<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/reuniting-with-the-cardinals-could-satisfy-sonny-gray-s-local-desires</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Reuniting with the Cardinals could satisfy Sonny Gray&#39;s local desires</news:title><news:keywords>Sonny Gray,St Louis Cardinals,cardinals pitching,st louis cardinals news,chaim bloom</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:02:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-18T11:02:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5070,h_2851,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m53natna4zsw5ms39t.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sep 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA;  Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray (54) throws during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.  Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/how-jordan-walker-is-shaping-the-next-generation-of-cardinals-prospects</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>How Jordan Walker is shaping the next generation of Cardinals&#39; prospects</news:title><news:keywords>Jordan Walker,Chaim Bloom,Jesus Baez,St. Louis Cardinals,Cardinals news</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:02:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-18T11:02:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5328,h_2997,x_0,y_99/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m525vh6vryc5yfcmyr.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sep 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) greets second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) crossing home plate to score a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at PNC Park.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/victor-scott-ii-may-be-giving-cardinals-fans-hope-again-with-new-driveline-swing-video</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Victor Scott II may be giving Cardinals fans hope again with new Driveline swing video</news:title><news:keywords>Victor Scott II,St. Louis Cardinals,Cardinals news,Driveline</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T22:00:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-17T22:00:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4483,h_2521,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m4wc2a5seq44p5pf4j.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Apr 7, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II (11) takes his batting gloves off after striking out against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/savannah-bananas-return-to-busch-stadium-sets-the-stage-for-reunion-of-former-cardinals-stars</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Savannah Bananas&#39; return to Busch Stadium sets the stage for reunion of former Cardinals stars</news:title><news:keywords>Adam Wainwright,busch stadium,savannah bananas,gateway gold,rick ankiel,yadier molina,albert pujols,cardinals news,banana ball</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T16:00:01Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-17T16:00:01Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6073,h_3416,x_0,y_246/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m52maegw6st31xyfgq.jpg</image:loc><image:title>From left: St. Louis&#39; Adam Wainwright, Rick Ankiel andTaylor Shumaker walk on the field during MLB&#39;s Home Run Derby X at Principal Park on Aug. 30, 2025, in Des Moines.</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/jordan-walker-snubbed-of-offseason-award-after-breakout-season-with-cardinals</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Jordan Walker snubbed of offseason award after breakout season with Cardinals</news:title><news:keywords>St Louis Cardinals,JJ Wetherholt,Jordan Walker,cardinals news,MLB awards,rookie of the year,breakout player,comeback player</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-17T13:00:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4848,h_2727,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m4xdp9tjntvnnwx7tg.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) celebrates scoring a run with right fielder Jordan Walker (18) against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/alec-burleson-s-silver-slugger-case-for-cardinals-rests-on-the-depreciating-value-of-rbis</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Alec Burleson&#39;s Silver Slugger case for Cardinals rests on the depreciating value of RBIs</news:title><news:keywords>St Louis Cardinals,cardinals news,silver slugger,Alec Burleson</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:02:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-17T11:02:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6764,h_3804,x_0,y_384/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m535map45ej7mdww5m.jpg</image:loc><image:title>St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson.</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/this-day-in-cardinals-history-st-louis-win-18th-nl-pennant-over-brewers</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>This Day in Cardinals History: St. Louis win 18th NL Pennant over Brewers</news:title><news:keywords>St. Louis Cardinals,2011 NLCS,Cardinals history,David Freese</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T22:00:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:00:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3731,h_2098,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m52kkchq88bfwhsy7c.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Oct 16, 2011; Milwaukee, WI, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese hits a double in the third inning of game six of the 2011 NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/chaim-bloom-s-do-over-on-cardinals-timeline-question-deserves-fans-attention</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Chaim Bloom’s do-over on Cardinals timeline question deserves fans’ attention</news:title><news:keywords>Chaim Bloom,Derrick Goold,St Louis Cardinals,Cardinals news</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:40:31Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-16T16:40:31Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7808,h_4392,x_0,y_106/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m51jtn979cfzwfbv44.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sep 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom in the dugout before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://redbirdrants.com/ivan-herrera-plans-to-improve-his-arm-in-hopes-of-catching-for-cardinals-long-term</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Redbird Rants</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:title>Ivan Herrera plans to improve his arm in hopes of catching for Cardinals long-term</news:title><news:keywords>Rainiel Rodriguez,Ivan Herrera,Leo Bernal,St. Louis Cardinals,Cardinals news,cardinals catcher,Jimmy Crooks</news:keywords><news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:02:00Z</news:publication_date></news:news><lastmod>2026-10-16T13:02:00Z</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6833,h_3843,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/33/01m518x9v8hh2w2vpc02.jpg</image:loc><image:title>Sep 22, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.  Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images</image:title></image:image></url></urlset>