Despite being three games over .500 and in the mix for a wild card spot in the National League, the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to take advantage of the number of contending teams seeking bullpen help prior to the trade deadline.

M ajor League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies .

An MLB insider reveals an update on St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan ahead of the trade deadline.

For a second consecutive night at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals and Padres had their respective benches and bullpens clear due to inside pitches that plunked hitters.

The Twins are now listening to offers for their rental players, reports the New York Post. They would have to be blown away to move controllable players like Jhoan Duran and Joe R

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt's prolonged struggles only justify the St. Louis Cardinals' decision to move on.

ST. LOUIS — With their highest first-round draft pick in nearly two decades, the St. Louis Cardinals snagged left-handed pitcher Liam Doyle with the fifth overall selection in MLB’s amateur draft Sunday. In doing so, they acquired one of the most tantalizing arms available — and someone who could impact the major-league club much sooner than later.