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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 9: Alec Burleson responds to trade rumors with career night
Alec Burleson followed up his name being in rumors at this year's trade deadline with a three-home-run game against the New York Yankees for the ninth best moment of the St. Louis Cardinals 2026 season. Burleson now looks like a core piece.
Former Cardinal Sonny Gray subtly rips Red Sox's philosophy after botching ALWCS
Former St. Louis Cardinals starter Sonny Gray was pulled with just 70 pitches from his start in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the New York Yankees by the Boston Red Sox, and he was not happy with the decision after the game.
MLB host Greg Amsinger thinks Max Scherzer would be a good fit for the Cardinals
MLB Network host Greg Amsinger thinks that the St. Louis Cardinals should sign starting pitcher Max Scherzer this offseason.
How the Cardinals can build to compete in 2027 without mortgaging the future
The St. Louis Cardinals can contend in 2027 with some substantial but not groundbreaking moves. They shouldn't mortgage their future, but improving their bullpen, maximizing their rotation, and continuing to see their lineup improve can help them contend.
Cardinals phenom beats out rival for prospect soothsayer's award
St. Louis Cardinals' superstar prospect Rainiel Rodriguez keeps stacking awards. This time, he beats out Milwaukee Brewers' Andrew Fischer for a nod from The Athletic's Keith Law.
Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 10: Dustin May’s near perfect shutout
Dustin May's near-perfect game against the San Diego Padres was the 10th best moment of the 2026 season for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals bet on him in free agency turned into a trade deadline haul.
30 incredible MLB teams that somehow didn’t win the World Series
Being the best team does not guarantee you a World Series title in MLB, and these juggernauts are proof of that.
Quinn Mathews may have set the Cardinals' roadmap for next impressive lefty
Quinn Mathews had to wait for an extended opportunity to debut with the Cardinals. The team may handle Cooper Hjerpe the same way next season.
How the Cardinals handle Pedro Pages will bring clarity to the catching situation
The Cardinals have plenty of catching options with more upside than Pedro Pages, but what they decide to do with their veteran will show their hand for the future.
Cardinals closer matches all-time reliever season from San Diego superstar
St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien ended 2026 tied for the National League saves lead with none other than Padres' Mason Miller.
Dan Wilson, Mariners provide cautionary tale for Yadier Molina and the Cardinals
Dan Wilson, a former player who was loved by Seattle Mariners fans, should be a cautionary tale for St. Louis Cardinals fans who want to see Yadier Molina or Albert Pujols as manager.
These 18 former Cardinals could help shape the 2026 postseason
Eighteen former St. Louis Cardinals appear prepared to make some noise in the 2026 postseason. Which ones are you rooting for?
Teruaki Sato might solve the Cardinals' third base woes in the short term
Third baseman Teruaki Sato will be one of the most sought after free agents this offseason. The St. Louis Cardinals might want to consider him as a filler at the hot corner.
The Cardinals now have 3 division rivals to leapfrog for a return to NL Central relevance
The Cardinals finished fourth in the NL Central again and even though their future looks bright, the rest of the division will not wait for St. Louis to catch up.
Oli Marmol shares how former Cardinal Paul Goldschmidt shaped his coaching methods
Early in his managerial career, Oliver Marmol was told by Paul Goldschmidt that young players were "scared to death" of the St. Louis Cardinals skipper.
2 major pieces of the Cardinals' future named minor league All-Stars
Joshua Baez and Quinn Mathews were named Triple-A All-Stars as they cement themselves as parts of the Cardinals' future
Cardinals claim former top 100 prospect Chase Hampton in first move of the offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals have claimed right-hander Chase Hampton from the Nationals.
Cardinals must look into the Marlins' groundbreaking pitching usage innovation
The Miami Marlins have been using their starting pitchers as relievers in between starts, and it's drawing all sorts of opinions. Should the St. Louis Cardinals try this idea as well moving forward? They have to at least look into it.
Cardinals analyst thinks Matthew Liberatore still has significant trade value
St. Louis Cardinals' starter Matthew Liberatore had a very rough 2026 campaign. As he embarks on an offseason that's sure to be just an unsure, Matrix Midwest's Randy Karraker believes he's more valuable as a trade chip to the Cardinals, than as a player.
Leo Bernal and other Cardinals are set to join Albert Pujols' winter league team
Albert Pujols has recruited st. Louis Cardinals Leo Bernal, Cesar Prieto, Hancel Rincon, and Angel Ovalles to be a part of his Dominican Winter League team, Estrellas Orientales, this winter.
Alec Burleson is MLB's 2026 RBI leader after career year with Cardinals
Alec Burleson will finish as MLB's RBI leader for the 2026 season with 116 RBI, becoming the first St. Louis Cardinals player to lead the league in that category since Joe Torre in 1971.
Cardinals have very interesting prospects becoming Rule 5 eligible this offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals have Jesus Baez, Jacob Odle, Ixan Henderson, and Won-Bin Cho among other prospects eligible for the Rule 5 draft this offseason. It will be interesting to see who they decide to protect.
Baseball America sees Cardinals' Rainiel Rodriguez as potential best prospect in MLB
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Rainiel Rodriguez is incredible, and Baseball America thinks he could be the best prospect in baseball sometime next year. He already should be, and hopefully lists reflect that soon.
Cardinals News: Masyn Winn's injury, Quinn Mathews' future, Jose Fermin's historic mark
Masyn Winn was shutdown by the St. Louis Cardinals after his thumb bothered him again, ending his 2026 season a hair early. Quinn Mathews seems to have earned a 2027 rotation spot according to Oli Marmol, and Jose Fermin set a historic versatility mark.
Cardinals' Jordan Walker could tie a quirky record in the final game of 2026
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has 56 home runs off of 56 different pitchers and is one away from tying the record to begin a career. If he can hit a home run in the final game of the season, he'll also join the 30/100 club in 2026.