"Every at-bat is a damn dog fight." The #STLCards hammered out 19 runs in 3 games. It's a small sample size, sure, but there is a clear difference in the quality and approach of the team at-bats. Firing off 3 takeaways from 3 wins in St. Louis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/624...

So much fun to join @katiejwoo.bsky.social as we review the #STLCards three-game sweep of the Twins in the entertaining launch to 2025. youtube.com/watch?v=fdHe...

our @katiejwoo.bsky.social looks at the, uh, perplexing choices for the Cardinals’ Opening Day roster. (Why is Liberatore in the rotation??) www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

What we're hearing about the #STLCards: - Thoughts on a potential six-man rotation - Bullpen all but officially set - CF still up for grabs, but closer than stats will lead you to believe All here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

The #STLCards are considering starting the season with a 6-man rotation. Our Cardinals insider @katiejwoo.bsky.social joined #BKandFerrario to break down why she believes this decision hinges on Matthew Liberatore's role.

The #STLCards announced Sonny Gray as the Opening Day starter this morning, and pledged no concern after another bad outing this afternoon. Gray, while frustrated, isn't worried either. (More)

One week left of Grapefruit League action. The #STLCards have the backbone of the roster set. But some “very tough” decisions are ahead. Let’s project those decisions: nytimes.com/athletic/620... Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 2.0: Who’s left out in the rotation, outfield?

This episode went exactly how you think it did. Big thanks to Lars Nootbaar and Pedro Pagés for hopping on the latest episode of Cardinal Territory! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LrZ...

In signing Phil Maton, the Cardinals believe they’ve found a durable setup option along with the experience they've been coveting. Why shoring up a veteran reliever was important for St. Louis — even in a transition year. www.nytimes.com/athletic/620...

Six right-handers — Nick Anderson, Gordon Graceffo, Kyle Leahy, Roddery Muñoz, Riley O’Brien & Chris Roycroft — are competing to round out the #STLCards bullpen, the team's biggest strength last year. Can they replicate that success? www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

With two weeks left in spring, the #STLCards are ramping up their player evaluations. Cuts loom. Four position battles remain: CF, two rotation spots, the latter half of the bullpen and the bench. Here's what the team is looking at for each group: www.nytimes.com/athletic/619...

Since taking a special advisor role with the #STLCards over a year ago, Yadier Molina has been notably absent from team events. He understands why fans are wondering where he’s been. He hopes they understand his reasoning. Catching up with No. 4: www.nytimes.com/athletic/618...

We're more than halfway through spring. How is the #STLCards roster shaping up? Let's project it: Cardinals Opening Day roster projection 1.0: How CF battle, bullpen will impact decisions www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...

From #STLCards PR: Jordan Walker was removed in the third inning of the Cardinals split-squad game against the Nationals with left knee pain. He will undergo further evaluation. I am not in Jupiter this week, but it appears Walker tweaked his knee tracking a fly ball in the bottom of the second.

The first of our two-part spring training mailbag is in. The most common question: What is the #STLCards strategy? Let’s dig in: nytimes.com/athletic/617... What’s the Cardinals’ direction this year? Spring training mailbag, Part 1

Got spring training questions? Drop them here for our upcoming #STLCards mailbag. www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...

There have been no talks of an extension, Helsley (a free agent after this year) said, though he understands how the looming changes in leadership factor into these decisions. Still, "I would love to stay here. ... “I would definitely be open to (an extension), but it has to be both ways."

Ryan Helsley, the longest-tenured Cardinal, is entering his 10th year in the organization. He didn't think he'd be here; he thought surely he'd be traded over the offseason. But after a career year, he's ready to run it back for as long as he can: www.nytimes.com/athletic/616...

Lineup significance, the CF battle and Alec Burleson's playing time: Here's what to watch for as #STLCards Grapefruit League action gets underway: www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

“If I’m here, I’m going to give everything I got.” Nolan Arenado is a St. Louis Cardinal, at least for the immediate future. Now that he’s reported to camp, he’s ready to put the last four months of trade speculation behind him. More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

From yesterday: Nolan Arenado is "likely going to be a part of our club at this point," John Mozeliak says. How Alex Bregman signing with Boston likely sealed Arenado's fate in St. Louis, at least to start the year: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

When asked if he was still optimistic he could trade Arenado, Mozeliak said: “It’s hard to say. We thought all along that we could probably do something this offseason, but it just hasn’t happened.”

The season has started, but the biggest question surrounding the #STLCards remains the same as the offseason. Will St. Louis trade Nolan Arenado? Comments from John Mozeliak’s media availability this morning: www.nytimes.com/athletic/613...

A pitchers and catchers edition of Cardinal Territory comin' at ya. Early spring predictions/what we're excited about heading into spring training: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbBn...

Baseball's back. Here are key dates, position battles and 3 questions to answer as the #STLCards open camp in Jupiter: www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

ICYMI: The Athletic's top 20 #STLCards prospect list is out, courtesy of @keithlaw.bsky.social. Cardinals have three top 100 prospects (Wetherholt, Hence, Mathews) www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

Pitchers yesterday, hitters today. Here’s a note for all 32 hitters reporting to #STLCards camp, from Nolan Arenado (at least for now) to R.J. Yeager www.nytimes.com/athletic/610...

It's always a blast to sit down and talk with @katiejwoo.bsky.social about the #stlcards. Come here us discuss Arenado, the high water chances for this season, and why her podcast guest list is going to be fantastic! cms.megaphone.fm/channel/RRTE...

There is baseball next week (seriously). The first day of #STLCards camp is six days away, with pitchers & catchers reporting on Feb. 11. Let’s get up to speed on who we’ll see there. Here’s an A-Z guide on the 33 pitchers reporting to spring training: www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...

JJ Wetherholt, Tink Hence, Quinn Mathews headline @keithlaw.bsky.social top 100 prospect rankings for the #STLCards coming into the 2025 season. Full list: nytimes.com/athletic/607... Top 100 MLB prospects 2025: Keith Law’s rankings, with Roman Anthony at No. 1

A little late this week, but here nonetheless! Kyle Reis joined me on the latest episode of Cardinal Territory. Our thoughts on the current roster construction, early position battles to watch, and of course, prospect talk. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOgd...

One thing I will point out: The Cardinals won 83 games last year with the second-worst offense in the NL (yes, the bullpen was a huge part of this). But if they perform roughly the same as last year and just hit better, I could see them competing in the division.

Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras chose to stay with the #STLCards despite the team's change in direction. They're also on board with the decision to emphasize player development. The Cardinals have committed to a direction. Their veterans understand why: www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

"The best way to build a championship club, in my view, is to have good young players coming through the system." — Bill DeWitt Jr. From yesterday, why Cards ownership wants to go back to their roots, and their admittance on how they got away from it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

In a press conference today, #STLCards owners Bill DeWitt Jr. and Bill DeWitt III discussed the lowered payroll and the org's plans to refocus on drafting/developing. “There’s a time to (increase payroll) and a time to build." Why it's time to build: x.com/katiejwoo/st...

John Mozeliak and the Cardinals are still trying to trade Nolan Arenado. It remains Mozeliak's top priority, but it's no guarantee. “I think (a trade) is still a flip of a coin" Here's where things currently stand with Arenado and the #STLCards: www.nytimes.com/athletic/607...

Full Winter Warm-Up schedule is out. Main stage interviews (Ballpark Village) will include John Mozeliak, Jon Jay & Daniel Descalso, an AGM roundtable w/ Moisés Rodríguez, Randy Flores & Rob Cerfolio & a QA with Bill DeWitt Jr. & Bill DeWitt III. Details: cardinals.com/wwu

A #STLCards Winter Warm-Up preview today on Cardinal Territory w/ Trevor Rosenthal: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0KzA... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Youtube:

Super excited about this one. @bmiklasz.bsky.social was kind enough to join the latest episode of Cardinal Territory. We talked arbitration, player development, youth movement and much, much more. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kheL...

How much payroll do the #STLCards need to slash this offseason? #BKandFerraio got the latest from Cardinals insider @katiejwoo.bsky.social.

#STLCards 2025 arbitration salaries, per a source. Ryan Helsley - $8.2 million JoJo Romero - $2.26 million John King - $1,605,000 The team did not settle with Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan or Andre Pallante. All are eligible for arbitration for the first time.

Quick story on today's arb news: Cardinals avoid arbitration with Ryan Helsley, but not Brendan Donovan or Lars Nootbaar #STLCards www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...

The Cardinals remain at a standstill in their attempts to trade Nolan Arenado. The remainder of this offseason and the Cardinals’ plans for 2025 rely on their ability to do so. There will be ramifications if they can’t: www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

The Cardinals want to cut payroll and get younger. Nolan Arenado wants to be dealt to a perfect situation. And therein lies the rub. @katiejwoo.bsky.social on what happens if things stall out — and Arenado stays. www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...

What we're hearing around the league on Jack Flaherty, Nolan Arenado and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...

Updates from yesterday on Nolan Arenado's decision to block a trade to the Astros: www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...

Mail's in. Answering your questions on Arenado, the interest in the FA market, potential rotation trades and more #STLCards www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...

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Fun news! Trevor Rosenthal and I launched Cardinal Territory today. We're stoked to be talking Cardinals baseball with you all season long. Check out our debut episode here, or on Apple or Spotify: t.co/YVWw8oUwx5

You have Cardinals questions. Ideally, I have answers. We're halfway through the offseason (no, seriously). Let's do a vibe check on the state of the org. Drop your questions here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/599...