With the beginning of the season here, the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in making a very big move when their top prospect JJ Wetherholt.

The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals being unable to play their series finale as scheduled would lead to brutal future scheduling.

The St. Louis Cardinals reportedly are interest in a long-term deal to keep JJ Wetherholt in town.

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The St. Louis Cardinals started their 2026 MLB campaign on Thursday, with the team looking to get back to the postseason behind a cast of young talent. MORE: MLB preseason power rankings How to Watch St.

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Welcome to The Show, JJ Wetherholt. The Cardinals' top prospect -- also baseball's No. 5 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline -- has made St. Louis' Opening Day roster, president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom told reporters on Monday.

As the Cardinals prepare for Opening Day against the Rays, JJ Wetherholt will make his MLB debut and be the leadoff hitter.

The St. Louis Cardinals had a busy offseason, but now must prepare for some of their players to head to the World Baseball Classic. The tournament begins on Wednesday, March 4, and eight players from the organization will suit up for their respective countries

The St. Louis Cardinals have a bright future, but it's definitely going to be a different look to begin the 2026 season.

John Rooney's 55th year in broadcasting and 21st calling St. Louis Cardinals games. A Richmond, Mo. native, Rooney came to St. Louis from the Chicago White Sox where he spent 18 years (1988-2005) - one in TV followed by 17 seasons in the radio booth.