Jackson Burke, 17‑year‑old quarterback at Christian Academy of Louisville, is dazzling the high school football world with a perfect 60‑touchdown, zero‑interception season and an 88.4% completion rate, including a record‑setting eight‑TD performance in a 70‑21 win over Bowling Green. Despite the football hype and a previous 53‑TD sophomore campaign, Burke commits to the University of Louisville as a shortstop, where he posted a .277 average, 14 steals and solid power numbers. His father, former MLB first‑rounder Chris Burke, sees his son following a dual‑sport path.
The St. Louis Cardinals have brushed off trade offers for shortstop Masyn Winn and first baseman Alec Burleson, according to St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold. Both players are under club control—Winn through 2027 and Burleson through 2028 after a 26‑home‑run, .279/.343/.473 season that landed him on MLB Trade Rumors’ Top‑40 trade candidate list. While the Cards remain in seller mode after moving veterans like Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras, they appear to hold onto Winn and Burleson for a potential 2027 push, possibly using catchers Jimmy Crooks, Pedro Pagés or Ivan Herrera as trade chips. The article details each player's value and the Cardinals’ broader roster strategy.
Jake Bauers just landed a four-year, $58 million deal with the Boston Red Sox, giving the St. Louis Cardinals and Alec Burleson an interesting comp for an extension this offseason. Burleson should a bit more due to his age, track record, and defense.
Baseball America's top 10 prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals farm system ahead of the 2027 season just debuted, with Tanner Franklin, Jesus Baez, and Tekoah Roby all taking major jumps on that list. The Cardinals farm system is loaded right now.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Ben Johnson will not return as the Memphis Redbirds manager next year, leaving them two open managerial spots in a big year for their top prospects.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés would be a fit for the Texas Rangers, who are reportedly looking for a defensive upgrade at catcher.
Aaron Parker, the 23‑year‑old Toronto Blue Jays catcher, wins the 2026 Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby on November 7, defeating Cardinals prospect Tai Peete 2‑1 in the final and finishing with 19 homers across the event. Parker entered as a last‑minute replacement after Chase Harlan withdrew, and the Derby featured a new single‑elimination bracket with 90‑second prelims and nine‑out head‑to‑head rounds. His aggressive, compact swing produced a 477‑foot blast and 108 mph exit velocity. The article also recaps the AFL’s history since 1992 and lists past Derby standouts.
Baseball America’s draft podcast episode, hosted by J.J. Cooper and Carlos Collazo, breaks down the NL Central’s draft performance since 2020. Listeners get a team‑by‑team analysis—Reds, Cardinals, Pirates, Cubs, and Brewers—highlighting the biggest draft successes, missed opportunities, and players they’d trade back. The show also previews the 2027 Top‑10 prospects for each club and promotes the upcoming 2027 Prospect Handbook. With timestamps for each segment, fans can jump straight to the team of interest and hear expert insights on recent draft classes.
Baseball America’s Future Projection podcast episode, hosted by Ben Badler and Carlos Collazo, breaks down the 2027 farm systems of every NL Central club. The two analysts rank each team's top ten prospects, discuss the NL Rookie of the Year voting, and dive into individual sections for the Reds (8:30), Cardinals (23:00), Pirates (37:00), Cubs (54:00), and Brewers (1:12:00). Listeners get a detailed look at emerging talent and how each organization’s pipeline could shape the upcoming season.
Baseball America reveals the Cardinals' top ten MLB prospects for 2027, led by slugger Rainiel Rodriguez, whose elite hitting, power and contact project him as a middle‑of‑order staple. Geoff Pontes will discuss Rodriguez and the farm system at 2 p.m. ET. The article also offers new scouting reports, a projected 2030 Cardinals lineup, and highlights the organization’s best tools—including Liam Doyle’s fastball, Tai Peete’s speed and athleticism, and Joshua Báez’s power. Free‑agent talent like Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker is also noted as potential impact before 2030.
Baseball America releases its 2027 Cardinals Top‑10 prospects and invites fans to a live chat with analyst Geoff Pontes at 2 p.m. ET. Readers can submit questions about the St. Louis system, explore the projected 2030 lineup and discover the club’s best tools. The post links to the full prospects list and additional analysis.
The St. Louis Cardinals had a solid year from their young rotation in 2026, but Chaim Bloom is excited to raise the bar for the level of talent in that group in 2027 with high-upside pitching on its way to the Major League level.
The article offers a high‑level overview of the St. Louis Cardinals’ talent pipeline, categorizing prospects by position and development timeline rather than evaluating individuals. Using a tiered system—MLB (active 26‑man roster), MLB‑ready (40‑man roster, AAA), Near‑ready (AAA prospects not yet on the 40‑man), Distant (High‑A/AA prospects) and a removed Hospital ward—the piece maps strengths and weaknesses in the organization’s future depth. It explains the methodology behind the groupings and highlights where the Cardinals have ready contributors versus longer‑term projects, setting the stage for upcoming post‑World Series transactions.
Updates on hitters for the Braves, Cardinals, and more.
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Former Brewers right‑hander Dustin May draws interest from four clubs as a free agent, according to Jon Morosi (MLB Network). The Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox are linked to the 29‑year‑old, who posted a rough 5.65 ERA in 36⅔ innings for Milwaukee after a season split between the Dodgers and Red Sox. May previously signed a one‑year, $12.5 million deal with St. Louis and delivered a mid‑3.00s stretch and a complete‑game shutout before back issues resurfaced. All four suitors have clear rotation holes to fill heading into the 2027 season.
The Cubs are reportedly eyeing former Dodgers phenom RHP Dustin May as a low‑cost, high‑upside arm. May, who once threw 100‑mph fastballs and a sinking slider, has struggled with injuries and inconsistent results, posting a 5.65 ERA for Milwaukee in 2026 after a mixed 2025 season split between St. Louis (3.54 ERA, 2.91 FIP over 19 starts) and the Brewers. Despite turning down a $20 million option, his 98‑mph fastball and spin rate could fill Chicago’s rotation gaps, with the club possibly signing him to a one‑year, incentive‑laden deal. Analyst Lance Brozdowski and MLB Network’s Jon Morosi note the Cubs’ interest amid a broader market for pitching depth.
Time is running out for the St. Louis Cardinals to either extend Alec Burleson into their next window of competition or trade him at peak value.
The St. Louis Cardinals are in line to make some additions this offseason. With that in mind, some of their best subtractions of late are Dakota Hudson, Andrew Knizner, and Miles Mikolas.
The Cardinals’ 2027 outlook hinges on development, not win‑loss totals, according to Derrick Goold. While fans see the 2026 squad as marginally better despite a one‑game drop after trading key veterans, the organization plans to focus on a deep farm system. The author compares St. Louis to the 2015 Cubs, suggesting a similar aggressive prospect‑centric strategy—signing veterans to bolster talent like Liam Doyle, Jurrangelo Cjintje, Tanner Fraklin, and stars such as JJ Wetherholt—rather than chasing immediate victories. The piece argues that embracing this rebuild mindset could yield long‑term success.
The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly interested in trading for a long-term contract, if the fit and price are right. That makes a ton of sense to look into for this rebuilding club, even if an actual move is unlikely.
Purple Row invites fans to vote for the Colorado Rockies' top defensive play of 2026. The list, presented chronologically, includes Jordan Beck’s home run robbery (April 11 vs. San Diego), TJ Rumfield’s leaping catch (May 18 vs. Texas), Cole Carrigg’s ivy‑crashing catch (June 16 at Wrigley Field) and an 8‑5 double play (June 17), plus Tyler Freeman’s cannon‑like throw (July 17 vs. St. Louis). An honorable mention goes to Colton Cowser’s walk‑off robbery at Coors Field. Voting closes Friday, 8 p.m. MT.
The Houston Astros have reportedly locked in former Tigers manager and Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus as their new manager, a move heavily influenced by owner Jim Crane and former teammate Jeff Bagwell. Ausmus brings six years of managerial experience and recent AL‑West exposure with the Angels and A's, and will inherit a largely intact coaching staff. The hire follows the October 31 appointment of GM Randy Flores, a longtime Cardinals executive tasked with rebuilding a depleted farm system. While Astros fans worry about Bagwell’s anti‑analytics reputation, the organization is prioritizing experience over the youth‑focused approach taken by the Mariners.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Leo Bernal reportedly spotted Matthew Liberatore tipping his pitches in Bernal's second game as the Cardinals catcher. Bernal's potential is sky-high, especially as he works with Yadier Molina.
Born in Kearney, N.J., Ownie Carroll dazzles as a high‑school and college pitcher before signing with Detroit in 1925. He posts a solid rookie year, peaks in 1928 with a 16‑12 record, then sees his value drop. In 1930 the Tigers trade him to the Yankees for Waite Hoyt, but Carroll struggles in ten Pinstripe appearances, posting a 6.61 ERA and a 0‑1 record before being sold to Cincinnati. His brief Yankee stint is one of the weakest in franchise history, while Ruth even pitches a two‑run shutout that season. Carroll later hops to the Reds, Cardinals and Dodgers, becoming the only player ever swapped for Dazzy Vance. The piece highlights his early promise and why his Yankees chapter remains a footnote.
The St. Louis Cardinals should consider hiring Donnie Ecker, Kyle Haines, Dave Bush, Trey Baur, and Yadier Molina to their coaching staff or front office to help keep their leadership fresh during times of transition.