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One of the biggest storylines in Major League Baseball this offseason has been whether or not the St. Louis Cardinals would trade Nolan Arenado. Another wrinkle to that saga was just added on Tuesday when Arenado exercised his no-trade clause to block a potential deal to the Houston Astros. Katie Woo of the Athletic explained […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros seemed poised to finalize a blockbuster trade involving third baseman Nolan Arenado, but the deal hit a snag when Arenado opted not to waive his full no-trade clause — at least for now. Despite the Astros’ aggressive pursuit, Arenado’s hesitation has left both teams in limbo. Discussions between […]

One of the best third basemen in the MLB made headlines on Wednesday. St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado shockingly used his no-trade clause to prevent himself from being traded to the Houston Astros. Earlier this offseason, Arenado’s wish list of trade destinations was revealed, and the Astros weren’t on it. Instead, the Dodgers, Padres, […]

Though it was reported that the St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado could be traded to the Houston Astros, that talk should be halted, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is being said that Arenado will not waive his no-trade clause to be sent to the Astros as both teams were developing talks on […]

In the continued odyssey of a possible trade involving St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, the Houston Astros have emerged as a team that could be in huge consideration of acquiring the infielder. Even though there have been some who say the Astros shouldn’t trade for Arenado, they could be in the market for that […]

The winter meetings are underway in the MLB, and one team folks are keeping an eye on is the St. Louis Cardinals, as they are expected to trade away star third baseman Nolan Arenado in the near future. And yet, while a rebuild may be on the horizon for the Cardinals, that doesn’t mean they […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals review their roster for 2025 and beyond, the idea of trading star third baseman Nolan Arenado has come to the forefront. Based on Arenado’s no-trade clause, it’s easy to see where he would land should a trade come to fruition. The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets […]

The St Louis Cardinals are looking to trade Nolan Arenado this offseason. After another year of missing the playoffs, they are kicking off a rebuild. Over in the American League, the New York Yankees need improved infield defense and another impactful bat. The connection was easy to make and rumors were swirling connecting the Bombers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a serious run at Juan Soto this offseason. Even after winning the World Series with Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, they are looking to add. It’s easy to say that they are in on everyone because of their ridiculous payroll. But recent reports indicate that may not be […]

The St. Louis Cardinals and Nolan Arenado are in the midst of preparing for a potential trade. However, there’s a major caveat involved for Arenado. Although he has a no-trade clause, his agent said via Katie Woo of The Athletic on X, “The Cardinals are motivated (to trade). Nolan is willing to strongly consider it […]

The past two seasons have not gone according to plan for the St. Louis Cardinals. A perennial playoff team, they have missed out on the postseason on two consecutive years, and they have been signaling their intention to retool and start again. And unlike last year, the Cardinals appear more likely to come through on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals will make a huge decision about their immediate future this winter. They can either keep their roster largely intact and try to reach the ceiling they fell short of in 2024, or the front office can commit to a full rebuild for the first time in ages. If the organization chooses […]

Will the Los Angeles Dodgers trade for Nolan Arenado? The question begins with whether or not the St. Louis Cardinals will even trade the star third baseman. Arenado is set to make a lucrative amount of money through the 2027 season, so the financial element will be a factor. “Rival execs say that if the […]

After a disappointing season in which they missed the postseason for the second-straight year, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to shake things up. Third baseman Nolan Arenado and closer Ryan Helsley have been two of the most popular names in the trade market this offseason. The Cardinals and their president of baseball operations John […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are exploring trade options for their veteran third baseman, Nolan Arenado. They’ve made no secret about it, as the rebuilding Cardinals are looking to both free up payroll and get younger. Despite Arenado’s no-trade clause and hefty contract, multiple sources told Katie Woo of The Athletic that they believe the Cardinals […]

Whether he was just trolling or not, St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado caused quite a buzz online with a cryptic post on social media. Just recently, Arenado shared a series of images and a video in a slide post on Instagram that he also captioned with the following words: “Offseason Photos.” While […]

The St Louis Cardinals are starting a rebuild this offseason. They hired Chaim Bloom to set up their minor league scouting department, signifying a change in organizational direction. A personnel move that could do the same thing is a trade of Nolan Arenado. The third baseman has been at the forefront of trade rumors this […]

It is looking more and more likely that the St. Louis Cardinals will trade third baseman Nolan Arenado this offseason. One potentially surprising destination for Arenado: the Philadelphia Phillies. Former Phillies catcher Erik Kratz explained why a potential Arenado trade could make sense for both the Cardinals and the Phillies on “Foul Territory” on Tuesday. […]

As the trade rumors around St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado continue to heighten in the offseason, it seems likely to happen as the star player looks to make some changes. While some people may say that the Cardinals should not trade Arenado, the team seems to head into a reset per the latest […]

Coming off of consecutive seasons in which the St. Louis Cardinals have missed the playoffs, the franchise is ready to turn the keys to the rebuild over to Chaim Bloom. Bloom, who spent the bulk of his career building and maintaining a competitive Tampa Bay Rays team despite a meager payroll, will now be tasked […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ busy offseason continues to progress with rumors, re-signings, extensions, non-tenders and everything in between. The latest move lands Los Angeles with a veteran reliever, Giovanni Gallegos, formerly a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, on a minor league contract, per Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. The 33-year-old reliever spent the […]

The “St. Louis Cardinals Way” does not exist anymore, or at least at this current moment. Back-to-back seasons without a playoff appearance indicate that it is time for a change. The organization has every reason to initiate a rebuild and start preparing for a National League Central division that should become quite interesting in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in an interesting position as they plan to strengthen their starting rotation for next season. After a mediocre season with the St. Louis Cardinals, veteran right-hander Sonny Gray has become a potential trade target for several teams. However, while Gray brings experience and talent, the Dodgers should think twice […]

As the Houston Astros face a potential overhaul at third base due to the looming free agency of Alex Bregman, the team finds itself in a pivotal decision-making moment. Bregman, the Astros’ staple at third, has been a cornerstone for years, offering consistent production, reliable defense, and leadership both on and off the field. While […]

The St Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs again in 2024. They have now been outside the postseason in consecutive seasons and five times in nine years. Their organization is changing directions, hiring Chaim Bloom to revamp their development program. Pitcher Sonny Gray is a trade candidate after a solid season, but the Cardinals’ veteran is […]

The St. Louis Cardinals appear to be running out of the “devil magic” that has powered their organization for so many years; the organization has been on a downturn over the past two seasons, as in 2024, they were unable to rebound from a 71-win 2023 campaign and finished 10 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers […]

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Willson Contreras is officially transitioning to first base, with president of baseball operations John Mozeliak confirming the move on Wednesday. “We think that being such a productive hitter, not catching will make him a better hitter,” the Cardinals president of baseball operations said during the GM meetings. “How do we protect […]

Now that the 2024 MLB season is over and the Los Angeles Dodgers got what they wanted by winning the Fall Classic, the attention in the baseball realm turns to what teams will be doing in the offseason. Surely, there are clubs out there looking to shore up their bullpen, particularly their closer situations. To […]

While they had a winning 83-79 record, the St. Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs for the second year in a row. As they prepare for the 2025, the Cardinals are preparing for sweeping changes across the organization. St. Louis is not picking up the 2025 option on Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson and Kenyan Middleton’s contracts, […]

Chaim Bloom has made his first move as he begins to take on more responsibility ahead of taking over as the president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals after the 2025 season for John Mozeliak. That move: hiring a new assistant general manager. Former Cleveland Guardians director of player development Rob Cerfolio will […]

It’s never easy for a team to look in the mirror and figure out what went wrong. The St. Louis Cardinals are a franchise showered with winning traditions but they haven’t done much winning over the past two seasons. 2023 was a disaster for St. Louis and 2024 didn’t bring a different vibe. The Cardinals […]

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off one of the greatest World Series victories in baseball history when they came off the deck to beat the Texas Rangers in 2011. That memorable triumph is still alive in Skip Schumaker’s heart since he was an outfielder on that team. On the podcast, former Marlins Manager Skip Schumaker […]

St. Louis made its first big move of the offseason before the regular season even ended when the franchise announced that Chaim Bloom would lead the Cardinals’ rebuild. On one hand, this isn’t an all-out, blow-it-all-up rebuild. The Cardinals won 83 games in 2024. On the other hand, big contracts from aging veterans and a […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have made a significant change to their coaching staff, dismissing hitting coach Turner Ward after a season marked by underwhelming offensive performance. The decision reflects the team’s determination to address the issues that contributed to their failure to secure a playoff spot in 2024. Ward, who took the reins as the […]

After a disappointing 2024 season that saw the St. Louis Cardinals finish third in the National League Central, team owner Bill DeWitt is ready to shake things up. DeWitt has hired Chaim Bloom, the former Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays general manager, to lead the Cardinals forward as President of Baseball Operations. Bloom […]

Seven-time All-Star Paul Goldschmidt will part ways with the St. Louis Cardinals after this season, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The 2022 National League MVP arrived in St. Louis via trade in December 2018 when the Arizona Diamondbacks traded him away for Luke Weaver, Carson Kelly, Andy Young and a 2019 first-round pick. […]

The 2024 MLB season wraps up with Sunday’s slate of games, and the St. Louis Cardinals are facing off against the San Francisco Giants. Both teams have disappointed to an extent this season, as they had postseason aspirations at the beginning of the season. However, those dreams will go unfulfilled. Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt […]

The Cincinnati Reds have had a disappointing 2024 season, as the club could finish in last place in the NL Central if they lose their final game of the season on Sunday. They are currently on a five-game losing streak, and a win Sunday would give them at least a little comfort as they look […]

Blake Snell heads to the mound for the San Francisco Giants as they face the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Cardinals-Giants prediction and pick. Cardinals-Giants Projected Starters  Andre Pallante vs. Tristan Beck Andre Pallante (8-8) with a 3.71 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP Last Start: Pallante went […]