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Cardinals’ Most Intriguing Prospect Not Named JJ Wetherholt

The next few months are surely going to be full of chatter about guys the St. Louis Cardinals could trade away, or maybe even a couple of pieces the team could add.

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Major Albert Pujols Update In Padres' Manager Search Will Affect Cardinals' Season

Albert Pujols will soon enter the Baseball Hall of Fame with a St. Louis Cardinals cap on. But by the time that happens, he may be wearing a different cap in the dugout for 162 games a year.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 29

Chaim Bloom Is Already Making His Presence Felt in St. Louis

For decades, the St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball’s most consistent and successful franchises. But after three straight postseason misses, the organization needed a spark, and that spark might just be Chaim Bloom.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 29

Cardinals Need To Keep Brendan Donovan Despite Speculation

The St. Louis Cardinals were fortunate to get a phenomenal season from do-it-all utility man Brendan Donovan in 2025. Donovan has been very good for the Cardinals over the last four seasons, so it's not shocking that he took another step forward.

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Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 29

Cardinals-Phillies Trade Speculation For Star Heating Up Again

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild and they're expected to swing a trade or two during this offseason to help push this rebuild along. One of the players the Cardinals have reportedly been attempting to trade for months is veteran Nolan Arenado.

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Lars Nootbaar News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 29

Lars Nootbaar's Comments Should Excite Cardinals Fans For 2026

One of the biggest stories of the offseason so far for the St. Louis Cardinals involves outfielder Lars Nootbaar. The Cardinals announced offseason surgeries for a few key members of the organization, including Nootbaar.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 29

Why Moving Three-Time All-Star Pitcher Could Backfire On Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are heading into one of their most pivotal offseasons in years as they begin a new era under Chaim Bloom, their freshly appointed president of baseball operations.

Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 29

Why Cardinals Fans Should Want Albert Pujols To Manage Padres

It certainly seems like St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols still has a chance at a managerial position this offseason, despite missing out on the Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles jobs.

Brendan Donovan News / Viva El Birdos / October 29

Let’s Trade Brendan Donovan! or not

Ok, admittedly I have been planning on writing this since last week’s article about solutions to the outfield conundrum/dilemma/failure. But just before writing this I found a link to an mlb trade rumors article talking about the same deal!

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

Polarizing Free Agent Option To Help Cardinals Rotation

It would be somewhat surprising if the St. Louis Cardinals didn't add a veteran starting pitcher in some capacity this offseason. The reason for this is that Miles Mikolas is heading to free agency and there's at least a chance that Sonny Gray is traded this offseason.

Chaim Bloom News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

2 Costly Mistakes Chaim Bloom Can’t Afford to Repeat With Cardinals

The 2025-26 MLB offseason marks the start of a brand-new era for the St. Louis Cardinals, as Chaim Bloom officially takes over as president of baseball operations.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

Projected $10 Million Two-Time All-Star Could Be Missing Piece for Cardinals’ Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering one of their most pivotal offseasons in decades. After finishing the 2025 season with a 78–84 record and missing the postseason for the third straight year, change is officially underway in St.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 28

Looking for a match in a Brendan Donovan trade

With the Cardinals now embarking on a full rebuild period, it might be surprising if Brendan Donovan is still on the St. Louis roster by Opening Day.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

Cardinals Have Another Young Starter For Fans To Believe In

There are going to be a lot of eyes on the St. Louis Cardinals' starting rotation this offseason. That is because there are only two guys that seemingly are locks for the rotation in Michael McGreevy and Matthew Liberatore, as of writing.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

Cardinals' Fan Favorite Star Gaining Steam As Offseason Trade Candidate

The St. Louis Cardinals are in rebuild mode now, and this idea could result in some big moves this winter. The Cardinals are likely going to look to make a few trades in the coming months.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

Cardinals Struggling Slugger Should Be Offseason Trade Priority

Chaim Bloom certainly won't have much down time in his first offseason leading the way for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have a handful of All-Stars who could be moved, dwindling attendance numbers to address, and long-term questions about the roster in general.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 28

Padres Getting Buzz As Trade Suitor For Cardinals $75 Million Ace

The St. Louis Cardinals are headed for a potentially rocky rebuild this offseason, and it's likely going to begin with a few trades. Sonny Gray is one of the biggest names on the Cardinals' roster who could be traded in the offseason.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Cardinals Must Use Famous Trade For World Series Hero As Framework For Rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to rebuild under Chaim Bloom this offseason after missing the playoffs three straight years and going 78-84 to finish the 2025 season.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 27

Could Cardinals Follow Phillies Blueprint To Success? Club President Weighs In

The St. Louis Cardinals have finished below the .500 mark twice in the last three seasons and missed the postseason in all three of those seasons. They have watched ticket sales and attendance decline during that span.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 26

Lars Nootbaar may start 2026 season on IL following surgery

Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar was among the players that St. Louis brass announced underwent surgery earlier this month, as he went under the knife on October 7 to shave down Haglund’s deformities on both heels.

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.

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.