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Lance Lynn Encourages Drastic Measure for Cardinals at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals are trending hard towards the sell side with the trade deadline now one week away. They just lost a series to the Cincinnati Reds and now have a four-game set with the Chicago Cubs coming up.

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Cardinals Predicted to Deal Fan Favorite Outfielder with Deadline Closing In

The St. Louis Cardinals have made their trade deadline direction clear over the past few weeks with their play. They are now just one game above the .500 mark and mired in fourth place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 27

Looking at the St. Louis Cardinals 2027 bullpen

Though the offense has been on a monthlong slump, I think it is fair to say that the bullpen is the clear weakness of the team. For what is largely considered a rebuild season, I actually think this is more of a positive than a negative.

Scott Blewett News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 26

A’s Acquire Scott Blewett

The Athletics announced that right-hander Scott Blewett was acquired from the Cardinals, with St. Louis getting cash considerations in return. The Cards designated Blewett for assignment earlier this week.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 26

St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Loses Sunday Game vs Reds in Extra Innings

With heat indexes in triple digits, the St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up their weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds Sunday. Kyle Leahy was a trooper and not only gave the Cardinals a quality start, but also set a career-high for strikeouts.

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

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Dustin May News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 26

Dustin May Doesn't Want His Time In St. Louis To Come To An End Yet

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals' success this season, it would be surprising to see the team splurge at all during the trade deadline. After falling apart

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

1 Cardinals’ blockbuster that would blow up 2026 MLB trade deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in a tough place as the Major League Baseball trade deadline looms. St. Louis is still very much in the mix for a postseason berth in the National League, but the team has been fading recently.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 26

28-Year-Old Outfielder Would Be Great Buy-Low Trade Candidate For Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals were able to turn things around and get back in the win column Saturday with a much-needed victory against the Cincinnati Reds.

Jordan Walker News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Cardinals Make Jordan Walker Change Moments Before Reds Game

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's most surprising teams this season. The team is only 1 1/2 games back of a National League Wild Card spot coming into Sunday with a 53-51 record.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 26

Cardinals strive to take another step forward vs. Reds

Despite struggling as a group for most of July, the St. Louis Cardinals continue to hang close in the National League playoff picture. Their next chance to make progress comes Sunday afternoon in the decisive contest of a three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Andre Pallante News / Field Level Media / July 25

Cardinals support Andre Pallante with big 6th inning to down Reds

The St. Louis Cardinals broke open a pitcher's duel Saturday night with a six-run sixth inning to support right-hander Andre Pallante in a 7-0 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

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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 / Viva El Birdos / July 25

Prospects With Something to Prove Down the Stretch

It has been a fun year for Cardinals prospect watchers. With one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, there is something exciting happening almost every day.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / July 25

Paul Goldschmidt makes unique history in Yankees' win over Phillies

Every win counts the same no matter the score, but the final score of the New York Yankees' Friday win made some history as well as improving the team's record to 58-45.

Yankees infielder goes off on MLB for targeting him

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MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 24

St. Louis Cardinals Bats Silent as Cincinnati Reds Win Friday Night

Friday night was not Dustin May’s best start of the season, but it was solid. What was not solid was the St. Louis Cardinals offensive approach as their bats were completely silent for most of the game which allowed the Reds to walk away with a depressing Friday night victory.

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

Cardinals Untouchables With Trade Deadline Coming Fast

The St. Louis Cardinals are building something great down in the minor leagues right now. St. Louis' farm system has been trending up over the last two years, thanks in large part to selecting JJ Wetherholt in the first round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / July 24

Cardinals Could Dump Former Top Prospect in Trade Deadline Deal

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in a familiar position: competitive enough to stay in the NL mix but not fully committed to an all-out push for October.

Joe Buck News / Yardbarker / July 24

Legendary 2011 World Series Game 6 earns ultimate praise from Joe Buck

Joe Buck has been on the call for 24 World Series, more than any other broadcaster in history. Buck has seen his fair share of World Series game but for him, there is one that sticks out more than any other one.

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Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

How Cardinals fans greeted Jordan Walker after Home Run Derby win

The St. Louis Cardinals welcomed Jordan Walker back to Busch Stadium with a celebration worthy of franchise history Thursday. Cardinals fans gave the outfielder a standing ovation during his first home appearance since winning the 2026 Home Run Derby.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 23

3 top Cardinals prospects on trade watch at 2026 deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals enter the 2026 MLB trade deadline in an uncomfortable but potentially advantageous position. Playing roughly .515 baseball and sitting third in the National League Central, the Cardinals have remained close enough to postseason contention to avoid becoming a traditional seller.

Max Rajcic News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 23

Max Rajcic Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Cardinals right-hander Max Rajcic has undergone Tommy John surgery. The righty himself announced the news on his personal Instagram page. He’ll miss the remainder of this season and likely all of 2027 as well.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / July 23

D-backs, Cardinals pitchers ride hot streaks into clash

A pair of starting pitchers trending in the right direction will meet under unusual circumstance on Thursday afternoon when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a standalone game.