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The St. Louis Cardinals likely envisioned their duo of Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt leading the team to multiple championships. Instead, the Cardinals endured ups and downs. The Cardinals have struggled over the past two years, and now Arenado has emerged as a trade candidate. The third baseman was selected to three All-Star teams in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be running out of the “devil magic” that has powered their organization for so many years; the organization has been on a downturn over the past two seasons, as in 2024, they were unable to rebound from a 71-win 2023 campaign and finished 10 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers […]

St. Louis made its first big move of the offseason before the regular season even ended when the franchise announced that Chaim Bloom would lead the Cardinals’ rebuild. On one hand, this isn’t an all-out, blow-it-all-up rebuild. The Cardinals won 83 games in 2024. On the other hand, big contracts from aging veterans and a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention. While it seemed inevitable that St. Louis would miss out on the postseason this year, it became official when the Cardinals lost to the American League Central champs the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday. Despite buying at the trade deadline, St. Louis was unable to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff hopes may be dwindling by the day, but that doesn’t mean that they are taking getting pushed out of the postseason picture without a fight. On Wednesday night, the Cardinals faced a difficult matchup in the San Diego Padres but came out victorious in walk-off fashion thanks to a clutch […]

Nolan Arenado came through for the St. Louis Cardinals when they really needed it. The star third baseman blasted a walk-off grand slam to beat the Milwaukee Brewers. It won’t save what is becoming a lost season but is a step in the direction of a more respectable finish to the 2024 campaign. Arenado came […]

It was an exciting win for the St. Louis Cardinals as star Nolan Arenado connected on a two-RBI single that ended up being the game-winning hit to put away the Chicago Cubs Saturday night, 5-4. Arenado spoke after the game to talk about his reaction to the clutch hit in the eighth inning while also […]

The St. Louis Cardinals rolled to an easy 11-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium Saturday, scoring nine runs in the first inning to easily get past the visitors. While the Cardinals dominated with the bats in that opening inning, Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado […]

For the first time since 2020, Nolan Arenado isn’t headed to the MLB All-Star Game, but the St. Louis Cardinals third baseman views the upcoming break as a turning point in his season — and a chance to shake any injury concerns. Through 83 games played, Arenado is hitting a respectable .270, but with only […]

St. Louis Cardinals fans are eagerly waiting to see what their team looks like at full strength after weathering injuries of multiple key players. Well, there might not be a baseball utopia in Busch Stadium any time soon. Third baseman Nolan Arenado left Saturday’s matchup against the San Francisco Giants with left forearm discomfort, according […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently ranked toward the middle of the pack in MLB pitching statistics, which is a clear hinderance in pursuit of a playoff spot for the 37-37 ballclub. Recently one of the Cardinals’ most well known players, 3B Nolan Arenado, shared his thoughts on the state of pitching in MLB and […]

Oliver Marmol’s headaches are getting bigger in the St. Louis Cardinals system. The Milwaukee Brewers are pulling away with the NL Central lead while their pace has yet to pick up. Now, they also have to deal with a big injury concerning Nolan Arenado. The third baseman went down in the eighth inning against the […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado exited his team’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, via John Denton of MLB.com. To add insult to injury for Arenado, he swung on the pitch, which resulted in a strikeout. He went 0-for-4 on the […]

Creeping up back towards .500, the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to work their way back towards contention. But if the Cardinals want to have any shot of making the playoffs, they need Nolan Arenado at the top of his game. On Tuesday, Arenado showed a glimmer of promise towards a turnaround. In a 7-1 […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a six-game losing streak as they are coming off of a huge loss to the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, 11-2. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol spoke after the game and gave an NSFW response, but in a positive manner as he tries to take his team out of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ struggles from 2023 have carried over into 2024 as they find themselves in the NL Central’s cellar. As the Cardinals dropped another game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Nolan Arenado was quick to put the blame on himself. St. Louis fell to Milwaukee 7-1 on Thursday, dropping their record to 15-22. With […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten off to a mediocre start this season as star Nolan Arenado has struggled to get going at the plate. Now, after a brutal extra innings 6-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox that saw Arenado break out with a big game, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol shared his thoughts on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in search of an improved showing amid the start of the 2024 MLB season. So far, the Cardinals are 11-14 and sit last in the NL Central. Moreover, St. Louis made the tough decision to demote right fielder Jordan Walker to the minor leagues after his slow start. Walker’s teammate […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been… fine this season. They are at 7-8 for the year, which is not ideal obviously. Considering how their season started last year, though, this is an improvement (even though it feels like it isn’t). However, one trend that has frustratingly crossed over to this season is the slow starts […]

Is there a better nickname for any position in sports than “the hot corner?” Third base has long been one of the most fun positions in the game to debate because there’s no hiding from a subpar glove, but you’ve also got to mash to justify your spot. So, let’s take a look at the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to bounce back and make a competitive run in 2024 following their forgettable 2023 campaign. Outfielder Jordan Walker impressed in 2023 and may be on the verge of a true breakout season. But is there another player who can take a big step forward? Of course, shortstop Masyn Winn […]

Can a team that finished with a 71-91 record and in last place in one of the worst divisions in MLB during the 2023 season bounce back and win the World Series? The odds may be stacked against the St. Louis Cardinals, but they have a chance to rebound in eye-opening fashion. St. Louis is […]

Nolan Arenado has taken a big role for the St. Louis Cardinals at Spring Training. He has become one of the leaders of the squad along with Paul Goldschmidt even after John Mozeliak got Matt Carpenter as a veteran back in January. However, it was his comments about the younger players that caught the attention […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado already has a resume that most baseball players can only dream of. Arenado is an eight-time All-Star, a 10-time Gold Glove Award winner, a five-time Silver Slugger, and a three-time NL leader in home runs. However, the 32-year old third baseman is approaching the 2024 season as if […]

Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to turn things around during the 2024 season. After winning the National League Central in 2022, St. Louis struggled throughout the 2023 campaign. Arenado wants to lead the Cardinals’ young roster by example in 2024. “If you want to get the best out of young guys, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. St. Louis finished 20 games under .500 and last in the National League Central. Cardinals head coach Oli Marmol understands that improvement is necessary in 2024. “(Last year) was a difficult year and you learn a lot about yourself,” Marmol said, via Katie Woo of The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals endured a miserable 2023 season. For the most part, St. Louis has been a consistent contender over the years, but 2023 was an outlier to say the least. Not only did the Cardinals miss the playoffs, they finished last in the second worst division (NL Central) in MLB. Nolan Arenado understands […]

Nolan Arenado is one of baseball’s best defensive third baseman. In fact, he’s won the Gold Glove in each season of his career… until 2023. The Gold Glove finalists were announced on Wednesday and Arenado was not included among the third baseman. Instead, Austin Riley, Ryan McMahon, and Ke’Bryan Hayes were selected as the NL […]

For the last seven decades, every elite defensive third baseman has been compared to Brooks Robinson. He raised the bar to new heights, displaying exceptional range and pinpoint accuracy for more than 20 years. Robinson passed away on Tuesday at the age of 86, but his impact on the game of baseball will surely carry […]

It’s been a nightmare season for Nolan Arenado’s St. Louis Cardinals, who came into the 2023 campaign with high expectations and were out of the running for a playoff berth by mid-August. This will be the first year without playoff baseball in Missouri since 2018. The 32-year-old Arenado was officially shut down with lower-back spasms […]

Although it was expected for a long time, the St. Louis Cardinals officially entered the Twilight Zone when they became sellers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of the most consistently successful franchises in baseball was forced to build for the future and forgo the present by dealing away key contributors like Jordan Montgomery, […]

The 2023 MLB trade deadline is on Tuesday, and a team with an unpredictable history in the trade market is the Milwaukee Brewers. Last season, the Brew Crew traded away All-Star closer Josh Hader while leading the NL Central. The front office made the move to maximize the Brewers’ championship window, only for the team […]

When the 2023 Major League Baseball season started, it was expected that the St. Louis Cardinals would be a National League playoff team once again. That’s where the Cardinals almost always are, and there was no reason expect anything different from a team that has superstars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. BREAKING: John Mozeliak says […]

Rumors that the St. Louis Cardinals might actually trade Nolan Arenado to the Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t going away. Is a Nolan Arenado trade between the Cardinals and Dodgers likely? No. But it’s a scenario that St. Louis might want to give serious consideration before the 2023 MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. It’s a long […]

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to head in a downward spiral, now sitting at 46-59 after another loss on Friday to the Chicago Cubs. Following the game, third baseman Nolan Arenado, who has seen his name briefly pop up in trade rumors ahead of the deadline, gave a brutally honest take on the team’s current […]

A Nolan Arenado trade ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline is no longer outside the realm of possibility. The St. Louis Cardinals have acknowledged that they will be trade deadline sellers. At least one club has spoken with the Cardinals about a potential Nolan Arenado trade. Even though Arenado will likely remain put for […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the biggest disappointments in the MLB this season, and rumors are swirling that they could blow things up at the 2023 trade deadline. One team that they have been linked to frequently are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are reportedly pursuing star third baseman Nolan Arenado. Arenado […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals have reportedly discussed a Nolan Arenado trade according to sources, per Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times. This report comes after it was revealed that the Dodgers are interested in the superstar third baseman. Los Angeles would need to dish out no shortage of prospect capital […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already been linked to various different potential trade candidates ahead of the 2023 deadline. The team is reportedly interested in Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito. LA has also been mentioned as a possible landing destination for Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels. Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals […]