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The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 8-5 on Saturday. In a game full of scoring, William Contreras and his brother Willson etched their names into Major League Baseball history. Both stars hit home runs in the ninth inning of their game. Every game matters for both teams in a division as tight as […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made several key roster moves ahead of their weekend series, with the return of outfielder Jordan Walker serving as the headline. Walker was activated from the injured list and immediately inserted into the starting lineup for Saturday’s game, giving the Cardinals a needed spark in their outfield rotation. To create room […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled in recent years, but they are back in playoff contention this year with a revamped roster. As it stands, the Cardinals are sitting at 36-33 and are right in the thick of the playoff race. While they are still a good ways behind the Chicago Cubs at 42-28, St. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers for a four-game series at American Family Field. The Cardinals have already beaten the Brewers twice this season, which is big when it comes down to the tiebreaker for the NL Central Division. A series win or split could go a long way […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is a month and a half away. The St. Louis Cardinals are a tweener team, as it is still too early to tell if they can become real postseason contenders. The Red Birds have played well this season and are second in the NL Central Division with a 36-32 record. St. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 10-9 on Tuesday. During the game, breakout second baseman Brendan Donovan suffered an injury to his left foot. The 28-year-old played until the eighth inning of the loss, but Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol scratched him from the lineup on Wednesday. After the game, Donovan spoke […]

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in the first game of their weekend series. Heading into Saturday’s matchup, the Cardinals had their work cut out for them against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a National League Cy Young candidate. In a close game, St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley allowed Shohei Ohtani to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t get the result they were looking for on Friday night, as they suffered a 5-0 loss at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, but it was still an enjoyable night for one player wearing blue, and that was Tommy Edman. That was because the veteran utilityman received quite the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a contract with starting pitcher Zach Plesac on Friday, per the Cardinals Player Development account on X, formerly Twitter. Plesac, who has pitched in MLB with the Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Angels, lands a minor league deal with St. Louis. “We have signed RHP Zach Plesac to a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals came into 2025 expecting to be near the bottom of the National League Central division. However, Oliver Marmol has led his team to a surprising start two months into the season. The Cardinals’ success frustrates the rest of the league, which thought they could trade for the veterans on their roster. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been in the rumor mill throughout the season, with the trade deadline on July 31. However, the club is playing rather well, as St. Louis is just five games behind the first-placed Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Amid the trade rumors, one All-Star on the team is said to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are surprisingly having a solid start to the 2025 MLB season. After trying to trade Nolan Arenado in the offseason, they sit in the National League Wild Card as June begins. They are not going to stop pushing for the playoffs as long as they keep winning. So the Cardinals added […]

When the 2025 season began, the St. Louis Cardinals were little more than an afterthought in the National League Central division. With teams like the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, and Cincinnati Reds, experts expected Oliver Marmol and his team to take a step back. Instead, St. Louis’ success has some general managers around the league […]

The St. Louis Cardinals weren’t supposed to contend in 2025. But as of June 3, they are 33-26 and firmly in the National League Wild Card hunt. That means with just under two months before the trade deadline, the organization isn’t quite sure what its approach will be. And according to team president of baseball […]

It has been nearly three decades since Ozzie Smith last played in a Major League Baseball game, but his impact on the St. Louis Cardinals and the game itself is as strong as ever. Now 70 years old, the Hall of Famer shortstop still brings the same flair, energy, and wisdom that made him a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are putting one of their young stars on the injured list, and the team’s manager has thoughts about it. Oliver Marmol thinks that the Redbirds will have outfielder Jordan Walker back in no time. “I don’t think it’s going to be more than the 10 days,” Cardinals manager Marmol said, per […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are surprisingly playing very well this season. The one area that is standing out is their offense, which ranks top five in the National League in numerous categories. The Cards’ bats came out to play once again on Wednesday night, winning 6-4 against the Baltimore Orioles. Following the win, skipper Oli […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a strong start this season but leadoff hitter Lars Nootbaar had cooled off of late as he was mired in a 1-19 slump entering Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. However, the Cardinals’ left fielder busted out in a big way, helping St. Louis to a 7-4 victory […]

The Texas Rangers, fresh off their 2023 World Series triumph, find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 trade deadline approaches. Despite a talented roster and aggressive front office, the team has struggled to recapture its championship form, hovering near the bottom of the AL West and seeking answers to persistent weaknesses. With the season […]

Nolan Arenado’s heroics helped seal a win for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday — but it nearly knocked the wind out of him. Literally. In the ninth inning of the Cardinals’ 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks, Arenado chased a foul pop-up off the bat of Ketel Marte and made a full-speed, tumbling catch into […]

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is preaching patience. The Redbirds have a struggling young star in outfielder Jordan Walker. While Walker looked great in the minors and as a rookie, he hasn’t been able to keep it up consistently. Walker has a fan though in his manager, Marmol. “There is a very high ceiling […]

The St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday with a 4-3 victory. Nolan Arenado displayed his Gold Glove prowess in the 9th inning, making a clutch Derek Jeter-like catch in foul territory. Video via the Cardinals: NOLAN ARENADO GOES ALL OUT! pic.twitter.com/rbbdkfEBEe — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 25, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals fell to 27-23 after a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. However, Oliver Marmol’s team is still in second place in the National League Central division, only a few games behind the Chicago Cubs. In what was expected to be a competitive division, the Cardinals’ success comes as a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in what should be a fun matchup. However, it was announced that St. Louis has officially scratched first baseman Willson Contreras from the lineup. Reports indicate that the Cardinals removed Contreras from the lineup after the 33-year-old first baseman was suffering […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and rumors are already swirling that the St. Louis Cardinals could make some moves before then. With the team playing well to begin the season, insider Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic seems to believe the front office could be busy at the midseason mark. During a guest […]

The St Louis Cardinals have won 13 of their last 17 games to launch into National League Central contention. After a quiet offseason, there was a lot of rebuilding talk about the Red Birds. Part of the reason was that the Cardinals allowed Paul Goldschmidt to walk to the New York Yankees in free agency. […]

The St Louis Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in baseball. They are 13-4 in their last 17 games and second in the National League Central. The Cardinals have gotten solid production from new first baseman Willson Contreras, who is a converted catcher. But it is his play in the field that has garnered […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in a familiar but precarious position: competitive, but with clear roster questions looming over their long-term outlook. With a 26-20 record and sitting just one game behind the division-leading Chicago Cubs, the Cardinals are outperforming preseason expectations, thanks in large part […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are battling for the top spot in the National League Central. One Major League Baseball insider though isn’t sold on the Cards being a real threat in this campaign. “In the end, those are two things that pop out: the lack of strikeouts from the starting pitchers and the offense having […]

The St. Louis Cardinals took Game 1 of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers with a dominant 11-4 win on Monday night. Not only was the offense on fire throughout the contest, but the pitchers were lighting up Detroit all night. Sonny Gray recently spoke about his performance on the mound and revealed his […]

The St. Louis Cardinals made some adjustments to the order during their series against the Detroit Tigers. Star third baseman Nolan Arenado is no longer in the clean-up spot and is now hitting out of the six-hole. In his first game batting out of that spot, St. Louis earned an 11-4 win over Detroit. It’s […]

The rain poured down at Busch Stadium, but it did nothing to cool off the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals. In a game that saw the Cardinals at their absolute best, they dismantled the Detroit Tigers with an explosive 11-4 victory. This win is just the latest in a dominant stretch for St. Louis, who have […]

A former Gold Glove winner for the St. Louis Cardinals has decided to call it a career. During an appearance at his Alma Mater, the University of Hawaii, Kolten Wong told Spectrum News he is retiring from Major League Baseball: “Pretty much right now, I’m done,” Wong said. “I’ve kind of come to the conclusion […]

Few franchises in Major League Baseball can match the rich tradition and storied history of the St. Louis Cardinals. From the early days of the Gas House Gang to the modern era, the Cardinals have been defined by excellence, consistency, and a passionate fanbase. The team’s legacy is built on the shoulders of legends, players […]

The National League Central is once again shaping up to be a battleground, and the Chicago Cubs have made it clear in 2025 that they’re not content to play second fiddle. Fresh off a transformative offseason that brought in superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker, the Cubs have surged into contention, but one glaring question remains: Can […]

The New York Yankees, perennial contenders with a championship-or-bust mentality, find themselves at a critical juncture in the 2025 season. Despite a formidable lineup, the glaring hole at third base has become impossible to ignore. Oswaldo Cabrera’s injury and DJ LeMahieu’s just returning to the lineup have left the hot corner as a clear weak […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have never shied away from making a blockbuster move to bolster their championship aspirations. As the 2025 season rolls on, the persistent speculation surrounding Nolan Arenado’s future in St. Louis has only intensified. The Cardinals, hovering just above .500 and facing a crossroads with their aging core, are once again fielding […]

One of the key pieces of the St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff success over the last decade is calling it a career. Matt Carpenter has decided to retire after 14 big league seasons. He played 12 seasons for the Cardinals and was most recently on their roster in 2024. Carpenter joined his ex-teammate Scott Linebrink on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies conclude their three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Phillies prediction and pick. In game one of the series, Pedro Pages opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a fielder’s choice to give the Cardinals the 1-0 lead. Edmundo Sosa would tie […]