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Walker swats 1st HR (on the next pitch!) after challenge overturns strike 3

March 22, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The ABS challenge paid off for Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker in the third inning of Sunday afternoon’s 3-2 win over the Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Walker, who led off the frame, appeared to be called out on strikes against Houston

Cardinals have no questions left to answer regarding bullpen brigade

March 21, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. -- After Saturday’s 7-4 victory over the Marlins, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis, which means St. Louis’ bullpen is set for the start of the 2026 season. The relievers will include Justin Bruihl, Riley O’Brien, Matt Pushard, JoJo Romero, Chris Roycroft, George Soriano, Ryne

Nootbaar to open season on IL

March 21, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. – Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will start the season on the 10-day injured list because his surgically repaired heels are not 100 percent. Since he arrived in camp in February, Nootbaar, 28, has been swinging the bat and throwing the baseball. However, he still has to show the

Liberatore fires five scoreless in final outing before Opening Day start

March 20, 2026

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore is ready to pitch on Opening Day against the Rays next Thursday afternoon. He made his last start of the spring and pitched five shutout innings in a 4-3 victory over the Mets on Friday. What made Liberatore’s spring so impressive

Rays-Cardinals Opening Day starters: Rasmussen vs. Liberatore

March 20, 2026

The first-ever Opening Day matchup between the Rays and Cardinals will also feature a pair of first-time Opening Day starters. Right-hander Drew Rasmussen is slated to pitch for Tampa Bay in the franchise’s 29th Opening Day matchup. Meanwhile, left-hander Matthew Liberatore will take the ball for St. Louis as the

Wetherholt makes Opening Day case with strong Spring Breakout performance

March 19, 2026

JUPITER, Fla. -- JJ Wetherholt is the Cardinals’ No. 1 prospect and No. 5 overall per MLB Pipeline, and he's lived up to the billing during the exhibition season. In fact, if things continue to go well, don’t be surprised if Wetherholt is named the Opening Day second baseman against

Cards' No. 4 prospect shows he's 'turning into a real threat' with Spring Breakout HR

March 19, 2026

JUPITER -- By sound of his voice, it's clear former Major Leaguer Jason Isringhausen -- now the Cardinals’ special advisor and roving pitching instructor -- was pleased to manage the team’s prospects to a 9-8 victory over the Nationals’ contingent in their Spring Breakout game at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

What you need to know for Cards' Spring Breakout game (3:30 p.m. CT)

March 19, 2026

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

March 18, 2026

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

March 18, 2026

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

Marmol pleased with outfielder's tempo in ABs; May productive in strong spring start
March 17, 2026

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

March 17, 2026

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

March 16, 2026

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

Cards outfielder could return to lineup Tuesday; Dobbins to start season on IL; Fitts deals
March 15, 2026

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

March 14, 2026

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

March 14, 2026

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

March 13, 2026

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

March 12, 2026

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

President of baseball operations already impressed with Wetherholt, confident in Marmol
March 12, 2026

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

Right-hander logs 3 K's in start against Nats; Marmol eyes consistency from Gorman
March 11, 2026

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

March 10, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

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

March 9, 2026

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. Bill Ladson wrote this edition. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Confident Walker hard at work; Baez, Pallante standing out at camp

March 8, 2026

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

March 7, 2026

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,