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The St. Louis Cardinals entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants needing a few wins to keep their low playoff hopes alive. Instead, the Cardinals had one of their most difficult series of the 2026 season so far and was swept in the three-game set by the 62-85 Giants.

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

Chaim Bloom Flexing Muscles After Former Cardinals Flop With New Teams

The St. Louis Cardinals were one of the league’s most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom sent away three veterans in return for a handful of exciting prospects.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / August 17

Evaluating the Cardinals’ 2026 Trade Deadline Return

In the midst of a surprising campaign that has seen the club teeter around the .500 mark, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the trade deadline prepared to capitalize on a seller’s market.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 10

Where Joshua Báez, Quinn Mathews Stand With Cardinals, Straight From Chaim Bloom

The St. Louis Cardinals have a few pieces down in Triple-A right now who could make the club better right now with a promotion. One of them, Cardinals fans have already seen this season.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

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

Where Cardinals Stand Just Hours Before MLB Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have a massive day ahead. The 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline is here. Rumors have been swirling for months and we will finally see what Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals' front office is planning.

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

The One Deadline Move the Cardinals Should Be Prioritizing

The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to make any trades with the day of the deadline now here. However, their lack of trades should not be mistaken for a lack of effort.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 30

Cardinals Flamethrower is Running Out of Time in St. Louis

While St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom hasn't come out and said the club is going to be selling off pieces before the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 30

John Mozeliak's Latest Trade Proves Cardinals are in Better Place with Chaim Bloom

The St. Louis Cardinals made sweeping changes last offseason under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, who took over for John Mozeliak after 18 years.

MLB News / Just Baseball / July 30

2026 MLB Draft Superlatives: Best Classes, Best Values, and More

The 2026 MLB Draft has concluded, and the signing deadline has passed. The chapter has officially closed on this cycle. Of course, I didn’t feel like leaving out the rest of the crew in our draft coverage.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 27

The Biggest Mistake Cardinals Can't Make at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals are approaching a crucial trade deadline, their first under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. The way they have played lately seems to indicate that they will be sellers.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

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 / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 17

1 Cardinals Outside-the-Box Trade Target to Push for a Playoff Spot

Between now and the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals should at least look around and see if there is a hurler out there for the taking on a discount.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 16

4 Cardinals That Shouldn't Go Anywhere at the Trade Deadline

What should the St. Louis Cardinals do ahead of the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline on Aug. 3? This is a question that has hung over the organization for months at this point, and there isn't a clear answer.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 16

Cardinals Lose Veteran Reliever After He Exercises Opt-Out

The St. Louis Cardinals put together a strong first half despite entering a rebuild under Chaim Bloom. Now, they will try to sustain that in the second half of the season.

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

How Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Could Attack Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a year full of highlights in 2026. They went 50-45 in the first half of the season and now find themselves in wild card contention and also watched one of their own become the first Cardinal to win a Home Run Derby in Jordan Walker.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 10

Cardinals 2026 Mock Draft: 2 Last-Minute Fits to Watch on Day 1

The St. Louis Cardinals are one day away from another big day for the organization. When the Cardinals brought Chaim Bloom to the organization, it was known that he had success everywhere he had been building up farm systems.

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

Cardinals Have Key Area They Must Target at Trade Deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals have been inconsistent lately. They have now lost four consecutive games and are headed towards potentially selling at the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 6

Chaim Bloom Shares Thoughts on JJ Wetherholt All-Star Snub

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a pleasant surprise this season. Despite being counted out early on this year after several trades in the offseason, they are in wild card position with a week left in the first half of the season.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / July 1

Could Cardinals Actually Buy? It May Not Be the Craziest Idea

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off a 14-game gauntlet on Tuesday night in which they are going to face off against the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers on a high note.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 30

Chaim Bloom Clarifies Trade Deadline Plans Amid Cardinals Strong Start

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of Major League Baseball's most interesting teams in 2026. The team was supposed to be rebuilding, but they have found a way to balance that with contending.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 29

Chaim Bloom Offers Important Insight on Cardinals' Prospect Joshua Baez

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a lot better than expected this season. Though they aren't playing great baseball at the moment, they still are 43-38 and have sole possession of the third National League wild card spot.

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

Cardinals' Chaim Bloom Tips Hand on Trade Deadline Plans

The St. Louis Cardinals have some big plans for the future. They are still in the middle of a rebuild despite a hot start to the 2026 season. The goal of this season was to allow younger players more opportunities to showcase their abilities and prove themselves.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3

Bloom: Cardinals Still Seeking Outfield Addition

The Cardinals’ offseason has primarily focused on subtracting veterans from the big league roster as the club embarks on a rebuild, but with yesterday’s Brendan Donovan trade now complete, most of the heavy lifting on the sell side of things has been complete.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Just Baseball / November 29

Chaim Bloom Has To Clean Up Someone Else’s Mess Again

The St. Louis Cardinals once again find themselves in a state of limbo. They’re three years removed from the postseason and still don’t seem any stronger of a contender than they’ve been in recent seasons.