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Cardinals Icon Albert Pujols Could Return to MLB in 2027 in New Role

There's a real chance that St. Louis Cardinals fans could end up seeing a franchise icon back in Major League Baseball in 2027. Cardinals legend and St.

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Biggest Gold Glove Snubs perpetrated by MLB (this is a St Louis Cardinals blog)

Obviously, Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt should have been awarded gold gloves in 2026. Who is MLB fooling? they are only fooling themselves and fans who you could barely call baseball aficionados.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals Shouldn't Entertain Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson Trade Talk

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't in the same place that they were last year. When Chaim Bloom took over as the president of baseball operations for St. Louis, his first job was trading veterans away and restocking the farm system.

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

Cardinals Sign Veteran Pitcher in Early Free Agency Move

The St. Louis Cardinals have brought back left-handed pitcher Josh Fleming on a minor league contract, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Cardinals announce important roster moves early in MLB offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to improve this offseason. They could look to make notable trades or add players in free agency, but the Cardinals are still rebuilding overall despite out-performing expectations during the 2026 campaign.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals Search for Offense Could Lead Them to Former 33-Homer Veteran

The St. Louis Cardinals have been actively rebuilding over the past year and are focused on trying to make their roster a contender in the future. For now, they aren't going to make any splashy moves, but there are ways they can improve their roster.

Randy Flores News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

How Astros’ Randy Flores expects his MLB career ‘grind’ to impact GM performance

With the Houston Astros hiring former St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager and former player Randy Flores as the ball club’s next general manager, he is bringing a unique perspective to the role.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals-Red Sox Complete Trade to Bring 6'7'' Lefty to St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals and the Boston Red Sox have shown that they aren't afraid to swing trades with one another over and over again. Last year, the Cardinals traded Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox in separate trades.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / November 3

Can the Cardinals Count on Riley O’Brien To Be Their Closer in 2027?

The St. Louis Cardinals had an underwhelming 2026 season, to say the least. They entered the year hoping to scratch their way into the postseason for the first time since 2022 but finished with a 77-85 record, sitting below .500 for just the fourth time since the turn of the century… and the third time within the last four seasons.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 3

Cardinals Targeting Lefty Infield Upgrade as Offseason Kicks Off

The St. Louis Cardinals may not go out and make some sort of massive splash this winter, but that doesn't mean that they won't add any pieces at all. We're very likely not going to see the Cardinals go out and hand out some sort of expensive, nine-figure deal.

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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.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 3

BUYER BEWARE: The Cardinals Should Avoid Veteran Starters in Free Agency

The 2026-2027 offseason for the sport of Major League Baseball has finally arrived after the St. Louis Cardinals were officially eliminated a little over 6 weeks ago.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

Cardinals Stand to Gain First-Rounder After JJ Wetherholt Named ROY Finalist

Major League Baseball has released its list of finalists for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year. Unsurprisingly, Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt was one of the three finalists.

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Ryne Stanek News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 2

Cardinals Make Right Call on $6 Million Ryne Stanek 2027 Option

The first decision of the offseason is here for the St. Louis Cardinals. With the Cardinals trading away most of the veterans on the roster, there were few internal decisions for the team to make right away.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / November 2

Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: Freddy Peralta

Last offseason, the Cardinals traded Sonny Gray, creating a hole in their rotation. Through trades, the Cardinals added pitching depth, but the Cardinals clearly wanted them to be pitching depth and not Plan A.

Masyn Winn News / Viva El Birdos / November 1

St. Louis Cardinals Denied as Gold Glove Winners Announced

The Gold Glove winners for the 2026 season have been announced, but none of the St. Louis Cardinals finalists were chosen. Second baseman JJ Wetherholt, shortstop Masyn Winn and pitcher Michael McGreevy were all finalists for the Gold Glove.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Gold Glove Winners Announced

Major League Baseball announced the Gold Glove winners tonight, as selected by managers, coaches, and statistical analysis. Twenty-five percent of the

Ryne Stanek News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 1

Cardinals Decline Ryne Stanek’s Club Option

The Cardinals have declined their $6MM club option on right-hander Ryne Stanek for the 2027 season, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Derrick Goold reports. Stanek will instead take the $1MM buyout and enter free agency.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / November 1

Dodgers Postseason Hero Could Fill Cardinals Third Base Need

While the bullpen will be the most pressing need for the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason, they also have other areas they could look to improve. One such area could be third base.

Masyn Winn News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Ex-player issues Masyn Winn demand to Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn features a high ceiling. Winn earned a Gold Glove in 2025. He displayed offensive potential as well, but in 2026 Winn hit just .232 with a .625 OPS.

St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / October 29

'Hornets Nest of Insanity': Steve Young Shares Blunt Thoughts on Being Traded to Cardinals & Pleading With Bucs Owner To Not Send Him to St. Louis

Steve Young might have had a legendary career, but it wasn’t free of drama. Once, he almost avoided being traded to the Cardinals because of Hugh Culverhouse’s promise.

St. Louis Cardinals News / New Baseball Media / October 28

What the Cardinals Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

For what it’s worth, the 2026 campaign was a good one for the Cardinals. No, it didn’t end in a playoff appearance, something St. Louis has missed out on for four years.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Viral Sports News / October 28

St. Louis Cardinals Suddenly Announce 2 Free Agent Signings

The St. Louis Cardinals continued building their farm system on October 27, 2026, by signing two free-agent right-handed pitchers to minor league contracts, according to the official MLB transactions log.