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With Chaim Bloom now operating as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals have entered a full scale rebuild. No one in the organization is shying away from where St. Louis currently stands. At the same time, that doesn’t mean the Cardinals aren’t committed to future success. Manager Oli Marmol spoke on the mentality […]

As former catcher Yadier Molina is with the St. Louis Cardinals in a front office role after many years of productive play for the ball club, his role this upcoming season has been revealed. With Molina set to be in a Cardinals uniform for spring training before the World Baseball Classic, as he’ll be the […]

With the St. Louis Cardinals essentially selling off their major league roster and entering a full rebuild, things are going to look much different at Busch Stadium in 2026. At least in spring training, fans will get a view into the future of the Cardinals. Amongst all the players in attendance, perhaps no one will […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are changing course as a franchise and have entered a full scale rebuild. Still, legends of the past want to help the Cardinals better navigate their future. One of those figures is Yadier Molina. As he has done in the past, the long-time catcher will be in uniform as he helps […]

Catcher Iván Herrera of the St. Louis Cardinals is unlikely to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to an insurance issue stemming from his offseason surgery. “News from (Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim) Bloom — Iván Herrera has to date not been able to receive insurance to compete in the WBC due […]

The St. Louis Cardinals opened spring training facing an unexpected logistical wrinkle as Lars Nootbaar’s rehab enters a critical phase. The club confirmed the starting outfielder will report to camp a few days late. Nootbaar underwent heel surgery on October 7, 2025, and has progressed cautiously through each step of recovery. He is currently running […]

With spring training quickly approaching, teams around the league are finalizing their rosters in preparation for the 2025 campaign. On Friday, it appears the St. Louis Cardinals are adding some infield depth to the roster. The Cardinals announced that they have claimed third baseman Bryan Ramos off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. He will be added […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have gone through a major rebuild this offseason, in Major League Baseball. St. Louis traded away a lot of veterans, including Sonny Gray and Brendan Donovan. Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is getting a tip of the cap for those moves, by MLB insider Ken Rosenthal. “We don’t know […]

On Monday, the St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a three-team trade. The deal was led by the versatile Brendan Donovan, who ended up in Seattle. Donovan had been mentioned in trade rumors throughout the offseason and ultimately was traded by the rebuilding Cardinals. Meanwhile, St. Louis received RHP Jurrangelo […]

The MLB offseason has already seen a number of impactful free agent signings and crafty trades. The St. Louis Cardinals added to the list when they dealt All-Star infielder Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners on Monday in a three-team trade that also included the Tampa Bay Rays. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim […]

The Seattle Mariners lost October hero Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets earlier in the offseason, causing many fans to wonder how they would address his absence in the lineup. Well, they may finally have their answer. Following much speculation, the Mariners have completed a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay […]

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals have been having a fire sale. Most of their trades have come with the Boston Red Sox. First, the Cardinals sent pitcher Sonny Gray to Boston. Then, the Red Sox acquired first baseman Willson Contreras. For Bloom, it makes sense to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals continue navigating a franchise reset, and recent comments from Nolan Arenado offered revealing perspective on how abruptly the decline unfolded internally. A rebuilding phase, prolonged struggles, and the fallout from Arenado’s departure now frame the organization’s transition under new leadership. The former Cardinals third baseman addressed the situation in his first […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been dealing away some of their veterans this offseason, including starting pitcher Sonny Gray. One Major League Baseball insider believes another deal is going to be in the works. St. Louis is likely to trade infielder Brendan Donovan before Opening Day, per Ken Rosenthal. “I still believe the Cardinals are […]

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Brendan Donovan has been mentioned as a trade candidate throughout the offseason. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the Cardinals will only trade Donovan “if they are blown away” by a trade proposal, however. “You look at where the St. Louis Cardinals are, kicking off their first true real rebuild […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping for great success in 2026. St. Louis had a frustrating 2025 season, finishing the campaign with a 78-84 record. The Cardinals also dealt some of their most experienced players this offseason, including starting pitcher Sonny Gray. There’s help on the way, though. St. Louis has one of the top […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are reinforcing their organizational identity by bringing a franchise icon back into the fold, as Yadier Molina begins a new chapter with the team. This move immediately strengthens the Cardinals’ coaching infrastructure while reconnecting the club to its championship foundation. Molina, 43, officially joined the Cardinals on Wednesday as a special […]

The MLB Hall of Fame candidacy class of 2026 is loaded. Whoever gets selected will deserve it, having to make it in with all these great players. However, it should be noted that some of these players will have a hard time getting in with a history of PED use. Alex Rodriguez, Carlos Beltran, Andrew […]

On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals finally pulled the trigger on the inevitable Nolan Arenado trade, sending the veteran third baseman to the Arizona Diamondbacks for just one prospect in pitcher Jack Martinez, whom the Diamondbacks drafted in the eighth round of the 2025 MLB Draft. The Cardinals ate $31 million of the remaining $42 […]

The St Louis Cardinals have made a lot of trades this offseason to shed salary. With Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations, they are heading into a new era that does not include veteran players. After dealing Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, there is just one piece left to trade. The Cardinals must trade […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks made waves across MLB Free Agency with the Nolan Arenado trade, a bold move that brought the star third baseman over from the St. Louis Cardinals. It happened for one simple reason: intensity. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, that edge mattered as much as the bat. Nolan Arenado is 34 and […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade on Tuesday. Arenado is set to provide a veteran presence for the Diamondbacks. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old revealed his thoughts on joining the D’Backs, via Arizona Sports. “I still have high expectations for myself on the offensive side,” Arenado […]

On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals for right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez. This trade is not a surprise, as the Cardinals are heading in a bad direction while the Diamondbacks needed infield help to compete in the tough NL West division. Who knows, maybe the D-backs bring […]

Speculation surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals intensified Tuesday as clarity began to emerge following the Nolan Arenado trade, sharpening focus on the organization’s long-term direction. With the rebuild now firmly underway, new insight into roster plans has helped define expectations for the months ahead. The Cardinals officially sent Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, receiving right-handed […]

Reaction to the Arizona Diamondbacks’ blockbuster acquisition of Nolan Arenado continues to shape early offseason discussion, as trade analysis across baseball media increasingly favors Arizona. Diamondbacks fans took immediate notice after comments from Matt Holliday added a sharp perspective to a deal that appears to signal diverging paths for two franchises. The Diamondbacks completed the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have a limited amount of time to make their most crucial roster choice of the winter. The team is at a crucial point in their rebuilding process, with pitchers and catchers expected to report in just over three weeks. Although Nolan Arenado’s name has dominated trade talks for months, Brendan Donovan […]

Early on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks traded for third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. Right-handed pitcher Jack Martinez is headed to St. Louis as part of a one-for-one deal. The Diamondbacks do get cash considerations from the Cardinals to help pay for the deal, as the Diamondbacks are slated to only pay […]

The rebuild under the Gateway Arch continues. After trying to trade him for over a year, the St. Louis Cardinals finally dealt longtime third baseman Nolan Arenado. Per multiple sources, Arenado has been dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The return for the Cardinals, shared by ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta via X, formerly Twitter, is 2025 draft […]

The St. Louis Cardinals officially entered a rebuild this offseason after missing the playoffs for the third straight year. St. Louis president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom is purging the roster this winter. The Cardinals shipped Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox and the team is looking to move veterans Nolan […]

In December, pitcher Zak Kent was acquired by the St. Louis Cardinals after being waived by the Cleveland Guardians. On Friday, the Cardinals let him slip from their fingers as he was taken by the Texas Rangers in a waiver claim, per Rangers PR.  As a result, the Rangers now have 40 players on their […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been treading water over the past few seasons, and the state of their starting pitching staff reflects that. The top of the rotation is wide-open, what with Sonny Gray headed to the Boston Red Sox on a blockbuster trade this past offseason. It’s evident that the Cardinals are headed towards […]

Trade talks involving Brendan Donovan have slowed as the St. Louis Cardinals continue to weigh offers, despite some evaluators identifying the Seattle Mariners as a logical landing spot. According to people familiar with the matter, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the delay centers on a gap in perceived value. The Cardinals […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are picking up a pitcher as they look to bolster their roster this offseason. St. Louis is trading with the Cleveland Guardians for reliever Justin Bruihl, per the team’s social media. Cleveland is getting cash considerations in return, St. Louis said. Bruihl posted a 5.27 ERA in 2025, while making 15 […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals begin their rebuild under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom, Nolan Arenado has perpetually been on the trade block. However, talks aren’t moving how the Cardinals have hoped. St. Louis is still going to try and find the best trade possible for Arenado. However, there is also a possibility the […]

The Los Angeles Angels were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. With the Angels’ Anthony Rendon situation now resolved, a possible trade seems far more realistic. While it remains to be seen if trade talks have begun, the Halos are still rumored to have interest in […]

The Anthony Rendon era in Anaheim is officially over, and for the Los Angeles Angels, that means one thing — it’s time to fix third base once and for all. After years of frustration, injuries, and disappointment, the team finally bought out the last year of Rendon’s deal, spreading the $38 million remaining over several […]

The St. Louis Cardinals stand at a crossroads following the MLB Winter Meetings, with an All-Star infielder whose prime has arrived but whose timeline no longer aligns with the organization’s competitive window. Brendan Donovan, coming off a breakout 2025 season in which he earned his first All-Star nod with a .287/.353/.422 slash line, 10 home […]

The Boston Red Sox have had a solid offseason so far. Recently, the Sox traded for Willson Contreras from the St. Louis Cardinals and hope it can improve the team. But there is an assessment that the Red Sox trade for Contreras has made them better, according to Jared Carrabis from Underdog. The Red Sox […]

The Boston Red Sox and St Louis Cardinals have connected on two trades so far this offseason. First, it was Sonny Gray heading from St Louis to Boston, with two young pitchers heading the other way. Then on Sunday, Willson Contreras was sent to Beantown for three pitching prospects. But Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon […]