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Why a small-market World Series won't save us from MLB's looming labor war
Sure, the Dodgers have been defeated, but did you really expect baseball's ownership class to respond to anything but their own bottom line?Cardinals News

Cardinals should do everyone a favor and move Riley O'Brien to a new role
Riley O'Brien was an All-Star closer but the metrics do not match the performance. In another middling 2027 season, the Cardinals may do well to move him out of the closer spot and find their next lockdown reliever.
Former Cardinals depth arm is guaranteed a World Series ring this year
Former Cardinal Jake Woodford spent time with both the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers this year, meaning he is guaranteed to hold a piece of franchise history with a World Series ring.
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.
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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.
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.
Cardinals prospect Tai Peete's fire performance in the desert has fans dreaming
St. Louis Cardinals' prospect Tai Peete had an incredible 2026 campaign. Now, the Arizona Fall League hasn't been able to contain him, and he's continued to torment opposing arms.Cardinals history
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.









