#alecburleson

[nyrdcastpodcast]

Cardinals By The Numbers: Mid-Season 2026

It's been a while since I've done one of these, so a mid-season update is perfect. Especially in a season where we expected the worst from the Cardinals and aren't getting that.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

Cardinals Sign JJ Wetherholt Through 2034

The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that the team has agreed to an eight-year contract extension with rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt that will keep the 2024 1st round draft choice in the organization through the 2034 season.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

2026 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #8

The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium on Monday to open a 7-game homestand starting with 4 games against the Diamondbacks, followed by a 3-game weekend series versus the Marlins.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

Redbird Droppings: 8 Thoughts On The Roster

I think it's safe to say no one saw the Cardinals being 7 games over .500 and a wild card contender coming to the halfway point of the season. It's been a fun season so far and it's the type of baseball Cardinals fans have missed the last few years. That said, there are some major issue with this team and a few moves to fix them.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

Cardinals Announced 2026 Opening Day Roster

The Cardinals will begin their 135th season in the NL tomorrow when they host the #Rays at 3:15p CDT in the season opening game of the 162-game MLB regular season. The team announced this morning that rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt had his contract selected from AAA Memphis.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

2026 Cardinals Opening Day Details

The Cardinals will open the '26 season at Busch Stadium against the Rays at 3:15 PM CT. A pregame ceremony that introduces the 2026 Cardinals, honors the club’s Hall of Famers & celebrates the great tradition of Opening Day in St. Louis will highlight the annual return of baseball at Busch on Thursday.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

Cardinals Send 7 Players to Minors

The Cardinals announced yesterday that the team has reduced its Spring Training roster to 36 players, with 7 players moving to minor league camp.

[nyrdcastpodcast]

Registration Open for 21st Annual Cardinals Kids Clinics

Registration is now open for the 21st annual Cardinals Kids Clinics. Available for boys and girls to an expanded age range of 6-13 years old, Cardinals Kids Clinics offers young ballplayers the opportunity to develop baseball fundamentals from alumni at multiple locations throughout the St. Louis metro area/regional markets.