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by cardsfansince82 » February 29 08, 3:17 pm
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Cardinals
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St. Louis Cardinals MLB main page
----- Schedule ----- Stats ----- Roster ----- Standings ----- Tickets ----- Shop...

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welp, bye reading fangraphs
Beginning today, we’ll be moving our articles on both FanGraphs and RotoGraphs to a metered paywall. Readers will get 10...
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The Juan Soto Thread

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by InvincibleCakeEater » September 23 21, 11:09 pm
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He’s 22 and the best hitter in MLB yet is somehow under the radar. Let’s appreciate him here.

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I wonder if St. Louis is one of them ?

I think he eliminated St. Louis as a landing spot when they wouldn't trade Dylan Carlson as part of a...
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December 5 24, 9:11 pm
Sacramento A's sign Luis Severino to a 3 year/67 Million dollar deal

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by Magneto2.0 » December 5 24, 1:22 pm

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December 5 24, 5:52 pm
Trading Helsley

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by dmarx114 » October 22 24, 4:56 pm
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Seems like a good idea and a given, based on everything being published.

What return are we happy with?

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Hope he’s not serious, otherwise dumb move

He could get hurt (as he does) and get nothing for him at the deadline.

Or even worse, keep him and let...
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December 5 24, 4:46 pm
2024-2025 offseason

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by mikechamp » September 27 24, 10:38 am
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Let the speculation, planning, decision-making and... lamenting(??) begin:

Chaim Bloom To Take On Larger Role In Cardinals’ Front Office

The...

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Kinda a shower thought here, but my belief is that the Dewitts looked at the market, looked at the economics and demographics of St. Louis, and have...
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December 5 24, 3:29 pm
This Day in Baseball History....

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Longest strike in Major League Baseball history ends

Major League Baseball players are sent back to work after the longest strike in baseball...

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Here is the story of the Curt Flood trade. No, no that that one. The first one, which took place on this date in 1957 …
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December 5 24, 8:16 am
Chaim Bloom's role 2025 and beyond

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by ghostrunner » September 30 24, 5:31 pm
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Thought this was interesting.

He references the full article from 2023 in the quoted tweet. That's here:

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Neil Flynn aka The Janitor from Scrubs is the construction worker in that clip.
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December 5 24, 1:08 am
Golden At Bat

Last post by CardsofSTL « December 3 24, 10:18 pm
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by Radio63 » December 2 24, 8:23 am
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From an Athletic article: “There are a variety of (rule change ideas) that are being talked about out there,” Manfred said. “One of them — there was...

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This rule needs to be literal. Yes it's your best hitter and yes he has to use a gold bat. Solid 24 karat. Make him earn that contact.

Or for the...
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December 3 24, 10:18 pm
StL will guage Arenado trade interest

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Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports that the Cardinals are expected to gauge interest in Nolan Arenado on the trade market.
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Goldschmidt definitely gets in. Arenado probably gets in, too, but I don't think there's a rush.

Based on fan sentiment/ face-of-the-franchise...
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December 3 24, 6:30 pm
Steve Adams' NL Central comments

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NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' writer Steve Adams that occurred on December 3. (If you like him, you can find him on Twitter...

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December 3 24, 5:23 pm
Mark Polishuk's NL Central comments

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NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' Mark Polishuk that occurred on December 1.

Enjoy the weekend chat, part 2. There are 2 bonus...

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December 2 24, 12:36 pm
Mark Polishuk's NL Central comments

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NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' Mark Polishuk that occurred on November 30.

Enjoy the weekend chat, part 1. There is 1 bonus...

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December 2 24, 12:10 pm
Dodgers extend Edman (5 years, 74 Million)

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 30 24, 10:05 am
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by obucard » November 29 24, 6:33 pm

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November 30 24, 10:05 am
Blake Snell signs with Dodgers (5 years, 182 Million)

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by Magneto2.0 » November 26 24, 9:59 pm

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November 27 24, 4:03 pm
Steve Adams' NL Central comments

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These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' writer Steve Adams that occurred on November 26. (If you like him, you can find him on Twitter...

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November 26 24, 5:17 pm
Mark Polishuk's NL Central comments

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by mikechamp » November 26 24, 4:57 pm

NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' Mark Polishuk that occurred on November 24.

Enjoy the variety of questions this week. There...

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November 26 24, 4:57 pm
Tropicana Field

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by Radbird » October 10 24, 6:32 am
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November 26 24, 10:44 am
Royals trade Brady Singer to the Reds for Jonathan India

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by Magneto2.0 » November 22 24, 6:21 pm

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November 26 24, 10:42 am
Cards sign a free agent!

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by heyzeus » November 25 24, 3:59 pm

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And it's...Jose Barrero!

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I expect a dozen more of these types of moves. Throw them all in the Thunderdome and see who emerges.

Yeah. At worst, he's defensive depth in the...

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November 26 24, 9:25 am
Former Cardinals Watch

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Let's see if we can upset Michael, because I see three former Cardinals to watch this year. Albert Pujols shouldn't need a lot of explanation. Colby...

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I know it was a joke, but I'm not exactly pumped about Victor Scott and Michael Siani manning CF. They are too similar of players. I'm still bummed...
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November 24 24, 7:22 am
Will the Cardinals sign anyone to a multi-year deal?

Last post by JCShutout « November 23 24, 8:23 am
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by heyzeus » November 22 24, 9:44 am

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POLL!

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If they move some of the big contracts I could see them signing a rp or a veteran who can start when the kids need days off to a two year deal if...

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November 23 24, 8:23 am
MLB 2024 Awards Thread

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 21 24, 8:06 pm
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by Magneto2.0 » November 18 24, 5:37 pm
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Skenes wins NL ROY

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Ohtani wins the NL MVP. He was unanimous as well.

He didn't even pitch this year.
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Last post by CardsofSTL
November 21 24, 8:06 pm
Adios Minute Maid Park

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 21 24, 8:03 pm
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by heyzeus » November 18 24, 2:05 pm
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It's now Daikin Park come January 1.

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BetMGM Ballpark is gonna be lit
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November 21 24, 8:03 pm
What's the Most Underrated Cardinals Game You've Ever Watched?

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by marcelosalass » November 18 24, 11:11 pm
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Hey everyone,

I have been thinking about some of the lesser talked about Cardinals games that really stuck with me over the years. Not necessarily...

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Tim Cooney made 6 starts for the Cardinals in 2015, posted a 3.16 ERA in 31.1 innings. And was never heard from again.

I have absolutely zero...
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November 21 24, 7:22 pm
Steve Adams' NL Central comments

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by mikechamp » November 20 24, 3:50 pm

NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' writer Steve Adams that occurred on November 20. (If you like him, you can find him on Twitter...

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November 20 24, 3:50 pm
Mark Polishuk's NL Central comments

Last post by mikechamp « November 18 24, 2:10 pm

by mikechamp » November 18 24, 2:10 pm

NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' Mark Polishuk that occurred on November 17.

About the same amount of questions as last week....

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November 18 24, 2:10 pm
Bally is toast

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 16 24, 11:02 pm
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This will be the new fake reason owners cry poor.

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Sorry everyone, but it makes sense to me that I can easily view a game of the local sports team while out of towners use the MLB app. Same with local...
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November 16 24, 11:02 pm
Ryan Helsley was named the 2024 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year.

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 15 24, 9:58 pm
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by Jocephus » November 15 24, 9:54 am

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It’s hard to find any arguments against that one, as Helsley was an unstoppable force in the ninth inning for the Cardinals in 2024. He secured a...

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I think I missed the memo of when and why we named this award after Trevor Hoffman?

It was dumb. He's not even dead yet.

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November 15 24, 9:58 pm
Baseball America: 2025 Top 10 Cardinals Prospects

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 15 24, 9:54 pm
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by heyzeus » November 15 24, 9:17 am

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Absolutely no reason to be that aggressive with Wetherholt. Look for him mid 2026 at the earliest.

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November 15 24, 9:54 pm
Who will be the face of the franchise in 2025?

Last post by heyzeus « November 14 24, 9:20 am
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by TGantz » November 10 24, 1:10 pm
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Since the Cardinals appear to be keeping Gray and Contreras (at least this offseason), and most likely trading Arenado and Helsley, who is the face...

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Mo holding a bag of Shop n' Save coupons.

Of course Mo would be holding Shop n' Save coupons, they're not even in business anymore. Schnucks...
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November 14 24, 9:20 am
Steve Adams' NL Central comments

Last post by mikechamp « November 12 24, 4:03 pm

by mikechamp » November 12 24, 4:03 pm

NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' writer Steve Adams that occurred on November 12. (If you like him, you can find him on Twitter...

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November 12 24, 4:03 pm
Hottake: Fredbird Needs a Redesign

Last post by CardsofSTL « November 11 24, 9:15 pm
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by AdmiralKird » November 11 24, 1:29 am

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First off: I loathe nothing more than looking at the Billiken update that Saint Louis U did in the 2010's to their mascot, so I know I'm playing with...

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I asked Gemini for a picture of an original design for St. Louis Cardinals Mascot Fredbird and got this.

Let's get it done VP of SP Girsch.

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November 11 24, 9:15 pm
Mark Polishuk's NL Central comments

Last post by mikechamp « November 11 24, 6:10 pm

by mikechamp » November 11 24, 6:10 pm

NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' Mark Polishuk that occurred on November 10.

A few more questions than last week. There are 4...

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November 11 24, 6:10 pm
Wander Franco under investigation by MLB (Put on Restricted List)

Last post by heyzeus « November 11 24, 11:09 am
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by Magneto2.0 » August 13 23, 9:39 pm
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For those who didn't see it, his ex-girlfriend made claims that he was messing with a 14 year old girl. Some pictures surfaced with Franco and a...

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So much talent, completely wasted. It's obviously a different situation that OT, but it's reminiscent in that sense.
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Last post by heyzeus
November 11 24, 11:09 am
Contreras moving to first base

Last post by TGantz « November 10 24, 12:58 pm
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November 10 24, 12:58 pm
Top 50 Free Agent NL Central comments

Last post by mikechamp « November 7 24, 1:44 pm

by mikechamp » November 7 24, 1:44 pm

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These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' writers Steve Adams and Darragh McDonald, as well as MLBTR founder Tim Dierkes, that occurred...

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Last post by mikechamp
November 7 24, 1:44 pm
Gerrit Cole opts out of his contract with the Yankees

Last post by Fan_In_NY « November 6 24, 9:36 pm
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by Magneto2.0 » November 2 24, 11:11 am

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November 6 24, 9:36 pm
A League of their Own

Last post by Leroy « November 6 24, 8:26 am
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by CardsofSTL » November 3 24, 6:38 pm
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Women's Professional Baseball League - 2026

The United States is getting a women’s professional baseball league.

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Obviously it will only succeed if Caitlin Clark's in the league.
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November 6 24, 8:26 am
Steve Adams' NL Central comments

Last post by mikechamp « November 5 24, 6:59 pm

by mikechamp » November 5 24, 6:59 pm

NL-Central-comments-series

These comments came from a chat with MLB Trade Rumors' writer Steve Adams that occurred on November 5. (If you like him, you can find him on Twitter...

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November 5 24, 6:59 pm
Who would you rather manage the Cardinals some day?

Last post by AWvsCBsteeeerike3 « November 5 24, 5:08 pm
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by heyzeus » October 31 24, 10:03 am
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Happy halloween, [expletive].

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Managers are hired to be fired. I'd prefer to keep Molina and Pujols Cardinals legacies clean

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