lead / August 19

Who Is Joshua Baez, the Cardinals’ Rookie Who Made History?

On Saturday, August 25, Cardinals’ rookie Joshua Baez became the first-ever MLB player to homer in his first three plate appearances. The debut game against the Cubs in Wrigley field was monumental for both Baez and league history.

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.

Howie Rose shares major career update ahead of retirement amid Mets' lost season

Andy Green opens up about future with Mets amid unexpected hot streak

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / August 17

Evaluating the Cardinals’ 2026 Trade Deadline Return

In the midst of a surprising campaign that has seen the club teeter around the .500 mark, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the trade deadline prepared to capitalize on a seller’s market.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Stadium Rant / August 17

Joshua Báez Cardinals Debut: Incredible 3-HR Game Forces 2027 Decision

Updated Aug. 15, 2026 Joshua Báez needed exactly one pitch in his MLB debut to give the Cardinals something serious to think about. By the end of Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, one home run had turned into three home runs, five RBIs and MLB history.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / August 16

Everyone made the same joke after Joshua Baez hit 3 home runs in his MLB debut

The St. Louis Cardinals may want to double their security system to make sure nobody takes Joshua Baez away from them. Baez had arguably the greatest MLB debut ever on Saturday in an 8-4 win against the Chicago Cubs.

Joshua Baez News / Yardbarker / August 15