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Cardinals Insider Sheds Light On Troubling 2025 Trend

The St. Louis Cardinals are heading into a crucial weekend series against the playoff hopeful New York Yankees. They'll try to stay afloat in the Wild Card race, as they enter the series four games back of the New York Mets for the final spot.

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Cardinals general manager shuts down rumors of call-up for top prospect

John Mozeliak said it is highly unlikely that St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect JJ Wetherholt will receive an MLB call-up in 2025.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Ex-Cardinal Slugger's Return To St. Louis Could Be In Jeopardy, Per Insider

When beloved players leave the St. Louis Cardinals and their new teams head to Busch Stadium for a series, the particular player typically receives a nice standing ovation from the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sporting News / August 14

Cardinals' prospects on the rise, move up in latest MLB farm system rankings

After a successful MLB draft and a busy trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals have moved up in the latest MLB farm systems rankings

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Ryan Helsley News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Cardinals Ryan Helsley Replacement Already Making Waves In New Role

The St. Louis Cardinals opted to sell at the trade deadline, practically waving the white flag on the season. Ahead of the deadline, the Cardinals reportedly shopped any player on their roster with a bit of trade value, but opted out of making any big, surprising moves.

John King News / Sporting News / August 14

Cardinals predicted to send down young reliever after John King returns from IL

The St. Louis Cardinals are predicted to send down their hard-throwing right-handed reliever when John King returns from the 15-day IL

JJ Wetherholt News / Sporting News / August 14

Cardinals writer makes bold JJ Wetherholt call-up prediction

A St. Louis Cardinals writer makes a bold JJ Wetherholt call-up prediction.

Miles Mikolas News / Sporting News / August 14

Cardinals urged to make a Miles Mikolas decision amid struggles

The St. Louis Cardinals are urged to make a Miles Mikolas decision amid the All-Star pitcher's struggles this season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Cardinals Struck Gold; Found St. Louis' Next Biggest Star

The St. Louis Cardinals have surprised people left and right this season. St. Louis may not make the playoffs this year, but there has been bright spots up and down the roster.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Cardinals Rookie Pitcher Turns Heads With Another Solid Outing

The St. Louis Cardinals are seemingly entering a rebuild after a few years of continued mediocrity saw them sitting in the middle of the league with no clear direction.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 14

The Cardinals could compete in 2026… if they want to

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to give us hope as the 2025 season continues it’s rollercoaster path for fans. Despite expecting this year to be a “transition”,

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Cardinals GM Pours Cold Water On JJ Wetherholt Promotion Rumors

The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly waved the white flag on the season at the trade deadline when they opted to trade Phil Maton, Steven Matz, and Ryan Helsley.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 14

Roster Shake-Up? Cardinals Pushed To Cut Ties With All-Star Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals' front office has practically waved the white flag on the season, but the players aren't seeming to get the message. While the

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / August 14

Minor League Update: Low A/Rookie Leagues

On the Thursday after the All-Star break, I posted the 1st half update for minor league hitters. Shortly after, I posted the update for the minor league pitchers, but I covered so many pitchers, I did not get to the Low A pitchers.

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JJ Wetherholt News / Just Baseball / August 14

How JJ Wetherholt is using intentionality to shape his Cardinals’ future

There has never been a time when JJ Wetherholt doesn’t remember being busy. So, when the St. Louis Cardinals decided to challenge their 2024 first-round draft pick with an expedited track through their farm system this season, Wetherholt did what he’s wired to do.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Sporting News / August 13

St. Louis Cardinals hit complete disaster on Wednesday

It was one they had to get and didn't.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / August 13

Game Recap 8.14.25 – Cardinals lose another series to the Rockies on 9th inning HR by Goodman

Game Result The Cardinal offense stirred a bit against a lefty (Gomber), with Nootbaar and Burleson hitting home-runs. After building a 5-2 lead, they couldn’t extend and Romero ended up giving up a 2-run HR in the ninth to seal their fate.

Michael McGreevy News / Field Level Media / August 13

Cardinals rookie Michael McGreevy hopes to repeat success vs. Rockies

Rookie starting pitcher Michael McGreevy has been learning on the fly after replacing veteran Erick Fedde in the St. Louis Cardinals' rotation. McGreevy (4-2, 4.40 ERA) will continue his education on Wednesday afternoon when the Cardinals host the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a three-game series.

Willson Contreras News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Cardinals Announce Willson Contreras News After Leaving Rockies Game

The St. Louis Cardinals have been fighting to stay alive in the National League Wild Card race, entering Tuesday’s slate with a 61–59 record and three games behind the New York Mets.

Adam Wainwright News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 12

Cardinals icon Adam Wainwright explains bold claim about St. Louis’ playoff chances

The St. Louis Cardinals have hovered around the .500 mark for much of the 2025 season, but a certain franchise legend believes the team’s best baseball is still ahead.

JJ Wetherholt News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Cardinals No. 1 Prospect JJ Wetherholt Surges up Top 100 Rankings

Four St. Louis Cardinals prospects were among MLB Pipeline's updated Top 100 prospects list released on Monday. Leading the way was middle-infielder JJ Wetherholt, who moved to No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 12

Cardinals seek to climb in wild-card race, send Rockies to ninth loss in a row

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't conceding their season despite shipping away three of their top relievers ahead of the trade deadline. They will continue their bid for a National League wild-card berth when they host the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in the second contest of a three-game series.

Brendan Donovan News / Field Level Media / August 11

Brendan Donovan's 2-run double propels Cardinals past Rockies

Pinch-hitter Brendan Donovan hit a two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-2 Monday night.

Sonny Gray News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray shouts out teammates after latest feat

The St. Louis Cardinals weren’t supposed to contend for the postseason this year, but they’re 3.5 games out of a playoff spot as of August 11. Veteran pitcher Sonny Gray is a major reason why.

Adam Wainwright News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Ex-Cardinals Great Adam Wainwright Makes Wild End of Season Prediction

Former Cardinals great Adam Wainwright knows a thing or two about playing in the postseason. During his 18-year career in St. Louis, the right-hander not only helped the Cardinals to a World Series victory in 2006, but reached the postseason 12 times.