Cardinals Miss Postseason for Fourth Straight Year
St. Louis finished out of the 2026 playoffs as Chaim Bloom's rebuild entered its first year.
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November 4, 2026
Cardinals Plan to Hire Joel McKeithanThe St. Louis Cardinals are closing in on hiring Joel McKeithan as their new hitting coach after parting ways with Brant Brown.
November 3, 2026
Cardinals Eye Ryan Mountcastle as Offensive DepthSt. Louis is reportedly weighing a left-handed bat from the former Orioles slugger to help against lefties during its rebuild.
November 3, 2026
Cardinals Decline Ryne Stanek's $6 Million OptionSt. Louis will pay the reliever a $1 million buyout, making him a free agent ahead of the 2027 season.
November 2, 2026
Cardinals Re-Sign Left-Hander Josh FlemingSt. Louis brings back the 30-year-old Bridgeton native on a minor-league deal after his brief stint with Toronto.
October 29, 2026
Cardinals to Decide on Ryne Stanek Option by SaturdayThe St. Louis front office must choose whether to exercise a $6 million club option for the relief pitcher by November 2.
October 26, 2026
Cardinals Prospect Rainiel Rodriguez Trains at Third BaseThe team’s top-ranked prospect began taking defensive repetitions at third base in October 2026.
October 23, 2026
Cardinals Part Ways With Hitting Coach Brant BrownThe St. Louis organization is moving on from its hitting coach after the team struggled offensively throughout the 2026 season.
October 15, 2026
Cho Won-bin Posts Historic 20-30 Season in MinorsThe Cardinals prospect becomes the first Korean player in the U.S. to reach the 20-home run, 30-stolen base milestone.
October 13, 2026
Cardinals Pursued Third Base Options for Upcoming SeasonThe St. Louis front office is targeting a short-term veteran solution as they prepare for the rise of top prospect Jesús Báez.
October 13, 2026
Cardinals Released Pitcher Caleb FergusonThe St. Louis organization parted ways with the veteran relief pitcher in September following a difficult stint.
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