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The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cardinals Have Given Permission To 1 Veteran To Seek A Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason for the second straight year after finishing with a record of 83-79. It was the team's first time missing the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since the 2017 and 2018 seasons. While the Cardinals organization has had plenty of success over the rec...

James Merling • 2 years ago

Fans watch a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium from a rooftop restaurant across the street from the stadium on July 26, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri.

Cardinals President Has Honest Admission About The Team's Direction

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason for the second straight season in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79. Since winning the World Series in 2011, the Cardinals have made the playoffs eight out of 13 seasons. In an organization that has 11 World Series titles and is used to...

James Merling • 2 years ago

MLB Insider Says 1 Cardinals Player Is Likely To Be Traded This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals and their fans are used to a winning culture with 11 World Series titles in franchise history. However, things haven't been going the Cardinals' way lately, as they missed the postseason for a second straight year in 2024. It has been reported that the Cardinals are cl...

James Merling • 2 years ago

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Cardinals Expected To Field Interest In 1 Starting Pitcher

The St. Louis Cardinals, who have been one of Major League Baseball's most consistent teams in recent history, have had a rough couple of seasons. After missing the postseason for a second consecutive year in 2024 with a record of 83-79, the Cardinals are expected to hit the reset button in 2...

James Merling • 2 years ago

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 19: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws to first base for an out against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 19, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri.

Nolan Arenado Is Reportedly Open To A Position Change

The St. Louis Cardinals have 11 World Series titles and have been known as one of MLB's best teams in recent history. Since winning the World Series in 2011, the Cardinals have made the postseason in eight of 13 seasons but have missed the past two. With rumors swirling of the Cardinals havin...

James Merling • 2 years ago

Cardinals May Be Looking To Trade 1 All-Star

The St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason for a second straight year in 2024 after finishing with a record of 83-79. For an organization that is used to winning, with 11 World Series titles in franchise history, the recent struggles could be difficult for their fans to accept. The Cardinals appe...

James Merling • 2 years ago

Insider Names 2 Players Cardinals Will Likely Target At Trade Deadline

Justin Hussong • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals have been hanging around this season and are currently just 4.5 games out of first place in the NL Central as the trade deadline is looming on July 30th. One insider shared some insight into the Cardinals' potential deadline plans and pointed out two names who the team...

Standings Show Impressive Cardinals Turnaround Since Mid-May

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals invested a lot in their starting rotation, given their issues in that area last year. They brought in ace Sonny Gray, plus veterans Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Still, many analysts predicted a rough season ahead for them given the elevated average age on the roster. Th...

The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cardinals In Position To Tie 100-Year Old Record

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Fans and analysts agree on the fact that the St. Louis Cardinals are a relatively old team, at least compared to the average MLB squad. They have accomplished veterans such as Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Matt Carpenter, and Brandon Crawford, among oth...

The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cardinals Outfielder Goes Down With Unfortunate Injury

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson was having a very solid spring training. He was shaping up to be important in the Cards' lineup. Fate, however, dictated that he will now have to wait a while to be ready to contribute to his team. "Dylan Carlson suffered a sprained AC joint in yes...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 06: Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a three-run homer in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 06, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cardinals Slugger Attributes Current Shape To Bizarre Diet Change

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals finished last in 2023, but they are unlikely to repeat such a horrible season. For starters, they still have a strong veteran core, led by Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Sonny Gray, Miles Mikolas, and Willson Contreras, among others. They also improved their pitching...

Fans watch a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium from a rooftop restaurant across the street from the stadium on July 26, 2020 in St Louis, Missouri.

Cardinals Executive Makes His Thoughts Clear About Expectations In 2024

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago With a 71-91 record, the St. Louis Cardinals finished last in the NL Central. This is a team that is used to October success. They have made the postseason 16 times in the 24 seasons played since 2000. That's an amazing ratio of success, and they have also won two World Series since that year...

The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cardinals Announce 2024 Opening Day Starter

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Back in late February, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol named Sonny Gray, the organization's star free-agent signing, their Opening Day starter. He was actually one of the first skippers to announce his starter for the first game of the season. Gray, however, suffered a hamstring strain...

Manager Oliver Marmol #37 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on April 20, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Fans React To Today's Oli Marmol News

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals announced the extension of Oliver Marmol's contract through the 2026 campaign. Marmol's deal was set to expire after 2024, but the team believes in him and what he brings to the table, so they are giving him more time and peace of mind. The opinion of the Cards' front...

A detail photo of a St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 8-1.

Top Cardinals Pitching Prospect Is Making A Statement In Spring

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals are generally seen as an old team. That itself doesn't make them better or worse, but it's worth pointing out that most of their core (Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras, Brandon Crawford, Matt Carpenter, Lance Lynn, Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson, Miles Mikol...

Manager Oliver Marmol #37 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Cardinals Share Vote Of Confidence In Oli Marmol

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Oliver Marmol has been managing the St. Louis Cardinals for two seasons. He did extremely well in 2022, earning a 93-69 record and a playoff berth; and very badly in 2023 with a 71-91 record. The Cardinals' 2023 downfall, however, was epic. They hadn't had such a bad winning percentage (.438)...

Preparations are made ahead of the MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, taking place on June 24-25 at London Stadium on June 15, 2023 in London, England.

Cardinals Insider Reveals Injury To Key Veteran Player

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping 2024 will be much better than 2023. Last season was a disaster for the Cardinals as they seemed to never play up to their potential. But, playing in a weak NL Central, the Cardinals have a great chance to find themselves at the top of the division. One playe...

A detail photo of a St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 8-1.

Cardinals Remind Fans Of A Reunion In 2024

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping to have a bounce-back year in 2024. They have the players necessary to achieve that goal, but they need everyone to elevate their play. St. Louis has made a few interesting changes to their roster. One move they made was bringing back a former star player. T...

Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on August 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

Paul Goldschmidt Takes Home A Noble Award

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals are hoping the 2024 season will be much better than 2023. Everything seemingly went wrong for the Cardinals last season. Their season ended with a 71-91 record which was their first time with a record under .500 since 2007. You can look at many different reasons for th...

A detail photo of a St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 8-1.

Cardinals Ace Questionable For Scheduled Opening Day Start

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Starting pitcher Sonny Gray, one of the first free agents to sign in the offseason back in November, had been appointed as the St. Louis Cardinals' Opening Day starter last week. The team placed their faith in him, and that includes fans: they desperately needed starting pitching, and getting...

The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cardinals Bring Back A Familiar Face For 2024

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off one of their worst seasons in recent memory. Finishing with a record of 71-91, the Cardinals finished in last place in the NL Central. That was the first time they were under .500 since 2007. But, knowing the Cardinals, they are expecting to get back to...

A detail photo of a St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 8-1.

Cardinals Executive Names 1 Lingering Focus This Offseason

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals did the bulk of their offseason work in the first few weeks. Back then, they signed Kyle Gibson, Lance Lynn, and Sonny Gray to bolster their rotation. That was one of their offseason objectives. With their offensive core comprised of Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Br...

Fans gather outside Busch Stadium prior to a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Toronto Blue Jays on Opening Day on March 30, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

Cardinals Executive Comments On Major New Hire

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals made a major hire on Monday. They are bringing in former Boston Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom, who was fired last year, as an advisor to the president of baseball operations. That position is occupied by John Mozeliak in St. Louis, and who better than him...

Preparations are made ahead of the MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, taking place on June 24-25 at London Stadium on June 15, 2023 in London, England.

Fans React To Today's Major Cardinals News

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago St. Louis Cardinals fans sure got some news to analyze on Monday. No, it wasn't the signing of any free agents, or a major trade. It was news from the front office, involving an important hire. "We have named Chaim Bloom as an Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations. Bloom most recent...

A detail photo of a St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 8-1.

Cardinals Announce Massive Front Office Hire

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago After being controversially fired by the Boston Red Sox while the 2023 season was still being played, former Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom had been out of a job. Until Monday. The St. Louis Cardinals are taking a chance on the talented executive and are giving him an important front offi...

Preparations are made ahead of the MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, taking place on June 24-25 at London Stadium on June 15, 2023 in London, England.

Cardinals Executive Addresses The Offense For 2024

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals were incredibly disappointing in 2023, with a 71-91 record and a last-place finish in the NL Central. It was much, much worse than what people have grown accustomed to when it comes to the Cardinals. The pitching was the main problem this past campaign, but president o...

Miles Mikolas #39 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 22, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Graphic Shows A Revamped 2024 Cardinals Rotation

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals needed to add at least three pitchers to even dream about contending in 2024. Their rotation was among the most disappointing of the 2023 campaign and was one of the main reasons they finished last in the NL Central with a 71-91 record. Cardinals president of baseball...

Sonny Gray #54 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates striking out Franchy Cordero of the New York Yankees in the seventh inning at Target Field on April 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Yankees 6-1.

Cardinals Insider Breaks Down The Sonny Gray Addition

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals continue to attack the free-agent pitching market with determination, securing the signature of ace Sonny Gray on Monday. The former Minnesota Twins frontline starter scored a nice three-year, $75 million contract to pitch in St. Louis until the end of the 2026 campaig...

The batting helmet of Eric Fryer #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals is seen before the start of the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on May 8, 2017 in Miami, Florida.

Cardinals Executive Completed His Promise With Latest Signing

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals just made their fans really happy. In a span of just a few days, they signed three free-agent pitchers: Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray. The first two are more back-of-the-rotation types, experienced arms with limited ceiling at this point of their careers, but...

A detail photo of a St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove during a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2016 in Anaheim, California. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 8-1.

The Cardinals Land A New Ace In Free Agency

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals had their worst season in recent memory. They finished with a horrible 71-91 record, last in the NL Central despite having perennial All-Stars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt on their roster. Pitching was clearly their biggest problem: it was evident all year long....

Lars Nootbaar #23 of Team Japan looks on prior to the start of the World Baseball Classic Semifinals against Team Mexico at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

Video Shows A Wholesome Lars Nootbaar Moment Abroad

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago Lars Nootbaar has had quite an eventful year. It started with his participation in the World Baseball Classic with Japan, the country of his mother. It was a success, as he helped the nation lift its third trophy. Then, he went on to post a solid .261/.367/.418 line with 14 home runs and a .7...

Preparations are made ahead of the MLB World Tour: London Series 2023 between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs, taking place on June 24-25 at London Stadium on June 15, 2023 in London, England.

Insider Highlights 2 Key Additions The Cardinals Have Already Made

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The St. Louis Cardinals were heavily criticized for their lack of quality pitching in 2023. That, in the end, was the main reason they failed to make the postseason and finished as the worst team in the NL Central. Any team that has Paul Goldschmidt just one year removed from an MVP-caliber s...

A general view of Busch Stadium during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies on August 5, 2023 in St Louis, Missouri.

Cardinals Address A Clear Need With Tuesday Addition

Andres Chavez • 3 years ago The week started off with the St. Louis Cardinals signing old friend Lance Lynn to a contract. Evidently, they are very much aware that if they want to go somewhere in 2024, they needed to add multiple talented pitchers to their staff. With Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt still under contr...