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The St. Louis Cardinals have to balance playing time for a number of position players in 2025, and in order to do some, certain players must make sacrifices, while others must be willing to fill a role in order to play.
Josh Jacobs|
The St. Louis Cardinals bench in 2024 limited them in many ways, with players unable to be used late in games. Now Oliver Marmol's bench is constructed so that he can deploy Michael Siani and Pedro Pages defensively or Luken Baker and Nolan Gorman's thump
Josh Jacobs|
Superb seasons from prospects, sizable trade returns, and front office changes will make this a successful year for the Redbirds as they hope to contend beyond 2025.
Mack Baltes|
By having Victor Scott II be their starting center fielder on Opening Day, manager Oliver Marmol invited a bit of a roster crunch for the St. Louis Cardinals, where Nolan Gorman was relegated to a bench role. Marmol believes players need to earn roles.
Josh Jacobs|
The Cardinals had an impressive Opening Day, showcasing the full potential of what this young roster is capable of.
Mason Keith|
The St. Louis Cardinals made Lars Nootbaar their leadoff hitter, and he's tasked with setting the table not only for their lineup, but for the club has a whole. His energy, moxie, passion, and relentlessness must shine through both on and off the field.
Josh Jacobs|
Thomas Saggese, Matt Koperniak, Jose Fermin, and Michael McGreevy weren't on the St. Louis Cardinals' Opening Day roster. Don't fret, for they will find plenty of time in the majors this year.
Thomas Gauvain|
The St. Louis Cardinals are stuck between building for the future and competing in the present. Their Opening Day lineup reflects that uncertainty and repetition of past rosters.
Thomas Gauvain|
The St. Louis Cardinals were unable to successfully trade Nolan Arenado this offseason, so he was their starting third baseman on Opening Day once again. Arenado received a ton of support from fans and a curtain call on Thursday, and he's feeding off it.
Josh Jacobs|
Tink Hence, the Cardinals #3 prospect, will be sidelined at the start of the Triple-A season due to a right rib cage strain. This new injury could hinder Hence's ability to stick as a starter in the future.
Scott Plaza|
Happy Opening Day, Cardinal fans! Here's your guide to Cardinals podcasts for the 2025 season! Dealin' the Cards, Birds on the Farm, Cardinal Territory, Locked On, Cards Hub 326, B-Schaeff Daily, the Randy Karraker and Brooke Grimsley highlight them.
Andrew Wang|
Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill continues his Opening Day home run streak with a three-run blast for the Baltimore Orioles against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Thomas Gauvain|
Sonny Gray's velocity, Busch Stadium attendance, Nolan Arenado's bat speed, the young players on the roster, Jordan Walker's exit velocity, Victor Scott II's dynamic play, and Lars Nootbaar's OPS will make or break the St. Louis Cardinals season this year
Josh Jacobs|
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado started his season off with a message on Opening Day, as he hit a solo home run to left field.
Thomas Gauvain|
From a Mark McGwire home run to a Bob Gibson shutout, the St. Louis Cardinals have several memorable Opening Day moments.
Thomas Gauvain|
St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa explained the main reason behind his departure from managing after the 2011 championship.
J.T. Buchheit|
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol could be a vehement defender of his young players in 2025, and The Athletic's Jim Bowden expects him to lead the major leagues in ejections again in 2025.
J.T. Buchheit|
The St. Louis Cardinals open the 2025 season against the Minnesota Twins today, and their Opening Day roster, lineup, rotation, and bullpen are now officially set.
Josh Jacobs|
Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals is today, and the Redbird Rants writers are making their 2025 predictions. Willson Contreras, Masyn Winn, Brendan Donovan, Matthew Liberatore, Victor Scott II, and Ivan Herrera highlight our lists.
Josh Jacobs|
Fans can check out the Cardinals' first game of the season on FanDuel, on the radio via KMOX, or in person, but tickets are limited!
Scott Plaza|
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