The real push for the future begins now with no timetable as to how long it will be before the franchise contends again.

Phil Maton becomes the latest reliever moved, going from St. Louis to the Texas Rangers. @JeffPassan on it.

The Texas Rangers are adding another reliever in the 11th hour of MLB’s trade deadline. Texas has finalized a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire right-handed relief pitcher Phil Maton. The club announced the official move shortly after the 5 p.m. deadline.

Nolan Arenado Has Decision to Make After Cardinals-Mets Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The St. Louis Cardinals are tearing down their roster in a seller’s market with a clear goal of competing in the future after falling out of playoff contention.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Cardinals Address Nolan Arenado; Explain Why St. Louis Kept 3B. A man was hit by a car and killed while trying to cross Highway 171 in Moses Lake.

One day after the Cardinals couldn't find a taker for Nolan Arenado, St. Louis placed the veteran third baseman on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.