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stltoday.comJackson Chourio's 4 hits in Brewers' rout nears feat by Cardinals catcher 80 years agoDuring a 10-1 romp in Game 3 of the World Series, Milwaukee's outfielder is youngest with four hits since Joe Garagiola, one hit shy of Albert Pujols' record.

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stltoday.comAsk Goold: Is it time Cardinals trade catcher(s) or Jordan Walker? Is CF up for grabs?In weekly Q & A with Post-Dispatch baseball writer, readers seek a headstart on the contests of spring training and the trades that might streamline them.

Ask Goold: Is it time Cardinals trade catcher(s) or Jordan Walker? Is CF up for grabs? www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comJordan Walker's breakout season for Cardinals includes seeking an impact off the field, tooOn Saturday, Cardinals' right fielder hosted his foundation's first baseball clinic, one of several initiatives from Walker's Winners as it expands with his profile.

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stltoday.com'It's like watching the '85 Cardinals play': How Rays, Brewers stole the World Series stageDuring TBS broadcast of ALCS Game 6, former Mets pitcher Ron Darling noted a similarity with his Whiteyball rivals thats show how Rays disrupt opponents.

'It's like watching the '85 Cardinals play': How Rays, Brewers stole the World Series stage Something Ron Darling said during last night’s ALCS broadcast about the Whiteyball #stlcards got me thinking about the run for this year’s #WorldSeries www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comDo Cardinals have their own Generation K of strikeout pitchers brewing in the minors?With Liam Doyle, Jurrangelo Cijntje, and Daniel Eagen the Cardinals had a handful of strikeout leaders in a wave of talent that could signal next contender.

Do Cardinals have their own Generation K of strikeout pitchers brewing in the minors? www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

podcasts.apple.comA major revival in the minors: Cardinals player development goes on the power playPodcast Episode · Best Podcast in Baseball · October 14 · 1h 4m

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stltoday.comAsk Goold: How did Brewers lap the Cardinals? Could Sonny Gray, Alec Bohm close gap?Readers submit questions that hint at potential friction for this offseason: When they and the standings believe Cardinals are closer to contending than the club.

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stltoday.com100 years after Cardinals' 1st World Series, quest for a Hornsby bat connects championshipsA century ago this Saturday, Rogers Hornsby tagged out Babe Ruth at second base to clinch the first of the Cardinals' 11 titles and launch a legacy brand.

The 100th anniversary to the date of the #stlcards clinching their first 1st #WorldSeries championship is Saturday. Here is my attempt to capture what that meant through a modern quest for bats that tie together championship teams. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

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podcasts.apple.comHow 100 years ago this week Babe Ruth helped launch the Cardinals' brand in the 1926 World SeriesPodcast Episode · Best Podcast in Baseball · October 6 · 56m

stltoday.comAsk Goold: Will Cardinals trade a catcher? Statue for Tony La Russa? Please solve the CBADerrick Goold's first turn at the keyboard for your questions, which cover a range of topics from what catcher to trade to whether front office will spend to contend.

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tiktok.comWhat does a 2027 opening day lineup look like for the #Cardinals? Let’s look back to look forward. #stlcards #mlb @STLToday TikTok video by Derrick Goold

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stltoday.comGoold: '26 Cardinals 'excited' by rebuild's progress, but did they gain ground on rivals?When is a step back in standings a stride forward toward contention? Cardinals believe it happened this season. 'It’s a really good time to be a fan,' says manager.

“Internally, there is no timeline for, ‘This is when we think we’re going to be good.’ It’s how good can we get today? And you just continue to do that until it’s screaming at you that we’re there.” From: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comPast champions, present rebuild, and projected opening day 2027: A look at Cardinals lineupsAs the Cardinals near the 15th anniversary of their 2011 World Series championship — their most recent championship — and one of the most remarkable comebacks in postseason history, they

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What we know about Willson Contreras, who took extensive batting practice on the field Tuesday but has not been able to swing since: www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/24/s...

bostonglobe.comWillson Contreras frustrated bruised right hand is not allowing him to swing the bat regularly - The Boston GlobeContreras took BP on the field for upwards of 20 minutes on Tuesday — and said then that it went only “OK” — and apparently regressed in the days after.

stltoday.comChasing RBI crown, Alec Burleson would 'be all ears' on contract extension with CardinalsWith his 112th RBI of the season Wednesday, the first baseman is vying to do what no Cardinal has since 1971. He says he wants to see the rebuild “through.”

stltoday.comCan Leo Bernal be workhorse, everyday catcher? Cardinals, like rookie, are curious: Extra"I think Bernal has the ability to be a guy who catches a lot," said manager Oli Marmol. All of these starts are the culmination of a plan that began

Cardinals dominated in 1-hitter by Pirates swashbuckling starter Jared Jones' near-perfection Instant coverage from PNC … www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comCardinals see 'progress' in '26 attendance by stemming 2-year steep declineThree years removed from annually ranking in top five for major-league ticket sales, the Cardinals are set to once again rank around 19th place. But given the direction this season could have gone, ...

20 Sept

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stltoday.comCardinals got their best hitters in best spots to change game, but not the best outcomes“You had your dudes up when you wanted them up," says manager Oli Marmol, but Jordan Walker and others go hitless with chances to reshape 8-5 loss.

20 Sept

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stltoday.comRookie Joshua Baez shows 'super-high ceiling' before injury ends year: Cardinals ExtraAn oblique strain abruptly ended Joshua Baez’s rookie season, but the Cardinals saw enough between his historic debut and the injury to raise expectations for 2027. Baez hit seven homers in 29 games, ...

20 Sept

“He’s going to hit a decent amount of homers up here,” manager Oli Marmol said. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

19 Sept

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stltoday.com'We have so much more clarity': Though eliminated, Cardinals emboldened by answers of '26What the front office has been advertising as likely for the past 12 months and the team spent nearly six months trying to prove otherwise became official and the Cardinals

19 Sept

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stltoday.comUmp took issue with rookie's cap. Cardinals irked by ump. Ivan Herrera's homer erases it all.Cardinals manager Oli Marmol called it a 'power-hungry' move for umpire to tell rookie to adjust his tilted cap, and it nearly cost the Cardinals before a ninth-inning homer erased

5 Sept

Ump took issue with rookie's cap. Cardinals irked by ump. Ivan Herrera's homer erases it all. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comJoshua Baez fulfills promise to late father, then makes history with greatest MLB debut everCardinals rookie Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to homer in his first three career at-bats, bringing his mother to tears and Wrigley to its feet.

16 Aug

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stltoday.comJoshua Baez launches into MLB history with 3 homers in first 3 at-bats of Cardinals debutRookie becomes first Cardinal to hit two home runs in his major-league debut, ninth in MLB history, and does that before the end of the fourth inning at Wrigley.

15 Aug

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22 July

Are the #STLCards destined for the same fate as a year ago? @dgoold.bsky.social joined #BKandFerrario to discuss the team's recent struggles & why they feel all too familiar.

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15 July

Barry Bonds' high praise for Jordan Walker at the #HRDerby served a reminder as to why the #STLCards stuck with Walker through all the struggles. @dgoold.bsky.social explains on #BKandFerrario.

stltoday.comMLB and MLBPA agree game is in a 'great place.' So why are they steaming toward lockout?Baseball’s next labor fight is taking shape around one familiar issue: whether MLB should adopt a salary cap.

15 July

MLB and MLBPA agree game is in a 'great place.' So why are they steaming toward lockout? www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comJordan Walker launched more than homers in Philly: 'Sky's the limit' for rising All-StarCardinals right fielder introduced himself to a larger audience on the biggest stage in what likely was the peak of All-Star Week in Philadelphia.

15 July

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stltoday.comJordan Walker steals the show, turns Home Run Derby into a raucous family affairOn the brink of elimination Jordan Walker hit six homers on six consecutive balls to tie then overtake Kyle Schwarber and become the first Cardinals player ever to win a

14 July

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stltoday.com'Bottom of the bottom' to top of the game: How career lows led Cardinals to All-Star heightsJordan Walker, Ivan Herrera, Riley O'Brien and Oliver Marmol will represent the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

14 July

Jordan Walker has been demoted, his swing uncooperative, and the scrutiny intense for a first round pick. Riley O’Brien was DFA’d. Twice. Ivan Herrera was told as a teen he’d never make it. Now they’re All-Stars … www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comDown to his final swing, Jordan Walker powers his way to first Derby win for CardinalsOn the brink of elimination Jordan Walker hit four consecutive balls to tie then overtake Kyle Schwarber and become the first Cardinals player ever to win a Home Run Derby.

14 July

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stltoday.comBack home in Philly, Cardinals No. 1 teen prospect Rainiel Rodriguez relishes peek into futureRodriguez's route to the majors went from Philadelphia to the Dominican Republic and now back to represent Cardinals with Liam Doyle in Futures Game.

13 July

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stltoday.comLive MLB Draft update: Bring on the pitchers. Cardinals take 'unicorn' fastball, another VolThe Post-Dispatch will have running coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals' Day 2 draft picks below also reporting from the Futures Game in Philadelphia.

12 July

Bring on the pitchers. #stlcards take three college pitchers in their first four Day 2 picks, and that group includes a 'unicorn' fastball and another arm from the Tennessee three. Rolling updates here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comLive MLB Draft update: Cardinals pick dynamic Georgia prep OF Trevor Condon at 13thLive updates Saturday from all seven of the Cardinals picks, from 13th overall through the MLB-high six picks in the first 86 selected.

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stltoday.comFollow along here as Cardinals pick 13th overall, begin MLB Draft with most Day 1 picksLive updates Saturday from all seven of the Cardinals picks, from 13th overall through the MLB-high six picks in the first 86 selected.

Follow along live as #stlcards make seven picks on Day 1 of the #MLBDraft. @stltoday.com has the instant coverage -- starting with some names to watch for the #Cardinals at No. 13 ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comInside Cardinals’ preparation for crucial MLB draftThe Cardinals have the most picks of any team on Day 1, with seven. “It’s your single biggest opportunity every year to bring talent into the organization," Bloom says.

Inside the Cardinals' prep for a key draft: More picks, more tryouts, more staff www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

stltoday.comCardinals commit record sum to JJ Wetherholt as cornerstone: 'And several more to go'Infielder agrees to an eight-year, $112.5-million deal that surpasses Albert Pujols' extension as a young player. “Gets you going for the future,” says scout who signed JJ Wetherholt.

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stltoday.comWorthy: Cardinals solidify JJ Wetherholt as their table setterThe Cardinals valued rookie JJ Wetherholt’s ability and the day-to-day consistency in his personality and work ethic enough to cement him as the first true core piece of their future.

The Cardinals valued rookie JJ Wetherholt’s ability and the day-to-day consistency in his personality and work ethic enough to cement him as the first true core piece of their future. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

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7 July

Follow @stltoday.com on TikTok, and you'll see stuff like this: A day in the (reporting) life of @dgoold.bsky.social www.tiktok.com/@stlouispost...

tiktok.comWhat does a baseball writer do all day? Glad you asked. ⚾️ Here's a day in the life with Post-Dispatch lead baseball writer @Derrick Goold. #mlb #cardinals #baseball #dayinthelife #journalist Filmed...TikTok video by STLToday

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26 June

Most MLB international signees leave school by age 14. Pablo López says it’s his life goal to change that. “I was able to see all the benefits I had in my journey in the minor leagues having a solid education.” www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...

startribune.comMost MLB international signees leave school by 14. Pablo López wants to change thatMinnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López wants MLB to prioritize education for international players in CBA changes it's negotiating with the union.

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16 June

#STLCards beat writer @dgoold.bsky.social joined #BKandFerrario to discuss how much the standings should dictate the Cardinals' plans as we approach this year's deadline.

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6 Mar

This week on the Superfan Signal, we talk favorite baseball movies with Aki Yanagi, @kris10simon.bsky.social, Neil Kleid, @besspallares.bsky.social, Joe Quesada, Kevin Baker, @bishop1888.bsky.social, @mikemarts.bsky.social, Robert Whiting, @omorales81.bsky.social, and @dgoold.bsky.social.