Cardinals podcast group creates viral GM simulator website
The fine folks at Dealin' the Cards, a St. Louis Cardinals podcast, recently created a website where fans can pretend to be Chaim Bloom for a little bit.
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Angels' 211-Strikeout Ace Named MLB's Top Trade Candidate
Los Angeles Angels left‑hander Reid Detmers tops MLB Trade Rumors’ list of the 40 most coveted offseason candidates. The 2020 No. 10 overall pick threw a career‑year, posting a 3.36 ERA with 211 strikeouts over 185 innings (28.5% K%, 6.5% BB%) and becoming the first Angel lefty to reach 200 Ks since 1999. With two years of arbitration left and a projected $7.5 M salary in 2027, Detmers is a high‑end No. 2/3 starter priced at roughly $20 M through 2028. The Cubs, White Sox and Cardinals have shown interest, but no deal materialized after the trade deadline.
A multi-year look at St. Louis Cardinals catchers
The article dives into a multi‑year statistical analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ catching corps, focusing on data from the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Using Statcast, Baseball‑Reference and FanGraphs datasets, the author compares catchers Ivan Pages, Yohel Pozo, Pedro Herrera, and Jimmy Crooks across metrics like catcher starts, wins, runs allowed, and especially Reliever Win Probability Added (WPA). Pages stands out, generating the highest positive reliever WPA and the best Shutdown‑to‑Meltdown ratio, suggesting he boosts bullpen performance more than his teammates. The piece also highlights differences in runs allowed per game and other defensive stats, offering a data‑driven look at how each catcher impacts the Cardinals’ pitching staff.
Predicting the Cardinals’ 2028 Opening Day roster as their young core takes over
The St. Louis Cardinals roster in 2028 could be dynamic, with top prospects like Rainiel Rodriguez, Liam Doyle, Tanner Franklin, Tai Peete, Jesus Baez and more joining Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, Ivan Herrera, JJ Wetherholt, and company.
Ex-player issues Masyn Winn demand to Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn features a high ceiling. Winn earned a Gold Glove in 2025. He displayed offensive potential as well, but in 2026 Winn hit just .232 with a .625 OPS. Former MLB star pitcher Lance Lynn isn’t placing all of the blame on Winn for his offensive struggles, though. Lynn believes […] The post Ex-player issues Masyn Winn demand to Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 internal options the Cardinals could use to close games in 2027
The Cardinals had an All-Star closer in Riley O'Brien last season, but Luis Gastelum and George Soriano could be contenders for the ninth inning role next year.
Brewers’ Dustin May headed for free agency after winning World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers knew when they acquired Dustin May from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade during the season that there was a chance he’d end up being a half-season rental. The final year of his contract featured a mutual option for 2027. Sure enough, May has declined the option and will become a […] The post Brewers’ Dustin May headed for free agency after winning World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cardinals' elimination of Jurrangelo Cijntje's signature quirk is a necessary evil
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje is no longer pitching ambidextrously, and that should help him and the Cardinals immediately and in the future.
Important Dates for the St. Louis Cardinals Off-Season to Watch For
The Cardinals' off‑season calendar is packed with award announcements, meetings and looming deadlines. Key dates include Gold Glove winners on Nov 1, Hall of Fame contemporary ballot on Nov 2, Silver Slugger finalists (Nov 2) and winners (Nov 17), MVP and Cy Young awards throughout mid‑November, and the non‑tender deadline on Nov 20. Crucially, the Collective Bargaining Agreement expires at 10:59 pm CST on Dec 1, triggering an expected lockout that could postpone the Winter Meetings (Dec 7‑9) and the draft lottery (Dec 8). Fans should watch these milestones as the league navigates the post‑World Series landscape.
Former Cardinal makes three elite picks for the Cardinals' 2027 bullpen
The St. Louis Cardinals likely need to make serious bullpen additions this offseason. Former Cardinal Lance Lynn gives three great options in Pete Fairbanks, Evan Phillips, and Jose Alvarado.
3 pressing questions facing Brewers after historic World Series victory
The Milwaukee Brewers became World Series champions for the first time in their franchise’s history on Wednesday night. Milwaukee had previously reached the Fall Classic just once, as the ball club was defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals back in 1982. This year, the Brewers were able to get the job done against the Tampa […] The post 3 pressing questions facing Brewers after historic World Series victory appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cardinals fans can stop their search for replacing a franchise icon
The Cardinals have attempted to replace Yadier Molina's impact behind the plate in multiple ways, but it looks like they have their long-term catcher with Leo Bernal.
Chaim Bloom and Oli Marmol may have different visions for the Cardinals’ lineup
As the St. Louis Cardinals build their lineup for the future, Oli Marmol seems to prefer defense, while Chaim Bloom would rather see more offensive production. Will this lead to a clashing of ideologies? We may have already seen that play out.
What would it take for Cardinals to trade for CJ Abrams?
In a new “roster‑plug” series, the author argues the St. Louis Cardinals should make a bold move this offseason and target Washington shortstop C.J. Abrams. While Abrams boasts a solid bat (3.7 fWAR in 2025, .333 wOBA, 109 wRC+), elite baserunning (averaging 35 steals per season) and a decent arm, his defense is a liability—ranking in the 1st‑3rd percentile in range at shortstop for three straight years. The piece weighs the feasibility of shifting him to third base, where his arm strength (53rd percentile) is more acceptable, and examines the Nationals’ possible willingness to trade him. The author urges Cardinals fans to push for aggressive trades to improve the 2027 roster.
Brewers’ World Series triumph makes Cardinals’ Christian Yelich miss sting even more
The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions in large part due to the impact Christian Yelich has had on their organization. Yelich could have been a Cardinal though, but they got nervous and traded for Marcell Ozuna instead.
Cardinals passed over in hitting coach search as vacancy remains
The Philadelphia Phillies hired Peter Fatse for their hitting coach position but it turns out that Fatse had his choice of Philadelphia or the upstart St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff.
Former Cardinals Dustin May, JoJo Romero gave Brewers everything, but still couldn't clinch World Series
Dustin May and JoJo Romero handled the first third of Game 4 for the Brewers, but despite their strong efforts, both former Cardinals are still waiting to celebrate a World Series title.
Former Cardinal Yadier Molina's aggressive style could get him in trouble as an MLB manager
St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina has been ejected in two of his team's last three games in Venezuela. If he comes to MLB to manage, he'll have to clean up his act.
The Cardinals should capitalize on a pre-lockout spending spree this offseason
There figures to be a lot of spending in Major League Baseball this offseason before the lockout begins. The St. Louis Cardinals should capitalize on a hot market.
2026 Atlanta Braves Player Review: Owen Murphy
Owen Murphy, the Braves’ 2022 first‑round pick, finally debuted on July 6, 2026 amid a spate of starter injuries. After a Tommy John surgery and a strong 2025 minor‑league comeback, his 2026 Triple‑A numbers slipped to a 4.44 ERA, prompting a rushed promotion. In five major‑league outings (12 innings) he posted a 7.49 xERA, struggled with hard contact (48.8% hard‑hit rate) and allowed seven earned runs, though his walk rate stayed low at 5.4%. Murphy’s lone highlight was a three‑perfect‑inning relief effort against the Cardinals. The review weighs his promising strike‑zone things against command issues, leaving his long‑term role with Atlanta uncertain.
MLBTR Podcast: Angels’ Leadership In Flux, The Yankees Keep Boone And Cashman, And The Giants And Cardinals Offseasons
In the latest MLB Trade Rumors Podcast (Oct. 28, 2026), host Darragh McDonald and analyst Steve Adams break down the Angels’ leadership void—no manager and no front‑office chief—and the Yankees’ decision to extend GM Brian Cashman while keeping Aaron Boone in a lame‑duck role. They also field listener questions about the Giants potentially trading prospects for starters like Tarik Skubal, the Cardinals’ needs and Jordan Montgomery, and the looming CBA pay cuts. The episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms.
Grove rolls to inaugural BBWAA AL MVP Award
Lefty Grove caps a historic 31‑win, 2.06 ERA season with the inaugural BBWAA American League MVP award on Oct. 28, 2026. The Philadelphia Athletics ace outduels Lou Gehrig, leading the league in wins, strikeouts (175), complete games (27), shutouts (4) and WHIP (1.077) while posting a 16‑game winning streak. His 10.4 WAR remains one of only 22 Live‑Ball Era seasons at that level. Grove’s dominance helped the A’s secure a third straight AL pennant, though they fall to the Cardinals in the World Series. The Hall of Fame notes his career totals of 300‑141, 3.06 ERA and two pitching Triple Crowns.
Former MLB executive links the Cardinals to intriguing free agent infielder J.P. Crawford
Free agent J.P. Crawford won't be a very exciting free agent signing, but he could provide plenty of help for the 2027 St. Louis Cardinals.
Trying to Find Another Bad Cardinals Bullpen in recent times
The author compares the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals bullpen to past seasons, concluding it ranks among the franchise’s worst. In 2026 the staff posted a WAR rank of #25/30, with Gordon Graceffo as the lone bright spot and a slew of blown saves (including an eight‑save closer and George Soriano’s eight blown saves). Historically, the 2018 bullpen was similarly disastrous (ranked 25/30, 88‑74 record, missed the playoffs), while 2017, 2019, 2021‑2025 saw stronger arms like Giovanny Gallegos, Ryan Helsley, and Genesis Cabrera. The piece argues the Cardinals repeatedly treat the bullpen as an afterthought, risking repeat failures, but hints that future cycles may bring improvement.
Cardinals' dream for Leo Bernal is why fans rightfully wonder how Rainiel Rodriguez fits
Leo Bernal is the St. Louis Cardinals catcher of the future, and if he develops into a true primary catcher, it will force Rainiel Rodriguez to play a different position long-term. That's why fans and media keep wondering about third base.
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