Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals - April 17, 2024

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.

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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Sam Fuld Turns Down Offer To Become Athletics’ President; Taylor Smith Viewed as “Top” CandidateCross one name off the list

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A's Eyeing Red Sox ExecAssistant GM Taylor Smith is top candidate for Athletics' head of baseball operations (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.

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

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 📲

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

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

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

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Elephant Rumblings: Friday MusingsMLB News Roundup

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

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

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🚨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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Elephant Rumblings: GM List Grows With Four New CandidatesMLB news roundup

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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Elephant Rumblings: Division Series and AFL UpdatesMLB News Roundup

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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Elephant Rumblings: Johnson Undergoes Surgery; Back To The NL PlayoffsMLB news roundup

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡6 deals that would make sense this offseason 📲

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Elephant Rumblings: AFL Begins; Still Waiting For A GMMLB news roundup

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍The best fits for Philly's star second baseman 📲

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Liam Hendriks Retires

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Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

Cardinals closer matches all-time reliever season from San Diego superstarNow that the dust has settled on the 2026 regular season, most, if not all, speculation has become fact. One of those facts? Riley O’Brien is tied for the Natio

Dan Wilson, Mariners provide cautionary tale for Yadier Molina and the CardinalsOn Sunday, the Seattle Mariners had manager Dan Wilson announce his termination as manager of the club. Wilson, a former player and now manager for the Mariners

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

Breaking NewsA's outfielder Zack Gelof sues Tigers for damages after right knee slammed into Comerica Park fence (AP)

These 18 former Cardinals could help shape the 2026 postseasonYou never know who's going to kick it up a notch when it matters most.

Teruaki Sato might solve the Cardinals' third base woes in the short termSt. Louis hasn't dipped their toe into the Asian market lately, but they may this time.

2026 St. Louis Cardinals Player GradesYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

The Cardinals now have 3 division rivals to leapfrog for a return to NL Central relevanceFor the second consecutive season, the St. Louis Cardinals finished under .500 and came in at fourth place in the NL Central. While the overall season was seen

Oli Marmol shares how former Cardinal Paul Goldschmidt shaped his coaching methodsThe former MVP gave the rookie manager a strong lesson.

2 major pieces of the Cardinals' future named minor league All-StarsA middle-of-the-order bat and potential front-end starter hope the Triple-A honors are the last of their careers.

Cardinals claim former top 100 prospect Chase Hampton in first move of the offseasonAs the St. Louis Cardinals watch the postseason from their couches, the front office has gotten a head start on the offseason. After watching the poorly constru

Tyler Wade Retires

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Tyler Wade has announced his retirement on Instagram. Congrats to one of the great dudes in the game

ABS Increased MLB Game Times ➕Average time to play nine innings up nearly 4 minutes from last year (AP)

MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Round-by-round picks with bracket set 📲

Cardinals must look into the Marlins' groundbreaking pitching usage innovation What an interesting way to maximize the pitchers on your roster.

The St. Louis Cardinals season was a successYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MLB Draft Lottery 2027 OddsSee them here 📲

Final Regular Season Power Rankings 📊How the Cardinals finished out the year 📲

Cardinals analyst thinks Matthew Liberatore still has significant trade value Is the value in the room with us right now?

Last Day of Regular Season 🔥Phillies grab final Wild Card spot. Astros take AL West. Full recap here 📲

St. Louis Cardinals Wrap Up Rebuilding Season with Loss to BrewersSt. Louis Cardinals Wrap Up Rebuilding Season with Loss to Brewers

Playoff Field Finalized ♨️Standings after Phillies clinch, Astros win division 📲

🚨 MLB Playoff Bracket SET 🔒😱 Astros on wrong end of history 🔔 Phillies taking on Braves 📲 Recap of final day

Astros vs. Athletics (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 9-0 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Leo Bernal and other Cardinals are set to join Albert Pujols' winter league teamShould be some fun baseball this winter!

Alec Burleson is MLB's 2026 RBI leader after career year with CardinalsBurleson deserves all the flowers!

Cardinals vs. Brewers (09/27/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 6-4 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Cardinals have very interesting prospects becoming Rule 5 eligible this offseasonWhenever the Rule 5 draft happens, St. Louis has decisions to make.

Who leads in the Cardinals’ rotation competition?The Cardinals have a couple spots open in the 2027 rotation but Quinn Mathews looks to be staking claim to one of those vacancies.

Baseball America sees Cardinals' Rainiel Rodriguez as potential best prospect in MLBJust bump him up the list already!

Cardinals News: Masyn Winn's injury, Quinn Mathews' future Jose Fermin's historic markThere is a lot going on at the end of the season!

Cardinals' Jordan Walker could tie a quirky record in the final game of 2026Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to the long ball.

5 Cardinals who shouldn't be back with the team in 2027Expect some more roster turnover this offseason.

Astros vs. Athletics (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 13-2 win vs. Oakland Athletics 🎥

Brice Turang’s 2-Run Homer Helps Brewers Beat Cardinals Saturday NightBrice Turang’s 2-Run Homer Helps Brewers Beat Cardinals Saturday Night

Cardinals vs. Brewers (09/26/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 3-2 win vs. St. Louis Cardinals 🎥

Cardinals' Michael McGreevy echoes manager Oli Marmol's excitement for the futureLast week, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol made the case that, despite four straight playoff absences and now a broken streak, it's a good time to be a f

Saturday's Lineup 📋

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2 Cardinals who blew their opportunities in another runway seasonThe St. Louis Cardinals just clinched their second consecutive losing season and fans are ready for the year to end. There were plenty of high points throughout

2026 Wasn’t the St. Louis Cardinals Year-It Might Have Been the StartYour best source for quality St. Louis Cardinals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Cardinals prospect Tanner Franklin seen as a possible 2027 debut by top talent evaluatorsFrom a college bullpen to a Major League rotation in just two years?