Wednesday’s Day 13 of #stlcards Minor League Spring Training Camp featured a Sim Game with a special guest. Ivan Herrera made eight PAs against five minor league arms. Over three dozen photos, lineups, assignments, etc, covering the backfield action included. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

My FREE take on potential future impacts of SS Masyn Winn's 2026 contract being renewed by the #stlcards. thecardinalnation.com/cards-agree-...

After a relatively quiet Monday, Tuesday’s Day 12 of #stlcards Minor League Spring Training Camp featured three games against the Mets. Ty Van Dyke faced the minimum over three innings and a pair of major leaguers also pitched for Peoria. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Kyle and I discuss the early roster for the 3/19 Spring Breakout Game and especially Yairo Padilla (p). Three sets of cuts from #stlcards camp are noted, including Crooks, Hence and Baez. We look at candidates for the 2nd lefty reliever and the Memphis rotation. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

After most players had Sunday off, Monday was Day 11 of #stlcards Minor League Spring Training Camp. Supporting St. Louis’ split squad day, 34 campers donned the MLB uniform as more players cut from big league camp reported to the back fields. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

In TCN's Monday AM weekly #stlcards recap, the team went 3-2-1 for the week and are 8-5-1 in spring training action. Closer candidate Riley O’Brien made his spring debut on Saturday. Our history section highlights key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

Saturday was Day 10 of #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp. The highlight was a Sim Game between Palm Beach and Peoria. TCNs #42 prospect, SS Miguel Hernandez, decided the close contest with a three-run home run. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Friday was Day 9 of #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp and the first day of games against external competition. The upper-level teams won both games at the Mets with prospects Liam Doyle and Hancel Rincon starting and Chase Heath starring. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Thursday was Day 8 of #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp and the final day before facing external competition. Ten minor leaguers traveled with the Cards and at home, 13 pitchers threw pens and live pens. RHR Riley O’Brien also had a live session. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

32 members of The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 Prospect List are on the preliminary 40-man roster for the #stlcards’ March 19 Spring Breakout Game. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-20...

Wednesday, March 4 was Day 7 of the #stlcards Minor League Spring Training Camp. Six Major Leaguers who did not play in the WBC Nicaragua team exhibition took extra cuts in live batting practice on the back fields. News and photos from Jupiter. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

In our #STLCards podcast, Kyle and I discuss Oli, camp cuts, position battles, 6 draft picks in the top 86, and a Minor League Sim Game that featured five HRs, including a grand slam and a three-run blast by top prospects. Listen in, then go to TCN for more! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

Five mammoth home runs were hit in the #STLCards Minor League Sim Game on Tuesday, including several by top prospects. Photos of each and the entire play-by-play are posted. Subscribe to The Cardinal Nation for news you can't get elsewhere! thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

After taking Sunday off, #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp held its Day 5 on Monday. Nine more players were assigned to St. Louis for the day, as Colton Ledbetter starred. 17 pitchers threw bullpens, seven threw live pens and 12 hitters faced them. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

In their first cuts of the spring from 2026 big league camp, the #stlcards reduced their roster to 57 players. The 11 include five prospect pitchers as Minor League camp swelled to 154 players. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-tr...

You may know the #stlcards possess six draft picks in the top 86. But did you know that it is only the third time in the DeWitt group ownership years? One reason is that they did not give up early selections, in contrast to the 23% they lost in the last decade. thecardinalnation.com/how-six-top-...

Recapping the week, the #STLCards are 5-4 in early spring training action. Manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension. Our history section highlights key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

See where all 244 players in the #stlcards system are assigned, including the 28 non-roster camp invitees. All players by level/position and every transaction are captured in one place – the Roster Matrix at The Cardinal Nation. Just updated and always free. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

Saturday was Day 4 of the #STLCards Minor League Camp. Nine players were assigned to St. Louis, 13 pitchers threw bullpens, 14 threw live pens and 18 hitters faced them. Liam Doyle was scheduled for three innings and Cade McGee plated two for the Cardinals. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Day 3 of the #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp was held on Friday, February 27. Dustin May threw a Sim Game. Via 45 photos and notes, I show who’s assigned where and what they did. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Thursday, February 26 was Day 2 of the #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp. Via four dozen photos and notes, I show who’s assigned where and what they did. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

The Cardinal Nation has the first look at the #STLCards schedule for Minor League Spring Training games vs. external competition during March 2026. We note who is playing where and when and how it will dovetail into the Regular Season. thecardinalnation.com/2026-cardina...

Wednesday was the first day of the #STLCards Minor League Spring Training Camp for 143 players. Ramon Urias and Alec Burleson also got in some extra work. In words and photos, see who’s assigned where and what they did. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Podcast time! Kyle Reis and I discuss implications of Ramon Urias' addition, IF backups and standouts from the #stlcards early spring games. Coach Yadier Molina, two hitters transitioning to pitching and the opening of Minor League Spring Camp also covered. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

Today, #stlcards Minor League Camp opens for 143 players. Free roster article here: thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car... In depth roster analysis with position changes, DSL arrivals and more for TCN members here: thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Tuesday, February 24 was Day 11, the final day of the #stlcards Minor League Depth Camp with 11 players joining St. Louis for its evening game vs. the Nationals in West Palm. I share who’s assigned where. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Monday, February 23 was Day 10 of the #stlcards Minor League Depth Camp with 15 players joining St. Louis for its game in the main stadium. Notes on who is assigned where. Guess who is using this Jose Altuve bat? thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

In TCN's Monday #stlcards news recap, the team signed infielder Ramón Urías and split their first two spring training contests of 2026. Our history section highlights key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

Saturday, February 21 was Day 9 of the #stlcards Minor League Depth Camp and the first opportunity for nine players to join St. Louis for its game in the main stadium. I share who was assigned where. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Friday, February 20 was Day 8 of the #stlcards Minor League Depth Camp and the final workout day for Major League Camp before their first game on Saturday. My news and photos. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Thursday, February 19 was officially Day 7 of the #stlcards Minor League Depth Camp. Jurrangelo Cijntje and Andre Pallante were among 18 pitchers throwing bullpens. I share news and photos from the back fields. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Just because it's Thursday doesn't mean you can't still catch the Wednesday With Walton and Reis podcast at The Cardinal Nation and all your favorite apps. Do it now! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

Wednesday was the Day of the Catcher in #stlcards Camp. Yadier Molina seemed the most popular individual in camp and was seemingly everywhere. News and over six dozen photos from Jupiter for TCN members. Join today! thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Reported first at The Cardinal Nation. Acquired from Boston in the Gray trade, #stlcards minor league LHP Brandon Clarke is expected to be out until June. It is the continuation of a concerning injury history for the 22-year-old top prospect. Free article! thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-pi...

This week, @kyler416 and I provide injury updates on Clarke, Henderson, Hansen and Hjerpe and surprises in camp Shelagowski, Odle, Rujano and Sequera. We discuss #stlcards 40-man changes, catching at the majors and minors and TCN’s 2026 Prospect Guide Addendum. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

Minor League Depth Camp news and three dozen photos from Tuesday, 2/17. After two days of little to no throwing, 21 #stlcards minor league pitchers threw bullpens and live pens. Jacob Odle (left) was among those who impressed. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Minor League Depth Camp news and photos for Monday, 2/16. On the first official day of #stlcards big-league camp, Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and Yadier Molina were among the many in the house. Matthew Liberatore threw two strong innings of live batting practice. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

ICYMI Sunday, I tracked every #stlcards transaction since the July draft to detail how focused the organization has been in adding pitching, by quantity and quality. thecardinalnation.com/quantifying-...

In this week's #stlcards news... RHR George Soriano was acquired from Washington for Andre Granillo. The Spring Training TV and Radio schedule has been announced. Our history section highlights key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...

We prepared an addendum to The Cardinal Nation's 2026 #STLCards Prospect Guide to include the three prospects acquired in the Donovan trade. If you've already ordered, check your email for access instructions. Haven't ordered the Guide yet? Do so today! thecardinalnation.com/order-tcns-2...

TCN's Sunday feature. We know the #stlcards are all-in on the farm system, with adding pitching the main focus. But how can we quantify it and at what quality? I use transaction data since the 2025 Draft and prospect rankings to answer these questions and more. thecardinalnation.com/quantifying-...

Minor League Depth Camp news for Saturday, February 14. The quantity of live bullpens keeps ramping up, with 25 of them – 12 #stlcards campers and 13 minor leaguers, including Liam Doyle and Tanner Franklin (p). thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

#STLCards MLB and Minor League Depth Camp news and over five dozen photos for Friday, February 13. Jurrangelo Cijntje was among the many pitchers throwing live BP and Victor Scott continues to focus on bunting. Important injury news is also included. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

The AGM who drafted Liam Doyle (Randy Flores) and the AGM responsible for his development (Rob Cerfolio) watch the top prospect lefty throw a bullpen in #stlcards Depth Camp. Full Thursday report with 48 photos at The Cardinal Nation. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

Minor League Depth Camp news and 32 photos for Wednesday, February 11. Also, #stlcards manager Oliver Marmol addressed the media on the eve of big-league camp officially opening. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

The #stlcards' focus on Player Development continues with an increase of 17 players in their Minor League Depth Camp over 2025. Of the 69 players invited for 2026, almost half are among The Cardinal Nation Top 50 Prospects, including three in the top six. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-op...

Tuesday marked the opening of the #STLCards' remodeled Jupiter facility for media. Much work is still underway, but players and coaches are already hard at work. My photos and commentary follow for TCN members. Join today! thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-mi...

This week, @kyler416 and I cover Tuesday’s all-RHR trade of Andre Granillo for George Soriano. Next up is early spring training camp news, the #STLCards no. 2 farm system ranking by Baseball America, the acquisitions of Justin Militello and Bryan Ramos and more! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...

Inserted at no. 46a on The Cardinal Nation’s #STLCards Top 50 Prospect List is an OF acquisition from Tampa Bay who has already spent an entire season at AA but with troubles vs. left-handed pitching and a decline in power. What is next for Colton Ledbetter? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...

The #STLCards completed the Brendan Donovan trade, acquiring five players/draft picks. 2026 TV plans are clearer, Stubby Clapp is honored, WBC players are known and more. Our history section highlights key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...