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Tyler O'Neil #27 of the St. Louis celebrates with Nolan Arenado #28 hits a two RBI homerun in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 25, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Jose Quintana #62 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 26, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

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2 Moves The Cardinals Should Have Made This Offseason

The St. Louis Cardinals made a big move in December to strengthen their offense and replace Yadier Molina, signing veteran catcher Willson Contreras to a five-year, $87.5 million deal. However, since then, they have been quiet and have seemingly forgot to fill two notable holes.

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Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats in a run with a double against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning at Busch Stadium on September 15, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. Goldschmidt is wearing the number 21 in honor of Roberto Clemente Day.

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MLB Insider Predicts A Big Offensive Year For The Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been relatively quiet this winter. However, that doesn't mean that the moves they made weren't impactful. They signed Willson Contreras to replace Yadier Molina behind the plate and add an extra power bat to their lineup. Their offense now consists

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Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 20, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Willson Contreras Shares His Excitement To Be A Cardinal

Willson Contreras has one goal in mind for 2023, and that is to win a World Series. He'll have a chance to do that with a new team this year. The veteran backstop signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract to join the St. Louis Cardinals after seven seasons with the rival Chicago

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Cardinals Insider Reports On A Hypothetical Trade

Paul DeJong #11 of the St. Louis Cardinals fields a ground ball against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium on May 2, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

Curt Bishop • 1 hour ago With less than a week to go before the start of spring training, the St. Louis Cardinals appear to be in a good position to win the National League Central division for the third time in the last five years. Signing Willson Contreras helped them boost their already powerful lineup,

Jack Flaherty #22 of the St. Louis Cardinals is removed from the game by Mike Shildt #8 during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Busch Stadium on August 24, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri.

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Cardinals Fan Stresses The Importance Of A Healthy Jack Flaherty

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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.

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Throwback Video Shows A Clutch Scott Rolen Moment

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Tyler O'Neill #27 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds third on his way to scoring a run ]against the New York Mets in the first inningat Busch Stadium on April 27, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

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Tyler O'Neill Is Ready To Go For 2023

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Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals warms up during batting practice prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on April 20, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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Yadier Molina Holds A Massive Lead In An Important Category

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Frankie Montas #47 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 7, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

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The Cardinals Were Wise To Avoid Trading For Frankie Montas

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The Cardinals Were Wise To Avoid Trading For Frankie Montas

Frankie Montas #47 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 7, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri.

Curt Bishop • 1 day ago At the trade deadline in 2022, the St. Louis Cardinals made some key moves to strengthen their starting rotation, adding veterans Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana. Both proved to be solid pickups, with Quintana ultimately drawing the start in Game 1 of the Wild Card series agains

The St. Louis Cardinals helmets are seen before Game Five of the National League Championship Series between the Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on October 16, 2014 in San Francisco, California.

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Cardinals Fans Are Left With A Familiar Feeling

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Willson Contreras #40 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on August 19, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Willson Contreras Stays Among The Elite After His Move

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Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals catches a pop-up against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sixth inning during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on June 14, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. The catch was the 14,865th putout of Molina's career, passing Hall of Famer Ivan Rodriguez for the MLB record.

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The Cardinals Have A Major Lead To Uphold In 2023

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Skip Schumaker is introduced as the new manager of the Miami Marlins alongside general manager Kim Ng (L) and owner Bruce Sherman (R) during a press conference at loanDepot park on November 03, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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Cardinals Analyst Wishes An Old Friend A Happy Birthday

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Cardinals Analyst Wishes An Old Friend A Happy Birthday

Skip Schumaker is introduced as the new manager of the Miami Marlins alongside general manager Kim Ng (L) and owner Bruce Sherman (R) during a press conference at loanDepot park on November 03, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Curt Bishop • 4 days ago Today, a former member of the St. Louis Cardinals is celebrating a birthday. Skip Schumaker, who was a super utilityman on the team's 2006 and 2011 World Series championship rosters and recently served as the bench coach, turns 43 years old today. Schumaker came up to the Majors

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Lars Nootbaar Always Wanted To Represent Team Japan

Lars Nootbaar #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat during Game One of the NL Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on October 07, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. The Phillies defeated the Cardinals 6-3.

Curt Bishop • 4 days ago Lars Nootbaar will be making history this spring. When the World Baseball Classic makes its triumphant return, the St. Louis Cardinals young outfielder will become the first American-born player to suit up for Team Japan, very similarly to his teammate Tommy Edman, who will represen

Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates clinching the National League Central Division after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 27, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Cardinals Announce Exciting News For 2023

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Starter Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium on May 15, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Cardinals Fan Wants A Grand Finale For Adam Wainwright

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Nolan Arenado #28 and Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Arenado hit a home run in the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 31, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Cardinals Insider Discusses Players Competing In The WBC

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Matthew Liberatore #52 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 02, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Cardinals Have An Elite Farm System

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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.

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Cardinals Fan Points Out A Major Front Office Flaw

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Cardinals Fan Points Out A Major Front Office Flaw

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.

Curt Bishop • 5 days ago While the St. Louis Cardinals have a wealth of young prospects who are prepared to help the team win in the near future, there are some issues with the way they handle some of their young players. This offseason has been a prime example of such issues. The team came into the offs

Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pitch in the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on June 22, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Adam Wainwright Reminisces About His Childhood

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Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates his two-run home run with Paul Goldschmidt #46 during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on October 3, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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2 Cardinals Stars Had Seasons To Remember

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Dexter Fowler #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 15, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cardinals defeated the White Sox 5-1.

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Cardinals Fan Thanks Dexter Fowler After His Retirement

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Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates clinching the National League Central Division after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 27, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Albert Pujols And Tom Brady Share A Special Bond

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Albert Pujols And Tom Brady Share A Special Bond

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates clinching the National League Central Division after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 27, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Curt Bishop • 6 days ago This morning, longtime quarterback Tom Brady, who is widely regarded as the greatest quarterback in NFL history, announced that he is retiring from the sport. Brady initially retired last season before having a change of heart and deciding to play one more season. This time, it m

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Cardinals Fan Hopes For A Key Addition Soon

Michael Wacha #52 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates a 1-0 win against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 06, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

Curt Bishop • 1 week ago We are now less than two weeks away from the beginning of spring training. Soon, the grass will be greener, and the sun will shine brighter as we get closer to the start of the 2023 season. But that doesn't mean there isn't still time for some more offseason activity. There's

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals gestures skyward after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on October 2, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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The Cardinals Were Stacked With Legends In 2006

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Manager Oliver Marmol of the St. Louis Cardinals takes pitcher Dakota Hudson #43 out of the game in the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 30, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Cardinals Insider Grills Team For Lackluster Offseason

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Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals points toward home plate after striking out Bryan Reynolds #10 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning on Opening Day at Busch Stadium on April 7, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Adam Wainwright Congratulates A Former Teammate On A Great Career

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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.

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New Cardinals Announcer Wishes His Predecessor Well

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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.

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Cardinals Welcome In Their New Announcer

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Cardinals Welcome In Their New Announcer

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.

Curt Bishop • 1 week ago Today, the St. Louis Cardinals welcomed their new play-by-play TV announcer. Chip Caray, the grandson of legendary Cardinals announcer Harry Caray, has officially been announced as the team's lead TV announcer on Bally Sports Midwest. The 57-year-old takes over for longtime broad

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.

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Cardinals Send Birthday Wishes To A Loyal Team Member

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Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pauses on the mound during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on October 2, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Adam Wainwright's Super Bowl Prediction Came True

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Michael Wacha #52 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after walking Isiah Kiner-Falefa of the New York Yankees (not in photo) during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on August 14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Cardinals Insider Poses Interesting Free Agency Question

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Andrew Suarez #59 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on August 25, 2020 in San Francisco, California.

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Cardinals Fan Hypes Up Team's Newest Addition

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Cardinals Fan Hypes Up Team's Newest Addition

Andrew Suarez #59 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on August 25, 2020 in San Francisco, California.

Curt Bishop • 2 weeks ago The St. Louis Cardinals made a savvy depth move earlier on Friday, signing veteran left-hander Andrew Suarez to a minor league contract. While only a minor league deal, this could be a good move for the Cardinals, as they were in search of a pitcher capable of starting and pitching