St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - September 19, 2024

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Pirates logo, Pirates 72-81, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 1, 8 1, 9 0, R 3, H 8, E 0

Cardinals logo, Cardinals 77-76, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 2, H 6, E 0

Pitching

WinnerC. Mlodzinski (4-5)

LoserJ. Romero (7-3)

SaveA. Chapman (10)

Blown SaveA. Kittredge (7)

Scoring

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Bot 6Brendan Donovan doubles to deep left center field. Paul Goldschmidt scores.

Bot 4Brendan Donovan singles to center field. Nolan Arenado to second. Paul Goldschmidt scores.

Top 4Bryan De La Cruz out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Michael Siani. Nick Gonzales scores.

What's Buzzing

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ESPN Insights

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Logan Henderson is only the 2nd pitcher in MLB postseason history to make an error on 2 different run-scoring plays in the same game ... He joins the Cardinals Max Lanier in Game 1 of the 1942 World Series 😱

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Ask Goold: How did Brewers lap the Cardinals? Could Sonny Gray, Alec Bohm close gap? https://t.co/uZQUwRgN3y

Derrick Goold

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This week's Ask Goold is posted: - How did #Brewers lap the #stlcards? - Would signing Sonny Gray accelerate #Cardinals return to contention, what about Alec Bohm? - Plus, an answer about how a lack of extensions would prompt far different questions ... https://t.co/uZQUwRhkT6

DK Pittsburgh Sports

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While Braxton Ashcraft's 2026 season didn't end the way he wanted it to, he still proved to be the Pirates' most reliable starting pitcher. He's not satisfied, though. "There's always a level of prove it." From José Negron: https://t.co/AWuJhspxIv

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Victor Scott II hopes to catch Cardinals' eye among other prospects in the DominicanWalker had a phenomenal year, but when will we know if it was a fluke?

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Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•11h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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Cardinals facility investments are allowing them to expand development this offseasonSeveral non-roster players are putting in offseason work with the organization.

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Jon Jay’s return gives the Cardinals an underrated win before the offseason beginsThe Cardinals get to hang on to their prized coach.

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Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman starts his offseason work early with DrivelineThere's a chance he is non-tendered.

Bleacher Report•1d

Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢The top players potentially on the move that teams would target ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 1: Joshua Baez has the greatest MLB debut everWhere were you when Joshua Baez made his debut?

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Hypothetical trade offer for the St. Louis Cardinals to get Steven KwanYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Royce Lewis could be a potential fit at third base for the St. Louis CardinalsThere's a chance he is non-tendered.

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 2: Jordan Walker wins Home Run Derby in storybook career revivalThey don't boo nobodies!

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Which position of need do the Cardinals need to fill first?The Cardinals lineup has gotten little production from third base and center field, so which spot should they prioritize long-term?

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Retaining Rob Cerfolio should keep the Cardinals on the fast track to successThe Cardinals look like they'll preserve one of the architects behind their upswing.

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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Potential front office turnover for Cardinals presents opportunity to continue innovationIt could go poorly, or it could be the next evolution of the Cardinals rebuild.

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 3: Alec Burleson brings back vintage Busch Stadium on Opening DayFor a moment, it felt like Cardinals Baseball was truly back.

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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Cardinals Exec Won't Take A's JobAssistant GM Rob Cerfolio expected to stay put despite being finalist (Passan)

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Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 2: Further Away Than You ThinkYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Tekoah Roby's superb Arizona Fall League outing should give Cardinals fans hopeThe Cardinals forgotten prospect is back at it!

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Cardinals History: Fans pick up Matt Holliday when he needs them mostShoutout seven.

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Quinn Mathews' overlooked season should spark hope for the Cardinals' futureQuinn Mathews' first year with the Cardinals was a gem that few noticed.

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Brendan Donovan may have gifted Cardinals their next great center fielder in Tai PeeteWhat a talent Peete is!

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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MLB proposed playoff changes could have saved the Cardinals from 2022 playoff disasterThey really could have used this during Albert Pujols' magical season!

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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The 10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the Cardinals' most unexpected postseason triumph ➡️

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Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

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Kris Bubic could give the Cardinals an easy replacement for Matthew LiberatoreA one-year deal does not interrupt Chaim Bloom's unclear timeline to contention

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Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw the Pirates needs to address in 2027 📲

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How run-scoring explosion in the minors affects how we should look at St. Louis Cardinal prospectsBig jumps in minor league HR rate and batted ball EVs make us wonder about all the elevated prospect stats

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

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St. Louis Cardinals prove that defense does not indeed win championshipsDefense wins championships except in St. Louis

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Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

Bleacher Report•5d

Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

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Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 5: JJ Wetherholt's thunderous debut previews great rookie seasonIt didn't take long for JJ Wetherholt to make his presence known!

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Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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Don't sleep on Cardinals prospect Tekoah Roby as he makes his play for 2027 debutHe's been on the shelf, but he's still got a bright future.

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Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: Trevor RogersYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

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Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

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AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

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MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Chaim Bloom under major pressure as Athletics interview Cardinals' assistant GM Rob CerfolioDon't Cerfoligo.

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Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

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The Cardinals' vibrant young personalities are dispelling the team's old-fashioned imageThis is about as far away from the Mozeliak-era Cardinals as you can get.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Pirates will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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Former Cardinals hitting guru Jeff Albert's quick ousting by Mets may prove fans got it rightDoes this mean fans got it right?

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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In Critique of the 2026 St Louis Cardinals SeasonYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Albert Pujols believes the Cardinals are on the verge of a 'big jump'The Cardinals legend seems bright days ahead.

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Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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Cardinals' Double-A rebrand to Ozark Springbirds falls flat disappointed fan reactionsThe long-awaited name change for the St. Louis Cardinals Double-A affiliate, formerly the Springfield Cardinals, became official on Tuesday evening. Following a

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Jordan Walker announced as Cardinals finalist for Hank Aaron AwardThe St. Louis Cardinals and Chaim Bloom have some items to check off on their offseason list, but before that happens, they could be receiving some good news ab

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Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R Interviews Albert Pujols 🎙️MLB legend talks World Series, managers and more 📲

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Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

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Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where St. Louis' first-year players stand across the league 📲

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Who should Cardinal fans be rooting for in the MLB postseason?When October rolls around, baseball gets serious. The leaves change, and so does temperament. Relaxed greens turn to a desperate orange, but for the fourth stra

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The Cardinals may be gaining ground on the Milwaukee Brewers, but significant hurdles remainIt's a marathon, not a sprint.

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Why the Cardinals Shouldn’t Add to Their 2027 Starting RotationYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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St. Louis Cardinals Biggest 2027 Challenge? Managing ExpectationsSt. Louis Cardinals Biggest 2027 Challenge? Managing Expectations

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

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White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

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Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

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Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

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Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

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Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

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Justin Verlander's proposed rule changes for starting pitchers would be a major shakeup for CardinalsIf you want to see the return of the classic starting pitcher, this may be how it happens.

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Possible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: JP CrawfordYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 7: Ivan Herrera saves Cardinals after umpire controversy Ivan Herrera snatched victory from the jaws of umpire malpractice.

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 8: Cooper Hjerpe perfect in long-awaited debutIt's crazy that Hjerpe's debut wasn't even the best of the season!

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Cubs’ latest playoff disappointment hints at a future the Cardinals can capitalize onThe Cubs seem to be fading right as the Cardinals see their arrow pointing up.

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How did the Cardinals do compared to your expectations?The St. Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs but still outperformed even the most optimistic preseason expectations.

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2 Cardinals prospects honored for stellar postseason performancesA flashy outfielder and power-hitting infielder who can handle the bright lights? Yes please!

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

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MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

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Cardinals could turn a Phillies shakeup into an unexpected trade opportunityNot much brotherly love is going on in Philadelphia right now. Could the Cardinals capitalize?

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Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

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Cardinals' Rookie of the Year dreams intact as Joshua Baez and Leo Bernal maintain eligibilityThe new Killer B's in the lineup can bring more than just power to the Cardinals organization

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Cardinals' projected 2027 arbitration salaries reveal key offseason decisionsSome players could see massive pay raises while others may be cut.

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Cardinals Catching the Brewers, Part 1: Closer Than You ThinkYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

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Why Luis Arraez could be perfect third base solution for CardinalsThe month of October has arrived and for the fourth straight year, the Cardinals are not in the postseason, but based on the vibes of this year's club, you woul

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2 Cardinals legends are up for historic Hall of Fame honorsThe St. Louis Cardinals may have a short list of potential award winners this season, but the historic franchse has the potential to add a trophy to their case.

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Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

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ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

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Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

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MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

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Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

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MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

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Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

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Rising Cardinals' executive Rob Cerfolio is receiving interest from other organizationsHe may be poached before he can see the fruits of his labor in St. Louis.

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Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of the Cardinals' 2026 season 📲

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The St. Louis Cardinals send 9 players to the Arizona Fall LeagueYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

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Hard-luck numbers place JJ Wetherholt's first Cardinals season into perspectiveJJ Wetherholt was good in 2026. Like, really good.

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Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Cardinals announce completion of Lars Nootbaar trade with newest pitching additionFrom Bulldog to Redbird.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

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Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 9: Alec Burleson responds to trade rumors with career nightAfter the trade deadline past, Alec Burleson showed New York what he was made of.

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Former Cardinal Sonny Gray subtly rips Red Sox's philosophy after botching ALWCSClearly Gray did not agree with the Red Sox's decision making.

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Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

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MLB host Greg Amsinger thinks Max Scherzer would be a good fit for the CardinalsGreg Amsinger, a host on MLB Network, was recently a guest on 104.1 KMOX Sports with Tom Ackerman. The former St. Louisan became animated when discussing potent

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

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How the Cardinals can compete in 2027 without mortgaging the futureIt's possible to prioritize the future and still win in 2027.

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Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

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Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

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Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

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Cardinals phenom beats out rival for prospect soothsayer's awardKeep 'em coming.

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Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

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Cardinals’ top 10 moments of 2026, No. 10: Dustin May’s near perfect shutoutFor one night, the Cardinals had an ace.

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30 incredible MLB teams that somehow didn’t win the World SeriesPart of what makes MLB great is that the best team doesn't always win. Baseball has a way of making greatness feel meaningless in October. A team can dominate

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

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Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

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Quinn Mathews may have set the Cardinals' roadmap for next impressive leftyQuinn Mathews capped his 2026 season by making his major league debut and getting his feet wet with nine big league starts. His bounceback campaign bodes well f

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In Praise of the St Louis Cardinals 2026 SeasonYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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How the Cardinals handle Pedro Pages will bring clarity to the catching situationThe St. Louis Cardinals needed to use the 2026 season to find out answers on their roster and have to be satisfied about what they learned at basically every sp

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Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

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Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

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Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

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Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.