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Cardinals Lose Fan-Favorite, What's Next For St. Louis?

The St. Louis Cardinals have had some rough luck injury-wise recently. The trend continued on Sunday, although there was also good news for the Cardinals.

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Cardinals Strike Gold, Select Lefty Flamethrower With No. 5 Pick

There have been questions for weeks about who the St. Louis Cardinals were going to select with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

St. Louis Cardinals Select Liam Doyle Fifth Overall

The 2025 MLB Draft is currently underway and the St. Louis Cardinals used the fifth overall pick to select Liam Doyle from the University of Tennessee.

St. Louis Cardinals News / 5 GOATs / July 13

St. Louis Cardinals select Tennessee LHP Liam Doyle in 2025 MLB Draft

Liam Doyle has heard his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft. The Tennessee LHP was selected No. 5 overall in the first round by the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Cardinals' 2024 Trade Deadline Deal Has Aged Like Spoiled Milk

The St. Louis Cardinals went into the trade deadline as buyers last season. Not many minds in the baseball world expected the Cardinals to buy, but their front office saw a glimmer of hope, so they seemingly went for it in an attempt to make the postseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 13

Cardinals place Lars Nootbaar on 10-day IL

Before Sunday's game, the Cardinals activated catcher Ivan Herrera from the 10-day injured list. The corresponding move saw another regular hit the 10-day IL, as outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been sidelined by what the Cards described as a left costochondral sprain.

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Ex-Cardinals $56 Million Ace Might Not End Up Traded After All

Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Sandy Alcántara has been at the center of a lot of trade buzz this season, but he hasn't been traded yet. To this point, the Miami Marlins are likely fielding trade offers for the righty, but it doesn't seem like a deal is close.

Ryan Helsley News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

'Aggressive' Blue Jays Could Pursue Trade For Cardinals $81 Million Star

The St. Louis Cardinals are contending this season, but they should still entertain the idea of trading closer Ryan Helsley. Helsley's contract expires at the end of the season and Spotrac projects him to sign for $81 million in free agency.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Cardinals Announce Injury News After Loss to Braves

At 50–46, the St. Louis Cardinals sit in third place in a highly competitive National League Central race. After a solid start to the year, the club has dropped seven of its last ten games, hampered largely by nagging injuries to key contributors such as third baseman Nolan Arenado and first baseman Willson Contreras.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 13

Cardinals Announce Iván Herrera News Prior to Series Finale Against Braves

Ahead of their series finale against the Atlanta Braves, which closes out a competitive but frustrating series for the home team, the St. Louis Cardinals announced the return of a key piece to their lineup Catcher Iván Herrera is officially back in action, batting second as the designated hitter, according to The Athletic’s Katie Woo.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals Writer Declares It's Time To Cut Ties With $15 Million Starter

The St. Louis Cardinals are struggling lately. With a 7-6 loss on Saturday to the Atlanta Braves, they dropped yet another series and fell to 50-46 on the year.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals May Be Forced To Place Young Outfielder On IL After Saturday Exit

The St. Louis Cardinals lost an excruciating game on Saturday to the Atlanta Braves. They fell to 50-46 on the year and are now 6 1/2 games back in the National League Central.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 13

Cardinals Could Promote No. 1 Prospect To MLB This Season

St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt was the franchise’s lone representative in Major League Baseball’s All-Star Futures Game on Saturday, and Wetherholt didn’t disappoint.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 13

The Cardinals have a rare opportunity to shape their future with their number 5 draft pick

With a rare top-five pick and $14.5 million in bonus pool flexibility, St. Louis enters the 2025 MLB Draft at a pivotal moment. It’s the day of the MLB Draft, and I must admit — I’m quite excited.

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Blue Jays 'Aggressive' Buyer Stance Could Involve Cardinals Star

Will the St. Louis Cardinals factor into the Toronto Blue Jays’ deadline plans? USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reiterated on Sunday that Toronto is looking to buy in a big way before July 31.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 13

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Injury-plagued Braves take on Cardinals, Sonny Gray before the break

The injury-battered Atlanta Braves are looking forward to resting during the All-Star break. They absorbed another injury hit Friday when third baseman Austin Riley suffered a strained right abdomen that landed him on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Lars Nootbaar News / Field Level Media / July 12

Cardinals OF Lars Nootbaar exits Braves game (side discomfort)

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar left Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves after five innings Saturday due to left side discomfort. The game was tied 3-3 when Nootbaar was replaced by Jose Fermin in left field to open the sixth.

JJ Wetherholt News / 5 GOATs / July 12

JJ Wetherholt hits leadoff double in MLB Futures Game

Before baseball’s best players arrive in Atlanta, the game’s top prospects are competing at Truist Field. Saturday brings us the MLB Futures Game as the next generation goes head-to-head.

Nolan Arenado News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Cardinals' Nolan Arenado Connected as Possible Trade Target for AL Contender

The St. Louis Cardinals are going to be an interesting team to keep an eye on as the MLB trade deadline draws closer. Currently, the team holds a 50-45 record.

Erick Fedde News / Field Level Media / July 12

Cardinals giving Erick Fedde another start against Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals are giving struggling starting pitcher Erick Fedde at least one more opportunity to get his season back on track. Fedde (3-9, 4.79 ERA) draws the start Saturday afternoon when the Cardinals host the Atlanta Braves in the middle game of a three-game series at Busch Stadium.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Cardinals exec reveals timetable for trade talk to heat up

Lately, the St. Louis Cardinals have become one of the most talked-about teams in the league as the MLB trade deadline draws near. Significant trade discussions will begin shortly after the MLB Draft and All-Star break, according to Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak.

Miles Mikolas News / Total Apex Sports / July 11