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Lars Nootbaar's return adds to lineup riddle Oliver Marmol asked to solve: Cardinals Extra With 50 games remaining, Cardinals want to provide "runway" and "opportunity" but overlapping spots of the roster limit playing time. Nootbaar's return from IL adds another layer.

Lars Nootbaar's return from IL creates another roster riddle for manager Oliver Marmol to solve with his lineups:

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Cardinals rally from 4-run deficit, then rely on new-look bullpen to save win vs. Padres Pedro Pages' three-run homer and Masyn Winn's two-run double complete comeback, but an 8-5 win in San Diego took the first post-Helsley save, too.

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#FantasticFour director Matt Shakman confirmed with Jack Kirby's son that The Thing would be a Brooklyn Dodgers fan ⚾️

"In this universe ... the Dodgers don't go to LA ... in the comics ... they made him a Yankees fan — and it didn't sit right with me"

(via Phase Hero)

3 curves that bent game into a Cardinals' victory: Pedro Pages called 2, crushed 1 Cardinals rally from a four-run deficit thanks to Pages' three-run homer, and they hold a lead in part because of Pages' setup for key pitches, each of them curves.

A game story in three acts. All of them curveballs.

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Trade Deadline updates: Who got the better haul from Mets, the Giants or Cardinals? An article constantly updated with Cardinals information as they continue to move players ahead of MLB's trade deadline 5 p.m. St. Louis time on Thursday

Who got the best return from the Mets in yesterday's relief trades -- the Cardinals or Giants?

And what does this move really say about Cardinals plans?

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Trade Deadline updates: Cardinals explore talks beyond veteran relievers, per sources An article constantly updated with Cardinals information as they continue to move players ahead of MLB's trade deadline 5 p.m. St. Louis time on Thursday

Trade deadline arrives. Cardinals have dealt two relievers, poised to trade a third, and their conversations are not limited to expiring contracts as teams call to test offers for left-handed hitters.

We're off and running with updated reporting, details here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Cardinals continue dealing, send Steven Matz to Boston for a young slugging sensation A powerhouse batter as an amateur, Blaze Jordan was drafted by Chaim Bloom's group in Boston back in 2020 and now rejoins Bloom's organization in 2025.

Steven Matz to Boston.
Blaze Jordan to St. Louis.

Another deal and #stlcards are preparing to move another reliever in the hours ahead Thursday ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Neither of them do the scouting. They have scouts and analytics dept that does that and reports up to them. I shared a story on this site and elsewhere that detailed who would be making the decisions at the deadline and how it would be handled. If you're interested.

Cardinals trade closer Ryan Helsley to New York Mets In return, the Cardinals get three players, including the Mets' No. 6 prospect, shortstop Jesus Baez. The two others are right-handers Frank Elissalt and Nate Dohm.

#stlcards jump into the frenzy of NL East teams adding to their bullpens by dealing Ryan Helsley to the New York Mets.

They get three minor-leaguers in returns, and you'll recognize their profiles -- and wonder perhaps why Class A was the aisle Cardinals shopped ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Goold: What would Chaim Bloom do? His Red Sox trade deadlines mirror Cardinals' dilemma At the deadline in 2023, Bloom said what the Cardinals want to believe in 2025: “We really like what we’re building.”

What would Chaim Bloom do?

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Braced to be traded, closer Ryan Helsley says he's open to then re-signing with Cardinals “I wouldn’t want to be a sourpuss about it,” pending free agent tells Post-Dispatch about returning after helping Cardinals acquire prospects for the future.

Braced to be traded by the end of July, Ryan Helsley is open to returning to Cardinals this winter as a free agent.

He also has candid comments about what the team needs and the direction it's going ...

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Andre Pallante authors 7 stifling, 1-hit innings before Cardinals break out to sink Marlins Cardinals right-hander toys with a no-hitter, taking it into the sixth inning of his seven-inning outing and ending a personal four-game losing streak in 7-1 win.

A deep dive into where Andre Pallante can regain control of his starts and not rely only the fortunate bounces of a grounder.

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Thank you. It's a solid date and I'm sure you celebrated it well with and for your brother.

That is a high compliment! Thank you.

Welcome to Trader Mo's: Checking receipts on John Mozeliak's deadline deals for Cardinals An excerpt from the Post-Dispatch's weekly baseball newsletter, Write Fielder, that looks at hits, misses, and huhs of 17 trade deadlines with departing baseball executive.

Welcome to Trader Mo's.

A look back on 17 years of trade deadlines under the same front office leadership.

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Thank you!

'The team deserves better': Erick Fedde's latest dud forcing Cardinals' rotation revision Fedde allowed six runs through three innings in an 8-4 loss to Colorado, and he diagnosed the Cardinals' dilemma well: 'Something has to change.'

"Obviously, something has to change."

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After grandmother’s death, Kyle Leahy delivers career night for Cardinals that’s close to home Ruth Leahy, a Rockies season ticket holder who often gave her ticket to her grandson, died Tuesday morning, just hours before Kyle saved the Cardinals in a loss.

Within sight of his grandmother's seat she often gave him to watch Rockies games at Coors, Kyle Leahy had her mind when he delivered a career night just hours after his grandmother, Ruth, died.

On his tribute ...

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‘He’s ready to stay’: Teammates lobby for Cardinals to keep Michael McGreevy in majors Rookie right-hander pitched a season-high seven strong innings in 6-2 victory against Rockies, and Cardinals are thinking of ending his yo-yo between majors and Triple-A.

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Cardinals at the break: As ‘runway’ nears end will they take off or turn back to refuel? A funny thing happened on the way to the future: They’re contending. What that means for the trade deadline, young players and John Mozeliak as back stretch begins.

#stlcards Midseason Report.

Jam-packed with comments on trades, transactions to watch, what role winning plays in development, and how the Cardinals are defying some of the trends in baseball to stay in the mix.

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Three-panel image: Joe Torre in a Cardinals uniform, home pinstripe Yankees uniform and road New York uniform. (2025 photo: Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos)

Joe Torre has played a role in all three All-Star Games hosted in Atlanta, playing in 1972, managing in 2000 and coaching in 2025.

He's sending his cap from Tuesday's Midsummer Classic to the Hall of Fame.

What Brendan Donovan learned on All-Star adventure before small role (roll?) in big-league 1st For the first time the All-Star Game was decided by a "swing off," Judge romps, but not before Donovan's two-hit All-Star debut and working the clubhouse as a "sponge."

What Brendan Donovan learned on All-Star adventure before small role (roll?) in big-league 1st
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What the heck was that? NL blows 6-run lead but slugs way to win in 1st All-Star 'swing off' Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber goes 3-for-3 in the derby-style tiebreaker to send NL to a 4-3 "swing-off win" over AL after the teams finish regulation tied, 6-6.

What the heck was that? NL blows 6-run lead but slugs way to win in 1st All-Star 'swing off'
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Is baseball headed for another lockout? MLB, MLBPA set stage for 'salary cap' standoff “That is why it’s not about competitive balance. It’s not about fair vs. not. This is institutionalized collusion,” exec Tony Clark says of owners pursuit of cap.

Is baseball headed for another lockout? MLB, MLBPA set stage for 'salary cap' standoff
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'Self-made': Bad hops, bruises, bag of gloves pave Brendan Donovan's path to All-Star Game “I think part of that is the military upbringing: Just make it happen. Just solve the problem,” Donovan said.

'Self-made': Bad hops, bruises, bag of gloves pave Brendan Donovan's path to All-Star Game

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Cardinals exec Randy Flores gives a Liam Doyle scouting report St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores speaks with the media on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after the team selected Liam Doyle in the first round of the MLB

What to expect from first-round pick Liam Doyle: Cardinals exec Randy Flores provides a scouting report on the left-handed pitcher from Tennessee.

Well played. I have not had one of those this year that I can recall.

Cardinals pounce on sizzling Tennessee lefty Liam Doyle at No. 5 after MLB draft surprises Highest pick for Cardinals since 1998, Doyle led NCAA in strikeout rates this past season and had 101 more strikeouts than hits allowed for the Volunteers.

#stlcards want more swing-and-miss in their system.
They drafted the lefty with the most swing-and-miss in the nation.

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What Cardinals do with 'unprecedented' No. 5 pick will shape next 10 years, or next year For first time in club history, the Cardinals have top 10 picks in back-to-back drafts, and they'll side with quick-rising talent or younger, high-ceiling options.

What do Cardinals have planned for No. 5 pick -- the 'unprecedented' pick that binds two front-office eras.

One picks him.
The next one develops him.

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