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Today's Cardinals Page →Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?
The Cardinals are kicking off the 2026 season with a mixture of excitement and challenges, highlighted by the unfortunate news of Lars Nootbaar landing on the 60-day IL, which opens the door for rookie prospect JJ Wetherholt. With the Opening Day matchup against the Rays...
Read full recap →The Cardinals’ search for catching clarity continues in 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for an intriguing 2026 season, with manager Oliver Marmol expressing optimism after a narrow 3-2 win over the Astros during Spring Training. The team's focus on competitive play over relying on home runs signals a fresh approach as they...
Read full recap →JJ Wetherholt To Make Cardinals’ Opening Day Roster
The Cardinals have officially finalized their Opening Day roster, and the big news is that infield prospect JJ Wetherholt has earned a spot, a promising start for a player many fans are eager to see. However, the roster also features a shocking snub, as outfielder Nelson...
Read full recap →Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages to be a stabilizing force for a young starting rotation
Pedro Pages is poised to take the reins as the Cardinals' Opening Day catcher, adding much-needed stability to a young pitching staff that desperately needs it. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker is starting to show signs of life, as he blasted his first home run during the game...
Read full recap →Cardinals Notes: Pushard, Graceffo, Soriano
The Cardinals finalized their Opening Day bullpen today, announcing Chris Roycroft, George Soriano, and the surprising choice of Matt Pushard as relievers, while Gordon Graceffo was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. This shuffling leaves St. Louis with a solid mix of arms,...
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