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3 Alarming Takeaways From Cardinals' 77-85 2026 Season

There was a lot to like about the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals, but also a few concerning things about the campaign. When fans look back on the campaign, it should be viewed positively because of the fact that it was clear progress in Chaim Bloom's first season leading the charge as the team's president of baseball operations.

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Why the Cardinals Won't Fix One of Their Biggest Roster Holes This Offseason

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals being more successful than expected this season, in the end, they still fell short of reaching the postseason. After trading away some of their best players last offseason, it was clear St.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

This Day in Cardinals History: Cards Stun Nationals to Complete NLDS Comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals may not be in the playoffs this year, but they have a rich history of incredible postseason moments over the years. One came on this day in Game 5 of the 2012 NLDS against the Washington Nationals.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Cardinals Embraced Youth, Leading MLB in Surprising Stat Amid Rebuild

Though the St. Louis Cardinals failed to reach the postseason for the second straight season, the team made great strides forward amid their rebuild. St.

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The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Can you name every MLB player to hit at least three home runs in multiple postseasons in eight minutes?

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 12

Cardinals Most Glaring Roster Obstacles Keeping Them From World Series Contention

The 2026 National League Championship Series kicked off on Sunday night with one of the St. Louis Cardinals' biggest rivals in the mix. St. Louis has missed the playoffs in four straight seasons.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Steven Kwan News / Viva El Birdos / October 12

Hypothetical trade offer for the St. Louis Cardinals to get Steven Kwan

I am going to take a break from my free agent posts to present a trade hypothetical. And I am very careful to call it a hypothetical, because I realize some responses will be “this team will not do that.” I understand.

Albert Pujols News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

This Day in Cardinals History: Albert Pujols Hits First Career Postseason Homer

For several years, Albert Pujols was considered the best player in all of Major League Baseball. This was long before the days of Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani, Pete-Crow Armstrong, and others.

Sonny Gray News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

Sonny Gray's Decision Opens Door for Reunion with Cardinals in 2027

Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals sent Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox to start their rebuild and got back some intriguing young arms, including left-hander Brandon Clarke.

Tekoah Roby News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 10

Cardinals Struck Gold With Tekoah Roby's Electric 2026 AFL Debut

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Tekoah Roby made his big return to the mound on Friday in the Arizona Fall League after missing the entire 2026 season. Roby missed the campaign as he recovered and rehabbed after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2025.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / October 10

Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 2: Further Away Than You Think

Last week, I compared the Cardinals’ position-player strength to that of their primary NL Central obstacle, the Milwaukee Brewers. Today, I am going to tackle the pitching side.

Nolan Gorman News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

This Nolan Gorman video will have Cardinals fans dreaming of bounce back 2027 season

Nolan Gorman has plenty to prove after a difficult 2026 campaign, but a new training video is giving the St. Louis Cardinals fans a glimpse of what he is working on ahead of next season.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Jordan Walker News / New Baseball Media / October 10

Looking at Jordan Walker’s Breakout 2026 Season

With the 2026 MLB regular season in the books, we are taking a look at some of the best breakout stories from this past season. This one takes a look at what went right for Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

4 Impending Free Agents Still Playing in October Who Should Interest Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals should be looking for some pitching this offseason when free agency opens up. This idea holds true when it comes to the rotation as well as the bullpen.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Cardinals May Have Ideal Free Agent Target to Fill Third Base

The St. Louis Cardinals have some questions to answer this offseason. One big question that is looming is what they will do with third base. They have some good internal options in Blaze Jordan, Thomas Saggese and even prospect Jesus Baez.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Biggest Overreactions From Cardinals' 2026 Season as Rebuild Continues

The 2026 season was a fun one for the young St. Louis Cardinals, despite the fact that it didn't end in a playoff appearance. St. Louis let the kids play and got to see development in real time, like Jordan Walker turning into a star after a tough few years.

Adam Wainwright News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

This Day in Cardinals History: Adam Wainwright Dominates in NLDS Clincher

In 2013, the Cardinals won their 19th National League pennant. But before they could do that, they had to get through the Pittsburgh Pirates in the NLDS, a team that had snapped a streak of 20 consecutive losing seasons and given the Cardinals a run for their money in the NL Central race.

Rainiel Rodriguez News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 9

Cardinals-Rainiel Rodriguez Experiment Could Open New Path to MLB

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most intriguing prospects in Major League Baseball in Rainiel Rodriguez and a social media post certainly raised some eyebrows throughout the week.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Will Cardinals Continue Their Dustin May-esque Trend This Offseason?

The St. Louis Cardinals had a surprisingly successful season, but what's even better is how the team's future looks far more solidified than it did at this point last year.

Ivan Herrera News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Cardinals Should Try This Approach with Ivan Herrera Before Considering Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have a seemingly endless supply of catchers in their system. They were hoping for Ivan Herrera to become the everyday catcher, but his defensive metrics, courtesty of Baseball Savant show that this may not be the best approach in 2027.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / October 8

Why This Could Be Most Important Offseason Yet for Cardinals' Front Office

The St. Louis Cardinals' front office has a lot to think about this offseason. Last year at this time, the Cardinals passed the baton from John Mozeliak to Chaim Bloom as St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 3

Cardinals Already Facing Pivotal $8.3 Million Offseason Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals are staring at a sharp raise for Alec Burleson. MLB Trade Rumors’ Matt Swartz model projects the first baseman at an $8.3 million salary for 2027, more than double the $3.3 million he earned in 2026 after avoiding arbitration in January.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 1