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Kansas City Royals No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone and St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt were selected with consecutive picks in the 2024

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Cardinals Projected To Select Star Shortstop From Wake Forest In MLB Draft

The St. Louis Cardinals have won a key series against the Milwaukee Brewers, improving to 12-15 on the season and even gaining ground on the first place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 26

Cardinals Predicted To Make Surprising Addition This Summer

The St. Louis Cardinals obviously didn't have the exact season they wanted to have in 2024. The Cardinals did take a step forward, but they still missed out on the playoffs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 25

Cardinals Might Have Future Superstar On Their Hands

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't in the position they wanted to be in right now and have had a rough week or so. There's been a lot of negative chatter. Because of this, let's take a look at the bright side instead.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

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St. Louis Cardinals News / CBSSports.com / April 23

Who could be the next 2024 MLB draft pick to debut? Clock ticking on JJ Wetherholt, Chase Burns, more

Nick Kurtz became the third draftee from last summer to be promoted for his MLB debut

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Phenom's Insane Stretch Is Putting League On Notice

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most intriguing prospects in the minor leagues right now. Infielder JJ Wetherholt was selected with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Cardinals and quickly has shot up the prospect charts.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Forkball / April 16

Cardinals’ Top Prospect Wetherholt Continues to Impress

The St. Louis Cardinals’ top prospect JJ Wetherholt is making waves early. While there’s plenty of hype surrounding him, fans need to remember that he’s still young, so patience will be required.

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

Cardinals Have Sky-High Hopes For 22-Year-Old Phenom

The St. Louis Cardinals have some serious talent in the minor leagues right now. Although the season hasn't started off as fans hoped it would, Cardinals fans should have high hopes for the future.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Cardinals' No. 1 Prospect Hoping to Reunite with Former West Virginia Teammate

Two up and coming players in the St. Louis Cardinals organization share a connection to West Virginia University. Victor Scott II (2020-2022) and Cardinals current No.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Cardinals No. 1 Prospect to Start Season in Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect JJ Wetherholt will begin the 2025 season with the Double-A Springfield Cardinals, according to a post Monday from St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 24

St. Louis Cardinals' Top Prospect Learns Minor League Placement For Start of 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals have told top prospect JJ Wetherholt that he'll begin the year at Double-A, according to a report from Derrick Goold. JJ Wetherholt will start season with Class AA @Sgf_Cardinals, POBO John Mozeliak says.

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

Cardinals Could Open Spot For 24-Year-Old With Trade In 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals have some exciting talent on their way to the big leagues. Spring Training is just a few weeks away from ending and we have gotten a good look at potentially the future of the Cardinals.

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

Cardinals Demote Phenom Slugger To Minor League Camp Amid Latest Roster Cuts

The St. Louis Cardinals are nearly two weeks away from their season opener against the Minnesota Twins on Mar. 27th but still have several roster cuts to make.

MLB News / The Smoking Musket / March 10

JJ Wetherholt’s Strong Start Has Cardinals Excited for Future

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St. Louis Cardinals News / Viva El Birdos / March 8

Cardinals Announce 2025 Spring Breakout Roster

JJ Wetherholt and Quinn Mathews highlight the roster The Cardinals announced its roster for next week’s Spring Breakout game and 16 of St. Louis’ 30 top prospects will get to give a glimpse into what’s hopefully a promising future for the club.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Cardinal’s First Round Pick Impressing in Spring Training

St. Louis Cardinals 2024 first-round pick JJ Wetherholt is impressing coaches and executives in his first Spring Training. Just eight months ago, the Cardinals selected Wetherholt as the seventh overall pick.

St. Louis Cardinals News / The Forkball / February 25

Cardinals’ Prospect Wetherholt Is Making Strong First Impression

The St. Louis Cardinals’ prospect J.J. Wetherholt has been showing fans what all the hype surrounding him is about. The Cardinals selected the left-handed hitting slugger in the first round of the 2024 draft, and he has not disappointed.

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

Watch Cardinals 22-Year-Old Phenom Blast 1st Home Run Of Spring

The St. Louis Cardinals may not have added much talent throughout the offseason on the open market, but that doesn't mean that they don't have a lot of exciting pieces making their way through the minor leagues right now.

MLB News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / February 24

JJ Wetherholt & Victor Scott II Carry the Cardinals Offense vs. Astros

Baseball is officially back and the journey to the big show continues for a pair of West Virginia products who are in the St. Louis Cardinals's system - JJ Wetherholt and Victor Scott II.

St. Louis Cardinals News / WV Sports Now / February 23

Watch: Former WVU Baseball Stars Lead Cardinals’ Offense

One ex WVU baseball star drove in another during the St. Louis Cardinals’ spring training game against the Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon. One of them crushed his first homer in a Cardinals uniform, too.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Yairo Padilla’s Dominican League Debut is Cause for Excitement

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Yairo Padilla impressed scouts in Dominican Winter League play, making his case for a fast rise within the organization. Padilla, 17, is from the Dominican Republic and signed a minor-league deal with the Cardinals in January.

MLB News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / January 26