St. Louis Cardinals
Yadier Molina joins Cardinals as special assistant
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Legendary catcher Yadier Molina is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals organization after three seasons away, taking on the role of special assistant to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. The 43-year-old will focus on developing the team's catchers at both the major and minor league levels. This move allows Molina to contribute his expertise while pursuing his long-term goal of becoming an MLB manager.
Yandy Díaz tied a career high with five hits and four RBIs to power the Tampa Bay Rays to an 11-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday at Busch Stadium. The performance capped a strong opening series for the Rays, who tallied an MLB-leading 41 hits across three games. Díaz's outburst helped the team avoid a sweep despite two blown leads.
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Michael McGreevy delivered six no-hit innings in his 2026 debut as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5 in 10 innings at Busch Stadium on Saturday. Top prospect JJ Wetherholt provided the heroics with a two-run single in the bottom of the 10th for his first career walk-off hit. The victory capped a strong pitching performance and resilient comeback.
Nolan Arenado invoked his no-trade clause in December 2024 to block a potential move from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Houston Astros, citing family priorities and team uncertainties. In a recent interview, he described his current trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks as a straightforward choice due to its closeness to home and the team's young talent. Arenado expressed optimism about rediscovering his form in Arizona after a challenging 2025 season.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have invited 27 non-roster players to their 2026 Spring Training camp in Jupiter, Florida. The group includes promising prospects and veterans with Major League experience, set to report in the second week of February. Highlights feature award-winning minor leaguers like JJ Wetherholt and Ixan Henderson.
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with free-agent reliever Ryne Stanek, including a $6 million club option for 2027. The deal, reported on Friday, is pending a physical exam and aims to bolster the team's bullpen under new president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Stanek, a St. Louis native, brings veteran experience and high-velocity pitching to the rebuilding squad.
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Financial troubles at Main Street Sports Group, operator of FanDuel Sports Network, have put next season's television income for nine Major League Baseball teams at risk. The company missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals last month and is seeking to renegotiate deals with its partners. This uncertainty adds complications to an already slow MLB offseason.
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