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February 25, 2026

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The Cardinals are shifting gears as Tink Hence's dreams of starting are dashed, with manager Oli Marmol announcing plans to utilize him in the bullpen throughout spring training. Meanwhile, fans are buzzing about the new wave of talent, with Blaze Jordan exuding confidence despite still waiting for his big league debut. As the team prepares to face the Mets, Richard Fitts, fresh off the Sonny Gray trade, will take the mound, marking a significant moment for his career. In the realm of nostalgia, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina have been nominated for the Hall of Fame, a reminder of their legendary impact as fans gear up to vote. Finally, with projections rolling in from across the NL Central, speculation on how the Brewers will stack up in 2026 adds a competitive edge to the spring training narrative.

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Cardinals appear ready to throw in the towel regarding prospect's rotation hopes

Cardinals appear ready to throw in the towel regarding prospect's rotation hopes

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol said that the team plans to use Tink Hence in a bullpen role throughout spring training, potentially dashing any hopes of his serving as a starting pitcher in the future.

Cardinals spring training is back…but don’t fall for these fake storylines

Cardinals spring training is back…but don’t fall for these fake storylines

Spring training is back for the St. Louis Cardinals—but how much do the stats really matter? A data-driven look at small sample sizes, breakout myths, and the one thing fans should actually watch.

Pujols, Yadi among nominees for next Cardinals Hall of Fame class: Vote now

Pujols, Yadi among nominees for next Cardinals Hall of Fame class: Vote now

Fans to Select Former Cardinals Great for Induction on September 12 Fan Voting Open Now at cardinals.com/HOF

Prospect Jordan exudes confidence in first Spring Training

Prospect Jordan exudes confidence in first Spring Training

JUPITER, Fla. – Blaze Jordan has spent the past five years playing in Minor League ballparks, working hard to return to a big league stadium. Yes, return. No, Jordan has yet to advance beyond Triple-A since he made his professional debut in 2021 but in July 2019, a then-16-year-old Jordan

Game Discussion for Cardinals vs Mets Spring Training Game for February 25

Game Discussion for Cardinals vs Mets Spring Training Game for February 25

The St. Louis Cardinals continue their Spring Training schedule as they take on the New York Mets. According to MLB.com, Richard Fitts will start the game for St. Louis. This will be his first appearance in a game since he came to the Cardinals in the Sonny Gray trade early in the offseason.

Where do Cardinals fans think the Brewers will finish in 2026? A Rundown of NL Central Projections

Where do Cardinals fans think the Brewers will finish in 2026? A Rundown of NL Central Projections

For the past month or so, I have been working on a summary of the top 20 players on each NL Central team, according to ZiPS DC, Fangraphs Depth Charts, The Bat X, and OOPSY projections. I made a consensus WAR projection for each statistically important player and each team in the NL Central. This […]