Cardinals' defense proving its value as catalyst to hot start
The Cardinals are flying high with a 10-8 record to kick off a season focused on rebuilding, and while question marks surround almost every phase of the club, one unit is separating itself from the rest of baseball. St. Louis’ defense. And while the “defense wins championships” motto has gone
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Prospect acquired in Donovan deal hits for cycle, leads High-A Peoria to 24 runs
The scoreboard at Appleton's Neuroscience Group Field looked more like a football score than a High-A contest. And at the center of it all was Tai Peete, who hit for the cycle to snap out of an early-season slump to power High-A Peoria past Wisconsin, 24-7, on Thursday night. The
Cards are embracing small ball early on, and it's working
ST. LOUIS -- Following a series of offseason trades that removed a hefty dose of veteran presence -- and salary -- from the roster, the Cardinals were inevitably going to look different in 2026. They don’t profile, on paper, as a team with an especially voluminous power supply -- though
Wetherholt's 1st career multi-HR game sparks Cards' walk-off winner
ST. LOUIS -- The moment wasn’t too big for Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt, and that was by design. But it did finally hit him as he rounded the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the eighth inning. “Going into that at-bat, I honestly don't even think I really knew
Breakout sluggers surge in first in-season Hitter Power Rankings
Back in March, when we debuted our first Hitter Power Rankings of the year, there was one prevailing question. Who would take home the top spot: Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge? Our voters gave the slight edge to Ohtani. Now, though, we have a few weeks of results to factor
Latest Cardinals injuries & transactions
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Examining the expected (and unexpected) early-season stat leaders
We’re a tad more than three weeks into the 2026 regular season, and a quick check of the standings gives you a mix of the familiar and the unexpected.
Here's the best defensive prospect for each club
Sometimes, the easiest way a rookie position player can impact the Major League club upon his first callup is by playing high-quality defense, and there’s evidence that prospects are more defensively ready in the bigs than they’ve ever been before. To wit, there have been 19 total rookies who have
Hitting with 'freedom,' Walker continues historic stretch of homers
ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been asked about his power surge a lot recently, and he consistently answers the questions in a similar manner each time as the baseball world demands to learn more about the origins of his remarkable offensive turnaround. Walker's response? He's keeping it
Cards swap 'pen arms: Fernandez recalled, as Shuster is DFA'd
ST. LOUIS -- After a strong debut season in 2024, Ryan Fernandez's path to consistent Major League appearances stalled out with a tumultuous 2025 campaign. But on Monday, Fernandez returned to the big leagues, recalled from Triple-A Memphis as the Cardinals shuffled the bullpen ahead of their series-opening 9-3 loss
Cards' No. 26 prospect Jordan off to blazing start in '26
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Walker joins list of legendary Cardinals with 6th HR in 8 games
ST. LOUIS -- After Jordan Walker’s fifth home run during a seven-game hitting streak on Saturday night, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol made it clear that he would happily continue to field questions on the 23-year-old right fielder’s incredible power surge. “My hope is I can answer this question every day,”
Single-A Cards set to play in the Jackie Robinson Celebration Game on Jackie Robinson Day
This Wednesday, April 15, as Major League Baseball salutes one of the greatest heroes of the game -- and the nation -- with Jackie Robinson Day, Minor League teams will be playing at and hosting celebrations in ballparks that were central to Robinson's career with the Brooklyn Dodgers. In other
How Marmol pulled off 'Uno Reverse' with successful challenge of a challenge
ST. LOUIS -- Before leaving his office Sunday morning following the pregame reporters’ availability session with Oliver Marmol, I asked the Cardinals manager if he had ever played the card game Uno. Marmol acknowledged that he had, while seemingly wondering where this line of questioning was headed. He understood the
Naughton suffers ligament damage in rehabbing elbow
ST. LOUIS -- A long road back from numerous injuries for Cardinals left-hander Packy Naughton has hit another roadblock. Cardinals manager Oli Marmol shared with reporters Saturday at Busch Stadium that Naughton suffered ligament damage in his left pitching elbow. While no definitive course of action has been plotted out,
Walker continues tear, matches '25 HR total in less than 3 weeks
ST. LOUIS -- Well, it took him all the way until April 11 to do it, but Jordan Walker has finally matched his season home run total from 2025. Sarcasm aside, the renaissance to Walker’s production in the heart of the Cardinals lineup has been arguably the most welcomed storyline
Saggese (on his birthday!) steps up for Cards after Winn exits game
ST. LOUIS -- Thomas Saggese wasn’t in the starting lineup for the Cardinals on his birthday, but found his way into Friday’s game at Busch Stadium in time to make an impact.
Contreras receives warm welcome in return to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- While Willson Contreras will forever be known as a World Series champion for his time on the North Side of Chicago, it’s common knowledge in St. Louis that his respect and adoration for Cardinals great Yadier Molina ultimately warmed the then-Cub to the idea of changing sides
How Walker has put together his red-hot start
If you told a Cardinals fan in 2023 that, within about three years, Jordan Walker would look like one of the most impactful power hitters in the Major Leagues, that person would probably smile and nod and say that all sounds about right. If you told a Cardinals fan the
Looking like a new hitter in cleanup spot, Walker homers for 4th time in 5 games
Jordan Walker cannot be stopped right now, and Cardinals fans can’t stop pinching themselves, wondering if this is all a dream or if he’s finally reaching the promise that followed him as a prospect. Still just 23 years old, Walker turned on a slider in the middle of the plate
Two straight steals of home ... between pitches! You have to see this rare feat
A straight steal of home is one of the most exciting plays you'll see in baseball. A baserunner risking it all for a chance to score a surprise run. Catch it once in a season from your favorite team and you might count yourself lucky. Twice in one game? Now
Cards hit a home run with Kids Sundays
Sundays are for the kids! That’s the message the Cardinals are sending to their youngest fans in 2026 as they turn Busch Stadium’s Ford Plaza into a kids’ paradise for every Sunday home game this season. The official launch the Sunday of Opening Weekend saw plenty of activity despite chilly