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Cardinals Joshua Baez Benched For First Time Since Historic Debut

On Tuesday, I published an article here on OnSI about how long rookie infielder Joshua Baez’s leash would be after his St. Louis Cardinals debut became the greatest Major League debut in baseball history. On Wednesday, Baez was out of the lineup for the first time since being called up.

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Kinley Rasmus Will Join Elite Club At 2026 Little League World Series

All eyes are on Kinley Rasmus this Wednesday as Alabama faces Washington in the opening round of the Little League Baseball World Series. Kinley, the niece of former MLB outfielder Colby Rasmus, has been named the starting pitcher for Alabama’s baseball team this afternoon in Williamsport.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 19

Cardinals Top Pick Trevor Condon Shines Right Away in Pro Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most exciting farm systems in baseball right now and fans can now start to get a look at the club's 2026 first-round pick, Trevor Condon.

Jordan Walker News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 19

Jordan Walker Has Been The Cardinals' Biggest Surprise In 2026

Nobody had any lofty expectations for the St. Louis Cardinals before this season, as the team entered a rebuilding year. Under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, St.

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Cardinals' Top Prospect Continues Red-Hot August With Career-Best Performance

St. Louis Cardinals 24-year-old All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker won MLB's Home Run Derby in July and has had a long-awaited breakout season. Cardinals 23-year-old second baseman JJ Wetherholt is the NL Rookie of the Year frontrunner.

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Alec Burleson News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 19

Alec Burleson's Absurd Season Is Flying Under the Radar for Cardinals

If there is one guy in Major League Baseball right now likely not getting the credit that he deserves, it would be St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson.

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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 19

Cardinals' Kyle Leahy Reached Bob Gibson Territory With Hot Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals are seeing a truly special run from 29-year-old starter Kyle Leahy right now. Leahy took the hill for the Cardinals on Tuesday night with the second-lowest ERA in baseball across his previous nine starts at 1.52.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Cardinals continue marathon road trip with another one in Cincinnati

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping a warming Masyn Winn is a sign of a coming hot streak as they continue their season-long 11-game road trip with the fourth game of their five-game set in Cincinnati on Wednesday night.

Joshua Baez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 18

Cardinals Rookie Joshua Baez Makes First Contribution Since Record-Breaking Debut

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez made a debut that baseball fans will not soon forget. On Saturday afternoon, the 23-year-old dug into the batter’s box for the first time in his Major League Baseball career and put the first pitch he saw 449 feet into the crowd.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / August 18

Masyn Winn's big day helps Cardinals keep rolling vs. Reds

Masyn Winn homered, doubled twice and scored twice, Kyle Leahy tossed five shutout innings and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals rolled past the host Cincinnati Reds 3-0 Tuesday night.

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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 18

3 Winners and 3 Losers From Cardinals With 36 Games Left

The St. Louis Cardinals have 36 games left in the 2026 Major League Baseball regular season and there's a lot to like about this team. St. Louis was counted out before the season even began.

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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 Make Sudden Jordan Walker Change

The St. Louis Cardinals entered their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a bit of momentum and a practical decision about one of their most important hitters.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 17

Cardinals Share Pitching Plan for Doubleheader Against Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals will use a two-pitcher plan Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, with left-hander Quinn Mathews starting the opener and right-hander Andre Pallante taking the mound in Game 2.

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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 / Field Level Media / August 16

Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker help Cardinals rout Cubs

Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both had three hits, a home run and four RBIs on Sunday afternoon to help the visiting St. Louis Cardinals breeze past the Chicago Cubs for an 11-4 win.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Baseball Expert Sends Strong Message on Cardinals Rookie Joshua Báez After Historic Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals may have just introduced baseball to their next star. Joshua Báez entered Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs as one of the most exciting prospects in the Cardinals' organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / August 16

23YO Cardinals’ Pro Makes MLB History as His Incredible Debut Gets Even Better

The St. Louis Cardinals’ homegrown star joined another homegrown star, Jordan Walker, in the lineup at Wrigley Field. It took Joshua Báez five years of developing his skills in the minor leagues to get the call.

Joshua Baez 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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 15

Cardinals Rookie Joshua Báez Makes MLB History With Unbelievable Debut

Joshua Báez waited years for his opportunity with the St. Louis Cardinals. Then he needed only three at-bats to make Major League Baseball history. The

Joshua Baez News / Yardbarker / August 15