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The St. Louis Cardinals engaged in an epic battle with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. St. Louis won a thrilling 7-6 game on a walk-off home run from Alec Burleson. Burleson posted his first career walk-off homer, with that moonshot. The Cardinals slugger talked after the game about what the moment meant to him. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Willson Contreras found themselves at the center of controversy after his ejection in matchup against the Pirates. Umpire Derek Thomas ejected the Cardinals catcher in the seventh inning after a called third strike, sparking confusion and frustration. Contreras immediately denied using any vulgar language, contradicting the explanation given by the […]

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras let his emotions get the better of him Monday night, as he absolutely lost it in the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. After a called third strike, Contreras suddenly got tossed from the game by home plate umpire Derek Thomas. Contreras […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ “devil magic” appears to be wearing off; they are poised to miss the playoffs for the third consecutive season, barring a major unforeseen turnaround towards the end of the season. They are also on pace for their second losing season over the past three years; the last time this occurred was […]

When Oli Marmol’s St. Louis Cardinals took the field against the Pittsburgh Pirates, fans expected to sit back, relax, and enjoy America’s pastime. Instead, they were met with one of the most explosive outbursts baseball has seen all season, as after being called for a third strike, Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras went absolutely ballistic, cursing out […]

Carson Williams wasted no time announcing his arrival in the big leagues. The Tampa Bay Rays’ top prospect delivered a debut to remember Friday night, crushing a two-run homer in the seventh inning to help power a 10-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The blast, a 410-foot shot to center, made him just the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on pace for an attendance mark not seen in three decades, underscoring growing fan frustration and a team searching for identity. Through 65 home games at Busch Stadium, attendance has averaged just 28,829, a stunning decline for a franchise once known for league-leading crowds. With St. Louis struggling in the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals were a surprise team earlier this season. However, the team is 4-6 over its last ten, dropping them back under .50o. Nolan Arenado and others are out with injuries, leaving Sonny Gray and the pitching staff without an offense to compliment them. Despite Cardinals president John Mozeliak evaluating him, manager Oliver […]

The 2025 version of Nolan Arenado cannot help the St. Louis Cardinals (62-64). Since the All-Star break, the Redbirds have blown several chances to make serious headway in the National League Wild Card standings, losing four of six games to the Colorado Rockies (currently on four-game winning streak) and getting outscored 7-0 across a two-day […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ playoff chances took a major hit with the team’s five-game skid. After dropping two of three games against the Colorado Rockies, the Cardinals were swept at home by the New York Yankees in a three-game series, falling 5.5 games out of the final NL playoff berth. The Cardinals’ situation is now […]

Aaron Judge launched his 39th home run of the season Saturday night at Busch Stadium, but the blast came at a cost for St. Louis. Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II jammed his foot into the base of the wall while attempting to rob Judge’s third-inning shot, leaving the game later with a left ankle […]

On Friday night, Aaron Judge made headlines with his Fresh Prince of BX cleats, but it was the Yankees’ blend of power, pitching, and timely hitting that carried them to a badly needed 4-3 win over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Judge is rocking the Fresh Prince of BX cleats tonight pic.twitter.com/8iKE5H9grA — Talkin' Yanks […]

The St Louis Cardinals are exactly .500, 61-61, and on the outskirts of the National League playoff chase. While they may not make the postseason, they have surpassed the low expectations set coming into the year. They are building for the future, and one key piece has already made his mark in the major leagues. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have hovered around the .500 mark for much of the 2025 season, but a certain franchise legend believes the team’s best baseball is still ahead. In a recent segment on MLB Network, Adam Wainwright — a two-time World Series champion pitcher — made a bold statement about the Cardinals playoff chances, […]

The St. Louis Cardinals weren’t supposed to contend for the postseason this year, but they’re 3.5 games out of a playoff spot as of August 11. Veteran pitcher Sonny Gray is a major reason why. The Cardinals are 18-6 in his starts this year — a Major League best record among pitchers with at least […]

All season, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s glove has already put him in the conversation for one of the best defensive seasons baseball has ever seen. On Sunday in St. Louis, his speed put him alongside a Chicago Cubs legend. With a stolen base in the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Cardinals, the 23-year-old center fielder became the […]

Ahead of his guest coaching stint with the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend, team legend Yadier Molina shared his thoughts about what he misses about playing in the MLB. While he doesn’t miss playing, Molina does miss other things according to team beat reporter Jeff Jones on X (formerly Twitter). “I don’t miss playing,” Yadier […]

The St Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs in a massive series this weekend. As Chicago slips in the NL Central race, St Louis is trying to stay alive in the Wild Card race. Redbirds manager Oli Marmol is bringing in a special guest for two of the games that fans should love. The Cardinals […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the St Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Wednesday to lose the three-game series. They were winning in the eighth inning, partly thanks to a Shohei Ohtani homer, before a brutal error handed the Redbirds the lead. While there was still time left in the game, they were not able to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten some good news about Nolan Arenado, as he was placed on the 10-day injured list after the trade deadline with a strained right shoulder. As of now, it looks like Arenado will be continuing his recovery a the development complex, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch. […]

The St. Louis Cardinals dealt a crushing blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers comeback hopes on Monday night, thanks to one of the most jaw-dropping defensive plays of the season. With the game on the line in the ninth inning, Lars Nootbaar laid out for a full-extension diving catch that stopped the tying run from […]

The St. Louis Cardinals sit a game below .500 and will spend the remainder of the season looking toward the future. With two months remaining, all eyes are on the team’s top prospect, JJ Wetherholt. As they should be. Wetherholt, also ranked the No. 16 prospect in baseball per MLB, has excelled at Triple-A Memphis since […]

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn is in his second full season in the Majors, and while he still has work left to do to reach his potential, fans have seen glimpses of long-term potential. After flashing some leather in the Cardinals’ series over the weekend against the San Diego Padres, the 23-year-old reflected on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are lingering around in the National League playoff race this season, but they still decided that this version of the roster wasn’t going to be enough to compete for a title. St. Louis president of baseball operations John Mozeliak sprung into full rebuild mode at the deadline, offloading star closer Ryan […]

Just one day after the MLB trade deadline passed without a move involving Nolan Arenado, the St. Louis Cardinals placed him on the 10-day injured list with a strained right shoulder, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “One day after Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado wasn’t traded, he goes on the 10-day IL with strained right […]

The St Louis Cardinals sold off a few pieces ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including closer Ryan Helsley. But they are still 5.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot with an outside shot of making the postseason. The Cardinals made an injury move on Friday involving Nolan Arenado that could set them […]

The Texas Rangers made two huge organizational decisions at the MLB trade deadline that could have a massive impact on their immediate future: they chose not to upgrade their lineup and instead doubled down on their already first-rate pitching staff. Fans will hope that management’s leap of faith pays off and direct their attention to […]

The New York Mets took full advantage of Major League Baseball’s chaotic trade deadline. New York’s main issue heading into the MLB trade deadline was their bullpen. Edwin Diaz has been just as good as ever, but the depth behind him was shaky. The Mets got him a bunch of help though, trading for Tyler […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals’ direction has become clearer: after moving closer Ryan Helsley and lefty Steven Matz, the organization is signaling a full-scale reset and is willing to consider bold changes to reshape its core. While frontrunners like the Mets and Red Sox aggressively hunt for October glory, […]

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Texas Rangers have emerged as active players in the relief market. They already have clear targets in mind. According to Ken Rosenthal of MLB Network, the Rangers have shown strong interest in two bullpen arms. These include Phil Maton of the St. Louis Cardinals and Hunter Harvey of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are on the verge of making seismic roster decisions as the MLB trade deadline looms, with both the Astros and Phillies reportedly circling key young players. Among those garnering interest is outfielder Lars Nootbaar, per multiple industry insiders. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale confirms that both Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have […]

The MLB trade deadline market is heating up with less than 12 hours to go. Eugenio Suarez is off the market, returning to the Seattle Mariners, putting all eyes on the pitching market. The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies made trades for much-needed relievers and paid a lot to get them. Buster Olney has […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are facing the music, embracing their status as a selling club prior to the trade deadline as evidenced by their decision to trade away closer Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets on Wednesday. It’s not like the Cardinals have a bad team; despite their 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins […]

The New York Mets are reportedly finalizing a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for reliever Ryan Helsley, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Helsley, a star reliever who can work in a setup or closer role, will give New York’s bullpen a significant boost. After announcing the initial report of the Cardinals and Mets nearing […]

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a valuable chip in Ryan Helsley. The elite closer is drawing serious interest from multiple contenders. A two-time All-Star and the 2024 Reliever of the Year, Helsley has become one of the most coveted bullpen arms on the market. His value gives the […]

Just two days remain until the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. There are many teams in the hunt for outfielders and relievers, and these three teams mentioned in a recent article from The Athletic could become trade partners involving those two positions. The Texas Rangers are linked to closers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the […]

The Nolan Arenado trade talk is heating up again between the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros, just one day after rumors swirled that the Astros were not interested. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported on Tuesday that the two sides have again discussed a deal for Arenado, but two days before the trade deadline, nothing […]

While there are rumors surrounding St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, he is not seen as the most sought-after player on the team, according to the latest report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley who commanded rumors around the league that appear to have more interest when it comes to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have received a much-needed boost in the form of a promising injury update regarding outfielder Lars Nootbaar, and it couldn’t come at a more pivotal time. With the club fighting to stay afloat in the tight NL Central race, manager Oliver Marmol provided a key development that could shift the trajectory […]