What you need to know for Cards' Spring Breakout game (3:30 p.m. CT)
JUPITER, Fla. -- Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, has fortified the organization with promising prospects and most of them will be playing in the Spring Breakout game against the Nationals on Thursday, in which St. Louis legend Adam Wainwright will serve as a coach on the team
Liberatore will start Opening Day for Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. -- Left-hander Matthew Liberatore has been named the Cardinals' Opening Day starter, manager Oliver Marmol announced to the team’s sideline reporter, Dani Wexelman, during Wednesday afternoon's broadcast of the club's 4-1 win over the Astros. The man affectionately known as “Libby” will get the start on March 26
Saggese has no regrets after surprise run with Team Italy
JUPITER, Fla. – Infielder/outfielder Thomas Saggese returned to the Cardinals on Wednesday after spending more than two weeks with Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Before leaving to represent his great-great grandfather's country, Saggese was wondering if he made a mistake by leaving the Cardinals. His agent assured him
Walker puts side work on his swing to test against Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- After working for three days in the hitting lab at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker was back on the field against the Nationals on Tuesday afternoon and he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 1-0 loss at CACTI Park of
McGreevy's strong spring campaign a good sign for Cards
JUPITER, Fla. -- During this past offseason, right-hander Michael McGreevy was playing golf with some friends who are Cardinals fans. He told them to jump on the bandwagon in 2026, because even though they are one of the youngest teams in the Major Leagues, the Cards are going to surprise
Back on the mend, Cards slugger set to build on breakout year
JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals catcher/designated hitter Iván Herrera is expected back on the field on Tuesday against the Astros. He hasn’t played since March 6 against the Orioles because of an inflamed right knee. Herrera doesn’t know how he hurt the knee. He can only guess how the injury came
Walker hoping break from spring games will help sync up his swing
JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker hasn’t been in the lineup the past three games because he has been working in the team’s hitting lab, which is located in the back fields at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Walker is currently going through swing changes in order to see
Gorman has found his groove, thanks to hitting guru
JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman had a season to forget in 2025. He had a hard time making contact and ended the season with a slash line of .205/.296/.370 and 136 strikeouts. But it looks like the hard work he put in during the offseason is paying
With 2nd game-winning knock of the spring, Ledbetter making his mark in new org
JUPITER, Fla. -- Outfielder Colton Ledbetter will not be on the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster on March 26, but that hasn’t stopped him from living the dream during Spring Training. Ledbetter already has two game-winning hits during the exhibition season, the most recent came on Friday in a 5-4 victory
Church making strong case to crack Cards' Opening Day roster
JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has seen a significant change in outfielder Nathan Church in 2026. It’s almost night and day.
With pair of big hits, Gorman hoping to put an end to quiet spring
JUPITER, Fla. -- Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman has a lot to prove in the batter’s box. Last year, he had a slash line of .205/.296/.370 with 136 strikeouts. Before St. Louis' 3-1 win over the Mets Thursday at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Gorman wasn’t doing any better with the
Bloom bullish on Cards' outlook in 1st spring leading the team
In a recent sit-down interview with MLB.com at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the team’s outlook in 2026 to his relationship with manager Oliver Marmol. MLB.com: Opening Day is two weeks away. What has
Cards seeing something special in May's spring buildup
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has been raving about right-hander Dustin May this spring. The skipper loves the way the ball is coming out of May’s hand and how he is handling his conditioning program. So far, May looks like he is in midseason form and
Here is the Cardinals' projected Opening Day roster
JUPITER, Fla. -- There is a vibe in Cardinals camp that can’t be ignored. It’s positive energy that makes the players and coaching staff believe they will win more than they will lose in 2026. That has been the case during the exhibition season. Entering Tuesday's action against the Mets,
Liberatore sets sights on Opening Day starter bid with swing-and-miss stuff
JUPITER, Fla. -- Left-hander Matthew Liberatore continues to make the case that he should be the Cardinals’ Opening Day starter against the Rays on March 26 at Busch Stadium. Why? On Monday afternoon, he became the first pitcher in the rotation to throw five innings in a 7-2 victory over
With Soto at Classic, Ewing seizing moment in Mets camp
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Confident Walker hard at work; Baez, Pallante standing out at camp
JUPITER, Fla. – Cardinals right-fielder Jordan Walker is trying to put last year behind him, a season in which he had a slash line of .215/.278/.306. He also struggled defensively, recording -4 outs above average. However, according to manager Oliver Marmol, Walker is working hard on the back fields in
Dad strength? Burleson goes 3-for-3 with baby Braxton in stands
JUPITER, Fla. – Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson had his best game of the spring on Saturday afternoon, going 3-for-3 in a 3-2 loss to the Mets at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Right after he was taken out of the game in the sixth inning for pinch runner Jack Gurevitch,
Manaea takes first step toward hoped-for bounceback
JUPITER, Fla. – Mets left-hander Sean Manaea is in year two of a three-year deal worth $75 million. He hopes that this year is far better than his 2025 season. Last year, Manaea was supposed to be the man leading the pitching staff into the postseason. There was a good
Baty adds outfield glove to collection as he continues to prove versatility
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – In years past, Brett Baty was considered the Mets' third baseman of the future. But this year is a different story. After playing third and second base last season, Baty is considered the team’s all-purpose player. Not only will he see time at those two
Late Mets PR director Forde honored at MSG on 10th anniversary of passing
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Nicaragua up for 'David and Goliath' challenge in World Baseball Classic
JUPITER, Fla. -- Dusty Baker realizes that Team Nicaragua, the squad he is managing in the World Baseball Classic, is not a powerhouse like Team USA, Japan and the Dominican Republic. But he vows his team will not be pushovers in the tournament. Maybe Baker said it best: Nicaragua “is
Stanek's perfect personality, leadership impressing Cardinals
JUPITER, Fla. -- Before signing him to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million, including a $6 million club option for 2027, the Cardinals had a Zoom meeting with reliever Ryne Stanek. They made it clear that they wanted him to do more than get outs in high-leverage situations; he had
Can Nootbaar make it back by Opening Day? All depends on his heels
JUPITER, Fla. -- Will Lars Nootbaar be the Cardinals’ Opening Day left fielder against the Rays on March 26 at Busch Stadium? He doesn’t like to make predictions about his future, but he is making significant progress when it comes to his injured heels. Since he arrived in camp in
At 24, Winn is already a veteran leader in Cardinals' clubhouse
JUPITER, Fla. -- When shortstop Masyn Winn made his Major League debut on Aug. 8, 2023, the Cardinals were loaded with seasoned veterans such as Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras. Winn learned a lot from those ballplayers, especially Arenado, who taught him how to be a professional and