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September roster expansion gives the Cardinals the chance to audition 2 players for the future
MLB rosters expand by two players in September, and the Cardinals can use the month to showcase arms like Cooper Hjerpe while seeing if the minor league time helped hitters Nolan Gorman, Victor Scott II, and Thomas Saggese.
Rainiel Rodriguez's second Player of the Week award is the least Cardinals' top prospect deserves
St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez is diong things with his bat right now as a teenager that have rarely been accomplished, and it is time for the baseball world to take notice.
The Marlins just showed the Cardinals that things could be far worse
The Miami Marlins got rid of their entire pro scouting department while Chaim Bloom revamped the St. Louis Cardinals development staff and added to their scouting depatrment.
The Cardinals should promote this overlooked arm to aid their bullpen down the stretch
Hancel Rincón may be a dark horse to join the St. Louis Cardinals as they expand their active roster to allow for another pitcher. Rincón has quietly been playing very well for Triple-A Memphis and deserves a shot in the majors.
Cardinals catching prospect Leo Bernal is misunderstood
The St. Louis Cardinals have underperformed at catcher all season long. Fans are starting to wonder: Where is Leo Bernal? Unfortunately, because of a clogged pipeline and other prospects, he might not be the answer you'd imagine.
The Cardinals just suffered their worst loss of the season. What now?
The St. Louis Cardinals led 4-0 entering the ninth inning of game three against the Phillies. Unfortunately, closer Riley O'Brien surrendered six runs, and the Redbirds were swept. Thankfully, Redbird fans still have the farm and front office to dream on.
Making the case for and against the Cardinals giving Alec Burleson an extension
Alec Burleson has completely broken out in 2026, and the St. Louis Cardinals may want to extend him. He's made it clear; this is where he wants to be, and with his dominance on both sides of the ball, he's more than earned all the hype.
Fans will do a double take at this former Cardinals outfielder's late-career surge
Randal Grichuk has had a strong career after leaving the St. Louis Cardinals, and he's having a season for the ages at age 35. He may be another player whom John Mozeliak wanted back.
Early returns on former Cardinals prove St. Louis won the trade deadline
Dustin May, JoJo Romero, and Lars Nootbaar have all either underperformed or not played since the deadline, proving Chaim Bloom was right in trading the former St. Louis Cardinals mainstays.
5 free agent starters the Cardinals can target to fill innings gap after recent injuries
The St. Louis Cardinals need innings in their rotation after Andre Pallante and Hunter Dobbins injuries, so they could look to sign Lance McCullers Jr., Miles Mikolas, Michael Lorenzen, Marco Gonzales, or German Marquez to do so.
Cardinals potentially foreshadow strategy with Kyle Leahy following Andre Pallante move
The lack of concern around Andre Pallante's injury point to the St. Louis Cardinals working to manage his innings. A similar strategy could be used for Kyle Leahy in his first season as a starter.
MLB broadcast rankings just disrespected the Cardinals' booth
The St. Louis Cardinals' broadcast was recently listed as the 18th best in Major League Baseball. Is it too low? Too high? Or just right?
Former Cardinals All-Star has some of the highest praise for top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez
St. Louis Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez may be the best young bat Ryan Ludwick has ever seen in the Cardinals organization. Ludwick, a former Cardinals All-Star, is now an instructor with the organization and has high praise for Rodriguez.
3 pitchers the Cardinals could turn to after Hunter Dobbins' injury
The St. Louis Cardinals lost Hunter Dobbins last night to a forearm injury, and assuming he has to miss time, they could replace him with Cooper Hjerpe or Brycen Matuz, a piggyback of that duo, Josh Fleming, or bullpen games.
Cardinals lose 2 starting pitchers in 1 day as rotation options start to evaporate
The same day that the St. Louis Cardinals placed Andre Pallante on the injured list with elbow inflammation, Hunter Dobbins was removed from his start with an injury as well. The Cardinals rotation may be in major trouble now.
Cardinals epic streak of keeping starters healthy ends as Andre Pallante hits IL with concerning injury
The St. Louis Cardinals placed Andre Pallante on the injured list today with elbow inflammation, but do hope he can return soon. This breaks a streak of keeping starters healthy this year. Quinn Mathews is expected to replace him in the rotation.
Cardinals Injury Update: Ixan Henderson shut down, Ramon Urias progressing
Ixan Henderson's season is over as the St. Louis Cardinals placed him on the 60-day IL with an elbow strain. Ramon Urias is nearing the end of his rehab timeline and the Cardinals will have to make a roster decision in the coming days.
Cardinals manager Oli Marmol is all smiles amidst rollercoaster season
The St. Louis Cardinals have been all over the place in 2026, but according to manager Oliver Marmol, the vision is clear as day. In his most recent appearance on KMOX, he said he's "having an incredible time" this season.
Updated NL Playoff Picture and Wild Card standings after Cardinals' 5 straight series wins
The St. Louis Cardinals are now just 2.5 games back of the National League Wild Card after five straight series wins since the Trade Deadline. Here is a complete look at the NL playoff picture as the Cardinals look to make their push.
Cardinals have ultimate bullpen cheat code who is waiting to be unleashed
The St. Louis Cardinals need bullpen help, and left-hander Cooper Hjerpe is the cheat code they are looking for. He's been dominate down in Triple-A, and they are open to using him in the Major Leagues this season.
Sorry Reds fans, Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt is still the Rookie of the Year
Despite slumping over the last two months, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt is still the National League Rookie of the Year frontrunner over Cincinnati Reds' infielder Sal Stewart.
It's time for the Cardinals to put this World Series hero in the Hall of Fame
David Eckstein deserves to be a member of the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame for his heroics during the 2006 World Series.
The one way the Cardinals can sign Tarik Skubal this offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals typically don't sign pitchers to big contracts, and Tarik Skubal is likely no different. But there is one way this could still happen - if they sign him to a short term deal.
Rainiel Rodriguez's marvelous moniker will be a smash hit among Cardinals fans
Ryan Ludwick revealed that St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect Rainiel Rodriguez has been dubbed "The Hulk" by those in the organization, and his demolition of the minor leagues should have him knocking down Busch Stadium's door eventually.
The St. Louis Cardinals' map to playing October baseball
The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, but don't count them out! By executing, managing their promotions correctly, and taking the next two series, they'll be in serious contention.
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