Brian Walton
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Setting up the 16 teams to face off in the final rounds of our Best of St. Louis sim tournament, this article focuses on the 11 World Champion #STLCards teams. thecardinalnation.com/best-of-st-l...
Best of St. Louis Sim Tourney – The World Champions
Setting up the 16 teams to face off in the final rounds of our Best of St. Louis sim tournament, this article focuses on the 11 World Champion Cardinals teams.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Setting up the 16 teams to face off in the final rounds of our Best of St. Louis sim tournament, this article focuses on the 11 World Champion #STLCards teams. thecardinalnation.com/best-of-st-l...
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 21 prospect in the 2026 #STLCards Top 50 countdown is our two-time Reliever of the Year across the system. Already possessing an exceptional changeup, what should Luis Gastelum work on at Triple-A and when will he debut with St. Louis? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #21 – Luis Gastelum
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 21 prospect in the 2026 Top 50 countdown is our two-time Reliever of the Year across the system. Already possessing a truly exceptional changeup, what should Luis Gastelum…
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December 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 21 prospect in the 2026 #STLCards Top 50 countdown is our two-time Reliever of the Year across the system. Already possessing an exceptional changeup, what should Luis Gastelum work on at Triple-A and when will he debut with St. Louis? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 22 in The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is the #stlcards’ fourth round selection from the 2025 draft. Will Cade Crossland become another Quinn Mathews or Zane Mills, both recent fourth round college arms? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #22 – Cade Crossland
At no. 22 in The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is the Cardinals’ fourth round selection from the 2025 draft. Will Cade Crossland become another Quinn Mathews or Zane Mills, both …
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December 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
At no. 22 in The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is the #stlcards’ fourth round selection from the 2025 draft. Will Cade Crossland become another Quinn Mathews or Zane Mills, both recent fourth round college arms? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The #stlcards signed starting pitcher Dustin May and added a promising reliever in the Rule 5 Draft. The Draft Lottery was not kind, with the Cardinals to pick 13th. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – December 8–14
The St. Louis Cardinals signed starting pitcher Dustin May and added a promising reliever in the Rule 5 Draft. The Draft Lottery was not kind, with the Cardinals to pick 13th. Our history feature l…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The #stlcards signed starting pitcher Dustin May and added a promising reliever in the Rule 5 Draft. The Draft Lottery was not kind, with the Cardinals to pick 13th. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in team annals. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
For a quick (and free) read on new #stlcards RHP Dustin May, head over to The Cardinal Nation. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-du...
Reports: Cardinals, Dustin May Agree to Terms
The St. Louis Cardinals are signing right-handed pitcher Dustin May to a one-year contract with a 2027 club option, as first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN late Saturday afternoon.
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December 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM
For a quick (and free) read on new #stlcards RHP Dustin May, head over to The Cardinal Nation. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-du...
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 23 with a pitcher who made great strides before his 2025 ended in injury. With Hancel Rincón going year-to-year, does he have enough remaining development time to reach St. Louis? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #23 – Hancel Rincón
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 23 with a starting pitcher who made great strides before his 2025 ended in injury. With Hancel Rincón going year-to-year, does he ha…
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December 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 23 with a pitcher who made great strides before his 2025 ended in injury. With Hancel Rincón going year-to-year, does he have enough remaining development time to reach St. Louis? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 24 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander who came from the Mets in the Ryan Helsley trade. Nate Dohm needs more development time and greater durability but has the ingredients for success. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #24 – Nate Dohm
At no. 24 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander who came from the Mets in the Ryan Helsley trade. Nate Dohm needs more development time and greater durability bu…
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December 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
At no. 24 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander who came from the Mets in the Ryan Helsley trade. Nate Dohm needs more development time and greater durability but has the ingredients for success. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you like Kyle Reis's prospect scouting reports (and who doesn't?), subscribe to The Cardinal Nation to read them all. Use our 10% off special for the holidays, code "TCN2026", for yourself and/or gift a subscription to a special someone on your list. thecardinalnation.com/holiday-gift...
In a FREE article, at no. 25 in The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is an outfielder who may have started to put it together in the second half of 2025. Will Zach Levenson break out in a likely return to Double-A? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #25 – Zach Levenson
In a FREE article, at no. 25 in The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is an outfielder who may have started to put it together in the second half of 2025. Will Zach Levenson brea…
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December 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In a FREE article, at no. 25 in The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 is an outfielder who may have started to put it together in the second half of 2025. Will Zach Levenson break out in a likely return to Double-A? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
My annual annual report on #stlcards Winter Warm-Up autograph prices year-to-year, as well as who is attending and who is not. Half of the 40-man roster is not on the initial attendee list. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up Autograph Prices – 2026
Brian Walton shares his annual report on St. Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up autograph prices year-to-year, as well as who is attending and who is not.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My annual annual report on #stlcards Winter Warm-Up autograph prices year-to-year, as well as who is attending and who is not. Half of the 40-man roster is not on the initial attendee list. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
At no. 26 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a former first rounder who leveled off at Double-A in 2025. How much longer will it take for OF Chase Davis to tap into his potential power? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #26 – Chase Davis
At no. 26 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is a former first rounder who leveled off at Double-A in 2025. How much longer will it take for Chase Davis to tap into his potenti…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
At no. 26 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a former first rounder who leveled off at Double-A in 2025. How much longer will it take for OF Chase Davis to tap into his potential power? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis was posted later in the day than usual, but by waiting, we were able to comment on the #STLCards plusses and minuses in the Rule 5 Draft. Please listen in! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis – Season 8, Episode 49, 12/10/25
This week, Brian and Kyle start with the St. Louis Cardinals’ waiver claim of reliever Zak Kent. Next is the Lottery for the 2026 Draft, in which the Cards drew an unlucky #13. The main event is We…
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December 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Wednesday With Walton and Reis was posted later in the day than usual, but by waiting, we were able to comment on the #STLCards plusses and minuses in the Rule 5 Draft. Please listen in! thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
My 2,000 words of detail on the four former and two new #stlcards on the move in today’s Rule 5 Draft along with some history lessons. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-se...
Cardinals Select Two, Lose Four in 2025 Rule 5 Draft
Two pitchers joined the St. Louis Cardinals system in the annual Rule 5 Draft as four others left the organization, including a top 20 prospect.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
My 2,000 words of detail on the four former and two new #stlcards on the move in today’s Rule 5 Draft along with some history lessons. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-se...
In this week's podcast, Kyle and I start with #STLCards' waiver claim of RP Zak Kent. Next is the Draft Lottery, an unlucky #13. In today’s Rule 5 Draft ML phase, the org added RP Matt Pushard but lost SP Cade Winquest. Four players also moved in the MiL phase. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Wednesday With Walton and Reis – Season 8, Episode 49, 12/10/25
This week, Brian and Kyle start with the St. Louis Cardinals’ waiver claim of reliever Zak Kent. Next is the Lottery for the 2026 Draft, in which the Cards drew an unlucky #13. The main event is We…
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December 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
In this week's podcast, Kyle and I start with #STLCards' waiver claim of RP Zak Kent. Next is the Draft Lottery, an unlucky #13. In today’s Rule 5 Draft ML phase, the org added RP Matt Pushard but lost SP Cade Winquest. Four players also moved in the MiL phase. thecardinalnation.com/wednesday-wi...
Best place to track all #stlcards transactions and rosters, MLB and minors, is the Roster Matrix at The Cardinal Nation blog. It’s just updated for the Rule 5 Draft and always free. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Organization Roster Matrix – 2025-2026 Offseason
The St. Louis Cardinals’ full system view by position and level is updated to reflect rosters and transactions for the 2025-2026 offseason.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Best place to track all #stlcards transactions and rosters, MLB and minors, is the Roster Matrix at The Cardinal Nation blog. It’s just updated for the Rule 5 Draft and always free. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
Soooo... After I promise to have Wednesday With Walton & Reis posted in the early AM, we make an exception. Kyle and I are waiting until after today's 1 p.m. CT Rule 5 Draft to record. Look for this week's edition late afternoon. We'll make the delay worth it! thecardinalnation.com/new-homes-fo...
New Homes for Wednesday With Walton and Reis on Podcast Apps
On the various podcast apps, our popular Wednesday With Walton and Reis podcast has moved. Links to its new location on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, IHeartRadio and YouTube are provided.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Soooo... After I promise to have Wednesday With Walton & Reis posted in the early AM, we make an exception. Kyle and I are waiting until after today's 1 p.m. CT Rule 5 Draft to record. Look for this week's edition late afternoon. We'll make the delay worth it! thecardinalnation.com/new-homes-fo...
At no. 27 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander taken in the fifth round in 2025. Ethan Young was a long reliever in college but has the offerings to start. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #27 – Ethan Young
At no. 27 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander taken in the fifth round in 2025. Ethan Young was a long reliever in college but has the offerings to start.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
At no. 27 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander taken in the fifth round in 2025. Ethan Young was a long reliever in college but has the offerings to start. thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 28 with the org’s oft-injured 2nd pick in the 2023 draft. After a healthier, but uneven 2025, can OF Travis Honeyman move ahead more rapidly while developing the power he currently lacks? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #28 – Travis Honeyman
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 28 with the organization’s oft-injured second pick in the 2023 draft. After a healthier, but still uneven 2025, can outfielder Travi…
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December 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #stlcards Top 50 prospect countdown reaches no. 28 with the org’s oft-injured 2nd pick in the 2023 draft. After a healthier, but uneven 2025, can OF Travis Honeyman move ahead more rapidly while developing the power he currently lacks? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 29 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a switch-hitting SS who has garnered a high level of national attention despite still being in rookie ball. Will Yairo Padilla develop enough power to become a multi-tool MLB starter? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #29 – Yairo Padilla
At no. 29 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is a switch-hitting shortstop who has garnered a high level of national attention despite still being in rookie ball. Will Yairo Pa…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
At no. 29 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a switch-hitting SS who has garnered a high level of national attention despite still being in rookie ball. Will Yairo Padilla develop enough power to become a multi-tool MLB starter? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The #STLCards are frequently mentioned in current trade rumors. The 2026 Draft Lottery and Rule 5 Draft will occur in the coming week. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in our weekly news recap each Monday AM at The Cardinal Nation. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
St. Louis Cardinals Major League Notebook – December 1-7
The St. Louis Cardinals are frequently mentioned in current trade rumors. The Draft Lottery and Rule 5 Draft will occur in the coming week. Our history feature looks back at key events this past we…
thecardinalnation.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The #STLCards are frequently mentioned in current trade rumors. The 2026 Draft Lottery and Rule 5 Draft will occur in the coming week. Our history feature looks back at key events this past week in our weekly news recap each Monday AM at The Cardinal Nation. thecardinalnation.com/st-louis-car...
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 #stlcards prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 30 with a first baseman acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline but left exposed to the Rule 5 draft. Where will Blaze Jordan fit? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #30 – Blaze Jordan
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 30 with a first baseman acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline but left exposed to the Rule 5 draft.…
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December 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
In a FREE article, The Cardinal Nation’s Top 50 #stlcards prospect countdown for 2026 reaches no. 30 with a first baseman acquired from the Red Sox at the trade deadline but left exposed to the Rule 5 draft. Where will Blaze Jordan fit? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
At no. 31 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander acquired from the Mets in July. Frank Elissalt has the building blocks of a starter’s repertoire, but how much time will he receive to put it together? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #31 – Frank Elissalt
At no. 31 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander acquired from the Mets in July. Frank Elissalt has the building blocks of a starter’s repertoire, but how much ti…
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December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
At no. 31 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 #STLCards Top 50 prospect countdown is a right-hander acquired from the Mets in July. Frank Elissalt has the building blocks of a starter’s repertoire, but how much time will he receive to put it together? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
My quick (and free) look into the travels of new #stlcards RHR Zak Kent. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-cl...
Cardinals Claim Right-Handed Reliever Zak Kent off Waivers
On Friday afternoon, December 5, the St. Louis Cardinals announced they claimed right-handed relief pitcher Zak Kent off outright waivers from the Cleveland Guardians.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My quick (and free) look into the travels of new #stlcards RHR Zak Kent. thecardinalnation.com/cardinals-cl...
No. 32 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is a durable and effective Double-A starting pitcher who was left exposed in the Rule 5 Draft. Will Pete Hansen be able to make the changes necessary for MLB success and will it be with the #stlcards? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #32 – Pete Hansen
No. 32 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is a durable and effective Double-A starting pitcher who was left exposed in the Rule 5 Draft. Will Pete Hansen be able to make the changes nec…
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December 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
No. 32 on The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Top 50 countdown is a durable and effective Double-A starting pitcher who was left exposed in the Rule 5 Draft. Will Pete Hansen be able to make the changes necessary for MLB success and will it be with the #stlcards? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 33 prospect in our 2026 #STLCards Top 50 countdown is a high-upside, low risk right-hander from the 7th round of the 2024 draft. Now that Andrew Dutkanych IV is healthy, how fast and how effectively he can ramp up his workload? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...
TCN 2026 St. Louis Cardinals Prospect #33 – Andrew Dutkanych IV
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 33 prospect in our 2026 Top 50 countdown is a high-upside, low risk right-hander from the seventh round of the 2024 draft. Now healthy, how fast and how effectively can An…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Cardinal Nation’s no. 33 prospect in our 2026 #STLCards Top 50 countdown is a high-upside, low risk right-hander from the 7th round of the 2024 draft. Now that Andrew Dutkanych IV is healthy, how fast and how effectively he can ramp up his workload? thecardinalnation.com/tcn-2026-st-...