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Since 1995 (31 years of results)
62.9% of WS participants had a top 10 payroll
89.% had a top 15 payroll
74.2% of WS winners had a top 10 payroll
93.5% had a top 15 payroll
77.4% of WS participants ranked in top 1/2 of markets
80.6% of WS winners ranked in top 1/2 of markets https://t.co/wk3U07mnb0— Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) October 14, 2026
Other awards:
The eight 2026 Players Choice Awards will be announced the week of October 26. The Cardinals have one nominee for a former player award.
The Curt Flood Award is given to a living or deceased former player “who in the image of Flood demonstrated a selfless, longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of players’ rights.” This year’s distinguished nominees are David Cone and Ted Simmons.
NL Gold Glove “finalists”:
McGreevy
Wetherholt
WinnAmong five #stlcards Triple-A bullpen standouts, RH Luis Gastelum registered the top performance. As such, the 25-year-old native of Mexico is The Cardinal Nation’s Memphis Redbirds Relief Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/CHNULv3609 pic.twitter.com/O1WINvaY79
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 14, 2026
This week's podcast includes #stlcards AGMs and coaches, a JJ award, Pipeline’s Top 100, the Fall Off-Season Program, two with good starts in the AFL, two with Best Stuff+ in the minors, Springfield rebranding, TCN’s Relievers of the Year and more! https://t.co/eaFazEeszL pic.twitter.com/lDPN2ArjYE
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 14, 2026
Nolan Sparks, who arrived at Double-A in mid-July, posted a sub-3.00 ERA and struck out 34.6% of batters faced. The right-hander is The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Springfield Relief Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/roaNwZL6h0 pic.twitter.com/N5Cbmb8i7O
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 13, 2026
In weekly #stlcards news, 2B JJ Wetherholt earned a spot on the MLB Pipeline All-Rookie Team. OF Jordan Walker was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. Our history feature highlights memorable moments from the team’s previous postseason appearances. https://t.co/fMfkmZb7OJ pic.twitter.com/hokX3Ec0xV
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 12, 2026
Christian Worley is The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Peoria Chiefs Relief Pitcher of the Year. The #stlcards 24-year-old right-hander had a solid run in High-A, including a bullpen-best 3.02 ERA and a .196 batting average against. https://t.co/Vr2w7TjLc2 pic.twitter.com/wMPgGVMzpf
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 12, 2026
Updated lines.
ALCS
Cleveland Guardians +150
Tampa Bay Rays -170Note: Current odds imply a 63% probability of the Rays reaching the World Series.
NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers -160
Milwaukee Brewers +140Note: Current odds imply a 61.5% probability of the Dodgers reaching the World Series.
2026 World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers 7/5 (+140)
Tampa Bay Rays 11/4 (+275)
Milwaukee Brewers 17/5 (+340)
Cleveland Guardians 7/1Leading #stlcards Low-A Palm Beach relievers in ERA, BAA, a perfect save % and highest in K/9 and K/BB, RH Dylan Driessen is TCN Beach Birds Relief Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/wHMT1Y0C3L pic.twitter.com/Sa1nYPNALE
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 11, 2026
And then there were four …
The Championship Series are set! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/6rdKmORIA5
— MLB (@MLB) October 11, 2026
In Saturday Arizona Fall League action, Peoria fell to Mesa. Three #stlcards played, CF Tai Peete, 1B Sammy Hernandez, and 2B Cade McGee. Hernandez singled twice and drove in one. https://t.co/4WVZsbjw0Q pic.twitter.com/zUFtw57TzI
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 11, 2026
Before his promotion to Palm Beach and season-ending injury, then 20-year-old RH Xavier Cruz, a native of the Dominican Republic, earned The Cardinal Nation’s selection as the top relief pitcher on the 2026 Florida Complex League Cardinals. https://t.co/YOSN6wPptV pic.twitter.com/dEaW9L6MDF
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 10, 2026
In the Arizona Fall League, Peoria beat Surprise on Friday. Six #stlcards saw action. Tekoah Roby returned with 3 scoreless, hitless IP with 1 BB and 6 Ks. https://t.co/91QxuPVjZ2 pic.twitter.com/uBtEKTTHk5
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 10, 2026
Good news, indeed. Roby was throwing a bit even this spring, though not on a mound. They must have built him up on the back fields.
I had no idea of the answer to that. A quick scan got me to Freddy Pacheco, DSL Blue Reliever of the Year in 2018. He made it to Memphis in 2021 and 2022 and was on the 40-man, then went to the Tigers on waivers but got hurt. Nobody back to 2014 made MLB.
I never thought about it that way before, but this IS probably our “Mr. Irrelevant.”
19-year-old right-hander Beiker Rodriguez, a native of Venezuela, is The Cardinal Nation’s selection as the top relief pitcher on the 2026 Dominican Summer League Cardinals. https://t.co/dPebRCKhQV pic.twitter.com/gu2q2Kwb5H
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 9, 2026
Thank you for the reminder. I had meant to remove Briam Reyes and will do that now. He returned to Cuba, breaking his contract. By placing him on the Restricted List, the Cardinals keep his rights should he return later.
The #stlcards off-season means a new Roster Matrix. All 238 players in the system by level and position with all transactions on one page. The Roster Matrix at The Cardinal Nation is updated daily and is always FREE! Bookmark it! https://t.co/EajvVcaYBv pic.twitter.com/5ahJ0sNomX
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 8, 2026
In Wednesday AFL action, Peoria lost to Scottsdale. #stlcards CF Tai Peete, 1B Sammy Hernandez, and 3B Cade McGee started. RHP Joseph King and LHP Michael Watson pitched in relief. Peete went 3-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored. https://t.co/cSUl5v3wMM pic.twitter.com/HhShoTADzg
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 8, 2026
Here’s the direct link to real-time playoff lines and updated World Series lines:
https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/baseball/mlb-series
National League Championship Series
Los Angeles Dodgers -160
Milwaukee Brewers +140
Note: Current odds imply a 61.5% probability of the Dodgers reaching the World Series.World Series Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers 7/5 (+140)
Tampa Bay Rays 11/4 (+275)
Milwaukee Brewers 16/5 (+320)
Chicago White Sox 12/1
Cleveland Guardians 22/1They’re getting into deeper waters here…
MLB suspended Emmanuel Clase over gambling allegations and Pete Rose became baseball’s ultimate cautionary tale.
Now an active MLB player is partnering with a prediction market that MLB is reportedly considering a league-wide deal with.
You can understand why people might have… https://t.co/qbxfCtmTLU
— Michaela Bennett (@MichaelaB_22) October 8, 2026