Steven Matz, 33, enters the 2025 season in jeopardy with the Cardinals, looking to re-establish himself as a major-league caliber starter. Cardinals Pitcher Seeks Recovery Following Injury Matz has struggled with injuries since he signed with the Cardinals as a free agent in 2022. In 2024, he pitched in only 12 games as a result of a lower-back strain. In those 12 games, he … [Read more...] about Cardinals Pitcher Seeks Recovery Following Injury
The Top 5 Cardinals Trades Since 2000
With the St. Louis Cardinals offseason grinding to a halt, let’s revisit their best acquisitions through trade of the past 25 years. While the Cardinals, in recent years, have become notorious for trading away young talent before they’ve been given the chance to develop, there was a time when their front office was known as one of the best in baseball. From acquiring future … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Cardinals Trades Since 2000
Cardinals Reliever Might Be a Hidden Gem for Late Game Situations
Riley O’Brien, a right-handed reliever, is a candidate to play a more significant role in the Cardinals bullpen this season. Cardinals Reliever Might Be a Hidden Gem for Late Game Situations O’Brien, 29, was acquired from the Seattle Mariners before the beginning of the 2024 season. He made the Opening Day roster following a strong performance in Spring Training but was injured … [Read more...] about Cardinals Reliever Might Be a Hidden Gem for Late Game Situations
Lars Nootbaar Needs to Stay Healthy to Take Next Step
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is a budding MLB star, but his ceiling has been capped due to his troubles staying healthy so far in his career. For the Cardinals to feel confident they can depend on him in the future, the front office is looking for him to put together a full season. Lars Nootbaar Needs to Stay Healthy for Cardinals in 2025 Several IL Stints Each … [Read more...] about Lars Nootbaar Needs to Stay Healthy to Take Next Step
Cardinals Eyeing New Addition for Setup Relief Role
The St. Louis Cardinals are in the market for a free agent setup reliever. This is according to a report from the St. Louis Post Dispatch’s Derrick Goold. The Cardinals have yet to make an MLB level free agency signing this offseason. It will likely not be for one of the top names available if they do. Cardinals Eyeing New Addition for Setup Relief Role Replacing Elite Setup … [Read more...] about Cardinals Eyeing New Addition for Setup Relief Role