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Lars Nootbaar's ongoing heel issues have cast a shadow over the Cardinals' spring preparations, with the left fielder trending toward an Opening Day stint on the injured list, a significant blow to an already unsettled roster. Meanwhile, Hunter Dobbins' absence from the rotation battle raises more concerns, as the Cardinals grapple with who will take the mound when the season opens. Despite these setbacks, a palpable positive energy surrounds camp, with players and coaches buoyed by the revamped Kids Club initiative aimed at fostering fan engagement. As the team looks toward 2026, there's a strange sense of optimism amid uncertainty, hinting that the Cardinals may still be capable of surprising fans this season.
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Cardinals Notes: Nootbaar, Baez, Catcher
Lars Nootbaar still hasn’t played this spring as he works back from heel surgeries. Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat noted yesterday that the left fielder is trending towards beginning the season on the injured list. There’s no clear timetable for his season debut. An injured list stint has been a possibility since the Cardinals […]
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Cardinals leadership continues promise to fan-first promotions
The Cardinals revamped their Kids Club to offer a FREE tier for families!
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Cardinals' rotation battle receives unfortunate update for one offseason acquisition
Hunter Dobbins, one of many pitchers acquired over the winter by the St. Louis Cardinals, won't be ready for Opening Day, removing one starter from the rotation battle.
MLB.com
Here is the Cardinals' projected Opening Day roster
JUPITER, Fla. -- There is a vibe in Cardinals camp that can’t be ignored. It’s positive energy that makes the players and coaching staff believe they will win more than they will lose in 2026. That has been the case during the exhibition season. Entering Tuesday's action against the Mets,
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Ranking all the Cards' potential 2026 starters
It’s difficult to think of a season in which the Cardinals' rotation, just two weeks out of Opening Day, has ever felt so unsettled. But the difference now is that unsettled, all told, may not be the worst thing.
The Cardinals, traditionally, for all the star hitters they’ve had over
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My (Somewhat) Bold Offseason Predictions – 2026 edition (revisited)
With only a couple of weeks remaining in spring training, I think it’s time we revisit how we did with our predictions from the end of October. https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/st-louis-cardinals-sabermetrics-analysis/65354/somewhat-bold-offseason-predictions-2026-edition#comments If you were one of the participants who included your predictions, here is a quick link to help you find them! Like last year, this is a […]