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Veteran Cardinals/MLB reporter

John Denton has been a reporter for more than three decades while covering MLB, NBA and the NFL. He's covered four Super Bowls, four NBA Finals and four MLB seasons. Following the bouncing ball has allowed John to cover pro sports in Australia, China, Brazil, England, Mexico and all over the U.S.
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Cardinals Blossoming Prospect Named Top Offensive Player in Fall League

Cardinals Blossoming Prospect Named Top Offensive Player in Fall League

Nov 14, 2026
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Cardinals Turn Away Mets' Trade Offers for First Baseman Alec Burleson

Cardinals Turn Away Mets' Trade Offers for First Baseman Alec Burleson

Nov 14, 2026
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Cardinals Rookie Proved He Belonged in MLB After Six Years in Minors

Cardinals Rookie Proved He Belonged in MLB After Six Years in Minors

Nov 14, 2026
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After Working 11 Years, Cardinals Utility Fielder had Storybook Start

After Working 11 Years, Cardinals Utility Fielder had Storybook Start

Nov 14, 2026
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Baseball America Projects 2030 Lineup for Revamped St. Louis Cardinals

Projecting the future can sometimes be downright foolish, and that's especially true when trying to pick out which 18-to-22-year-old baseball players will someday be able to play the game at the highest level.  Baseball America, who released its Top 10 rankings for the prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals' Minor League system on Friday, went as far as picking a projected lineup for the 2030 season. Somewhat surprisingly, their picks include very few holdovers from the current Cardinals squad that is already one of the youngest rosters in all of MLB. Of course, it is likely that not all of the Cardinals’ highly rated prospects will pan out at the big-league level. Still, that did not stop Baseball America from projecting what the 2030 Cardinals’ lineup could look like with the player's ages in that season in parentheses: Catcher: Leo Bernal (26) First base: Rainiel Rodriguez (23) Second base: Yairo Padilla (23) Third base: Jesus Báez (25) Shortstop: JJ Wetherholt (27) Left field: Trevor Condon (22) Center field: Tai Peete (24) Right field: Josiah Ragsdale (26) Designated hitter: Joshua Báez (27) Starting pitcher: Liam Doyle (26) SP: Tanner Franklin (26) SP: Tekoah Roby (28) SP: Jurrangelo Cijntje (27) SP: Quinn Mathews (29) Closer: Sandro Santana (25) Notable free agents before 2030: Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn and Ivan HerreraNov 13, 2026
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New Top 10 Prospect Ranking Sees 3 Cardinals Promoted, 3 Elevated

New Top 10 Prospect Ranking Sees 3 Cardinals Promoted, 3 Elevated

Nov 13, 2026
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Cardinals Fans Irked by Reds Rookie being Playfully Compared to Pujols

Cardinals Fans Irked by Reds Rookie being Playfully Compared to Pujols

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Nov 13, 2026
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Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson Get MVP Votes for First Time in MLB Careers

St. Louis Cardinals standouts Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson were rewarded for their career years in 2026 by garnering votes for the National League's Most Valuable Player award for the first time. Walker, 24, got one sixth-place vote on the 10-player ballot and finished 16th in the voting for the NL MVP award, which was won unanimously by Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Walker set career highs in games played (158), runs scored (97), hits (164), doubles (33), home runs (29), RBI (102), strikeouts (174), walks (50), stolen bases (22), slugging (.466) and OPS (.793). Walker also hit .269 and posted a .327 on-base percentage – his highest totals since his rookie season in 2023. Additionally, he became the first Cardinals player since Tommy Pham in 2017 with at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. In 2026, Walker became a first-time All-Star, he won the MLB Home Run Derby and he was voted second-time All-MLB. Burleson, who became the first Cardinals player to lead MLB in RBI in 55 years, got one ninth-place vote and finished tied for 24th in the MVP balloting. Burleson was a nominee at first base for the All-MLB teams, but he lost out on the honor to Baltimore Orioles star Pete Alonso (first team) and Boston Red Sox and former Cardinal Willson Contreras (second team). Burleson had 37 doubles, 26 homers, 116 RBI while slashing .279/.343/.473/.816 in 160 games. Burleson also led MLB in hits and doubles with runners in scoring position in 2026.Nov 13, 2026
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Cardinals' Back-up Catcher Could be Dangled in Trades Before '27 Season

Cardinals' Back-up Catcher Could be Dangled in Trades Before '27 Season

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Nov 13, 2026
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Cardinals' Reliever Acquired in Nootbaar Trade Could Reach MLB by '27

Cardinals' Reliever Acquired in Nootbaar Trade Could Reach MLB by '27

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Nov 12, 2026
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Cardinals' Rookie Slugger Healthy Again, Begins Play in Dominican League

Cardinals' Rookie Slugger Healthy Again, Begins Play in Dominican League

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Nov 12, 2026
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Cardinals' Walker Named All-MLB, While Burleson Snubbed at First Base

Cardinals' Walker Named All-MLB, While Burleson Snubbed at First Base

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Nov 12, 2026
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Cardinals' Prospect Keeps Defying Expectations; MLB Call Coming in '27?

Cardinals' Prospect Keeps Defying Expectations; MLB Call Coming in '27?

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Nov 11, 2026
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Cardinals' Changeup Specialist Must Add More Weapons to Arsenal in '27

Cardinals' Changeup Specialist Must Add More Weapons to Arsenal in '27

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Nov 11, 2026
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Cardinals' Left-Hander Used '26 to Show his Stuff Plays in Big Leagues

Cardinals' Left-Hander Used '26 to Show his Stuff Plays in Big Leagues

Nov 11, 2026
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Five Players Cardinals Could Look to Trade for Third Base, Bullpen Help

Five Players Cardinals Could Look to Trade for Third Base, Bullpen Help

Nov 10, 2026
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Cardinals Prized Prospect Showing Pop in Dominican Winter League

Cardinals Prized Prospect Showing Pop in Dominican Winter League

Nov 10, 2026
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Cardinals' Wetherholt Falls Short of Rookie Award, Left Off Two Ballots

Cardinals' Wetherholt Falls Short of Rookie Award, Left Off Two Ballots

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Nov 10, 2026
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Here are Five Realistic Free-Agent Players for Cardinals to Target

Here are Five Realistic Free-Agent Players for Cardinals to Target

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Nov 9, 2026
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Cardinals Outfield Prospect Stays Aggressive in Arizona Fall Stars Win

Cardinals Outfield Prospect Stays Aggressive in Arizona Fall Stars Win

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Nov 9, 2026
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