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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 […]

The Boston Red Sox and St Louis Cardinals connected on a trade Sunday that included first baseman Willson Contreras. The veteran heads to Beantown, with young pitcher Hunter Dobbins heading to St Louis. Chaim Bloom is taking over the rebuild in St Louis and is already making deals with his former team. How did the […]

After a disappointing exit in the AL Wild Card at the hands of the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox continued an aggressive offseason by completing a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals involving Willson Contreras as MLB Free Agency continues to shape roster decisions. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the Red Sox and […]

The Los Angeles Angels are looking to reach the postseason for the first time since 2014. With uncertainty swirling around third baseman Anthony Rendon’s future in Anaheim, however, the Halos may be looking to bring in a new player to handle duties at the hot corner. According to a recent report, third baseman Nolan Arenado […]

As St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan is a popular name in the trade market for the MLB, one team that could be in the mix for him is the Cleveland Guardians. Though there are reported favorites to land the Cardinals player in Donovan, the latest reporting details the potential interest the Guardians have […]

Last week, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May from the Boston Red Sox. While in Beantown, May donned the No.85 on the mound. However, he will not have the opportunity to wear that number in St. Louis. The reason? That number is already retired. During an introductory press conference, May learned of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in rebuilding mode after missing the playoffs for the third straight year in 2025. The team is looking to move several players this offseason, including Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras. However, the Cardinals’ most coveted trade target, and therefore the team’s most valuable asset, is Brendan Donovan. The 28-year-old utility […]

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Dustin May, pending a physical. It is St. Louis first impactful free-agent acquisition of the Chaim Bloom era as the club continues its rebuild heading into the 2026 season. May was one of the youngest free agents available and attracted interest across the […]

Rumors suggest the St. Louis Cardinals are in for a busy offseason, as it sounds like the front office could be making multiple trades. One player to keep an eye on is Nolan Arenado, as one MLB Insider believes it is likely the star third baseman gets moved at some point. During a guest appearance […]

With trade rumors surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals and a bevy of stars on the team, one player that has been coveted by other teams is second baseman Brendan Donovan. Though there have been discussions about potential offers for Donovan that the Cardinals will make, it could come as a surprise to some to see […]

As there have been rumors surrounding St. Louis Cardinals star Willson Contreras and a potential trade that could be coming this winter or before next season, one person within the ball club has given their thoughts on the matter. While the Cardinals are looking for ways to boost their team, manager Oli Marmol would speak […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have added right-handed reliever Zak Kent to their organization, claiming him off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians, the club announced on Friday. The move fills a spot on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster, bringing it to 39 and ensuring the team can fully participate in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft at the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to host a fire sale with the Winter Meeting set to open up. However, one player will take a king’s ransom to pry away from St. Louis Cardinals. Infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan represented the Cardinals in the 2025 All-Star Game. Likely many of his teammates, he is on the trade. […]

Nolan Arenado is perhaps now on the back nine of his baseball career, but the St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman is still capable with his bat and glove. Two years removed from his last All-Star season, Arenado is finding himself in the middle of another round of rumors about a potential trade, as the […]

When the Winter Meetings open up, the St. Louis Cardinals are expected to be one of the more active teams on the trade market. As they continue their fire sale, another veteran has joined the list of potential Cardinals trade candidates. First baseman Willson Contreras refused to waive his no-trade clause at the deadline, seemingly […]

The St. Louis Cardinals pushed deeper into their rebuild after trading Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, and now every move in MLB Free Agency feels like a referendum on what comes next — including the future of Oliver Marmol. The Cardinals made its intentions clear when it moved its highest-paid pitcher for future […]

The MLB offseason is here, and the St. Louis Cardinals are weighing their options on Nolan Arenado, as they try to see what to do with him. Bon Nightengale explained what the team must do, as the Cards try to get a good trade return for their longtime star. "The more money they eat, the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made one thing clear with the Sonny Gray trade: the rebuild is no longer theoretical. It’s here, it’s sweeping, and it now stretches from Nolan Arenado to Brendan Donovan as MLB Free Agency heats up around them. St. Louis didn’t simply move an ace-level arm. They opened the door to more […]

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals were bound to make changes to their roster. That process began when they traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox. He won’t be the only veteran St. Louis decides to deal away. The Cardinals haven’t made the playoffs since 2022. […]

While the last few seasons have not gone the way that the St. Louis Cardinals expected, the new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, is here to correct the franchise’s future. After trading away veteran starter Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, it appears that the rebuild is in full bloom in […]

The St. Louis Cardinals sent a shock through MLB Free Agency when they traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox, but the real jolt came moments later when news broke that St. Louis will cover $20 million of Gray’s salary — a twist that stunned the league even more. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, […]

The Boston Red Sox acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Brandon Clarke and Richard Fitts on Tuesday, as first reported by ESPN insider Jeff Passan. As far as the effects of the trade go, each side figures to receive something that they entered the offseason hoping to […]

The Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals engaged in an early-offseason trade. The Sox have been making a ton of moves since the end of last season, when they fell to their rivals in the AL Wild Card. This time, they added a legit starting pitcher, Sonny Gray, from the Cardinals in exchange for […]

A lot of buzz is already swirling in MLB Free Agency, but it shifts in a big way when the Boston Red Sox shake the league with a stunning move, landing Sonny Gray from the Cardinals to reshape their rotation. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the deal came together quickly, and ESPN’s Jeff Passan […]

The Texas Rangers made headlines on Monday by trading Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, with the Mets sending $5 million to balance the salary difference. While this blockbuster one-for-one swap might seem like a questionable move for Rangers fans watching their “Iron Man” […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have a mindset to step up in the National League Central next season. After three years where they failed to gain a spot in the postseason, they are determined to improve their baseball team in any way that president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom can manage. That means making several moves […]

Teams around the league are making roster moves right now as MLB free agency begins. On Friday, it appears the St. Louis Cardinals might be making some big pitching changes after letting three pitchers walk. Reports indicate that the front office decided not to tender the contracts of pitchers Jorge Alcala, John King, and Sem […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have made it clear this offseason they are looking to offload some of their older players. One player who is expected to go is Nolan Arenado, but a former player for St. Louis thinks that might be a mistake. Retired pitcher Lance Lynn thinks St. Louis can win with their veteran […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are working this offseason to offload some of their veterans. One member of the Cardinals who may be leaving town soon is utility player and All-Star Brendan Donovan. One team possibly trading with the Redbirds for Donovan is the Pittsburgh Pirates, per MLB Trade Rumors. “In-division trades typically aren’t especially common, […]

The Houston Astros are coming off an underperforming season. In the end, they finished with an 87-75 record, 2nd in the AL West, and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.  As a result, they are looking to make some additions and/or subtractions in trades and free agency. One of those purported to […]

With rumors around the St. Louis Cardinals and the offseason in regards to players the team would acquire, one pitcher that could be in contention is Ryan Helsley. As the rumors with the Cardinals will no doubt continue throughout the winter, the pitcher himself will reveal the chances of a reunion. It wasn’t that long […]

As Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals are planning to make plenty of changes. Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are both expected to be traded. But they aren’t the only ones. After missing the playoffs for third-straight season, the Cardinals are exploring all avenues to improve their future. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason in 2025. St. Louis struggled through a good part of the year, and finished the campaign with a disappointing 78-84 record. Due to that frustrating year, the Redbirds are expected to be active in trade talks this offseason around Major League Baseball. “I believe the Cardinals are open […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for the 2026 MLB season, there are two large contracts on the books that John Mozeliak and company have to navigate: Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. On paper, Gray and Arenado are both still very good players who kept the Cardinals around .500 in 2024 and could have value […]