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Cardinals Look Like Geniuses Thanks To Red-Hot Streak

The St. Louis Cardinals had a long offseason. There weren't a lot of moves made -- or pretty much any at all. The front office and team overall had to take hits left and right, but now are looking pretty smart.

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Cardinals Overlooked Offseason Move Paying 'Massive Dividends' So Far In 2025

The St. Louis Cardinals are 9-9 and 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central, largely due to an underrated offseason hiring.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Hurler Linked To Braves In Two-For-One Blockbuster Trade Scenario

The St. Louis Cardinals were recently linked to the National League East rival Atlanta Braves in what could be a shocking trade deadline blockbuster. St.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Could Land Top Pitching Prospect From Hated Cubs In Rare Trade Scenario

The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs have one of the league's most bitter rivalries but could these two historic franchises meet for a rare blockbuster trade this summer?

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Cardinals Expert Reveals Reason For This Week's Big Change

The St. Louis Cardinals opened the 2025 Major League Baseball season with a typical five-man starting rotation but now has moved to a six-man staff. Steven Matz began the season in the bullpen and moved back to the rotation on Wednesday with a fantastic five-inning outing while allowing just one earned run and two base hits.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals No. 18 Overall Pick Could Be Promoted Soon: 'Next Arm Up'

Are the St. Louis Cardinals close to calling up one of their most gifted pitching prospects once again? The Cards entered Thursday with a 9-9 record on the season and are playing better baseball than most people expected.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Find Out How Ichiro Suzuki & Other Legends Are Helping Cardinals Rising Star

Several St. Louis Cardinals youngsters have blossomed offensively this season, helping lead the club to a 9-9 record and only 1 1/2 games out of first place in the National League Central.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Sign Pair Of Intriguing 26-Year-Olds To Minor League Contracts

The St. Louis Cardinals are competing for the top spot in the National League Central but remain committed to rebuilding their broken player development system.

JJ Wetherholt News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Cardinals Phenom's Insane Stretch Is Putting League On Notice

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most intriguing prospects in the minor leagues right now. Infielder JJ Wetherholt was selected with the No. 7 pick in the 2024 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft by the Cardinals and quickly has shot up the prospect charts.

Nolan Arenado News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 17

Reasons Behind Botched Cardinals-Astros Trade For Nolan Arenado Finally Revealed

The St. Louis Cardinals' top priority over the offseason was to find a trade destination for superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado but things didn't pan out as hoped.

Lars Nootbaar News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

How key change at the plate triggered Cardinals’ Lars Nootbaar’s decisive homer vs. Astros

The St. Louis Cardinals picked up a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon. A three-run homer from outfielder Lars Nootbaar in the bottom of the fifth inning pathed the way for the Cardinals to get the job done.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

The unique strategy the Cardinals are using to maximize pitching talent

Oliver Marmol and the St. Louis Cardinals will be adding a sixth arm to their rotation in Matthew Liberatore. The 25-year-old pitcher will make his first start of the season on April 19th against the New York Mets.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Cardinals Phenom Making Difficult Decision Seem Easy For St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals recently called up young infielder Thomas Saggese when Nolan Gorman went on the Injured List. Saggese filled a need quickly for the Cardinals and has done nothing but hit since.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Cardinals' Rising Star studied Ichiro, Other Greats to Learn Overlooked Skill

Up-and-coming St. Louis Cardinals centerfielder Victor Scott II has been putting yet another tool on display for the team so far this season. While boasting

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Injured Astros Could Target Cardinals' Former No. 18 Overall Pick

One of the St. Louis Cardinals’ strongest arms could have multiple suitors this summer, including the Houston Astros. St. Louis’ performance between now and July will determine whether or not they put starting pitchers like Sonny Gray and Erick Fedde up for sale before the trade deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

How Much Should Cardinals Fans Be Concerned With Willson Contreras' Slump?

The St. Louis Cardinals currently have one of the league's most prolific offenses but not every player in their red-hot lineup is heating up. Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals News / Field Level Media / April 16

Lars Nootbaar’s 3-run HR lifts Cardinals over Astros

Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer to help lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the visiting Houston Astros 4-1 Wednesday afternoon. Thomas Saggese went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI as St.

Steven Matz News / Viva El Birdos / April 16

Game Recap - Apr 16 - Steven Matz leads the St. Louis Cardinals over the Houston Astros 4-1

Cardinals take the game and series, climbing back to .500 Game Result Steven Matz allowed an early run, but settled in to quiet the Astros’ bats, setting down 15 in a row.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / April 16

Cardinals Have Clear Reason For Playoff Hopes In 2025

We're just 17 games into the Major League Baseball season for the St. Louis Cardinals -- not including Wednesday's tilt against the Houston Astros. As of writing, the Cardinals and Astros are in action so all statistics are reflective of action through Tuesday's loss against Houston.

Matt Svanson News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 16