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Cardinals Cut Veteran Pitcher to Make Room for Hunter Dobbins

The St. Louis Cardinals will conclude a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon and look to snap a four-game losing streak.

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Cardinals Designate Scott Blewett For Assignment

The Cardinals have designated right-handed reliever Scott Blewett for assignment, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. His roster spot will go to righty Hunter Dobbins, who has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis.

Matthew Liberatore News / Viva El Birdos / July 22

Angels Jump on Matthew Liberatore Early, Beat St. Louis Cardinals Again

How would the St. Louis Cardinals respond to two of the most disappointing games of the year? Tuesday night in Anaheim, it was Matthew Liberatore on the mound for the Cardinals and the game started like the Angels were reading his mind.

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The 'Active 20-HR season leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least five 20-home run seasons in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz

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MLB News / Viva El Birdos / July 21

St. Louis Cardinals Game Discussion vs Los Angeles Angels Tuesday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals will try to rebound from yet another tough loss Monday night with a Tuesday night clash versus the Los Angeles Angels. Matthew Liberatore will start for the Cardinals while the Angels will give the ball to Walbert Ureña.

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

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Four-Year Veteran Has Been Red-Hot Across Past Five Starts

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to a poor start to the second half of the season, the same as last year. St. Louis is still holding onto the final wild-card playoff spot with a 51-48 record, but has struggled since the All-Star break, losing three of its last four games, including two late walk-off collapses.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Latest Loss Proves 2026 Season is on Life Support

The St. Louis Cardinals were two outs away from snapping their two-game losing streak on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels, but this time, All-Star closer Riley O'Brien was the victim of the latest bullpen implosion.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 22

One player the Cardinals can't afford to trade

The Cardinals find themselves in an in-between position as the trade deadline approaches. If they decide to sell, this player shouldn't be moved.

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Clearly Believe They Found a Steal in SS Rocco Maniscalco

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms on a deal with one of the most intriguing players selected in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. St. Louis selected 17-year-old standout shortstop Rocco Maniscalco out of Oxford High School in Alabama with the No.

Seiya Suzuki News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 21

Cardinals Rumors: St. Louis Surprisingly Linked to Cubs' Seiya Suzuki

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't trending in the right direction right now. St. Louis has lost three straight games and six of its last 10 games. Now, the Cardinals find themselves just three games above .500 at 51-48.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 21

After two walk-off losses, Cardinals eager to rebound in matchup vs. Angels

After suffering their second consecutive walk-off loss, the St. Louis Cardinals will turn to Opening Day starter Matthew Liberatore when they face the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

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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 / July 21

Cardinals Biggest Flaw Was on Display in Walk-Off Angels Loss

There are under two weeks to go until the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline at this point and the St. Louis Cardinals aren't playing their best baseball of the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / July 21

St. Louis Cardinals Blow Another Lead in the 9th, Lose to the Angels

The St. Louis Cardinals have been described as resilient this season. Does that adjective still apply? No better way to find out than to see how the team would compete against the Los Angeles Angels after arguably their worst defeat of the season losing a 7-run lead in Arizona.

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The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 20

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Fuels Brandon Clarke Hype Train

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan, you should be very excited about No. 7 prospect Brandon Clarke right now. Now, this doesn't mean that Clarke is going to be in the majors in the near future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / July 20

Former St. Louis Cardinals Second Baseman Has Died

Baseball has lost one of its truest, toughest warriors, as former MLB second baseman Ron Hunt has passed away at the age of 85. While fans across the country may remember him as a New York Met or a Montreal Expo, the St.

Bruce Zimmermann News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 20

KBO’s Hanwha Eagles Sign Bruce Zimmermann

Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann is signing with the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization for the remainder of the season, the team announced this weekend (hat tip to Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net).

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 19

D-Backs rally from down 7 to beat Cardinals in 10 innings

Max Kepler delivered the game-winning RBI in the 10th inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight unanswered runs in an 8-7 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday in Phoenix.

Quinn Mathews News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 19

Cardinals' Quinn Mathews Is Pitching His Way Into the Big League Conversation

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitching prospect Quinn Mathews turned in another solid performance in his first start after the All-Star break. Mathews, the Cardinals' No.

Jordan Walker News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 19

Cardinals columnist demands Jordan Walker contract extension after Home Run Derby heroics

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has officially put himself on the map after winning the Home Run Derby. Now, at least one Cardinals columnist is hoping he doesn’t leave anytime soon.

Jordan Walker News / Field Level Media / July 18

Led by Jordan Walker, Cardinals seek another win in rematch vs. D-backs

It's been quite a season already for St. Louis right fielder Jordan Walker, and he'll look to continue his success when the Cardinals face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game set.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 17

Reds' Sal Stewart sheds light on viral Dave Roberts' All-Star Game quote

As the Cincinnati Reds start the post-All-Star Game portion of their schedule, there's still plenty of buzz about Sal Stewart and what he asked of some veteran MLB managers just before the Midsummer Classic.

Reds sign Chase Burns to historic new deal

Dodgers' Mookie Betts sets one condition to retire

Dodgers may trade for Tigers' Tarik Skubal, but there's a catch

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

Adam Wainwright News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Adam Wainwright defends Cardinals after criticism, calls out ‘ridiculous’ argument

The St. Louis Cardinals — more specifically their fans — were recently called out by a Barstool Sports show. One of the hosts had a problem with Cardinals fans calling themselves the best fans in baseball, which the host claims is something they do.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Cardinals’ biggest steal in 2026 MLB Draft

It has been a good week for the St. Louis Cardinals as Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby while inspiring others to follow his baseball path. Also, the Cardinals are thrilled with their biggest steal of the 2026 MLB Draft.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / July 14

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 2, Part 1

Welcome back to my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Earlier this week, I covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks. We will be splitting Day 2 into two separate parts, and today I’ll be covering the team’s selections in rounds five through 10.

Liam Doyle News / Just Baseball / July 13

St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 1

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 MLB Draft armed with an astounding 23 total draft picks, providing themselves with a golden opportunity to continue adding to their ever-improving farm system.

JJ Wetherholt News / Yardbarker / July 10

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with megadeal

Cardinals lock up Rookie of the Year favorite with nine-figure extension

The St. Louis Cardinals are the newest team to hop on board with a contract extension for an up-and-coming star player. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, St.

Former Cy Young Award winner has been pulled off the trade market

Brian Cashman makes telling comments on Aaron Boone's status

Pirates acquire Konnor Griffin injury replacement in trade with White Sox

Red Sox's Willson Contreras has suspension reduced by MLB

Braves' Matt Olson makes franchise history in start vs. Cardinals