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Injuries are already throwing a wrench in the Cardinals' plans this spring, with Zack Thompson and Ixan Henderson both facing setbacks. As the team gears up for a new season, it’s hard not to feel a twinge of concern about their depth and the impact on their pitching plans.
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Latest On Zack Thompson
A torn lat muscle last March ended up costing Zack Thompson the entirety of his 2025 season, though the Cardinals left-hander was also dealing with another injury. According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Thompson had an arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder in August, described as “a cleanup procedure.” The recovery from…
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Cardinals' first injury of camp strikes one of last season's breakout prospects
The St. Louis Cardinals have their first injury of spring training, as left-handed pitching prospect Ixan Henderson suffered a left flexor strain. Henderson was one of their breakout prospects in 2025, which makes it a frustrating blow.
Redbirdrants
Former Cardinals phenom set to suit up for yet another division rival
Former St. Louis Cardinals phenom starter Shelby Miller just signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Cubs, allowing him to rehab with them in 2026 before returning to the mound in 2027.
MLB.com
Former Cards top prospect may not be far from a rebound season
JUPITER, Fla. -- Tink Hence is well aware that his stock has fallen.
“I’ve seen the rankings," he said Friday.
The right-handed pitcher with big talent and a relatively small frame was a Top 100 prospect prior to each of the past three seasons, reaching as high as No. 64
MLB.com
15 must-watch hitters in Spring Training
Pitchers and catchers have already reported to Spring Training, and position players aren’t far behind: Eight teams will have their first full-squad workouts on Sunday, with the rest to follow over the next few days.
Spring Training slash lines don’t exactly matter, but that doesn’t mean the next few weeks
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Want Hope for 2026? Look at the 1985 St. Louis Cardinals
I have been rightly accused of being over optimistic about the St. Louis Cardinals and I want to be clear this is not something I share with the intention of inferring that the upcoming 2026 season will turn out this way. However, if you’re looking for just a tiny glimmer of hope that the upcoming […]
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