Zach Pressnell

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MLB, NFL Contributor for @FanSided | National Sports Writer for WTF Sports/Newsweek/OnSI

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Cardinals Predicted To Cut Ties With Former Top Prospect

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Zach Pressnell

The St. Louis Cardinals are bound to run into some roster shakeup this season. They're winning, but it's unclear if they'll be buyers, sellers, or somewhere in the middle at the trade deadline this season. In fact, the Cardinals couldn't be in any more of a confusing spot right now. Still, there are some moves that need to be made whether the team is contending or rebuilding.
NFL Writer Shares Harsh Opinion On Kellen Moore, Saints

4 days ago | yardbarker.com | Zach Pressnell

The New Orleans Saints have been through quite a wild offseason already. They went through the process of hiring Kellen Moore as the team's new head coach. But that was just the beginning. The Saints lost franchise quarterback Derek Carr to retirement and struggled to replace him. In the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Saints selected quarterback Tyler Shough as Carr's potential replacement, but a lot of the NFL media is skeptical on New Orleans.
Cardinals Should Target Red Sox All-Star In Blockbuster Trade

4 days ago | si.com | Zach Pressnell

FanSided's Robert Murray recently suggested the Boston Red Sox could look to cut ties with All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran this season. Murray cited a report that linked Duran to the San Diego Padres, but there could be better suitors out there. "Duran, 28, can play multiple outfield positions. He’s coming off a breakout season with the Boston Red Sox, hitting .285/.342/.492 with 21 home runs and 75 RBI," Murray wrote. "This season, he’s hitting .264/.312/.406 with four home runs and 34 RBI.
Cardinals Should Trade For Struggling Star Pitcher From Braves

5 days ago | si.com | Zach Pressnell

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a bit of a tough spot this season. Nobody seems to know whether they're going to buy or sell at the trade deadline and the Cardinals don't seem to know what they're going to do either. If the Cardinals opt to sell, they'll likely try to trade players like Ryan Helsley, Erick Fedde, and Nolan Arenado in order to build the future through the farm system. Each of these three players should net a solid return in a trade.
Cardinals Predicted To Cut Ties With 'Expendable' Outfielder

5 days ago | si.com | Zach Pressnell

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of decisions to make this season and they all stem from the upcoming trade deadline. St. Louis is likely still deciding whether it should buy or sell at the deadline, but the reality likely lies somewhere in the middle. Scott Plaza of Redbird Rants recently called 27-year-old outfielder Matt Koperniak an expendable asset and predicted the Cardinals would try to use him as trade bait this season.
Could Cardinals Swing Huge Trade For $6 Million Pitcher?

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Zach Pressnell

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently listed veteran closer Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals as one of the best trade chips expected to be on the market this season. "The Washington Nationals have eight impending free agents who they could put on the trade block, but they probably won't be able to give most of them away," Miller wrote. "Kyle Finnegan is the exception to that rule, ranking third in the majors with 15 saves, this after also ranking third with 38 saves in 2024.
Could Cardinals Swing Huge Trade For $6 Million Pitcher Kyle Finnegan?

5 days ago | si.com | Zach Pressnell

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently listed veteran closer Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals as one of the best trade chips expected to be on the market this season. "The Washington Nationals have eight impending free agents who they could put on the trade block, but they probably won't be able to give most of them away," Miller wrote. "Kyle Finnegan is the exception to that rule, ranking third in the majors with 15 saves, this after also ranking third with 38 saves in 2024.
Cardinals Predicted To Trade $260 Million Star To Loaded Yankees

5 days ago | si.com | Zach Pressnell

St. Louis Cardinals veteran infielder Nolan Arenado has been at the center of trade rumors for the last few months, but no deal has come to fruition. Arenado's no-trade clause and massive contract make him hard to trade away, but that hasn't stopped the Cardinals from trying. Ryan Burks of Sportskeeda recently made the bold prediction that the New York Yankees would trade for Arenado this season, but there are a few issues with this idea.
MLB Writer Reveals Top Reason Cardinals Should Buy At Trade Deadline

5 days ago | si.com | Zach Pressnell

The St. Louis Cardinals are at a bit of a cross roads this season. They're on the fence of contending and it's led to a lot of discussions centered around whether or not they'll be buyers at the trade deadline. If they opt to be buyers, it likely won't be as aggressively as teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers will buy. But there are still reasons the Cardinals should bring in more talent, especially if they continue to win.
MLB Writer Suggests Cardinals Will Miss Fan Favorite Slugger

5 days ago | yardbarker.com | Zach Pressnell

The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly kicked off their rebuild by letting veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt walk in free agency. Goldschmidt soon signed a one-year deal with the New York Yankees and has been excellent ever since. The ex-Cardinals slugger is among the best in baseball in batting average and OPS while eyeing an All-Star appearance again in 2025.