Cardinals Deep Dive

The Cardinals are taking a fresh approach to September expansion by adding first-time MLB players like catcher Leo Bernal, breaking from recent...

The Cardinals released Caleb Ferguson after he allowed 8 earned runs in nine appearances, clearing space for an internal arm.

• Ferguson arrived via...

The Cardinals' Sept. 1 roster expansion adds catcher Leonardo Bernal and reliever Hancel Rincon, creating immediate opportunities to evaluate both...

The Cardinals missed a prime opportunity to take two of three from Pittsburgh, as Matthew Liberatore surrendered four runs and three homers in 5 2/3...

JJ Wetherholt's 10-day IL stint with right wrist tendinitis removes the team's most valuable infielder and leadoff hitter.

• Infield arrangements:...

The Cardinals' offseason decision to trade Brendan Donovan proved timely and effective for their development-focused strategy.

• Perfect timing:...

Should the Cardinals extend Alec Burleson after keeping him at the deadline?

• Deadline decision vindicated: Other teams wanted him, but Burleson has...

The Cardinals swapped reliable lefty JoJo Romero for journeyman Caleb Ferguson just before the deadline, only to DFA the 31-year-old less than a month...

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The Cardinals host the Pirates for game two of their weekend series Saturday afternoon, with Kyle Leahy scheduled to start against RHP Lake Bachar. First pitch is 1:15pm CT on Cardinals.tv.

The Cardinals quickly moved on from Caleb Ferguson after his post-deadline stint produced an 8.64 ERA in 8⅓ innings across nine games, a sharp drop...

• Jimmy Crooks crushes a two-run homer, flashing raw power in the latest highlights.
• Quinn Mathews fans seven Pirates en route to his first MLB win,...

JJ Wetherholt's eight-year, $112.5 million extension—the largest in franchise history—locks in the 23-year-old as St. Louis's second baseman of the...

Blaze Jordan and Ramón Urías homered early as the Cardinals beat the Orioles 7-5, ending a five-game losing streak.

The Cardinals' deadline deal sending Lars Nootbaar to Arizona for pitching prospect Daniel Eagen is starting to look one-sided. Nootbaar is slashing...

• Ramon Urias steps in at third base until Masyn Winn returns, offering Gold Glove defense and recent power.
• Thomas Saggese likely called up from...

With the postseason slipping away, the Cardinals should use the final month to test Thomas Saggese as their next multi-positional piece.

• He can...

The Cardinals project five prospects for 40-man spots this offseason to shield them from Rule V exposure.

• Jesus Baez earns a lock due to standout...

The Cardinals are selecting pitcher Cade Winquest, marking a key pitching roster addition amid mentions of Quinn Mathews in related updates.

The Cardinals are managing their rotation shortage with a bullpen game against the Orioles, likely starting with Gordon Graceffo. This approach aims to salvage the series in Thursday's 1:15pm CT matchup at Busch Stadium.