St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers - July 31, 2024

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

Gore announced as Tuesday starter against MetsMacKenzie Gore will start the series opener on Tuesday against the Mets

On the final six games of the seasonThere are six regular season games left for the Texas Rangers, who hold their fate in their hands

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 📲

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

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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.

Minor league update for 9/20/26The final minor league update of the season

Monday Morning Texas Rangers UpdateThe latest on the once and future World Series champion Texas Rangers

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Updated AL West, Wild Card standings after Rangers-Blue Jays, Astros-Braves seriesAll of a sudden, it's a good time to be a Rangers fan.

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

Thoughts on a 7-2 Rangers lossJays 7, Rangers 2

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

78-78 - Rangers greet .500 like an old friend with 7-2 loss to TorontodeGrom’s groin giveth, and deGrom’s groin taketh away

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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Jake Burger's unique skill has made him a lynchpin of the Rangers' defenseWhen you think about Jake Burger, the first things that come to mind are big-time power, a few too many strikeouts, and a penchant for being streaky, regardless

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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

Blue Jays vs. Rangers (09/20/2026)

Full highlights from Toronto Blue Jays' 7-2 win vs. Texas Rangers 🎥

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/20/2026)

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

Quantrill to the i.l., Santos recalledCal Quantrill is out for the rest of the regular season with a strained right lat

Texas Rangers lineup for September 20, 2026The finale against the Jays at the Shed

Minor league update for 9/19/26The penultimate minor league update of 2026

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

Thoughts on a 6-2 Rangers winRangers 6, Blue Jays 2

Sunday morning Rangers thingsSunday morning Rangers news and links

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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A pair of unlikely Rangers vault them into first place in the AL WestAdmit it, unless you're a Pittsburgh Pirates or Washington Nationals fan, you had never heard of Trevor Williams before the Rangers picked him up off the scrap

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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

78-77 - All hands on deck as Rangers rise above Blue JaysJordan Montgomery parties like it’s fall 2023 to send Texas above .500

Nationals vs. Cardinals (09/19/2026)

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

Blue Jays vs. Rangers (09/19/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 6-2 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

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Rangers fans can officially rest assured that Corey Seager has returned to formFor most of the summer, it looked like 2026 would be a lost season for All-Star shortstop Corey Seager. He suffered through three injuries and missed most of th

Otanez to the i.l., Macko recalledMichel Otanez, who was recalled yesterday, goes on the i.l. today

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

Sebastian Walcott makes his AAA debut tonightSebastian Walcott is joining the Round Rock Express for their final two games

Texas Rangers lineup for September 19, 2026Texas playing Toronto on a Saturday night at the Shed

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.

Rangers add Otanez, option AhlstromThe Rangers brought in a fresh arm for the pen on Friday

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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.

Thoughts on a 7-1 Rangers winRangers 7, Jays 1

Saturday morning Rangers stuffTexas Rangers update for Saturday, Sept. 19.

Minor league update for 9/18/26Frisco’s season comes to an end

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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Rangers facing tough Joc Pederson injury decision that they can't afford to botchIt looked like the Rangers were going to complete the three-game sweep of the Red Sox, only to suffer a gut punch in the way of a Trevor Story 3-run bomb in the

77-77 - Rangers crease Cease to claim opener over JaysOnce again, .500

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

Blue Jays vs. Rangers (09/18/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-1 win vs. Toronto Blue Jays 🎥

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 🎥

Cards Out of Playoff Race

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

Texas Rangers lineup for September 18, 2026The Rangers play the Jays on a Friday night

The landscape of the playoff race for the RangersLooking at the final regular season nine games for the Rangers, and the teams they are battling for a playoff spot

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

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A pair of old friends can help Rangers vanquish Astros in AL West chase this weekendFewer than a dozen games left in the 2026 season, and the Rangers are neck-and-neck with the Houston Astros for the AL West title. They will need to continue to

Friday morning Rangers thingsTexas Rangers update for Friday, Sept. 18.

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Most Anticipated Revenge Games 🤬A-Rod's return to Seattle and the most heated revenge games in recent years 📲

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Rangers get worst possible news as Blue Jays stack the deck ahead of weekend seriesThe Blue Jays won't be easy to beat.

Minor league update for 9/17/26The Rangers minor league update for 9/17/26

Thoughts on a 4-3 Rangers lossBoSox 4, Rangers 3

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 Peyton Gray stands among standout first-year players ➡️

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

76-77 - Red Sox get the last Latz as Rangers miss chance for sweepTexas is back below .500

Story's 3-Run Homer 🤩

Red Sox bounce back to avoid Rangers sweep

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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

Texas Rangers lineup for September 17, 2026The Rangers go for the sweep against Boston

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Nathan Eovaldi proves 'Big Game Nate' nickname is no joke as Rangers pull even with Astros in AL West chaseEntering yesterday's matchup against the Boston Red Sox, Nathan Eovaldi has logged just 20 relief appearances over his 15-year career. It's been a career that's

Joc’s Broken Hand and the DH SituationWhat do you do about a broke-handed Joc?

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Schlittler and Caminero Are Crashing AL MVP Party 🎉Yordan Alvarez may not be a lock to win the award just yet ➡️

Minor league update for 9/16/26Just one game on Wednesday

Thursday morning Rangers thingsYour Thursday morning Rangers news and links

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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.

Thoughts on a 7-3 Rangers winRangers 7, BoSox 3

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Rangers mind-boggling stat proves how critical middle innings areWhen you see this unbelievable stat, it's hard to fathom how the Rangers aren't several games over .500 and cruising into the postseason. The Rangers are the be

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Jacob deGrom deserves more credit for gutsy way he's keeping Rangers playoff hopes aliveNobody knows how many more 100 mph heaters are left in the golden arm of two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom. He could be like Nolan Ryan and still brin

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

76-76 - Gritty Rangers climb back to .500 with 7-3 win over Red SoxThrough aches and pains, Texas sees first place once again

Red Sox vs. Rangers (09/16/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 7-3 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

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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Rangers have to take advantage of dashed Astros offensive reinforcement hopesIf the Rangers don't catch and surpass the Houston Astros in the AL West pennant race, they certainly won't have any excuses. The Astros aren't a very good team

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

Texas Rangers lineup for September 16, 2026Game two of the series against Boston

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/16/2026)

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

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

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

Texas Rangers AFL participants announcedThe Rangers’ Arizona Fall League contingent is heavy on players who missed time in 2026

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

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

Thoughts on a 4-2 Rangers winRangers 4, Red Sox 2

Minor league update for 9/15/26The Rangers minor league action from Tuesday

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

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

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Rangers better lucky than good in key victory over Red Sox as Jacob Latz notches 30th saveThe Texas Rangers welcomed the Boston Red Sox to Arlington in a key matchup that could determine their playoff fate. The Rangers entered the series on the outsi

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

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

75-76 - Rangers take down Red Sox with unseen rallyIf the Rangers rally, but no one can see it, do they score four runs?

Red Sox vs. Rangers (09/15/2026)

Full highlights from Texas Rangers' 4-2 win vs. Boston Red Sox 🎥

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/15/2026)

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

Absurd Astros stat is fuel Rangers need to win the AL WestThe Rangers have no excuse not to win the AL West.

Texas Rangers lineup for September 15, 2026The Rangers start a huge nine game homestand

Lone Star Ball Reacts Results: Pending Free AgentsLSB readers have a very clear preference on who they’d like to see the team bring back next year

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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Latest Playoff Bracket Predictions 🔮Bracket projections with 2 weeks to go 📲

North Texas Giving Day FundraiserAbout Animal Hope, a Fort Worth rescue organization

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.

Red Sox projected rotation seems like a Rangers gift as playoffs hang in the balanceThe Rangers are lucky with how the Red Sox's rotation is lined up.

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.

Tuesday Morning Texas Rangers UpdateThe latest on the once and future World Series champion Texas Rangers

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.

Rangers legend Adrian Beltre reveals that the club wanted him back to chase milestone homerFor the better part of a decade, Adrian Beltre was a force to be reckoned with in the middle of the Texas Rangers' lineup and a Hoover for the the club at third

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

Giants vs. Cardinals (09/14/2026)

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

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

2026 Rangers minor league award winners announcedRafe Perich headlines the Texas Rangers 2026 minor league award winners

The biggest improvement Rangers star Wyatt Langford must make to win Silver Slugger in 2027The Rangers and their fans have been waiting for left fielder Wyatt Langford to break out and become the All-Star-level, Louisville Silver Slugger winner that e

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

Rangers playoff path just got more difficult after Blue Jays Trey Yesavage updateYesavage's imminent return is bad news for Texas.

365 days ago, the Rangers were in the same placeTime is a flat circle

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

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