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A familiar invader is rumored to be encroaching on the Cardinals front office
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.
Chaim Bloom gave the Rays their World Series blueprint, and the Cardinals are next
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.
Shortened 2027 MLB season could allow for Cardinals top prospects to debut sooner
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
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?
Richie Palacios' postseason heroics with Rays might make the Cardinals regret their trade
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.
Jack Flaherty reunion would give the Cardinals rotation flexibility in 2027
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.
Orioles owner completely contradicts Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.'s infamous claim
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.
Cardinals' young pitching makes Michael McGreevy an interesting trade candidate
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.
Reds' Elly De La Cruz conundrum should serve as a lesson for the Cardinals
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 is the Cardinals' great unknown heading into critical offseason
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 next Cardinal Silver Slugger is primarily known for his glove
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.
How Jordan Walker is shaping the next generation of Cardinals prospects
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.
Reuniting with the Cardinals could satisfy Sonny Gray's local desires
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?
Victor Scott II may be giving Cardinals fans hope again with new Driveline swing video
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.
Savannah Bananas' return to Busch Stadium sets the stage for reunion of former Cardinals stars
The Savannah Bananas will return to Busch Stadium in April and the Cardinals may use that opportunity to showcase some franchise legends once again.
Jordan Walker snubbed of offseason award after breakout season with Cardinals
MLBPA announced their Players Choice Award finalists and while the Cardinals saw JJ Wetherholt honored, Jordan Walker was snubbed on the list.
Alec Burleson's Silver Slugger case for Cardinals rests on the depreciating value of RBIs
Alec Burleson put together a tremendous season for the Cardinals in 2026, even leading the league in RBIs. But at such a loaded position, does he have a realistic Silver Slugger case?
This Day in Cardinals History: St. Louis win 18th NL Pennant over Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals won their 18th National League pennant on this day in 2011, knocking out the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.
Chaim Bloom’s do-over on Cardinals timeline question deserves fans’ attention
Chaim Bloom got a do-over on how he answered a question about the St. Louis Cardinals timeline for contention, and how he admitted his shortcoming in his last answer and made up for it this time deserves kudos and respect.
Ivan Herrera plans to improve his arm in hopes of catching for Cardinals long-term
Ivan Herrera knows his arm is holding him back from being the St. Louis Cardinals catcher, and he's doing everything he can to improve that part of his game so he can catch again in 2027. Leo Bernal, Jimmy Crooks, and Rainiel Rodriguez provide competition
End of Dodgers dynasty could present Cardinals with intriguing trade targets
The Los Angeles Dodgers were just swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, and that means they could be blowing up their roster. With an uncertain CBA ahead as well, the St. Louis Cardinals could trade for a Tyler Glasnow or Blake Snell type.
Cardinals History: Willie McGee prevents Brewers from winning their first World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers are about to reach the World Series, and the last time they did back in 1982, they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. Willie McGee was a big reason for that, having a huge Game 3 that helped propel them to a title.
Tanner Franklin leads the charge of the Cardinals' 9 Stuff+ standouts
Baseball America highlighted Cardinals prospect Tanner Franklin as a monster in the Stuff+ metric, but eight other Cardinals minor leaguers have various promising pitches that place them on the leaderboards.
Andre Pallante may be priced out of the Cardinals' future rotation
Andre Pallante is going to get a significant salary raise this offseason which could make him a valuable trade piece for the Cardinals.
Cardinals History: Ozzie Smith corks one into right, and the folks go crazy
On this date, Ozzie Smith delivered St. Louis Cardinals fans with an unforgettable swing, and Jack Buck spun it into gold on the mic.