Zach Pressnell

Zach Pressnell

Joined: Mar 30, 2025

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper. He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team, where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network, among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "St. Louis Cardinals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com

Apr 8, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) blows a bubble while standing on second base against the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) stands at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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Apr 21, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Apr 3, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) walks off the field before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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Apr 7, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the worst teams in the league, but they have a few bright spots on the roster.

May 4, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (3) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a sacrifice fly to left, scoring teammate Juan Soto (not shown) against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals could be willing to take a flyer on a former Reds outfielder in free agency.

Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees baseball hats and gloves in the dugout out in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals could be a fit for a former New York Yankees pitcher as he remains in free agency.

Apr 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a very bright future led by a slew of top prospects and young players.

Mar 26, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Riley O'Brien (61) reacts as he walks off the field after striking out Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of reasons to be excited about a few of their top relievers this season...

Mar 29, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) throws out Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals are reportedly looking into the idea of signing JJ Wetherholt to a contract extension...

Feb 25, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Nathan Church (27) gets hit by a pitch in the second inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a few top prospects to watch this season as they continue their rebuild...

Mar 30, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) fields a ground ball against the New York Mets during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals should be looking to make moves for the future as the season begins...

Mar 28, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) is doused with water by shortstop Masyn Winn (0) and left fielder Nathan Church (27) after hitting a walk-off two run single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the tenth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of reasons to be excited about their farm system this year...

Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy (62) pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The St. Louis Cardinals could see Kyle Leahy breakout in a big way with more opportunities this season...

Mar 28, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) steals second base against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The hype around St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt has been huge this year, and it's well warranted...

Mar 7, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Joshua Baez (22) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning against the New York Mets at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot of talent in their farm system this season...