Manager Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox. The Baseball Writers’ Association of America announced its finalists for the American League Cy Young Award earlier this week. One is last year’s Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. He is joined by another dominant lefty who had his breakout season in 2025, and whose numbers were close to identical with Skubal’s — Garrett Crochet of ... Read more
Baseball Hall of Fame Snubs Lou Whitaker Again — and Tigers Fans Are Losing Patience.yv
Alan Trammell's longtime double-play partner won't be joining him in Cooperstown anytime soon. Lou Whitaker, the Tigers' longtime second baseman whose career stats stack up against some of the best players of his generation, was not included on the latest veterans committee ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame released its Contemporary Baseball Era player ballot Monday, and it includes Barry Bonds, ... Read more
Cardinals Shortstop Silences Doubters and Stakes His Claim Among Baseball’s Elite.yv
The St. Louis Cardinals' season was a disappointment, but the team did have a player receive individual honors as Masyn Winn was honored with the Gold Glove award at shortstop. They could potentially receive one more award as Brendan Donovan and Alec Burleson are finalists for the Silver Slugger award. Winn's selection as the National League's best defensive shortstop was not a surprise to anyone ... Read more
Three Underrated Arms Who Could Quietly Jumpstart the Cardinals’ 2026 Comeback.yv
The 2025-26 offseason is officially underway, and the St. Louis Cardinals are facing a crucial winter as Chaim Bloom begins putting his stamp on the organization. With a rebuild underway, fans can expect some major roster changes — but also a busier free-agent season than last year. The Cardinals aren’t expected to chase big names or spend recklessly, but that doesn’t mean they’ll sit idle. Pitching remains their top ... Read more
The Cardinals’ Toughest Offseason Question Yet: What to Do With Lars Nootbaar.yv
It's going to be an interesting offseason across Major League Baseball. There will, of course, be trades and free agent signings across the league, but that is not the entire story. The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire in December 2026, which has already led to chatter about the idea of a difficult fight that could put at least some of the 2027 season in question. Those very question ... Read more