The St. Louis Cardinals announce Rob Cerfolio, 34, as the franchise’s first general manager under President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom, who took the role in 2025. Cerfolio, a former Cleveland Guardians director of player development, replaces former assistant GM Randy Flores, who left for the Houston Astros. His promotion comes as the Cardinals, still rebuilding but exceeding 2026 expectations, look to stay competitive through 2027‑28. Bloom and Cerfolio will now steer the team’s talent development and roster moves amid a potential contender window.
Baseball America placed the St. Louis Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt at second in their dynasty rankings for second basemen, indicating their confidence in his future. Cardinals fans should be excited as well.
On Nov. 5, the New Jersey Devils hosted the St. Louis Blues for their first matchup of the 2026-27 season. The Devils came out of the gate strong, with the first and…
The front-office reshuffling for the St. Louis Cardinals continued on Friday with Rob Cerfolio taking over as general manager.
The St. Louis Cardinals promote 34‑year‑old assistant GM Rob Cerfolio to general manager, making him the No. 2 executive under president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Cerfolio, who joined the club two offseasons ago after serving as the Guardians’ director of player development, has spent the past two seasons focusing on player development and performance. His elevation follows his recent candidacy in the Oakland Athletics’ GM search, alongside other top prospects like Brewers’ Matt Kleine and Red Sox’s Taylor Smith.
A major front-office move signals a new direction for St. Louis.
The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting executive Rob Cerfolio to their general manager role, according to reports. Cerfolio has helped transform the Cardinals' player development since he came over in 2024 and is seen as one of the brightest executives.
St. Louis Cardinals fans have been connecting the team to free agent Alec Bohm, but the Cardinals already have more appealing options on the roster like Thomas Saggese and Blaze Jordan.
The Colorado Avalanche fall to the Nashville Predators in overtime on Nov. 5, 2026, earning just one point despite tighter defense. Connor Hellebuyck nearly botches the win against his former rivals, the St. Louis Blues, while Detroit defenseman Simon Edvinsson practices in Nashville while awaiting a trade, sparking speculation about a Predators destination. The daily roundup also notes the Devils' third‑period collapse, the Canadiens' OT victory over Utah, and other league updates.
The St. Louis Blues fell to the New Jersey Devils in overtime, 5-4, on Thursday night. The Devils looked to be on their way to victory after a dominant first…
The New Jersey Devils survived a dramatic comeback by the St. Louis Blues, clinching a 5-4 OT victory at the Prudential Center on Nov. 6, 2026. After leading 4-1, the Blues scored three in just over three minutes to force overtime, where Jesper Bratt netted the winner 1:26 in on a Dougie Hamilton feed. Anthony Mantha recorded a two‑goal, one‑assist night, while Luke Hughes added a goal and assist. Goalies Hellebuyck (28 saves) and Binnington (31 saves) battled hard, and the win pushes the Devils to 11‑5‑0, marking three straight victories. Upcoming: Devils vs. Islanders Saturday at UBS Arena.
Willson Contreras' electric debut season with the Red Sox has him on the cusp of winning some hardware, though that doesn't mean the Cardinals were wrong to trade him.
Jesper Bratt clinches a 5‑4 overtime victory for the New Jersey Devils after the team surrenders a three‑goal third‑period lead against the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 5, 2026. The post also highlights forward Tyler Meier’s “uneasy fit” since his 2023 trade from San Jose, noting his underwhelming production despite an eight‑year extension. Additional hockey news links cover Nikita Kucherov’s trade value, the Lightning’s long‑term plan, a new neck‑guard requirement in the PWHL, and defenseman Brock Faber’s return to practice after a skull fracture. Readers can dive into the full roundup for detailed stats and commentary.
In this Viva El Birdos piece, the author uses a GM Simulator to draft his ideal 2027 St. Louis Cardinals roster, staying within the club’s financial limits and long‑term development philosophy. He proposes non‑tendering Chase Davis, Liberatore, Scott II and Gorman, declining Ryne Stanek’s option, and adding Rule‑5‑protected prospects like Ledbetter and Levenson. Free‑agent moves include signing Trevor Rogers (4 years, $85 M), Casey Mize (2 years, $26 M) and Mauricio Dubon (2 years, $16 M), while noting a Tarik Skubal deal remains a fantasy. The article also teases two upcoming analyses on the Cardinals’ draft‑and‑develop model and talent pipeline.
In an overtime thriller at the Prudential Center on Nov. 5, 2026, the New Jersey Devils edged the St. Louis Blues 5-4. After falling behind early, the Devils surged, with Luke Hughes tying the game and Jesper Bratt netting the winner in extra time. Dougie Hamilton and Bratt combined for the decisive play, while goaltenders Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington made key saves throughout. The win highlights New Jersey’s resilience after a 16‑4 shot advantage in the first period and a hard‑fought penalty kill.
The New Jersey Devils survive a wild 5‑4 OT win over the St. Louis Blues on Nov. 5, thanks to Jesper Bratt’s overtime breakaway goal. Luke Hughes opens the scoring, and the Devils build a 4‑1 lead before the Blues rally with three third‑period goals in just over three minutes to force overtime. Hellebuyck records his fourth straight win, making 28 saves, while Binnington concedes five on 36 shots. Bratt nets his third of the season, delivering the game‑winner after a dramatic comeback.
Simon Nemec (No. 17) nets the overtime winner for the New Jersey Devils, beating St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (No. 50) on Nov. 26, 2025 at the Prudential Center. The Devils improve to 10‑5‑0, while the Blues fall to 7‑7‑1. The game airs at 7 PM EST on MSGSN and Devils Hockey Radio. The post also highlights a locker‑room music pick – the first two tracks from The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s – and promotes the SB Nation app’s Game Chat feature.
Former Braves GM John Coppolella reveals a 2014 trade he once pitched to the Yankees that would have sent Jason Heyward to New York in exchange for Aaron Judge, Luis Severino, Gary Sanchez, Ian Clarkin and Manny Banuelos. The Yankees passed, leading Atlanta to acquire Shelby Miller and Tyrell Jenkins from the Cardinals, which later turned into the #1 pick Dansby Swanson and a key role for Luke Jackson in the 2021 World Series run. Coppolella, now reinstated and writing for Baseball America, reflects on how the blocked blockbuster could have reshaped the Braves' offensive firepower before Judge even debuted.
The New York Rangers snapped their four-game losing streak by beating the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden (MSG). A team that started the season 7-3-1 now holds a…
The St. Louis Cardinals see both Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker named Silver Slugger finalists for 2026. Burleson rounds out the first‑base group with 26 homers, 116 RBI, a .279 average and a .816 OPS over 160 games, while Walker posts 29 homers, 102 RBI, a .269 average and a .793 OPS in 158 games as an outfield candidate. The finalists were announced by MLB.com, and the winners will be revealed on November 17, 2026.
Detroit’s trade window widens as the Montreal Canadiens join the hunt for defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent with a Dec. 1 deadline looming. Insider David Pagnotta says Montreal’s interest in captain Dylan Larkin is matched by a push for Edvinsson, while the Red Wings seek a young center or elite prospect in return. San Jose leads the chase for the 23‑year‑old blueliner, with Boston, Seattle, Nashville and St. Louis also interested. Larkin’s market stays limited to a ten‑team list, keeping his fate uncertain.
The New Jersey Devils will wrap up their two-game homestand on Thursday, Nov. 5, when they welcome the St. Louis Blues to the Prudential Center. New Jersey enters the matchup…
The Arizona Diamondbacks have two Silver Slugger finalists: catcher Gabriel Moreno and outfielder Corbin Carroll. Carroll, the 2025 winner, posted a .239/.328/.467 slash line with 22 homers, 33 doubles and an MLB‑leading 17 triples in 156 games. Moreno, a two‑time Gold Glove winner, captured the NL batting title at .311, added 16 homers, 33 doubles and an .874 OPS. Both face tough competition from players like Jackson Chourio, Pete Crow‑Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, Fernando Tatis Jr., Jordan Walker, James Wood, and Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman. The winners will be announced on November 17.
Jordan Walker had an incredible turnaround for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2026 and is now a Silver Slugger Award finalist in the National League. Both he and teammate Alec Burleson had awesome years at the plate.
The St. Louis Cardinals have two Silver Slugger finalists in Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker. Burleson has a strong case to win the award after leading MLB in RBIs and has proven to be the perfect replacement for Willson Contreras at first base.