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The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the best most exciting prospects in baseball in JJ Wetherholt. He has sky-rocketed up through the Cardinals' farm system this year and is a member of the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds just over one year after he was drafted in the first round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.

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

Insider Explains Cardinals' Sudden Liam Doyle Decision

If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan, there's a lot to like about the future of the organization down in the minors right now. Bear with me for a minute.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

Cardinals Predicted To Make Head-Scratching JJ Wetherholt Decision

The St. Louis Cardinals waved the white flag on the season at the trade deadline, when they traded away a trio of relievers. Phil Maton, Ryan Helsley, and Steven Matz were traded to the Texas Rangers, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox, respectively.

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

Cardinals No. 2 Prospect Could Be In St. Louis Sooner Than You'd Think

One name St. Louis Cardinals fans can start to get used to hearing is Liam Doyle. If you haven't heard much about him yet, you will. Doyle was the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft by the Cardinals.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

Cardinals Top Prospect Named Team's Biggest Bright Spot Of 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals have had a rough 2025 season. Winning was always going to be secondary this year as they looked towards the future and gave more opportunities to their younger players, but they are a game below the .500 mark, 16 1/2 games back in the National League Central and 5 1/2 back in the Wild Card picture.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 4

3 Huge Predictions For St. Louis Cardinals - Including JJ Wetherholt Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals have just 21 games left in the regular season. That obviously isn’t a ton of time, but we could still see a lot over that span.

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

Cardinals' Star Already Turning Heads, Called No. 2 Prospect in Baseball

The St. Louis Cardinals have been through a lot this year, and they haven't been left with much to be happy about. Still, there are some bright spots within the Cardinals' organization.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 2

JJ Wetherholt Is Lone Bright Spot In Cardinals' Disastrous Season

The St. Louis Cardinals have floated around .500 for most of the season, but they're not a World Series contender because their team lacks talent. The future seems to be a bit murky right now, as a lot of the youngsters at the big-league level haven't shown consistent abilities.

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

Reports: Cardinals Promoting Non-JJ Wetherholt Infield Prospect

It sounds like the St. Louis Cardinals may brignt another interesting outfielder into the mix on Friday. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com shared on social media on Thursday night that the Cardinals are planning on promoting Cuban infielder Cesar Prieto on Friday.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / August 24

Cardinals Facing JJ Wetherholt Decision After Masyn Winn News

The St. Louis Cardinals (64–66) have dropped seven of their last ten games, falling 5.5 games out of the final NL wild card spot and slipping further from postseason contention.

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

JJ Wetherholt Watch: Cardinals Phenom Strikes Vs. Chris Sale

Will the St. Louis Cardinals give phenom and No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt a chance in the big leagues this season? He has been eating up Triple-A pitching.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 22

Cardinals Predicted To Promote JJ Wetherholt; Timeline Revealed

The St. Louis Cardinals have waved the white flag on the season, and it looks like they're ready to gear up for the offseason and beyond. In the offseason, the Cardinals are going to be able to make big moves, like potential trades involving All-Star Brendan Donovan and others.

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

Cardinals Land 5 On ESPN's Top-100 List; One Approaching MLB

With time running out on the 2025 Major League Baseball season and the St. Louis Cardinals unlikely to make the postseason, a lot of the chatter about the organization has turned to the future.

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

Cardinals Call Up? St. Louis Pushed To Bring Star To Big League Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals have been through a lot of ups and downs this season, and they find themselves just on the outside of the postseason picture as the calendar quickly approaches September.

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

JJ Wetherholt Update: What They're Saying About Cardinals Phenom

By now, you’ve heard all about St. Louis Cardinals phenom JJ Wetherholt. He’s taking the league by storm. Wetherholt has torn the cover off the ball down in the minors and is now one step away from the big leagues down with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

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

Cardinals Latest Updates For Top 3 Prospects, Next Star

The St. Louis Cardinals don't look like a playoff team right now and are just below .500 at 63-65. St. Louis had a great start to the campaign, but things fell apart right around the All-Star break.

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

Former Cardinals Stars React To JJ Wetherholt Decision

When will St. Louis Cardinals phenom JJ Wetherholt make the jump to the big leagues? Despite all of the noise out there right now, a promotion is not imminent.

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

Cardinals Writer Makes Controversial JJ Wetherholt Assessment

The St. Louis Cardinals have seemingly waved the white flag on the season and the fan base is already preparing to riot for the call up and big league debut of top prospect JJ Wetherholt.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 19

Cardinals Expert Reveals Current Stance On JJ Wetherholt

There's a lot out there right now about St. Louis Cardinals No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt. He's tearing it up with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds and so each passing day there has been more and more growing noise about when he could make the jump to the big leagues.

St. Louis Cardinals 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 / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / July 19

Cardinals Prospect JJ Wetherholt Looks MLB-Ready After Another Big Night in Triple-A

Pro baseball resumed on Friday as teams across the major and minor league levels kicked off the second "half" of the season following this week's All-Star break.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

JJ Wetherholt is the Beginning of a New Era for the Cardinals

Following the retirements of Yadier Molina, Albert Pujols, and Adam Wainwright, the Cardinals looked to their infield for the future. This included Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, and Willson Contreras.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Cardinals No. 1 Prospect JJ Wetherholt Makes Instant Impact in Triple-A Debut

The St. Louis Cardinals' seventh overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, JJ Wetherholt, has made instant impact in his Triple-A debut. With the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals Triple-A team, Wetherholt earned a triple and homer in the first five innings of his debut.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 7

St. Louis Cardinals Top Prospect JJ Wetherholt Achieves Feat Not Done in 16 Years

The names JJ Wetherholt and Brett Wallace now are linked in St. Louis Cardinals history. On Monday, Wetherholt became the first Cardinals position player to reach Triple-A within one year of being selected in the MLB draft since Wallace in 2009.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt Talks Development, More in Exclusive Interview

In months, St. Louis Cardinals' No. 1 prospect JJ Wetherholt has not just acclimated himself to Double-A - he's excelled. The 22-year-old middle infielder has racked up 55 hits (13 doubles, one triple), four home runs, 24 RBIs, 30 runs scored and five stolen bases in 48 games with the Springfield Cardinals.