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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.
In a new MILLIONS livestream podcast, the author chats with former MLB.com and NBC Sports reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt about upcoming MLB CBA negotiations, the Rule 5 draft, and how the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals are similarly rebuilding. They note the A’s appointment of POBO Taylor Smith, mirroring the Cardinals’ Chaim Bloom, and discuss potential impacts on fringe 40‑man roster players. The episode also teases future Athletics coverage and previews a Thursday interview with Double‑A pitcher Michael Watson and prospect analyst Kareem Haq.
Tampa Bay Rays right‑hander Freddy Peralta becomes only the third pitcher since 1913 to log 10 straight appearances (regular season and postseason) with 50+ innings, one run or fewer per outing, and a win each time—a feat last seen by Bob Gibson (1968) and Walter Johnson (1913). The 30‑year‑old posted a 5‑2 record and 3.25 ERA after a mid‑season trade from the Mets, then delivered a 1.08 ERA in the ALCS, earning MVP honors and sending the Rays to the 2026 World Series against the Brewers.
The St. Louis Cardinals could call up their top prospects like Rainiel Rodriguez, Jesus Baez, Tanner Franklin, or Liam Doyle for Opening Day if the 2027 is shortened or delayed due to a lockout.
The 25 greatest individual seasons in St. Louis Cardinals history are filled with years by Rogers Hornsby, Stan Musial, Albert Pujols, Bob Gibson, Yadier Molina, Scott Rolen, John Tuder, Mark McGwire, Joe Medwick, and more. Who had the best year?
In episode 86 of the Viva El Birdos podcast, Cardinals Assistant GM and Head of Player Development Moises Rodriguez talks International scouting. He outlines how the club’s talent pipeline—featuring prospects like Rainiel Rodriguez, Yairo Padilla, Emmanuel Luna and Leo Bernal—mirrors the impact of past signings such as Carlos Martinez, Alex Reyes and the late Oscar Taveras. The discussion covers scouting evolution, biomechanical evaluation, Caribbean and Asian market investments, and the debate over an international draft, offering insight into St. Louis’s strategy to restore MLB relevance.
Richie Palacios is giving St. Louis Cardinals' fans flashbacks to Randy Arozarena six years ago. The Tampa Bay Rays second baseman was traded for Andrew Kittredge a few offseasons ago, and is now a star in the ALCS.
Former St. Louis Cardinals starter, Jack Flaherty, makes a ton of sense for the Cardinals to sign in free agency to strengthen their rotation and allow them to trade a different starter from their roster.
In Episode 87 of the Viva El Birdos Podcast (Oct. 19, 2026), hosts Jake and Scott sit down with MLB.com writer and Dealin’ The Cards host Josh Jacobs. Jacobs shares how he broke into MLB.com, the podcast’s rise to a major Cardinals‑focused platform, and dives into hot offseason debates on third base, centre field, and the pitching staff. The conversation also touches on the Cardinals’ short‑ and long‑term strategies, bullpen concerns, trade value of Jimmy Crooks, and prospects versus rentals like Brandon Marsh. Upcoming episodes will feature Cardinals’ scouting and pitching prospects, keeping fans updated through the offseason.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein just said owning MLB teams is making more money than private equity, a direct contrast from what St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt Jr. said in recent years. Not great for upcoming CBA negotiations.
Tiger Woods once called former Braves pitcher John Smoltz the "best amateur golfer in the world" after witnessing a streak of sub‑70 rounds in early 2003. Adam Wainwright recounted Woods' praise on the We Need a Fourth podcast, noting Smoltz’s impressive 66‑65‑64‑66 scores. Smoltz, a Hall of Famer with a +1.5 handicap, has qualified for the 2018 U.S. Senior Open, competed on the PGA Tour Champions, and reached the final stage of 2023 Q‑School. Woods previously highlighted Smoltz (and NFL’s Tony Romo) as top non‑pro golfers among athletes. The article also recounts a light‑hearted simulated baseball showdown where Woods grew angry when Smoltz threw easy pitches.
The St. Louis Cardinals are hiring a Major League Strategy Fellow to support the big‑league club with baseball research, statistical analysis, and strategic modeling. The role works directly with the Manager of Major League Strategy, developing analytical tools, automated reports, and data visualizations to aid game preparation, in‑game decisions, and player evaluation throughout the season, including Spring Training. Candidates must be proficient in SQL and Python or R, understand advanced statistical methods, and be able to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations. Applications open now via the link provided.
Michael McGreevy has been really solid for the St. Louis Cardinals, but he makes a ton of sense as a trade candidate to try and maximize the value of their roster long-term.
The Cardinals’ off‑season strategy hinges on shoring up weak spots, and with the free‑agent market thin at third base, the author suggests scouting second basemen who could transition to the corner. Highlighting Brandon Lowe—who posted a .260/.331/.493 line, 121 wRC+ and 4.9 fWAR in 2026—the piece weighs his $70 million, four‑year proposal against defensive concerns, a low‑percentile arm and limited 3B experience. While Lowe’s 35‑home‑run power could boost the lineup, his recent uptick in strikeouts and BABIP raises red flags, making him a risky, multi‑year gamble for St. Louis.
The Cincinnati Reds have been fighting off Elly De La Cruz trade rumors all offseason, and the Cardinals can learn something from how they got there.
Blaze Jordan's season was a tale of two halves, with one featuring a Triple-A breakout and the other a middling MLB showing before an injury ended his campaign early. What role will he play with the Cardinals moving forward?
The Blue Jays’ 5-1 loss to the Cardinals on August 2 dropped Toronto to 52-60, the kind of record that usually would’ve made a team a clear seller heading into the next day’s trade deadline. For the Jays, however, the situation wasn’t quite so simple. The Blue Jays came within two outs of winning the […]
The St. Louis Cardinals have tons of talent funneling upwards, but if JJ Wetherholt can dial in his approach, a Silver Slugger is not out of the question next season.
After committing to the rebuild that was staring them in the face for a few seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals kicked off the transition with a solid 2026 campaign. By most accounts, the Cardinals outperformed preseason expectations, but many fans still believe that a successful season ends with at least one game in October. That […]
Sonny Gray wants to return to the mound in 2027, and the St. Louis Cardinals should be within the area close to home where he's willing to play. But how much would Gray and the Cardinals be willing to reunite?
Jordan Walker's premature debut and subsequent struggles provided Chaim Bloom and the St. Louis Cardinals a cautionary tale when it comes to promoting top prospects.
The St. Louis Cardinals are likely getting rid of Victor Scott II this offseason, but the young center fielder is hard at work down at Driveline trying to get his swing back.
Mark P Welcome to an afternoon edition of the Weekend Chat! We’ll start with the questions in a minute… Stl fans the cardinals are looking for a short term answer at 3B and the orioles are looking for help at catcher. Wouldn’t a trade of a catcher for Coby Mayo make sense? Mark P Mayo […]
Vernon and Everett lead Cardinal contingency in regular season finale
The St. Louis Cardinals are well-positioned to rapidly climb the MLB standings next season, if Chaim Bloom is willing to get aggressive on the trade front.