Jimenez homers to back Crochet as White Sox beat Cardinals 5-1
The Chicago White Sox won their first road series of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals, aided by strong performances from Eloy Jimenez and Garrett Crochet. [ more ]
The Cardinals' staff ace, Sonny Gray, is set to make his debut after missing the start of the season due to injury.
Gray's return is crucial for the Cardinals, who struggled with their pitching staff in 2023 and have faced similar challenges in the current season. [ more ]
Five Must-Watch Red Sox Regular-Season Series To Mark In 2024
The Boston Red Sox are looking to bounce back from back-to-back last-place finishes in the upcoming season.
Key dates to watch include interleague series and a matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals, significant for the 2004 World Series connection. [ more ]
White Sox Ace Most Likely To Be Traded In Spring Training; Do Cardinals Make Sense?
The St. Louis Cardinals pitching staff underperformed in 2023, prompting early offseason moves for veteran starting pitchers and high-leverage relievers.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease is a potential trade target for the Cardinals due to his expiring contract and the White Sox's lack of competitiveness. [ more ]
Cardinals May Wait On Goldschmidt Extension Talks Until Season Begins
The St. Louis Cardinals may delay contract talks with Paul Goldschmidt until after the start of the season.
The team's interest in retaining Goldschmidt remains, but a lack of talks during Spring Training may indicate uncertainty about his long-term value. [ more ]
The Cardinals have agreed to a deal with free agent reliever Keynan Middleton.
Middleton had a solid season in 2021 split between the White Sox and Yankees, and was traded to the Yankees by the White Sox at the trade deadline. [ more ]
Eloy Jimenez homers to back Garrett Crochet as White Sox beat Cardinals 5-1
The Chicago White Sox won their first road series of the season against the St. Louis Cardinals with the help of key performances from Eloy Jimenez and Garrett Crochet. [ more ]
Crawford eyeing first Giants matchup after signing with Cardinals
Brandon Crawford is excited to face his former team, the Giants, while playing for the Cardinals in a special game honoring The Negro Leagues on June 20, 2024.
The game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama holds emotional significance for Crawford, reflecting his admiration for Willie Mays and the history of the Negro Leagues. [ more ]
Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar To Begin Season On Injured List
Cardinals' pitcher Sonny Gray and outfielder Lars Nootbaar start on IL for the season. Zack Thompson moves to rotation, Liberatore to bullpen. [ more ]
The Cardinals have designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment to make room for shortstop Brandon Crawford. Kennedy had been claimed off waivers from the Athletics and never played a game for the Cardinals.
Kennedy has shown promise in the minor leagues, especially in Triple-A in 2023, where he displayed good hitting skills and defensive versatility, playing all non-shortstop infield positions as well as left field. [ more ]
Cardinals Release James Naile To Pursue KBO Opportunity
The Cardinals have transferred James Naile's contract to the Kia Tigers of the Korea Baseball Organization, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster.
Naile will receive a $550K guarantee with the Tigers, including a $200K signing bonus and a $350K salary, with the potential for an additional $150K in incentives. [ more ]
The St. Louis Cardinals will receive their full broadcasting rights fees for the 2024 season despite the ongoing bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group.
The Cardinals are considering different options for their post-2024 broadcasting, including partnering with the NHL's Blues or creating their own standalone channel. [ more ]
Cardinals president John Mozeliak plans to step back from running baseball operations by the end of his contract in 2025.
Former Red Sox executive Chaim Bloom has been advising the Cardinals for several months and has factored into discussions about the future of the baseball operations department. [ more ]
Cardinals Planning To Discuss Extension With Paul Goldschmidt
The St. Louis Cardinals will approach first baseman Paul Goldschmidt about a contract extension this offseason.
The Cardinals hope to extend Goldschmidt's contract before the start of the season and believe they can keep him with the team for the remainder of his career. [ more ]