St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres - August 26, 2024

FinalAug 26

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Standings

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Teams

Padres logo, Padres 75-58, 1 2, 2 0, 3 2, 4 0, 5 3, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 7, H 8, E 1

Cardinals logo, Cardinals 65-66, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 1, 8 0, 9 1, R 4, H 11, E 0

Pitching

WinnerR. Vásquez (4-6)

LoserK. Gibson (7-6)

Scoring

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Top 3Jackson Merrill singles to left field. Xander Bogaerts to second. Manny Machado scores. Jurickson Profar scores.

Bot 2Paul Goldschmidt singles to shallow center field. Brendan Donovan scores.

Top 1Manny Machado homers to center field. Jake Cronenworth scores.

What's Buzzing

Derrick Goold

Cardinals shut out from 2026 Gold Glove awards after having three finalists @TheDanGuerrero has the details of an unusual shutout. I mean at least one should have one … https://t.co/QMJZzd9aqH

MLB Trade Rumors

Bullpen workhorse Ryne Stanek enters free agency after the #STLCards buy out the righty's club option: https://t.co/8mrk7aFoEn

MLB Trade Rumors

The #Padres' remaining mutual, team, and player options are all settled.... Andujar/Canning/Giolito: https://t.co/5KwtAuQjc3 Hart/Matsui: https://t.co/ZT9tO6GxQk Peralta: https://t.co/imIq905zC1

Derrick Goold

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This was a $5-million decision for the #stlcards, to give you a frame of reference for what the club is thinking for that role. There was a $1 million buyout to not take the option.

Derrick Goold

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#stlcards are declining the team option on setup reliever Ryne Stanek’s contract, per source familiar with team’s decision. Stanek (RHP) becomes a free agent. He had a $6-million option for 2027. #Cardinals will go looking again for that veteran reliever (or two) like him.

San Diego Padres

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We have made the following roster moves:

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St. Louis Cardinals Denied as Gold Glove Winners AnnouncedSt. Louis Cardinals Denied as Gold Glove Winners Announced

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Yuki Matsui’s return gives Padres relief and a dangerous assumption to avoidThe Padres have one less problem to solve this winter. It’s a win they should happily take. Yuki Matsui is staying in San Diego after declining to exercise his

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The Perfect Role PlayerRoster Review: Dustin Harris

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5 Cardinals connections who have strong cases to be the Astros' next manager under Randy Flores2 Cardinals legends, 2 Cardinals cult legends, and one underrated staffer lead the way as early candidates for the Astros managerial gig.

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3 Astros players the Cardinals could target with Randy Flores now running HoustonFlores is very familiar with the Cardinals farm system, making a potential trade rather interesting.

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Wandy Peralta’s $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problemThe Padres got 77 1/3 innings from Wandy Peralta this season. Finding him a place on their initial postseason rosters seemed to be a much bigger ask. We know th

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Arizona Fall League —Week 4Javelinas take first place

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Which Cardinals’ rotation path would you take?The Cardinals have a couple ways they could attack their starting rotation, using money to fill the innings or cycle through the upper minors arms.

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The Cardinals front office has been overhauled under Chaim BloomSince Chaim Bloom joined the Cardinals in early January 2024, there has been a complete overhaul of St. Louis's front office. Bloom's inclusion on the staff thr

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Padres’ Nick Pivetta option comes with a bigger gamble than it seemsThe Padres need starting pitching, and Nick Pivetta can give them very good starting pitching. We’ve seen him do it before. After his 2026 campaign was derailed

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Padres’ Joe Musgrove comeback hopes put pressure on A.J. Preller’s 2027 rotation planYou can't build a rotation on hopes and a dream.

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The Rule 5 ProtecteeRoster Review: Garrett Hawkins

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Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land himThe Padres have tried to bring Luis Robert Jr. to San Diego in the past. They might soon get another shot, and maybe A.J. Preller should give it some real consi

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Padres’ Casey Mize reunion would double down on a trade that already fell shortThe Padres already paid for Casey Mize once. We don’t necessarily believe they should pay for him again. His disappointing time in San Diego should leave the Pa

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Padres' successful offseason plan includes a willingness to admit trade deadline mistakesIt's not often wise to double down on your mistakes.

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2 Cardinals that the team should move on from in 2027*Everyone waves*

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Padres need to know what Luis Rengifo fixes before bringing him backLuis Rengifo is the kind of player who can make a reunion make sense after his 2026 performance with the Padres. He brought spark and a reliable bat that worked

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Cardinals Signing Tarik Skubal is a Great Idea That’ll Never HappenCardinals Signing Tarik Skubal is a Great Idea That’ll Never Happen

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Padres face an expensive bullpen balancing act with Adrian Morejon and Jason AdamThe Padres can bring back Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam. They can also pay for starting pitching and improve the lineup. Doing all of it takes an ownership grou

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Manny Machado’s October raised the stakes for the Padres’ offseasonGarrett Mitchell caught the ball. The Padres still have to answer for everything around it. As painful as the postseason was, they have to move on and plan thei

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Padres need a left-field upgrade before settling for Austin Hays or Ramón LaureanoThe Padres need to shop for a starting left fielder before they start getting comfortable with familiar names. Austin Hays and Ramón Laureano can be part of the

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MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

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Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected deal gives Padres six years of risk with one expensive catchThe most important part of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected contract arrives after his second season. That’s when he could decide he deserves a better deal and lea

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Zombie Bullpen: Four Bargain Relievers the Cardinals Can Bring Back to LifeYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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ESPN floats out a pipe dream by linking Tarik Skubal to the CardinalsDon't get your hopes up, Cardinals fans.

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Cardinals offseason could be barreling toward a surprise Ivan Herrera tradeIt's certainly worth monitoring.

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Padres’ Ty France reunion hinges on a clear plan for Gavin SheetsWe can welcome Ty France back with open arms. Immediately after, it’s okay to ask where Gavin Sheets is supposed to play. It should be one of the first question

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Randy Flores's departure will hurt the Cardinals in more ways than oneThe Cardinals are once again losing an executive to the Houston Astros.

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Should the Padres sign two starters instead of re-signing Michael King?How important is depth really?

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A Dwindling Keystone PlayerRoster Review: Jake Cronenworth

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Padres’ Walker Buehler decision comes down to how much of his comeback they believeThe Padres got what they wanted out of Walker Buehler. Now comes the part that can turn a smart signing into something a little more expensive. Buehler rebuilt

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Padres’ rival poaching Ben Fritz leaves AJ Preller with crucial pitching staff decisionArizona just added an assignment to the Padres’ offseason. By hiring Ben Fritz as their pitching coach, the Diamondbacks filled their own vacancy with someone S

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Red Sox’s Nate Eaton trade leaves Padres’ Jarren Duran hopes aliveSo, Boston traded an outfielder, but that doesn’t mean the Padres don’t have every reason to ask about another one. That’s where we should land after the Red So

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Padres tumble 14 spots in ESPN’s 2027 power rankings over a familiar flawYou’d think that winning 91 games ought to buy a little goodwill. For the Padres, it apparently bought enough to get through the postseason before everyone star

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Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Adrián Morejón will accept or reject what San Diego proposes 📲

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Cardinals' Rainiel Rodriguez and Jacob Odle named top organizational prospects for 2026Batman and The Hulk.

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MLB offseason has key deadlines for Cardinals to make a splash before ominous winterCongratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers for winning their first ever World Series title but for the other 29 teams, that means the offseason truly begins. Whil

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Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.

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Padres would take on a different kind of risk with Trevor Rogers' projected dealThe heat is on for the San Diego Padres. The offseason is officially here, and it's time for the front office to get to work. The first step for the organizatio

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MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Cardinals stand as one of the better teams heading into the offseason ➡️

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Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

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A multi-year look at St. Louis Cardinals catchersWe still don’t know how many guys it will take to replace Yadi

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Predicting the Cardinals’ 2028 Opening Day roster as their young core takes overThey could be young, fun, and dangerous.

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Michael King has opted outPadres’ ace is a free agent.

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Surviving the Xander Bogaerts contractPadres’ shortstop here for another seven seasons.

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A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin DownRoster Review: Kyle Hart

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Padres should demand an impact bat in any Jeremiah Estrada tradeIf the Padres end up trading Jeremiah Estrada, we should be able to find the payoff in the starting lineup. Yes, an everyday hitter. That should be the price of

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3 internal options the Cardinals could use to close games in 2027The St. Louis Cardinals enter the winter with what they hope to be long-term solutions at multiple spots across the diamond. For a rebuilding team, getting clar

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All 10 Padres free agents ranked from must-keep priority to easy goodbyeThe Padres’ offseason just got more expensive. Michael King’s decision to decline his player option adds the biggest name to a group that already included nine

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Cardinals' elimination of Jurrangelo Cijntje's signature quirk is a necessary evilJurrangelo Cijntje's loss is the Cardinals' gain.

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Francis Peña’s fall resurgence gives Padres a forgotten option for their 2027 bullpenHe's dominating the Arizona Fall League right now.

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Former Cardinal makes three elite picks for the Cardinals' 2027 bullpenThe St. Louis Cardinals desperately need bullpen help. The back end of the Cardinals' bullpen was about as trustworthy as Bernie Madoff. Fortunately, former Red

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Cardinals fans can stop their search for replacing a franchise iconBrewers’ World Series triumph makes Cardinals’ Christian Yelich miss sting even more

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Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

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Michael King’s expected opt-out puts pressure on A.J. Preller’s Padres rotation planWe knew this was coming. Michael King declining his player option should have caught nobody in the Padres’ front office by surprise. This possibility belonged i

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Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Padres could fare next season ➡️

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A closer look at Padres’ Randy Vasquez breakout seasonThe Friars may have found themselves a quality starting pitcher.

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Brandon Lowe gives Padres a reason to reopen the Jake Cronenworth trade debateThe Padres should be willing to make their infield uncomfortable if it means they’ll be putting out a better lineup. Brandon Lowe looks like a pretty good reaso

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Chaim Bloom and Oli Marmol may have different visions for the Cardinals’ lineupIt seems like the two may differ on how they value offense vs. defense in the lineup.

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Michael King Declines OptionPadres starter hitting free agency (Heyman)

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What would it take for Cardinals to trade for CJ Abrams?Your best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Padres must prioritize bringing back 📲

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Brewers’ World Series triumph makes Cardinals’ Christian Yelich miss sting even moreChristian Yelich really should have been wearing Cardinal red.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

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Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

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Baseball lives for another dayNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 28, 2026.

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Losing Adrian Morejon would leave Padres with more than one bullpen role to fillIf the Padres spend any time thinking about if they can afford to lose Adrian Morejon, they should count every out he’s gotten for them first. Sounds simple. Bu

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The Defense-Only BackstopRoster Review: Freddy Fermin

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How much spending room do the Padres have to get this offseason right?The Padres have already paid for the stars. They just need to make sure they continue to pay for the support around them. We spend most winters admiring the nam

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Cardinals passed over in hitting coach search as vacancy remainsChoosing the end of a competitive window over an upstart team with a positive future is certainly a choice

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Former Cardinals Dustin May, JoJo Romero gave Brewers everything, but still couldn't clinch World SeriesSo close, yet so far.

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Padres can't let Tarik Skubal rumors distract from their biggest offseason needThis coming offseason, the San Diego Padres have a few roster needs. The general consensus, however, is that adding starting pitching is the top priority. And r

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Former Cardinal Yadier Molina's aggressive style could get him in trouble as an MLB managerTake a chill pill.

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Ethan Salas should make Padres think twice before trading their next top prospectEthan Salas gives the Padres a reason to take a beat and let the next trade offer sit for a minute. It’s not a secret that A.J. Preller can build a blockbuster.

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Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

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The Cardinals should capitalize on a pre-lockout spending spree this offseasonPlaying the waiting game may not be the best idea this offseason.

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Trying to Find Another Bad Cardinals Bullpen in recent timesYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

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Freddy Peralta’s projected contract gives Padres another reason to re-sign Michael KingThe Padres can let Michael King walk if they want. Finding a worthwhile replacement at a more comfortable price may not be in the cards. Freddy Peralta’s projec

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Cardinals dream for Leo Bernal is why fans rightfully wonder how Rainiel Rodriguez fitsThere are so many factors at play that influence this decision.

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Padres prospect Justin DeCriscio has the tools to give their bench a needed boostThe Padres should take their prospect Justin DeCriscio seriously. Developing a player who can handle shortstop and cover other positions around the field would

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A Troubling Relief CampaignRoster Review: Jeremiah Estrada

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Padres remaining Brewers' toughest October test on verge of World Series sweep proves roster can contendThe Padres have been out of the playoffs for weeks now, and somehow Milwaukee keeps making their elimination hurt worse, or better, depending on what lens you’r

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Nathan Church entered Cardinals' good graces in 2026, but his floor remains more impressive than his ceilingAt least he's a safer bet than VSII.

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Dustin May puts Cardinals fans in an uncomfortable spot with Brewers' World Series title on the lineWasn't expecting that when the trade went down!

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San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiationsSan Diego and the pending lockout.

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Springfield teammates are out of words to describe Cardinals top prospectTop prospect. Future star. Hulk. La Cabra. All four are accurate ways to describe the St. Louis Cardinals' next big thing. All four have been used by experts, f

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B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

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Cardinals' star rookie JJ Wetherholt needs your vote to win his first of many awardsSo much heart. So much hustle.

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Padres’ Tatsuya Nogami signing brings an unusual development gamble from JapanThe Padres spent $300,000 on a pitcher whose next adjustment includes the baseball itself. That’s at least where they should start after negotiations. Tatsuya N

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Brant Brown's replacement could hold the master key to the Cardinals' futureCan Brant Brown's successor unlock the talent hidden inside these young Cardinals' bats?

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St. Louis Cardinals Roster AutopsyYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Why Chaim Bloom isn't ruling out Jesus Baez as the Cardinals' future shortstopDon't be so sure that Masyn Winn is the Cardinals long-term shortstop.

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Padres signing Tarik Skubal would be a defining statement from ownershipTarik Skubal signing with the Padres ultimately belongs in the believe-it-when-we-see-it category. The size of the commitment makes that a perfectly reasonable

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Bargain Hunting for a DHRoster Review: Miguel Andujar

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Meet Miguel Hernandez, the next top Cardinals prospect that you have't heard of yetThere are more prospects coming!

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Former Padres prospect Robert Gasser holds the key to Brewers’ control of World Series vs. RaysThe Padres traded Robert Gasser to help win in the postseason. But it turns out, he’s getting the ball with a chance to put Milwaukee one victory from a World S

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Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Padres could make a signiifcant move ➡️

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How do the Cardinals compare to World Series teams in external additions? One of the biggest talking points of this Cardinals’ offseason is whether the team will make external additions. Free agency isn’t deep this year, but the Redbi

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Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Ty France ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

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Padres’ thin farm system should force ownership to spend in free agencyThe Padres’ farm system continues to pick up the tab for the major league roster. Every offseason and trade deadline brings another opportunity for A.J. Preller

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Digging into Matthew Liberatore's journey from Opening Day starter to Cardinals rotation depthA fall from grace.

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Padres are perfect fit for Luis GilStarting pitching could be the Friars top priority this offseason.

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

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All-time St. Louis Cardinals World Series rosterSince 1926, the St. Louis Cardinals have appeared in the World Series 19 times, winning 11 of them. There have been some spectacular single-game moments and eve

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7 Padres players who could be gone before Opening Day 2027The Padres have enough familiar faces under contract to make next season’s roster look settled. But we should know that’s far from the truth. A.J. Preller has s

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The Padres’ Failed StarterRoster Review: Griffin Canning

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Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

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Cardinals broadcast brings home sentimental hardware from the 2026 seasonBronze ain't bad.

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Arizona Fall League update: Week 3Alex McCoy continues to slug.

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Padres should give prospect Tucker Musgrove a bullpen shot before signing another relieverBefore the Padres go out and buy another veteran’s chance to pitch in the middle innings, we should see how Tucker Musgrove could handle the pressure. There’s u

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Cardinals' prospect Tai Peete continues amazing tear by tying Arizona Fall League recordThe St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of prospects to be executed bout. One of them is Tai Peete. Peete, who came over in the Brendan Donovan trade, had a terrif

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Confidence levels among Cardinals’ lineup locksJJ Wetherholt and Alec Burleson set the tone for the Cardinals offense, but the rest of the lineup has some work to do.

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3 free agents the St. Louis Cardinals should be in love withThe St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 season has been dead for a while. Now that the dust has settled, fans can turn their attention to next year, specifically to poten

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Padres’ backloaded pitching contracts leave A.J. Preller rebuilding the rotation againThe Padres keep finding creative ways to get starting pitchers into San Diego. But keeping a rotation together requires another round of negotiations. That’s wh

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Excitement for Cardinals' future extends beyond the fanbaseThe St. Louis Cardinals missed the postseason yet again this year but the future has somehow never looked brighter. After an entire season of building up the mi

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Tarik Skubal is rumored, but is he right for Padres?News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 24, 2026.

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Padres should revisit Steven Kwan trade with Guardians while holding the line on prospectsRemember when the San Diego Padres were linked to Steven Kwan? The 29-year-old outfielder was a huge potential trade candidate at the 2025 trade deadline, but t

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An A+ Year on the Farm? Grading Every Cardinals ProspectYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Could 2027 be a prove-it year for Cardinals manager Oli Marmol?Put up or shut up, skip.

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

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Cardinals farm director sees José Ramírez’s incredible work ethic in Rainiel RodriguezHe's truly a special prospect.

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

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Padres prospect Joe Tiroly’s seven-homer debut makes him worth watching in 2027Joe Tiroly has earned a place on our Padres watch list for 2027. Seven home runs in your first 22 professional games can do that. His name didn’t come with a pr

www.gaslampball.com•1w

San Diego’s Surprise AceRoster Review: Walker Buehler

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

redbirdrants.com•1w

Cardinals' dismissal of hitting coach Brant Brown shouldn't have blindsided fansMaybe we should have seen this coming.

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Every former Padres player and prospect in the 2026 Brewers-Rays World SeriesPadres fans looking for familiar faces in the 2026 World Series will have options on both sides. Finding former Padres aren’t usually hard to find at this point

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5 candidates to replace Brant Brown as Cardinals hitting coachThis will be a very important hire for the future of the Cardinals.

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Slugging Padres prospect Alex McCoy’s insane AFL exit velocities rival the league’s best everThe Padres have a 6-foot-5, 260-pound prospect decimating baseballs. We can all make some room for Alex McCoy. San Diego’s No. 26 prospect is giving us a pretty

redbirdrants.com•1w

FOX Sports' all-World Series team features deserving Cardinals nods and a glaring omissionThere's something off about this list.

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Cardinals part ways with hitting coach Brant Brown in surprising coaching shakeupThat's a pretty big change ahead of the offseason.

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Padres could start with a tradeFree agent season begins soon

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Will the St. Louis Cardinals extend Alec Burleson?Is a contract extension in the Cards for this player?

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Rays and Brewers should also remind Cardinals that stars are needed for World SeriesNo matter the payroll size, stars are still essential for winning in October.

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Gavin Sheets’ projected $6.5 million salary forces Padres to question his valueCan you really spend that much on a platoon threat who can't defend?

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The Veteran ShortstopRoster Review: Xander Bogaerts

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Tekoah Roby looks primed to be Cardinals breakout star of 2027 seasonThe wait looks to be worth it!

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Yankees’ offensive turmoil puts Padres’ Aaron Judge pursuit in a different lightAaron Judge in a Padres uniform would have been an easy sell to their fans. Put that bat in the middle of their lineup and make it the rest of the National Leag

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

redbirdrants.com•1w

3 players in the World Series the Cardinals could sign in free agency this offseasonThese experienced champions would help the Cardinals in 2027.

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Benefits of extending Adrian Morejon qualifying offerThis winter, the quality setup reliever has a major career decision.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres’ 2027 rotation plan needs to go beyond counting on Joe MusgroveJoe Musgrove should get to spend spring training proving how much he can give the Padres. He shouldn’t arrive with an entire offseason’s worth of unfinished bus

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Free Agents Landing-Spot PredictionsLatest rumors around Contreras, Skubal and more

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Cardinals History: Scott Spiezio and his father Ed are first to accomplish World Series featLike father, like son!

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Thoughts on the World SeriesYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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St. Louis Cardinals guide on who to root for in this World SeriesYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Cardinals’ 2027 rotation is shaping up to be their most exciting in yearsThe tide appears to be turning in St. Louis.

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4 under-the-radar trades Padres can make to fill rotation vacanciesThe Padres cannot build their 2027 rotation around everybody coming back healthy. It wouldn’t even make for a solid plan heading into spring training. A.J. Prel