St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - September 18, 2024

Pirates fans get one last insult after watching playoff hopes dieThe Pittsburgh Pirates are officially out of the postseason race. But apparently, that wasn't painful enough. After the Pirates swept the Kansas City Royals ove

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.

Paul Skenes revives tired WBC excuse after Pirates season slips awayThe Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t miss the postseason because of one player, one stretch or one bad decision. But if you’re making a list of reasons why a team that

Rafael Flores Jr.’s colorful quote captures why Pirates trust him in big momentsRafael Flores Jr. might have delivered the best explanation possible for why the Pittsburgh Pirates have grown so comfortable putting him in important situation

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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New MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮No seeds locked in yet. Projecting the bracket with 1 week to go 📲

Pirates offense just embarrassed the Steelers in the funniest possible wayFor years, Pittsburgh sports fans have been able to count on at least one thing: If one of the city’s teams was going to have trouble scoring, it was probably g

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Skenes Blames WBC for VelocityPirates ace feels tournament is 'root' of drop this season (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

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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.

Pirates bullpen collapse made their 2026 playoff miss feel inevitableThere will be plenty of blame to go around when the Pittsburgh Pirates begin dissecting why a season that carried legitimate postseason expectations will end wi

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

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Pirates Braxton Ashcraft injury has no structural damageThe Bucs got some good injury news over the weekend.

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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Pirates’ playoff elimination makes Brandon Lowe decision their first major test of 2027 ambitionThe Pittsburgh Pirates can officially stop pretending there is anything left to play for in 2026 beyond pride, development and perhaps finally finishing with a

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

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/20/2026)

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

Royals vs. Pirates (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Michael Wacha vs. Lake BacharThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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 🎥

Royals vs. Pirates (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

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

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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Noah Cameron vs. Bubba ChandlerThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Henry Davis helped shape Pirates future even if his own is running outHenry Davis has spent the past few years proving he can be a major-league catcher. The question now is whether he’s done enough to remain the Pittsburgh Pirates

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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Brandon Lowe's openness to a Pirates extension means nothing given team's stingy historyThe Pittsburgh Pirates just had another door open to them after Brandon Lowe's comments on a extension. However, them walking through is, at best, uncertain.

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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.

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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Breaking down the Pirates' prospects and potential breakouts on Arizona Fall League rostersThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ season might be winding down, but there will still be plenty of meaningful baseball for the organization to follow this fall. Pittsburgh

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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 🎥

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

Royals vs. Pirates (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 8-5 win vs. Kansas City Royals 🎥

Braxton Ashcraft shutdown comes with one huge silver lining for PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates almost certainly won't see Braxton Ashcraft pitch again this season. Considering how important the right-hander has become to Pittsburgh'

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Livvy Dunne Claps Back at Fan ✋Influencer defends BF Paul Skenes with 'South Park' meme after troll comment

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Kansas City Royals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Randy Dobnak vs. Paul SkenesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Don Kelly accidentally highlighted Henry Davis' biggest problem with attempted complimentHenry Davis hit his 10th home run of the season Thursday, and if you've watched Davis hit for any length of time, you can probably picture it without even seein

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Three young players that could be stars next season for PiratesThe Bucs have some good young talent.

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

Pirates suddenly have an exciting Rafael Flores Jr. problem to solveA year ago, Rafael Flores Jr. was nothing more than an intriguing name in the David Bednar trade. He could hit; that much was fairly clear. Whether he could cat

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Paul Skenes Trade Ideas 💡Which New York team offers better package for Pirates ace? 📲

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 Esmerlyn Valdez stands among standout first-year players ➡️

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

Pirates keep rewriting the rules to justify Ben Cherington's jobA year ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates made the standard perfectly clear: “The goal is to make the playoffs in 2026. Period. Full stop." That's what president Travi

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Pirates send three top prospects to Arizona Fall LeagueThree young Bucs are heading to the desert!

Pirates may never have a better chance to extend Oneil Cruz than they do right nowFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been waiting for Oneil Cruz to emerge as a cornerstone to build around. After last season's massive step back, it seemed

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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

Pirates’ franchise home run record makes another October absence sting even moreThe Pittsburgh Pirates spent much of last offseason trying to fix the most obvious flaw on their roster: They needed power. They needed more legitimate threats

Brewers vs. Pirates (09/17/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-4 win vs. Milwaukee Brewers 🎥

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Kyle Harrison vs. Wilber DotelThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Pirates’ September surge just eliminated Bob Nutting’s favorite offseason excuseBob Nutting handed Pittsburgh the measuring stick back in April. He said the Pirates should expect to chase the postseason and play important games down the str

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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!

Pirates somehow turn Brandon Lowe’s historic season into another letdownBrandon Lowe has given the Pittsburgh Pirates almost everything they could have asked for this season. Thirty home runs. Legitimate middle-of-the-order producti

Brewers vs. Pirates (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 5-4 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

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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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Logan Henderson vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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

A Brandon Lowe Silver Slugger would make Pirates’ biggest 2027 decision painfully obviousBrandon Lowe could very well finish this season holding a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award. If he does, the trophy should arrive at PNC Park along with a

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/16/2026)

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

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

Brewers’ NL Central clinch, PNC Park takeover expose how far Pirates still have to climbMore than an hour after the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, PNC Park belonged to the visitors. The Brewers had already handled t

Tony Beasley’s worst Pirates moment shouldn’t erase what makes him effectiveTony Beasley picked a brutal time to have one of his worst moments as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ third base coach. With Pittsburgh trailing the Milwaukee Brewers a

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 Pittsburgh 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.

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

ESPN blaming Paul Skenes for Pirates’ playoff failure is wildly unfairPaul Skenes has not been Paul Skenes in 2026. That much is fair. Calling him the biggest reason the Pittsburgh Pirates aren't headed to the postseason, however,

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Pirates Prospect update: Catcher Easton CarmichaelCarmichael has 20 homers in just his second professional season.

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

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/15/2026)

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

Brewers vs. Pirates (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 5-1 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pirates’ late-season surge could save Ben Cherington but it should also raise expectations for himThe Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season appeared to be unraveling in August. A team that reached the All-Star break firmly in the National League Wild Card conversa

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Jacob Misiorowski vs. Lake BacharThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Brandon Lowe named Pirates Roberto Clemente Award nomineeLowe has been one of the most meaningful additions to the Pirates in the last decade.

Pirates reliever Kirby Yates makes heartbreaking admission about his baseball futureThe end is looming.

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

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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.

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.

Clint Hurdle just opened door to Pirates reunion that could be perfect for Don KellyDon Kelly has had moments this season when his lack of managerial experience has shown. His inexplicable decision to leave Gregory Soto in too long during Satur

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.

Pirates’ Silver Slugger race exposes just how badly injuries wrecked their second-half lineupGiven the years of brutal offensive performance, it's no surprise that no Pittsburgh Pirates player has won the Louisville Silver Slugger since Andrew McCutchen

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)

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

Pirates’ bullpen game plan exposes a bigger problem than their fading playoff hopesThe Pittsburgh Pirates can keep saying they are trying to win every remaining game, but their rotation plan is starting to tell a different story. With Mitch Ke

Pirates Injury Update: Esmerlyn Valdez done for season, Kirby Yates return, Braxton AshcraftEsmerlyn Valdez’s breakout rookie season has officially come to an early end. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said during his weekly radio show on 93.7 T

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

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.

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where the Pirates after a solid stretch 📲

3 Pirates playing their way out of the team's 2027 plansThe Pittsburgh Pirates still have games left to play in 2026, but September is already providing some clarity about what their 2027 roster should — and shouldn'

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez heads to IL for PiratesThe Bucs got some players back, but another has gone down.

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

Oneil Cruz is quietly showing what a full-season Silver Slugger campaign could look like in 2027Oneil Cruz will not be winning the Louisville Silver Slugger Award in 2026. The reason (finally) isn't a lack of production, but rather a lack of time on the fi

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

Pirates vs. Cubs (09/13/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 4-3 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

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

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

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

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

Pirates finally got their dream September script, then completely butchered the endingThe Pittsburgh Pirates couldn't have scripted the first seven innings of Saturday’s game at Wrigley Field much better. Paul Skenes looked like Paul Skenes again

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 🎥

Esmerlyn Valdez injury highlights Jake Mangum’s quietly crucial role for PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates have already spent much of the 2026 season asking their depth to survive injuries to key players. Now they will have to do it again. Prio

SB Nation Reacts: Will Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly be back next season?It may have to do with whether the GM stays, but will Kelly return for a second full year?

Pirates vs. Cubs (09/12/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 4-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs: Paul Skenes vs. Clay HolmesThe Bucs are battling to finish the year but the MLB Playoffs are slipping away.