LRS: 1) a nice read from @dgoold.bsky.social about said Flood letter. 2) If you can, find yourself a copy of "A Well-Paid Slave: Curt Flood's Fight for Free Agency in Professional Sports"

Contreras, under his renegotiated deal, makes $18M in 2026, $17M in 2027, and has a $20M team option with a $7.5M buyout - so a guarantee of $42.5M, and a chance to earn up to $55M. The Cardinals are sending $8M to the Sox in the deal. As a result, Contreras is valued at $17.25M for CBT purposes.

I know Hunter Dobbins has been mentioned as the better part of the Cardinals' return tonight, but a lot to like about Yhoiker Fajardo. Moved quickly past the FCL to Single-A at just 18yo and fanned 27.8% of batters faced at the higher level. A pair of good fastballs; slider and kick-change earn 55s.

#Cardinals trade Willson Contreras to Boston Red Sox. Here are the complete deals on the move, with more coverage coming: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Cardinals broadcast partner skips payment. Club says latest hiccup won't limit fan access. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Chat, wrapped. More than 18,000 words this week. That qualifies as a novella, #Cardinals fans. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

5 things we learned about the #stlcards at the Winter Meetings -- including four detailing their approach and market for specific players and a fifth that suggests, hey, there was a fan base who had a really awful week ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Forget all of the trade talk, here is the real deal for the Cardinals. What are they going to sell their fans on? I asked Chaim Bloom ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

#stlcards continue add depth and some roster flexibility for the bullpen ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

He stitched together Cardinals' greatest eras, and now Butch Yatkeman is honored in Hall www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Cardinals set to be MLB revenue-sharing recipient for first time. What does that mean? www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Meet the new Cardinals*. Part 1 of ?, this winter. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Sonny Gray has waived his no-trade clause to help finalize a deal to Boston Red Sox. News here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

So glad this @dgoold.bsky.social profile includes one the greatest player quotes of all-time. “No research, nothing. Straight to the monkey.”

5 prospects who need Rule 5 protection. Daniel Guerrero has an excellent rundown of the Cardinals decisions before today's deadline. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

#stlcards chat was a bit stop-and-go yesterday (all my fault) and now access to questions has collapsed (web outing). Still, there was a lively discussion around this theme: Do you Cardinals need to trade to create spot for Wetherholt? www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Trade talks galore give Cardinals 1st chance to flex improved scouting Chaim Bloom wants it kicked into “overdrive.” www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Fear and punning in Las Vegas. Come for the dad jokes, but stay for Boras' stinging comment about media rights fees and the bell he's ringing about the spot prop-bets put pitchers in with just a simple wild pitch ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

I had an NL MVP ballot this year. This was my final vote, submitted to BBWAA. Love you, Phillies fans.

It's where and when not if Albert Pujols will manage in the majors, according to the two execs who interviewed him for their open positions. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Brendan Donovan is among the most-coveted hitters in trade talks already this winter. Cardinals are listening. Does that mean they will be capitalizing? www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

The #Cardinals are shopping for at least a starter. The #stlcards are also entertaining offers for their best starter. What gives? Chaim Bloom had a lot to say today ... www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

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When is the Cardinals next window to win? Their trade conversations will start to reveal when they think it is. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Here are key dates and key decisions for Cardinals this offseason. And they start today. That includes their decison on gormer first-rounder Zack Thompson … www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Cardinals’ historic claim is on notice www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Alex Bregman opted out of his contract today.

Masyn Winn, taking strides with healthy knee, earns Gold Glove: 'I'm not going to stop at one’ www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

1st for Masyn Winn. 4th #stlcards shortstop to win. 100th Gold Glove for #Cardinals club. More here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Lars Nootbaar says surgical solution was 'huge shock,' but provides foothold for performance Spoke with the Cardinaks oitfuelder after his PT in Tuesday … www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

With his Game 3 start tonight St. Louis native Max Scherzer will pull off something no other pitcher has in #WorldSeries history -- and join a former Cardinals champion in a rare October feat. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

As always, solid notes from @dgoold.bsky.social and his weekly Write Fielder newsletter. Love the quotes from Cardinals players from the Game 7 winning clubhouse of the '67 Series. https://www.stltoday.com/online/article_0192721f-42c1-47f1-b15b-9d152e3cdc47.html

Can Cardinals learn from Phillies' full-house fan revival? Hint: It took star power www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Sho, meet Hoot. www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...

Chat, unabridged. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

It’s a new long overdue #BPIB podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Roy Halladay's sons, Braden and Ryan, are throwing out the first pitch to Carlos Ruiz tonight. It's the 15th anniversary of Halladay's no-hitter.

A question about the manager's role in enacting plans and mobilizing fans turns into an interesting, lengthy chat-long exchange about the different ways to view and judge a manager. Plus, there's a thoughtful question on legends becoming managers during a rebuild .. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Willson Contreras tells Chaim Bloom he'd 'like to be part of process,' remain with Cardinals More news here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Sonny Gray says he'll consider waiving no-trade clause given 'direction' Cardinals are going www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Gentlemen, tap your helmets. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

'Something good to remember': Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray carry Cardinals in what-if win www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Masyn Winn's season comes to an end. Knee injury puts shortstop on IL, will lead to cleanup surgery soon on damaged meniscus. More news and info on roster moves here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

"Obviously some stuff is going to have to be done this offseason to help me out. I want to finish this year, strong as possible. I hate not playing games." -- Masyn Winn on playing through meniscus tear in right knee. More news here: www.stltoday.com/sports/profe... #stlcards

Meet Nick Raquet. Three seasons ago he was working finance in D.C. On Monday he pitched the 7th for the St. Louis Cardinals. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Coming back to Busch Stadium this weekend for a return engagement of three days. An encore from August's appearance, it's ... Yadier Molina, the coach. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

How spring training has started in September for future-focused Cardinals, but with a twist www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Coming back to Busch Stadium this weekend for a return engagement of three days. An encore from August's appearance, it's ... Yadier Molina, the coach. www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...

Birthday boy Adam Wainwright and Rick Ankiel power Cardinals over Cubs, Yankees in HRDX www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...