St. Louis Cardinals Daily Recap Archive

Cardinals' middle infield should excite St. Louis fans for years to come

The St. Louis Cardinals' season opened with high hopes, but after an 11-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the excitement is tempered by concerns over pitching. Dustin May’s disastrous outing, where he surrendered six runs in just four innings, highlights the need for improvement...

Cardinals' Michael McGreevy flirts with history despite alarming velocity plunge

Michael McGreevy stole the show in his 2026 debut, tossing six no-hit innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, though concern lingers over his fastball's drop in velocity. It was a performance that nearly etched his name in the history books, yet the Cardinals found themselves...

8 Young Players Auditioning At New Positions

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off the 2026 season with an exhilarating 9-7 Opening Day victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, marking a promising start as they matched records from a bygone baseball era. JJ Wetherholt stole the show in his MLB debut, showcasing the youthful energy...

JJ Wetherholt's debut bomb fuels a Cardinals opening day victory

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off the 2026 season with a thrilling 9-7 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, ignited by rookie JJ Wetherholt's impressive debut that included a two-strike home run in his second plate appearance. Alongside him, Alec Burleson, a 2025 Silver...

Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?

The Cardinals are kicking off the 2026 season with a mixture of excitement and challenges, highlighted by the unfortunate news of Lars Nootbaar landing on the 60-day IL, which opens the door for rookie prospect JJ Wetherholt. With the Opening Day matchup against the Rays...