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The St. Louis Cardinals got a much-needed boost from starting pitcher Sonny Gray Friday night, as the veteran right-hander delivered a dazzling complete game shutout against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Gray’s masterclass on the mound was not only dominant, but historic—qualifying as a rare Maddux (a shutout completed with under 100 pitches). From […]

A four-game series amid a fairly tight divisional race was already enough to add some spark to the longstanding St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Cubs rivalry, but a strong emotional response from someone who has played on both teams might as well have been gasoline for this National League Central conflict. Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras and […]

The last week had been going swimmingly for the St. Louis Cardinals. They finished off the Chicago White Sox, took a series from the Cincinnati Reds, won the first two games of their divisional showdown with the Chicago Cubs, and occupied a National League Wild Card slot. Their luck is turning a bit, however, as […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado got honest about his team’s success amid several trade rumors. The Cardinals are one of the hottest teams in the league, having won eight out of their past ten games and making up ground in the NL Central race. St. Louis currently sits at 44-36 overall and is […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are playing competitive baseball right now. They are 42-36, which puts them 4.5 games back in the National League Central division, and just 1.0 games back in the National League Wild Card race. The Cardinals are nowhere near out of the playoff picture, and the team truly thinks they can still […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are rumored to have at least two players who don’t want to leave the team, ahead of this year’s MLB trade deadline. Pitchers Sonny Gray and Miles Mikolas are not interested in waiving their no-trade clauses, per USA Today. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that there are several teams who would […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are dealing with a concerning injury before their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. This bitter news comes with the franchise on a three-game winning streak, catapulting them into the thick of the playoff race. The Cardinals sit at 40-35 and are tied for second place in the NL Central […]

The St. Louis Cardinals won the opening game of their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday 5-4. Oliver Marmol’s team was in another tight game against the White Sox in the second game, but he got to see one of his players make Major League Baseball history. Third baseman Nolan Arenado hit a […]

Nolan Arenado continues to make history the more he plays baseball. The right-handed slugger and defensive wizard hit his 350th career home run in the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. He has had some electric moments in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform. It is certainly a shame that the career […]

Yadier Molina is best known for what he did as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. The long-time catcher helped lead the Cardinals on multiple deep playoff runs and a World Series title in 2011. He is a legend in St. Louis alongside Adam Wainwright. Since retiring in 2022, Molina has devoted himself to […]

Willson Contreras took issue with an interaction he had with an opposing player during the St. Louis Cardinals’ game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The Cardinals won their first game of the four-game series against the Brewers, winning by an 8-5 score. They now trail 2-1 in the series but will have the chance […]

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 […]