Redbird Rants

If St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar can have a strong first half following a surgery this offseason, he could become a player of interest for several teams come the 2026 MLB trade deadline. … [Read more...] about This Cardinal who could survive the winter sell-off would be a trade deadline darling

Willson Contreras and Alec Burleson are the current first base options for the St. Louis Cardinals, but the depth behind them is slim. … [Read more...] about Position of consistency may soon be a big question mark for Cardinals’ future lineups

Former St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley just landed a two-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles in free agency for $28 million to lockdown games for them. He passed up opportunities from other teams to be a starting pitcher. … [Read more...] about Former Cardinals closer lands deal with contender after flirting with new role

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to be a revenue sharing recipient for the first time in at least almost three decades, and that allows the Cardinals to pursue big free agents while receiving a lesser penalty than they would have before. … [Read more...] about Significant shift for Cardinals standing with MLB may shake up how they do business

The St. Louis Cardinals should be looking to add bargain options in free agency this winter, with names like Cam Booser, Taylor Clarke, Cody Ponce, Nick Frasso, and Tyler Mattison all being great doorbuster options for them. … [Read more...] about 5 doorbuster free agent signings the Cardinals should pounce on this Black Friday