St. Louis Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Nolan Arenado's walk-off homer lifts Cardinals over Brewers

Nolan Arenado hit a walk-off solo homer to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 Saturday afternoon. Arenado's homer bailed out Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley (1-0), who allowed Jackson Chourio's game-tying two-run homer in the ninth.

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Cardinals punch back after tying home run, secure series win

It was a game that could have easily gone south, and it almost did. But the Cardinals pulled through and secured a series win against the Brewers. Sonny Gray drew the start.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / April 26

Cardinals Plan to be Patient with Struggling Bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen has turned from a strength last season to a glaring weakness early in 2025. The bullpen had the seventh-lowest team ERA in Major League Baseball in 2024.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Former Cardinals, Reds GM Walt Jocketty dies at 74

Three-time MLB Executive of the Year Walt Jocketty, the former general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds, has died. He was 74. Jocketty reportedly died Friday in the Phoenix area and the Cardinals announced the news Saturday.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 26

Cardinals Are Holding Back Top Pitching Prospect After Strong 2024 Showing

The St. Louis Cardinals came into play on Saturday with an 11-15 record and sat in fourth place in the National League Central. 5 1/2 games back of the first place Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 26

Cardinals Are 'Holding Back' Phenom Per MLB Writer

The St. Louis Cardinals have been an interesting spot so far this season. They've had a cold stretch recently, although they did get back in the win column on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Former Cardinals, Reds GM Walt Jocketty dies at 74

Former Cardinals and Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has passed away at age 74, as initially reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Jocketty was a fixture within baseball front offices for more than four decades, and he was the architect of the St.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26

Three-time MLB Executive of the Year Walt Jocketty dies at 74

During Jocketty’s executive career, he won MLB Executive of the Year honors three times — twice with St. Louis in 2000 and 2004, and again with the Reds in 2010.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 26

Cardinals Predicted To Finish 4th In NL Central After Slow Start

The St. Louis Cardinals enter play on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers with an 11-15 record to start the 2025 season. They sit in fourth place in the National League Central, 5 1/2 games back of the first place Chicago Cubs.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 26

Cardinals Predicted To Make Surprising Addition This Summer

The St. Louis Cardinals obviously didn't have the exact season they wanted to have in 2024. The Cardinals did take a step forward, but they still missed out on the playoffs.

Lars Nootbaar News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Cardinals' Nootbaar Breaks 50-Year-Old MLB Record

Entering this season, one of the bigger lineup questions for manager Oli Marmol and the St. Louis Cardinals was 'Who was going to hit in the leadoff spot'?

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 26

Cardinals Slugger To Take First Step In Return To St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals' offense hasn't been at full strength for the last few weeks but it could take a positive step as soon as next week. Catcher Ivàn Herrera was red-hot to kick off the 2025 Major League Baseball season but hasn't appeared in a game since April 6th after injuring his knee against the Boston Red Sox.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Cardinals take on Brewers, attempt to continue home success

After losing six of seven games on their last road trip, the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to regain their footing at home. They will bid for their second straight victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon in the middle game of a three-game series in St.

Kyle Leahy News / Viva El Birdos / April 26

Kyle Leahy - Cardinals’ Relief Pitcher

A deep dive on the Cardinals’ reliever who is assuming higher leverage roles I am back with a second pitcher breakdown article. Includes charts and dense statistics.

MLB News / Viva El Birdos / April 26

Cardinals Win At Home vs Brewers 4.25.25

St Louis collects its first win in 1 run games this season while defeating rival Milwaukee The Cardinals finally won their first 1 run game of 2025, on the 25th of April while playing its 26th game of the season, climbing to 4 games under .500 while taking Milwaukee below water and into under .500 territory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Cardinals hang on to edge Brewers

Lars Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday night. Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore (2-2) allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits in six innings.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 25

Cardinals Superstar Has Roadblock To Dodgers Blockbuster Trade

Nolan Arenado remains one of the most talked about players who could be on the trade block this season. The St. Louis Cardinals All-Star third baseman has been solid to kick off the 2025 Major League Baseball and has shown what teams missed out on this past offseason by not acquiring him.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Cardinals Option Struggling Reliever to Triple-A

It has not been an ideal start to the 2025 season for the St. Louis Cardinals. After dropping seven of their last 10 games, the Cardinals’ record now sits at 10-15.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 25

Cardinals Might Have Future Superstar On Their Hands

The St. Louis Cardinals aren't in the position they wanted to be in right now and have had a rough week or so. There's been a lot of negative chatter. Because of this, let's take a look at the bright side instead.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Inside The Diamonds / April 25

St. Louis Cardinals Roster Moves 4/25/25

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. Game one kicks off tonight. Matthew Liberatore takes on Chad Patrick.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Potential Trade Returns Should the Cardinals Ship Arenado at the Deadline

In an early MLB trade deadline preview, ESPN insider David Schoenfield predicted that the Cardinals could potentially trade eight-time MLB All-Star Nolan Arenado if they find the right suitor. The Cardinals could have plenty of options for a place to send the 34-year-old, according to Schoenfield - of course, it all depends on if St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 23