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St. Louis Cardinals 2027 Schedule Full of Challenges and Opportunities
The St. Louis Cardinals released their 2027 schedule today and it starts with a long road trip, but ends with opportunities. The first 6 games for the 2026 MLB campaign starts with the Cardinals on the road to play the Reds for the first game of a 3-game series in Cincinnati on Thursday, March 25, […]
Cardinals make flurry of minor league moves to open up opportunities
The St. Louis Cardinals had plenty to be excited about over the past week or so. With JJ Wetherholt inking an extension and Jordan Walker making history, the draft almost took a back seat to everything else over the All-Star break. That could have been the case if it were not for the Cardinals receiving […]
Cardinals 2nd Half Primer: Walker, Wetherholt, and Postseason dreams
We all owe Jordan Walker a big thank you. His performance in the Home Run Derby was the most emotional I have been for a St. Louis Cardinals moment than I can remember. More than Pujols, more than Waino, and ahead of the two of them walking off the field with Yadi. People outside of […]
2026 St Louis Cardinals Player Profiles: Jordan Walker
Jordan Walker is a tough subject for Cardinals fans 2024-2025. The outfield, outside of stalwart Lars Nootbaar, had been a barren place. Jordan Walker was to at least partially fill the void from the lack of reinforcements after the tragic death of Oscar Taveras. He impressed with the bat as a rookie, and then went […]
St. Louis Cardinals 1st half minor league update – position players
I have too many names to cover to have a long intro. The title says it all: here are the statistics of position players in the Cardinals minor league system. Memphis Joshua Baez, OF – 23 (VEB’s #6 prospect) Acquired: 2nd round pick, 54th overall in 2021 draft Stats: 82 G, 368 PAs, .250/.321/.573, 7.3 […]
How St. Louis Cardinals Players Performed in the MLB All-Star Game
With Jordan Walker shocking the baseball world by winning the Home Run Derby, safe to say the St. Louis Cardinals have had an eventful week in Philadelphia. The Cardinals presence in the actual All-Star game was underwhelming with one very big exception. More on that later. The American League did what it seems the American […]
MLB All-Star Game Live Discussion as it Happens
The MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia will feature 3 St. Louis Cardinals. Jordan Walker, Ivan Herrera and Riley O’Brien are all on the roster. Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays is the scheduled starter for the American League while Cristopher Sánchez of the Phillies will get the start for the National League. First pitch […]
Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby Win Will Rank Among Greatest Cardinals Moments Ever
As a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, I haven’t felt this way in years. Monday night’s MLB Home Run Derby reminded me of the romance and sheer delirious joy that this sport can give us. That’s why I’m convinced that Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby victory will rank among the best moments in St. Louis […]
St. Louis Cardinals Jordan Walker Upsets Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby Finals
The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a competitor in the MLB Home Run Derby since Albert Pujols put on a show during his final season in 2022. Jordan Walker’s breakout year has given him the opportunity to represent St. Louis this year, but he was up against formidable competition. Little did we know that Jordan […]
MLB Home Run Derby Live Discussion
The MLB Home Run Derby lineup is set and the St. Louis Cardinals finally have a representative again. Jordan Walker will be competing with 7 others in the competition that will be streaming live on Netflix starting at 6pm central time. Here’s the lineup: Kyle Schwarber (Phillies)Ben Rice (Yankees)Junior Caminero (Rays)Jordan Walker (Cardinals)Willson Contreras (Red […]
The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 73 – Draft Review w/Nate Rasmussen
This week, Jake is joined by Nate Rasmussen of OverSlotBaseball.com. Nate is a former writer for Prospects Live, is scout school certified, and is a former pitching coach for Bushnell University! We dive into Condon, Kuhns, Maniscalco, Williamson, Montesa, Ferraro, and Kennedy. Then we touch on a few of the Day 2 picks that Nate […]
A look at JJ Wetherholt’s extension
On Friday, the Cardinals announced they had extended young superstar JJ Wetherholt to an 8-year extension. It was signed for a seemingly reasonable $112.5 million with incentives that could raise it to $132 million. I have not seen any details on how the money is getting paid to Wetherholt. And I’m not sure when they […]
St. Louis Cardinals Lose Lead in 9th as Atlanta Braves Win Sunday
Dustin May did not have the kind of start that Chaim Bloom would likely have wanted him to have as the St. Louis Cardinals approach the upcoming trade deadline, however he kept the team in the game despite walks and a costly wild pitch. The St. Louis Cardinals would eventually make a game of it, […]
Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Sunday
The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their 3-game series against the Atlanta Braves Sunday before the All-Star Game break. Dustin May gets the ball for the Cardinals while the Braves will send Danny Young to the mound followed shortly thereafter by JR Ritchie. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15pm at Busch Stadium Sunday afternoon […]
Can Lars Nootbaar solve the Cardinals’ next roster logjam?
Another weekend of travel, this time to St. Louis for the Braves series, means an earlier than usual Sunday story. Before continuing, I wanted to shout out the fans who keep making it out. I’ve been here two days and both nights were fun, including last night in the Tarps Off section! Everyone feels welcomed […]
Lars Nootbaar & Matthew Liberatore Lead Cardinals Past Braves Saturday
The St. Louis Cardinals received one of the strongest starts of the year from Matthew Liberatore as they faced the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves Saturday night at Busch Stadium. Lars Nootbaar provided the necessary power to give the Cardinals one for the win column. The St. Louis Cardinals offense got off to a fast start […]
St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Game Discussion Saturday
After a long Friday night with a mega-rain delay, the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves will play game 2 of their weekend series Saturday night. Matthew Liberatore will get the start for the Cardinals while the Atlanta Braves will send Reynaldo López to the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15pm central time at […]
Cardinals draft 1B Caden Ferraro with pick No. 86
From Red Raiders to Redbirds, the St. Louis Cardinals have drafted 1B Caden Ferraro with their final pick on day 1 of the 2026 Amateur draft. Ferraro slashed .374/.481/.604 this year for Texas Tech with 8 HR. Obviously, as a corner infielder, all of the pressure is on the bat to carry him to the […]
St. Louis Cardinals select RHP Dawson Montesa with 72nd pick
At just 20 years old, Montesa is one of the youngest college eligible Sophmore players in the draft. Montesa flashes big stuff, ramping it up to 98 MPH, and shows an aptitude for spinning an above-average curveball. Command is a bit of a concern with the West Virginia hurler, but this continues to align with […]
St. Louis Cardinals select OF Andrew Williamson with pick No. 68
At 6’0 195 lbs, Williamson isn’t overly imposing from a physical standpoint but is a compact left-handed-hitting athlete with power and speed. Projected as a long-term corner outfielder, Williamson can handle his own in the outfield and was featured on a SportsCenter top 10 plays edition. Williamson is a strong and compact left-handed hitter who […]
St. Louis Cardinals draft SS Rocco Maniscalco with pick No. 50
One of the younger players in the 2026 draft, Rocco Maniscalco, is only 17 years old and is a plus defender and was one of the more exciting performers at the MLB Combine as an Alabama Prep infielder. This is a bet on projection and upside with the opportunity to allow such a young player […]
St. Louis Cardinals select Tegan Kuhns with 32nd pick
A 6’3 190-pound right-handed pitcher out of the University of Tennessee, Tegan Kuhns will continue the established pipeline of Volunteer pitchers with BIG fastballs after the Cardinals selected Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin a year ago. A mild surprise opting for a pitcher over prep SS Taj Marchand, who the Cardinals were tied to a […]
Cardinals draft outfielder Trevor Condon with No. 13 pick
The St. Louis Cardinals have selected prep OF Trevor Condon with their first pick in the 2026 MLB draft. Drawing comps to Lenny Dykstra and Pete Crow-Armstrong, Trevor Condon is a bat-to-ball speedster who is a true centerfielder with plus raw tools and will bring a tenacity and brash energy to a St. Louis Cardinals […]
St. Louis Cardinals 2026 Draft Tracker
The 2026 MLB Draft is set to get underway today at 12 PM CDT, and the future of Cardinals baseball takes another important step forward. Last year, the Cardinals infused their pipeline with high-octane heat on day 1, adding a pair of University of Tennessee hurlers in Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin, a high-upside left-handed-hitting […]
Draft Day Is Here: What Will the Cardinals Do at Pick 13?
Draft day 2026 has arrived! And it is a big one for the Cardinals. With six picks in the top 100, they are set to provide a huge shot in the arm to an already excellent farm system. Like many of you, I have been consuming an unhealthy amount of mock drafts, scouting reports, and […]
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