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Nolan Arenado Makes the St. Louis Cardinals World Series Contenders

Feb 2, 2021

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

One week ago the St. Louis Cardinals were in a state of uncertainty. This week they're a World Series contender thanks to their recent blockbuster trade for star third baseman Nolan Arenado. According to MLB...

The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the St. Louis Cardinals

Quinn Allen

Apr 22, 2020

Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been one of the most successful teams of the last decade in the National League, making the playoffs six out of 10 seasons while also winning a World Series in 2011. St. Louis appea...

Kolten Wong Voices Frustration

Cody Goggin

Mar 27, 2017

Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

In an interview with the St. Louis Post Dispatch early Sunday, St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong made apparent that he would rather be traded than platoon at second base. (He later softened his sta...

Pirates Win Opening Game Behind Dominant Pitching Performance

Patrick Brewer

Apr 3, 2016

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball

The 2016 MLB season is underway, and the Pittsburgh Pirates were the victors in the first game of the season, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals by a final score of 4-1. While several players had strong games...

Cardinals’ Peralta Out 2-3 Months

Josey Curtis

Mar 7, 2016

Headlines, St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing to begin their 2016 campaign without three-time All-Star shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who -- according to an initial exam -- tore his left thumb ligament. Peralta suffered ...

Jason Heyward and the Thin-Skinned Redbirds… Enough…

David N. Wilson

Dec 23, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, St. Louis Cardinals

As exciting as the off-season has been, particularly for Cubs fans, it has not been without its drama. Starting with the John Lackey signing, hackles seem to have risen in the Cardinals front office and spread ...

Dear Cardinal Fans: The World Isn’t Over

Jack McNeil

Dec 11, 2015

Headlines, National League Central, Offseason, St. Louis Cardinals

Earlier today, Jason Heyward decided to sign with the Chicago Cubs on an eight year deal worth $184 million. The Cardinals, Nationals, and Angels were the finalists in the bidding for the 26-year old outfielder...

Power Ranking All 30 MLB Team Uniforms

Cory Fallon

Dec 8, 2015

American League, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League

The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres recently revealed their new uniforms for the 2016 season. With new looks and many interesting designs, how exactly do they stack up against the rest of baseball? He...

Cardinals’ Alex Reyes Suspended 50 Games for marijuana use

Jack McNeil

Nov 9, 2015

Arizona Fall League, Breaking News, St. Louis Cardinals

The Cardinals will be without their top prospect, and best pitching prospect since Carlos Martinez, for the first part of the 2016 season due to marijuana. Alex Reyes, 21, signed with the Cardinals in 2012 out ...

Cubs-Cardinals Game 1 Preview

Jamey Vinnick

Oct 9, 2015

Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, Opinions & Predictions, Postseason

It's the savvy veterans against the upstart kids. The team who has become a staple here matched up against the team in uncharted territory. That's the storylines that come with the upcoming Cubs-Cardinals NLDS ...

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