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The St. Louis Cardinals have so many exciting catchers in their system, and Sammy Hernandez is the next in that line. He was acquired in the Genesis Cabrera trade and now joins Rainiel Rodriguez, Leo Bernal, Jimmy Crooks, and Ivan Herrera in the pipeline
The St. Louis Cardinals need stars when they are ready to contend, just as the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are proving right now. Chaim Bloom and Bill DeWitt Jr. both know that, and the Cardinals may already have some of those stars in house.
The article examines whether the St. Louis Cardinals will lock up arbitration‑eligible outfielder Alec Burleson before his 2027 trade‑deadline value peaks. Burleson, who hit a solo homer on September 26, 2026, faces his second arbitration hearing this winter, prompting the Cardinals to consider an arbitration‑avoiding extension—a contract type that has declined since the 2022 CBA (19 deals in 2022, down to 6 in 2026). The piece compares recent arb‑avoiding deals (e.g., Crochet, Raleigh, Kirk) and assesses if Burleson fits the “goldilocks” profile for a long‑term lock‑in or simply a personal preference to skip arbitration. It also questions whether St. Louis has replacements if Burleson departs via free agency after 2028 or in a July 2027 trade.
The Cardinals center fielder has put himself back on the fast track after an injury. The post Minor League Update: For Peete’s Sake appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The Cardinals center fielder has put himself back on the fast track after an injury. The post Minor League Update: For Peete’s Sake appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
There was a time when Dustin May was considered to be a future star with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He displayed promise with LA from 2019-2025, but injuries impacted his career along the way. He’s since pitched for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and now the Milwaukee Brewers. May joined the Brewers earlier […] The post Ex-Dodgers pitcher Dustin May gets brutally honest on reaching World Series with Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tekoah Roby is an early breakout candidate for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2027, having star potential as someone who could debut and pitch in the Cardinals rotation very soon. He's been awesome in the Arizona Fall League in his return from injury.
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Nick Martinez, Antonio Senzatela, and Jorge Mateo are all free agents to be and playing in the World Series. Each could provide help for the 2027 St. Louis Cardinals.
Scott Spiezio cemented his and his father, Ed's, place in MLB history during the 2006 World Series after they became the first father-son duo to both appear in the World Series for the same organization.
Root for the Rays.
The St. Louis Cardinals rotation has been boring for years now, but in 2027, that should change with the debut of more young exciting arms with strikeout stuff, joining a staff that has already begun to see that come to life.
Hall of Famer Robin Yount says the sting of the Brewers’ 1982 World Series loss still haunts him as the team prepares for its first Fall Classic in 44 years. Yount, a two‑time AL MVP who hit .414 against the Cardinals in that seven‑game series, will join former owner‑turned‑commissioner Bud Selig in throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Friday’s opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Milwaukee earned its NL pennant by sweeping the Dodgers, and a potential Game 7 looms on Halloween. Yount admits he won’t be satisfied until the Brewers finally win the title.
Milwaukee Brewers legend Robin Yount acknowledged Wednesday that the heartbreak of losing the 1982 World Series still lingers as the franchise prepares for its first appearance in the Fall Classic in 44 years. Yount was one victory away from a championship when the Brewers led the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 before dropping the final two […] The post Brewers legend drops brutally honest admission before World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After the Los Angeles Angels declined Kurt Suzuki's 2027 club option, it seems inevitable that John Mozeliak will hire St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols to be the clubs next manager, and possibly Randy Flores as the general manager.
Riley O'Brien was an All-Star closer but the metrics do not match the performance. In another middling 2027 season, the Cardinals may do well to move him out of the closer spot and find their next lockdown reliever.
The St. Louis Cardinals changed the direction of the franchise when they acquired cornerstone outfielder Willie McGee from the New York Yankees in 1981.
Former Cardinal Jake Woodford spent time with both the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers this year, meaning he is guaranteed to hold a piece of franchise history with a World Series ring.
Nolan Gorman's career has stalled out, and it seems that the St. Louis Cardinals are headed in a different direction at third base. They'll need more production out of the position after being the worst in third baseman WAR in 2026.
Alec Burleson’s 2026 season cements him as a breakout power hitter for St. Louis. His chase rate lands in the 10th decile, and he swings at almost anything, turning zone extensions into home runs. Burleson boosted his hard‑hit percentage, improved his isolated power and, despite a modest 18.1% strikeout rate, led MLB in RBIs. In a neutral park he’d project roughly 31 homers. His transition to first base also shines, earning top receiver marks. The piece also notes Jordan Walker’s surge in isolated power and HR/fly‑ball ratio, but the focus remains on Burleson’s statistical rise.
The latest Card Chronicle newsletter dissects Louisville’s chaotic 2026 season, praising an offense that ranks in the Top 25 nationally but noting its inconsistent rhythm and a “dud” second half against Syracuse. Defensive woes dominate, as the Cardinals surrender over 500 yards and rank among the worst Division I defenses, despite bright spots like Hatcher’s 224 receiving yards. The author compares the team's roller‑coaster vibe to an amusement park ride, urging fans to temper expectations while hoping for a turnaround in the upcoming games against Miami and Stanford.
The Detroit Tigers reportedly signed left-handed reliever Nick Raquet to a two-year minor-league deal, despite his expected absence until 2028.
Randy Flores handled the St. Louis Cardinals' drafts for a decade, and now other teams are in hot pursuit of the assistant general manager. The Houston Astros are the latest to enter the chase after poaching Jeff Luhnow from the Cardinals in 2011.
The Houston Astros are poised to name a new general manager before the World Series ends, with three primary candidates: White Sox assistant GM Josh Barfield, Cardinals assistant GM Randy Flores, and Brewers assistant GM Matt Kleine. Barfield, a former Padres infielder, rose through the Diamondbacks' development ranks before joining Chicago in 2023 and aiding the South Siders' 2026 resurgence. Flores, a former Cardinals reliever with a World Series ring, oversees amateur scouting and has served as the Cardinals' assistant GM for nine years. In‑house assistant Connor Huff also remains in the mix, given his close ties to owner Jim Crane. The search follows the August firing of Dana Brown, who succeeded James Click after the 2022 championship.
Chaim Bloom once built The Rays Way for the Tampa Bay Rays, which has helped lead them to the World Series even today. Bloom is now using that model to transform The Cardinal Way as they build the next great era in St. Louis Cardinals history.