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  1. MLBOrioles Shake Up Analytics, Nats Lock Up CavalliFront Office Shakeup in Baltimore The Skinny: Sig Mejdal’s out as head of the Orioles’ analytics department—but he’s not gone. Sources say he’s shifting to a new role overseeing research on emerging tech and innovative practices across the org. Keeps his AGM title, but this is a seismic shift for a front office that’s leaned hard on data. Mejdal’s the guy who helped build the Astros’ and Cardinals’ analytics powerhouses, so don’t sleep on this being a play for the next edge. Orioles’ brass must think the current system’s maxed out—or they’re betting big on the next wave of tools. The Bet: If Mejdal’s new gig is about applying tech (think AI-driven scouting, biomechanics, or real-time decision engines), this could be a masterstroke. If it’s just a reshuffle to keep him busy? Orioles fans should be nervous. Nationals Bet Big on Cavalli The Skinny: Cade Cavalli’s locked in for four more years in D.C., with a club option for 2031. The deal’s worth $47M guaranteed, $70M if the Nats pick upKen Rosenthal · 10:02 AM ET · Sep 19
  2. MLBCardinals aim to end losing streak in game against the NationalsWashington Nationals (72-82, fourth in the NL East) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (75-79, fourth in the NL Central)4:02 AM ET · Sep 19
  3. MLBNationals 9-1 Cardinals (Sep 18, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from September 18, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 7:11 PM ET · Sep 18 · Big Mike’s read →
  4. MLBMLB Hot Seats and Farm Feats Shake Up StandingsHot Seat Alert: 6 MLB Managers on Thin Ice The offseason’s managerial carousel is revving up, and these six skippers better start packing their lineup cards—or their resumes. The Athletic’s latest deep dive flags Chicago Cubs, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres, Oakland A’s, Detroit Tigers, and Colorado Rockies as the most volatile gigs in baseball. The Cubs and Royals? Both under .500 with fanbases howling for blood. The Padres? A $200M payroll and zero playoff berths since 2022. The A’s? Well, they’re the A’s—chaos is their brand. Big Mike’s Take: If you’re betting the over on firings, these six are the safest action on the board. Odds say at least four are gone by Opening Day 2027. Nats’ Farm System: The Best Turnaround Story in Baseball Washington’s minor-league pipeline just went from punchline to powerhouse. The Athletic’s Spencer Nusbaum breaks down how the Nats—yes, the Nationals—flipped their system from MLB’s worst to its most improved in 12 months. Key moves: Drafting: 2Ken Rosenthal · 10:03 AM ET · Sep 17
  5. MLBDrew Gilbert's two-run homer in the 10th lifts Giants to a 6-5 win over the Cardinals— Drew Gilbert hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon.4:48 PM ET · Sep 16
  6. MLBSan Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals: Game Highlights4:44 PM ET · Sep 16
  7. MLBCardinals activate rookie 2B JJ Wetherholt from injured listSt. Louis activated rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt from the 10-day injured list Wednesday morning before the Cardinals met the San Francisco Giants.ESPN MLB · 12:23 PM ET · Sep 16
  8. MLBGiants 10-3 Cardinals (Sep 15, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from September 15, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 6:53 PM ET · Sep 15
  9. MLBStock Watch: Biggest 2026 success, disappointment for all 30 MLB teamsWhether your favorite team is headed to October or headed home, all clubs have had something go right ... and wrong.6:48 AM ET · Sep 15
  10. MLBQuinn Mathews pitches Cardinals past Giants 2-1 as Alec Burleson adds to MLB-best RBI total- Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.ESPN MLB · 11:19 PM ET · Sep 14
  11. MLBCardinals 2-1 Giants (Sep 14, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants MLB game from September 14, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 7:05 PM ET · Sep 14
  12. MLBBurleson's bases-loaded double lifts Cardinals to 3-1 win over White Sox— Alec Burleson hit a bases-clearing double, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox to wrap up a three-game series on Sunday.4:58 PM ET · Sep 13
  13. MLBCardinals 3-1 White Sox (Sep 13, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago White Sox MLB game from September 13, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 12:58 PM ET · Sep 13
  14. MLBCardinals 3-1 White Sox (13 Sep, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago White Sox MLB game from 13 September 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 8:00 AM ET · Sep 13
  15. MLBWhite Sox 6-5 Cardinals (Sep 12, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Chicago White Sox vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from September 12, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 7:02 PM ET · Sep 12
  16. MLBCardinals 7-3 White Sox (Sep 11, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago White Sox MLB game from September 11, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 8:35 PM ET · Sep 11
  17. MLB10 MLB players who leveled up in 2026 -- and their team impactFrom Cam Schlittler to Miz and PCA, these players took their game to new heights in 2026 -- and their clubs found success because of it.7:27 AM ET · Sep 11
  18. MLBMLB Power Rankings Week 24: AL contender rising in mid-SeptemberWith a few weeks left in the regular season, the 2026 postseason picture is taking shape -- with one team jumping up our list amid a playoff push.8:14 AM ET · Sep 10
  19. MLBEarly MLB free agency intel: Skubal, Chisholm, Arraez, moreMLB front offices are already thinking ahead to the offseason. Here are the storylines and names to know.6:32 AM ET · Sep 10
  20. MLBGiants 5-4 Cardinals (Sep 7, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from September 7, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 7:53 PM ET · Sep 7
  21. MLBFantasy baseball lineup advice for Tuesday: Cards rookie Mathews lines up well vs. GiantsEverything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Tuesday's MLB action.ESPN MLB · 4:20 PM ET · Sep 7
  22. MLBFantasy baseball lineup advice for Tuesday: Cards rookie Mathews lines up well vs. GiantsEverything you need to know to set your fantasy baseball lineups for Tuesday's MLB action.ESPN MLB · 4:20 PM ET · Sep 7
  23. MLBRockies and Cardinals play, winner takes 3-game seriesSt. Louis Cardinals (71-72, third in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (55-87, fifth in the NL West)4:03 AM ET · Sep 6
  24. MLBCards, Rockies tilt caps in protest against ump, 'power-hungry move'Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.ESPN MLB · 10:39 PM ET · Sep 5
  25. MLBCards, Rockies tilt caps in protest against ump, 'power-hungry move'- Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.ESPN MLB · 10:39 PM ET · Sep 5
  26. MLBRockies 10-7 Cardinals (Sep 5, 2026) Game RecapExpert recap and game analysis of the Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from September 5, 2026 on ESPN.ESPN MLB · 7:25 PM ET · Sep 5
  27. MLBLos Angeles Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out of lineup againShohei Ohtani, who expressed soreness in his neck and along his right arm in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for a third straight game Saturday, but he has not yet been placed on the injured list.ESPN MLB · 5:40 PM ET · Sep 5
  28. MLBLos Angeles Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out of lineup againShohei Ohtani, who expressed soreness in his neck and along his right arm in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for a third straight game Saturday, but he has not yet been placed on the injured list.ESPN MLB · 5:40 PM ET · Sep 5
  29. MLBCardinals manager ejected after rookie told to straighten hatCardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Friday's win shortly after St. Louis rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, who was making his major league debut, was told to straighten his hat.2:35 PM ET · Sep 5
  30. MLBCardinals manager ejected after RHP told to straighten hatCardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Friday's win shortly after St. Louis rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, who was making his major league debut, was told to straighten his hat.ESPN MLB · 1:28 PM ET · Sep 5
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