The Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs on Friday night. But was 2026 successful? In so many ways, it would seem the answer is yes.

Brenden discusses the events from Saturday at Busch Stadium as Yadi and Albert were inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame.

Brenden breaks down the madness of the Cardinals' comeback win on Friday over the Rockies as the intrigue between Oli Marmol and umpire Doug Eddings seized the day.

Brenden breaks down the most impressive Cardinals win of 2026, which happened last night against the Dodgers in an 8-6 win in 10 innings.

MLB.com Cardinals writer Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the 4-1 Cardinals win over the Pirates on Friday night at Busch.

Quinn Mathews earned his first-ever MLB victory and did it throwing to a batterymate that he has known since their days in Springfield together.

Jimmy Crooks did more than catch on Friday, as his 2-run homer also helped in the Cards' scoring department.

The Cardinals beat the O's on Thursday, 7-5, at Busch, but Blaze Jordan suffered an injury that could leave him out for quite a while, if initial fears are realized.

Brenden breaks down the aftermath of a rough loss on Tuesday at Busch as the Cards fell to the Orioles 13-1. The pitching is shot. And it's really nobody's fault.

Brenden breaks down the state of the Cardinals after a tough week for the team's wild card hopes, culminating in a brutal loss on Sunday in Philly.

Joshua Baez makes history! Let's react to the greatest MLB debut ever seen, Cards fans.

Brenden discusses the intrigue surrounding Cardinals OF prospect Joshua Baez and his potential promotion looming.