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'A pretty, pretty bad month': As Cardinals' trade deadline dilemma nears, Dustin May struggles

'A pretty, pretty bad month': As Cardinals' trade deadline dilemma nears, Dustin May struggles

  • Derrick Goold

Dustin May's downturn coincides with contending teams making their final evaluations on targets for the trade deadline.

Worthy: Jordan Walker’s monster season with Cardinals is only missing a contract extension

Worthy: Jordan Walker’s monster season with Cardinals is only missing a contract extension

  • By Lynn Worthy St. Louis Post-Dispatch

All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker is having a career-changing season. Now, the Cardinals and Walker should agree on a long-term contract that will make him a cornerstone of this new era.

Ron Hunt, hard-nosed St. Louis native who played 12 MLB seasons, dies at 85

Ron Hunt, hard-nosed St. Louis native who played 12 MLB seasons, dies at 85

  • Post-Dispatch staff and wire

Ron Hunt, known for being hit by pitches, played for four big league teams and racked up 1,429 hits in addition to being hit by 243 pitches.

'Runway' for reliever? Development a priority as Luis Gastelum's role grows: Cardinals Extra

'Runway' for reliever? Development a priority as Luis Gastelum's role grows: Cardinals Extra

  • Derrick Goold

Thrust into a higher-leverage spot than initially planned, rookie right-hander will get the same patience as other young players, even in an impatient role.

Nolan Arenado drives D-Backs to victory as they exploit Cardinals Dustin May's rocky 3rd

Nolan Arenado drives D-Backs to victory as they exploit Cardinals Dustin May's rocky 3rd

  • Derrick Goold

Arenado had two hits in his first two at-bats and his two-out, two-run double in the third pushed Arizona toward a five-run lead, they'd hold for a 5-3 victory.

6 stats show how Cardinals thrive in tight games as they meet Arizona again: First Pitch

6 stats show how Cardinals thrive in tight games as they meet Arizona again: First Pitch

  • Post-Dispatch staff

The Cardinals continue a three-game road series in Arizona on Saturday afternoon at 3:10 p.m. (St. Louis time). 

Chase Davis, Jurrangelo Cijntje lead roster movements coming out of the All-Star Break

Chase Davis, Jurrangelo Cijntje lead roster movements coming out of the All-Star Break

  • By Amber Winkler St. Louis Post-Dispatch

With an influx of new players from the draft, the Cardinals farm system has seen six players receive promotions and six leave the organization. 

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'There's more in the tank': Cardinals start 2nd half like they spent 1st, by a slim margin

'There's more in the tank': Cardinals start 2nd half like they spent 1st, by a slim margin

With 5-4 victory against Arizona, Cardinals won for 30th time in 50 games decided by two or fewer runs. Small things have huge benefits with small leads.

Third time's the charm: Cardinals misplace lead late, but press on again to edge D-Backs

Third time's the charm: Cardinals misplace lead late, but press on again to edge D-Backs

PHOENIX — All the blown lead in the eighth inning did was set up the Cardinals to start the second half of the season with what they’ve done so well throughout the season.

With JoJo Romero 'recovering well' from appendicitis, lefty relief a question: Cardinals Extra

With JoJo Romero 'recovering well' from appendicitis, lefty relief a question: Cardinals Extra

JoJo Romero received appendicitis treatment 'quickly,' team says. They added right-hander Scott Blewett to bullpen, and will rely on righties for late-game left roles in Romero's absence.

JoJo Romero (appendicitis) hits IL as Cardinals open second half at Arizona: First Pitch

JoJo Romero (appendicitis) hits IL as Cardinals open second half at Arizona: First Pitch

The Cardinals open the second half with three games in Arizona starting Friday night at 8:40 p.m. St. Louis was swept there to start the second half in 2025.

Goold: Is Cardinals' rebuild ahead of schedule? They are on the brink of a pivotal choice

Goold: Is Cardinals' rebuild ahead of schedule? They are on the brink of a pivotal choice

Back from the break and within a game of the wild-card hunt, Cardinals consider the trade deadline and early returns on their rebuild. 'We’re very ambitious in what we want out of this whole thing. We’ve got work to do,' says manager.

Cardinals sign 13th overall pick Trevor Condon and others, begin strategic use of bonus purse

Cardinals sign 13th overall pick Trevor Condon and others, begin strategic use of bonus purse

Condon, a prep outfielder from Georgia, inked a contract Busch on Friday with a $5.16-million bonus, giving Cardinals room to woo other picks to sign.

Cardinals to open 2027 in Cincinnati, will end year with NL Central slate

Cardinals to open 2027 in Cincinnati, will end year with NL Central slate

The Cardinals are set to open the 2027 season in Cincinnati on March 25 before coming home for opening day in St. Louis on April 1 against the Royals.

MLB at the break: Surprising starts, chases help shape season’s first half

MLB at the break: Surprising starts, chases help shape season’s first half

With Major League Baseball at its natural break, here's a look around the league at the first half that was and the second half that awaits.

A look at the Cardinals' longest home runs of the first half

A look at the Cardinals' longest home runs of the first half

It should come as no surprise that Jordan Walker owns the top of the Cardinals' home run leaderboard by distance. Lars Nootbaar's positioning, however, is a bit less expected.

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Inside Pitch: MLB All-Star spotlight shined brightly on Cardinals’ Jordan Walker

Inside Pitch: MLB All-Star spotlight shined brightly on Cardinals’ Jordan Walker

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero and columnist Lynn Worthy recap Jordan Walker’s exploits at the MLB Home Run Derby and JJ Wetherholt’s contract extension. They also look ahead to the “second half.”

Hochman: ‘Babe’ Musial called his shot? In All-Star Game, Cardinals’ Stan The Man hit walk-off HR in 12th.

Hochman: ‘Babe’ Musial called his shot? In All-Star Game, Cardinals’ Stan The Man hit walk-off HR in 12th.

A look at a special moment in Stan Musial's career, when the Cardinals' icon hit a walk-off homer in the 12th inning of the 1955 All-Star Game.

Does the Home Run Derby ruin swings? Here's what the numbers show.

Does the Home Run Derby ruin swings? Here's what the numbers show.

It's commonly said that the Home Run Derby ruins swings, that decreased production can be expected after players participate. But is it true?

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Chase Davis, Jurrangelo Cijntje lead roster movements coming out of the All-Star Break

Chase Davis, Jurrangelo Cijntje lead roster movements coming out of the All-Star Break

With an influx of new players from the draft, the Cardinals farm system has seen six players receive promotions and six leave the organization. 

Cardinals sign 13th overall pick Trevor Condon and others, begin strategic use of bonus purse

Cardinals sign 13th overall pick Trevor Condon and others, begin strategic use of bonus purse

Condon, a prep outfielder from Georgia, inked a contract Busch on Friday with a $5.16-million bonus, giving Cardinals room to woo other picks to sign.

Cardinals prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje promoted to Class AAA Memphis: Minor League Report

Cardinals prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje promoted to Class AAA Memphis: Minor League Report

After a dominant start to July, the Cardinals promoted their No. 4 prospect, Jurrangelo Cijntje, to Class AAA Memphis on Sunday. 

Cardinals land best fastball in draft, a 'unicorn,' and college arms galore on draft Day 2

Cardinals land best fastball in draft, a 'unicorn,' and college arms galore on draft Day 2

Cal Randall emerged from UCLA's bullpen with a 101-mph fastball that has unusual traits, and after selecting him Cardinals went on a run for college relievers.

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Worthy: Jordan Walker’s monster season with Cardinals is only missing a contract extension

Worthy: Jordan Walker’s monster season with Cardinals is only missing a contract extension

All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker is having a career-changing season. Now, the Cardinals and Walker should agree on a long-term contract that will make him a cornerstone of this new era.

Hochman: ‘Babe’ Musial called his shot? In All-Star Game, Cardinals’ Stan The Man hit walk-off HR in 12th.

Hochman: ‘Babe’ Musial called his shot? In All-Star Game, Cardinals’ Stan The Man hit walk-off HR in 12th.

A look at a special moment in Stan Musial's career, when the Cardinals' icon hit a walk-off homer in the 12th inning of the 1955 All-Star Game.

Hochman: Jordan Walker isn’t just an All-Star. He's ‘The Philly Villain,’ an MLB celeb

Hochman: Jordan Walker isn’t just an All-Star. He's ‘The Philly Villain,’ an MLB celeb

St. Louis Cardinals All-Star Jordan Walker is the talk of baseball following his Home Run Derby performance. 

Worthy: At the All-Star Break, Cardinals look like a team ‘on the right track’

Worthy: At the All-Star Break, Cardinals look like a team ‘on the right track’

They’ve got the same number of wins as the past two seasons, but this Cardinals team isn’t trying to cling to fading powers. It now stares hopefully toward its future.

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Commish's Classics: The night a replacement ump ejected the entire Cardinals bench

Commish's Classics: The night a replacement ump ejected the entire Cardinals bench

Dave Pallone ejected Ted Simmons, Keith Hernandez and Ken Boyer - but he didn't stop there.

The day the president came to St. Louis and got more baseball than he bargained for

The day the president came to St. Louis and got more baseball than he bargained for

On May 4, 1910, President William Howard Taft had quite the day of baseball in St. Louis.

A look back at the life of Mike Shannon

A look back at the life of Mike Shannon

Here's a look at homegrown legend Mike Shannon's career on the field, in the booth and with friends and family.

Doug Clarey had only one hit in his career, but it was a huge one for the St. Louis Cardinals

Doug Clarey had only one hit in his career, but it was a huge one for the St. Louis Cardinals

On April 28, 1976, infielder Doug Clarey of the Cardinals hit a game-winning two-run homer against the Giants. It would be the only hit of Clarey's major league career. 

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Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty wins, attempts to keep tunnel vision as MLB trade deadline approaches

Cardinals’ Jack Flaherty wins, attempts to keep tunnel vision as MLB trade deadline approaches

Cardinals starter Jack Flaherty turned in a strong start in a series-clinching win over the Washington Nationals at Busch Stadium.

‘That’s not the end’: Cardinals great Wainwright, headed to IL, vows to have ‘strong’ finale

‘That’s not the end’: Cardinals great Wainwright, headed to IL, vows to have ‘strong’ finale

Veteran starter heads to St. Louis to have shoulder examined after allowing two homers and seven runs in 15-2 mess to Marlins, Cardinals' worst on July Fourth.

Tally-ho! Jordan Hicks saves Cardinals comeback, takes home London Series split

Tally-ho! Jordan Hicks saves Cardinals comeback, takes home London Series split

Hicks, too ill to be at the ballpark Saturday, collects his fourth save of the eight-day road trip as Cardinals overcome four-run deficit to win, 7-5, Sunday.

London letdown: Adam Wainwright’s ‘perfect storm of horribleness’ trips Cardinals vs. Cubs

London letdown: Adam Wainwright’s ‘perfect storm of horribleness’ trips Cardinals vs. Cubs

First NL game in United Kingdom comes apart on veteran right-hander. Ian Happ hits two homers off Wainwright, Cubs score seven vs. him in 9-1 win.

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