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For the first time in recent memory, the St. Louis Cardinals are in a rebuild. The Cardinals have missed the playoffs the last two seasons, and the roster features plenty of question marks as we embark on the 2025 season. Some players may shrug at the thought of playing for a rebuilding team, while others […]

One of the last major moves St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak will likely ever make is finding a suitable trade package for veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado. The longtime executive is set to step down at the end of the 2025 MLB season and hand over the reins to Chaim Bloom, […]

A trade rumor involving St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado just sparked. However, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol remains impressed with his star’s professionalism. While players can sit out and make it a distraction to the team, Arenado has done everything but that. Marmol explained via John Denton of MLB.com how Arenado has handled the […]

One day after a report surfaced that the St. Louis Cardinals had eased off efforts to find a trade partner for Nolan Arenado, a new wrinkle in the saga to find the third baseman a new home for 2025 has emerged. The Cardinals have reentered talks with a team that appeared out of the running […]

Throughout the offseason, Nolan Arenado’s name repeatedly surfaced in trade speculation, with the Los Angeles Dodgers often mentioned as a potential landing spot. However, despite the rumors and even hints from Arenado himself, it appears that L.A. never seriously pursued the St. Louis Cardinals’ star third baseman. According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals entered the offseason with the intention of trading third baseman Nolan Arenado. While the Cardinals engaged in talks with several teams in an attempt to move the 10-time Gold Glove winner, they’ve been unable to find a trade partner. Multiple roadblocks stand in the way of an Arenado deal. Despite his […]

The St Louis Cardinals have had a stunningly quiet offseason. With a rebuild underway, and Chaim Bloom waiting in the wings to take over baseball operations, things are bleak. They have been trying to trade Nolan Arenado all offseason but his no-trade clause has gotten in the way. ESPN insider Jesse Rogers says the Cardinals […]

The 2025 season will be about youth and figuring out who is a long-term piece for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Jordan Walker is one of the main names that sticks out. A former top prospect for the Cardinals, Walker has his goals set high for his major league career. “I have dreams about All-Star […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are moving Willson Contreras from catcher to first base this season, and he reportedly has bulked up to 247 pounds from his usual 235 pounds this spring with the hope of producing more power and RBI production in 2025, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras will also have more time […]

Even with spring training in full swing, trade rumors are still swirling around Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals. And with the New York Yankees both a contender for his services and suddenly in need of another bat, perhaps it’s time for the two parties to revisit their trade talks. Giancarlo Stanton, the oft-injured […]

The St. Louis Cardinals saw third baseman Nolan Arenado officially report to spring training on Sunday, arriving amid an off-season filled with trade speculation. Rumors aside, the eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover is still central to the Cardinals’ plans moving forward. Arenado, 33, has a full no-trade clause, which allows him to control any […]

The St Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild. They let Paul Goldschmidt walk in free agency and tried to trade Nolan Arenado all offseason long. But no one has made the move for Arenado and the Boston Red Sox are off the board after signing Alex Bregman. The Athletic’s Jayson Stark reported that two potential […]

While the St. Louis Cardinals have been trying to deal Nolan Arenado all offseason, his no-trade clause has made matters difficult. With the Boston Red Sox seemingly taking themselves out of the running, an Arenado trade may no longer come to fruition. The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. With […]

As fans predict the record for the St. Louis Cardinals this upcoming season, there is still an underlying factor that is present with the ballclub. Cardinals star Nolan Arenado has surrounded trade talks this past offseason, but with Spring Training around the corner, he is still on the team with a question mark added to […]

With the Boston Red Sox signing Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract, they are seemingly out of the running to trade for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. There has been conflicting reports regarding the New York Yankees’ involvement and interest in Arenado this offseason, but MLB.com Cardinals reporter John Denton indicates […]

Spring Training is coming up, and final rosters are beginning to take shape. Below we will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a St. Louis Cardinals over/under win total prediction and pick. Here are the MLB odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  MLB Odds: St. Louis Cardinals 2025 Win Total Odds Over 75.5 Wins: […]

St. Louis Cardinals president John Mozeliak said that the teams he has been talking to regarding a potential Nolan Arenado trade has been limited to five clubs that he would approve a move to, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are two teams […]

The Boston Red Sox have improved their team this offseason in significant ways. They made one of the biggest trades of the winter by picking up Garrett Crochet and also added Walker Buehler. But their lineup and infield need one more piece to truly be an American League contender. Before Spring Training begins this week, […]

The free agency of All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman continues. The former Houston Astro is still searching for a new home, as rumors swirl as to where he could wind up. During an appearance on MLB Network Monday, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand rattled off a few potential destinations. These teams included the Boston Red Sox, Toronto […]

The St Louis Cardinals have reached a crossroads. After a disappointing 2024 season and a slow-moving offseason, the front office faces a critical decision that could reshape the team’s future. With financial constraints looming and a roster in transition, the biggest move the Cardinals must make before Spring Training is trading Nolan Arenado to the […]

Despite recent speculation linking the New York Yankees to St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, a Yankee insider suggests a deal is unlikely. The Yankees remain in search of an upgrade at third base as spring training approaches, but Arenado may not be in their plans. According to MLB.com’s John Denton, the Cardinals have […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have finally made their first major league transaction of the offseason, as the team has completed a trade with the Minnesota Twins, acquiring utility player Michael Helman in exchange for cash considerations. This move finalizes the Cardinals’ 40-man roster as they prepare for spring training. At 28 years old, Helman’s journey […]

The Boston Red Sox have made additions this offseason that should have them in the American League playoff conversation. They traded for Garrett Crochet and signed Walker Buehler to bolster their rotation. But their offense has needed a jolt, especially in the infield. Alex Bregman has been a long-rumored connection due to his time with […]

The Seattle Mariners collapsed late in the 2024 season and missed the playoffs again. Their offense cratered, posting the second-worst team batting average in all of baseball. After opening up a ten-game AL West lead in June and blowing it, they fired manager Scott Servais. Their offseason has been quiet so far but a big […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have made their plans this offseason to unload some of their veteran players, such as Nolan Arenado, in their bid to go younger, retooling their roster after a disappointing past few campaigns. However, even with a few teams needing a third baseman, Arenado remains a member of the Cardinals organization despite […]

Max Scherzer is available in free agency as his Hall of Fame career winds to a close. He made just nine starts in a disappointing 2024 season for the Texas Rangers but his results were solid. With just a 3.95 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 43.1 innings, he could be a solid back-end starter this […]

It is already late January, and the St. Louis Cardinals worryingly remain in limbo. Fans still do not know if the team is ready to embark on a full rebuild or if it intends to enter 2025 with its expensive veteran core intact. Right-handed ace Sonny Gray is acting like a man who is staying […]

MLB free agency is winding down but there are some impact names still available. Tommy Pham has been a trade deadline piece for three straight years and has been solid in multiple playoff runs. While he will likely sign a one-year deal again, the outfielder can be a key piece of a playoff run this […]

It has become common knowledge in MLB circles that the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado — if they can find a suitable return package. With rumors swirling since before the season even ended, Arenado has spent months in baseball limbo. His friend and Cardinals teammate Lars Nootbaar, however, has […]

The St Louis Cardinals are committed to a rebuild. After another season of missing the playoffs, they have made hires to improve their minor league systems. With a Nolan Arenado trade looming, St Louis has not added much this offseason. That means they have holes, especially on the mound. John Denton of MLB.com reported that […]

Masyn Winn proved he is the St. Louis Cardinals shortstop of the present and future in 2024. As he prepares to double down on his success, Winn has a lofty goal in mind. The infielder wants to steal at least 30 bases in 2025. Winn has been working in Jupiter, Florida with a track coach […]

Sonny Gray finds himself in an unexpected position heading into the 2025 MLB season. After joining the St. Louis Cardinals as a marquee free-agent signing following the 2023 season, the veteran right-hander is now navigating a team focused on developing young talent amidst payroll reductions and the departure of key players like Paul Goldschmidt. Despite […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off back-to-back disappointing seasons. As the team moves into 2025, they are looking to cut payroll and focus more on younger talent. The Cardinals have a lot of young talent, particularly on the field. Most of their starters are homegrown, including utility man Brendan Donovan, outfielder Jordan Walker and […]

A Nolan Arenado trade, despite plenty of rumors, has yet to come to fruition. The St. Louis Cardinals are still looking to trade the third baseman, though. “John Mozeliak says trading Nolan Arenado remains ‘Priority 1, 2 and 3’ but acknowledges the team remains in a holding pattern due to the FA market. He would […]

The St Louis Cardinals are entering a rebuild after a brutal 2024 season. Their offseason has been slow and full of Nolan Arenado trade rumors. But no move has happened yet, so they haven’t started filling out their lineup. After they trade Arenado, the Cardinals should add these free agents to finish off their offseason. […]

The St. Louis have invited numerous non-roster prospects to spring training next month and that list includes their top prospect in shortstop JJ Wetherholt, who will experience big league spring training for the very first time. This is a bit of a surprise considering Wetherholt was just drafted last summer. However, he did play three […]

Will the St. Louis Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado? Although the Boston Red Sox remain a potential suitor, Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently revealed that the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are candidates to acquire the star third baseman as well. It is worth mentioning that Arenado has a no-trade clause. Rumors of an Arenado-Houston […]

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be going full rebuild mode ahead of the 2025 season. Paul Goldschmidt just left in free agency and signed with the New York Yankees, while the ball club is expected to trade third baseman Nolan Arenado as well. But, he’s not the only player garnering trade interest. All-Star closer […]

From 2021 to 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed the luxury of having two elite corner infielders, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, anchoring their lineup. Now, the New York Yankees are reportedly ramping up efforts to acquire Goldschmidt, the veteran first baseman—and there’s growing speculation that Arenado could join him in the move to the […]