St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros - March 17, 2024

As 2026 draws to a close, the Cardinals should heed lessons from 2006After celebrating the 2006 World Series champions last week, the team should remember the need for outside additions.

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Astros missing playoffs for second straight year may finally force Jim Crane to pivotIs a second straight season with no playoffs the catalyst for Astros owner Jim Crane to make serious change?

Joshua Baez flashing his super-high ceiling with Cardinals bodes well for the futureOh the places the Joshua Baez may go.

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Playoff Predictions Entering Last Week 🔮Projecting how the Astros will fare in the AL West chase 📲

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Final Week 🔢Where the Cardinals stand as they finish out the season ➡️

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Movie recommendations based on St. Louis Cardinals playersYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Leo Bernal's addition to top 100 prospects list opens up Cardinals chances at PPI bonus next seasonHe's an early favorite for 2027 NL Rookie of the Year.

Where Ivan Herrera does (and doesn't) fit long term for the St. Louis CardinalsHas the position-less slugger lost his spot?

Alex Bregman's brutal injury reminds Cardinals fans of the misfortune that befell Juan EncarnaciónThis isn't the type of memory that Cardinals fans wanted to revisit.

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Yordan Called Team Meeting 😶Alvarez didn't mince words after Astros were swept by Braves

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Latest MLB Playoff Picture 👀6 spots up for grabs with one week left. Full standings 📲

Cardinals farm system receives A+ grade as team is positioned to contend for years to comeWhat a turnaround by this front office group.

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Iván Herrera Clobbers 2 Homers as Cardinals Win Home Finale vs NationalsIván Herrera Clobbers 2 Homers as Cardinals Win Home Finale vs Nationals

Braves vs. Astros (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from St. Louis Cardinals' 5-3 win vs. Washington Nationals 🎥

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Joe Espada’s bullpen failure explains why he’s entering final days with AstrosEspada's use of the pen should be one of the biggest reasons he is not coming back

Quinn Mathews being slept on as impact arm for Cardinals rotationHe's the real deal.

Cardinals are force to be reckoned with according to Giants manager Tony VitelloThe Giants manager sees the bright future that Cardinals fans hope comes to fruition sooner than later.

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What went right for the Cardinals in 2026?Despite another year of missing the postseason, the Cardinals had plenty of things go right as they build towards the future.

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Trade Ideas for Every Team 💡1 Move each squad wishes they could make this season

3 Cardinals playing their final home games at Busch Stadium this weekendThey may come back to Busch in the future, but they'll be playing for a different team.

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Nationals Commit 4 Errors, but Still Beat St. Louis Cardinals in ExtrasNationals Commit 4 Errors, but Still Beat St. Louis Cardinals in Extras

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 8-5 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Braves vs. Astros (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-3 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Time runs out on Blaze Jordan as yet another young Cardinals' season is officially overThe third baseman overcame the odds this season.

Cardinals News: Joshua Baez season-ending injury, Ramon Urias released, Cesar Prieto returnMovement on the Cardinals roster with just over a week left to play.

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Minor League POY For Every Team 🏆B/R's top prospect performers of MiLB season for every squad ➡️

The Cardinals need to be hesitant before they deem Kyle Leahy an "ace"Here come those numbers again...

Oli Marmol makes the case that it's a really good time to be a Cardinals fanMissing the playoffs again is nauseating, but I think he's right.

The Cardinals can't afford to share Lance Lynn's steadfast belief in Pedro PagésSorry, Lance, but this isn't the catcher the Cardinals should hitch their wagon to.

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Striking Out on a New Path: The Whole System Is Missing BatsYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Jeremy Peña's final chance to change his Astros future is fast approachingPena has 8 games and hopefully a postseason to make himself indispensable. Can he overdeliver and force Crane's hand?

Justin Turner stoops to an embarrassing level to degrade Cardinals' Masyn WinnOn Monday night, St. Louis Cardinals Gold Glove shortstop Masyn Winn unleashed a throw in the top of the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants that was

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Nationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals FridayNationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals Friday

St. Louis Cardinals officially eliminated from postseason contention after exceeding expectationsThey certainly stayed in the race longer than many thought they would.

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Washington Nationals' 9-1 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Braves vs. Astros (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Atlanta Braves' 6-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Cards Out of Playoff Race

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The St. Louis Cardinals will miss the postseason for the fourth straight year

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Projecting a Jeremy Peña contract extension with Astros that satisfies all partiesThis is what kind of a deal it would likely take to keep Jeremy Pena in Houston

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Astros catching prospect Jason Schiavone's historic season just changed his 2027 expectationsSchiavone's meteoric rise through the Astros farm system should have him in the Astros' plans for 2027.

ESPN analyst makes strong Hall of Fame claim for Cardinals legendYou be the judge.

Trio of Cardinals prospects honored with minor league All-Star awardsA homegrown outfielder put it all together after a few seasons while newly acquired talent made Chaim Bloom look even better.

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Ranking Every Team's Best Rookie in 2026 🔢Where AJ Blubaugh stands among standout first-year players ➡️

The Cardinals should trade for pitcher Drew Rasmussen this offseasonTo extend? To flip? Let's find out!

Yordan's 40th HR 🔥(@MLB/X)

AL MVP frontrunner hits milestone mark for 1st time in career 🎥

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Jim Crane might’ve tipped his hand on Astros’ quiet trade deadline with Joe Espada defenseCrane's comment about Espada "doing what he can do with what he's got" may have given a window into his opinion of the team, and why they had such a quiet deadl

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Updated MLB Draft Lottery odds as Cardinals fall further out of contentionThe race to the bottom is on!

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Series Preview: Cardinals Host Nationals for Last Homestand of SeasonSeries Preview: Cardinals Host Nationals for Last Homestand of Season

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Astros offense feels uncomfortably familiar one year after coaching staff overhaulA peek inside the numbers of the Astros offense reveals changing hitting coaches has essentially done nothing.

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It's clear Astros' Joe Espada was a victim of Dana Brown's failures, Jim Crane's hubrisWhen doing the best with what you've got isn't enough, there won't be anything that is.

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Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉Yordan Alvarez may have some competition despite being the heavy favorite to win ➡️

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Cardinals' reported Jacob Misiorowski equivalent should evoke cautious optimism among fansIf everything works out, the Cardinals could be in possession of some serious treasure.

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Judging St. Louis Cardinals Walk-Up SongsYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Jordan Walker joining 20/20 club cements unreal turnaround season for Cardinals starHave yourself a year, Mr. Walker!

Royals vs. Astros (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Kansas City Royals' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

JJ Wetherholt's return gives the Cardinals rookie one last shot at major awardAs the 2026 season heads to an end for the St. Louis Cardinals, there is some positive news for the last 10 games of the season. After missing the previous two

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Cardinals close out Giants series with another one run lossA hot September afternoon was not the correct recipe

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 6-5 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

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Former MLB GM makes disrespectful case for Junior Caminero MVP win over Yordan ÁlvarezDespite being first or second in all three major Triple Crown categories, at least one former GM thinks the Astros DH is not the AL MVP

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🔒 Battle for playoff spots ♨️ Stearns hot seat? 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

JJ Wetherholt's return coincides with obvious offseason preparation from CardinalsThe prodigal son returns.

How Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright ruined a fourth grader's life As the season wraps up and the Cardinals are all but eliminated in the playoff race, it can be fun to look in the rearview mirror at memories that serve the Red

Masyn Winn's defense provides plenty of long-term value for the CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals continue to use the last couple weeks of an exciting 2026 season to look towards the future. By most accounts, future success may not be

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Previewing Every MLB Team's Biggest Offseason Decision 🔮The most pivotal question Houston will have to answer this winter 📲

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The 2026 St Louis Cardinals Bullpen: Is It Unhealthy?Your best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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3 bold trades Astros could make this offseason to solve their lingering Carlos Correa problemThe Astros have a roster construction problem. Here are a few ways to fix it.

Bo Bichette might be the perfect free agent to start the Cardinals' return to relevanceChaim Bloom and the ownership duo of Bill DeWitt Jr. and Bill DeWitt III have been adamant that the organization will spend when the time is right for the St. L

Andre Pallante Gets Shelled by the Giants as they Overwhelm Cardinals TuesdayAndre Pallante Gets Shelled by the Giants as they Overwhelm Cardinals Tuesday

Royals vs. Astros (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 4-2 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from San Francisco Giants' 10-3 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Correa Won't Return This YearAstros manager Joe Espada says SS (ankle) aiming to come back fully healthy in 2027

Group of Cardinals prospects head to the desert to refine their games for high 2027 expectationsThe St. Louis Cardinals minor league system continues to impress, with the farm being ranked among the best while Springfield works towards another Double-A cha

For all their faults, Astros have one trait they can bank on in MLB playoffsJust as big wins don't get the Astros too high, bad losses never get the team down either.

Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮How the Astros may fare this fall ➡️

Spencer Strider's apparent availability gives Cardinals a home-run offseason targetHe's exactly the kind of buy-low, high-upside pitcher the Cardinals should covet.

Viral Mets moment after Pete Alonso's return validates Astros' David Stearns decisionSometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. That applies to the front office to

Cardinals have chance to break frustrating years-long trend as they close 2026 seasonI like what this says about the talent the Cardinals have right now.

The baseball world is sleeping on the idea of rewarding Jordan Walker for his resurgent seasonJordan Walker isn't receiving any chatter for Comeback Player of the Year because he's not a "traditional" recipient. That needs to change.

Quinn Mathews Throws a Gem as the St. Louis Cardinals Edge the Giants MondayQuinn Mathews Throws a Gem as the St. Louis Cardinals Edge the Giants Monday

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/14/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from Giants vs. Cardinals, 09/14/2026 🎥

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Dodgers and Yankees clinch postseason spots 📲

Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Hosting San Francisco GiantsSeries Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Hosting San Francisco Giants

These 3 Astros pitchers should not be on the team (and here's who should replace them)These three pitchers have been a hindrance to the Astros staff. Here are 3 pitchers they should give a shot to instead.

Former Cardinal Willson Contreras puts on dissonant display in Red Sox rehab appearance @Gary what happened?

St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Update: Lower LevelsYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Riley O'Brien's struggles should not lead Cardinals to rash offseason moveIt's been rough lately, but scraping Riley O'Brien would be a bad idea.

Astros just got terrible postseason preview after Rays exposed flawsAll the negatives were on display against the best team in the American League. Here were the three biggest.

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where the Cardinals stand after a decent week 📲

Why I Never Blame St. Louis Cardinals Losses on a Single PlayerWhy I Never Blame St. Louis Cardinals Losses on a Single Player

MLB Playoff Picture Shaping UpLatest standings after Brewers and Rays clinch postseason spots 📲

Joey Votto provokes Reds fans with praise of Cardinals Hall of Famer Yadier MolinaSomewhere, Brandon Phillips is fuming.

McGreevy’s Arm, Burleson’s Clutch Bat Help St. Louis Cardinals Beat White Sox SundayMcGreevy’s Arm, Burleson’s Clutch Bat Help St. Louis Cardinals Beat White Sox Sunday

White Sox vs. Cardinals (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from St. Louis Cardinals' 3-1 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

Astros vs. Rays (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 14-4 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Leo Bernal sets Cardinals record as he grabs hold of starting gigLeo Bernal made his major league debut nearly two weeks ago and has already made an impression. The latest rookie to debut had 13 hits in his first 10 games, in

Astros might've promoted Christian Vazquez’s replacement for a big league auditionA strong 2026 has catapulted the Astros farmhand from outside their top 30 to being the number 6 prospect in their system.

Is Nathan Church the Cardinals’ starting center fielder in 2027?Nathan Church has had a strong second half as he attempts to seize long-term starting spot in the Cardinals lineup

Nightmare Scenarios for Every Team 😱Worst possible outcome each squad could face this season

The offseason losses that hurt the most for CardinalsThe Cardinals stripped down their roster last offseason, but there are two losses that sting more than others. St. Louis is missing two key players

St. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Gives Up 2-Out 2-Strike Homer in 9th as White Sox WinSt. Louis Cardinals Bullpen Gives Up 2-Out 2-Strike Homer in 9th as White Sox Win

White Sox vs. Cardinals (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 6-5 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Astros vs. Rays (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Yainer Diaz hot streak could provide Astros with flexible offseason opportunityThe Astros must decide whether to continue to go year to year in arbitration with their starting catcher, give him an extension, or trade him and allow the youn

Cardinals bullpen configuration was doomed from the startThe end seems to be near.

Checking In on the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft ClassYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Wild Card standing outpacing stalled Cardinals down the stretchThe end seems to be near.

MLB Teams' Worst Value Player 📉One name for each squad that isn't living up to his contract this season ➡️

Sonny Gray mulls retirement after career resurgence following Cardinals departureIt didn't work out in St. Louis, but a happy ending might still be in store for Sonny Gray.

St. Louis Cardinals Killer B’s Bats Erupt to Defeat White Sox Friday NightSt. Louis Cardinals Killer B’s Bats Erupt to Defeat White Sox Friday Night

White Sox vs. Cardinals (09/11/2026)

Watch the Game Highlights from White Sox vs. Cardinals, 09/11/2026 🎥

Astros vs. Rays (09/11/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 3-1 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Painful Jesus Sanchez memories should be enough for Astros to ignore Blue Jays DFAThe Astros outfield doesn't hit, but at least they play defense.

Astros living in the past gives fans 'Uncle Rico' vibes and could endanger future successAre the Astros guilty of living in the past, believing their old glory is still carrying them while other teams across MLB actually improve around them?

Adrian Beltre says losing 2011 World Series to Cardinals was career's worst momentIt still haunts him 15 years later.

Is it time for the Cardinals to shift their overall strategy?Difficult to see, the future is

It's clear Mariners completely wasted their Astros killer status in a totally lost seasonSay it loud and say it proud. The Mariners are toast and they have no one to blame but themselves.

MLB Manager Hot-Seat Check 🔥Rating Oli Marmol's status as the skipper 📲

Updated Top 100 Prospects 📊Ranking who's next as the regular season winds down 📲

Willie McGee taught former Cardinal All-Star humility and led by exampleWillie: one of a kind.

AJ Blubaugh failed his first tests after Joe Espada gave him larger Astros taskSteven Okert's injury gave Blubaugh the ultimate chance to step up, but so far he's fallen down.

Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Host the Chicago White SoxSeries Preview: St. Louis Cardinals Host the Chicago White Sox

AL Playoff Seeding Debate 🤔

MLB insider Jon Heyman gives his thoughts on if the format should change 🎥

Astros vs. Phillies (09/10/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 2-1 win vs. Philadelphia Phillies 🎥

Where do the Cardinals go from here?Chaim Bloom set the Cardinals up for failure by intentionally ignoring the bullpen.

Phillies broadcast accuses Astros' Hunter Brown of disrespect towards Jose AltuveThe Astros ace was seen making what was thought to be a mocking clap after an out, and the broadcast had something to say about it. But were they way off base?

Thursday morning thoughts after a tough St. Louis Cardinals lossYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

4 Astros players who must step up immediately for a chance at playoff successThese 4 players have been struggling, but the Astros will need them to find their groove if they hope to have playoff success

Predicting Every Team's Opening Day Lineup 🔮Getting out the crystal ball for how Houston can look in 2027 📲

3 Cardinals who could make great offseason trade chipsChips. Like Ruffles. Ruffled. Like feathers after these takes.

Altuve's 2,500th Career Hit 👏

Astros star becomes 2nd active player to accomplish feat

Astros vs. Phillies (09/09/2026)

Full highlights from Philadelphia Phillies' 11-7 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Brent Strom's return to Astros already paying dividendsThe return of the legendary coach has rejuvenated the pitching staff