Jackson Roberts

Jackson Roberts

Joined: Aug 12, 2024

Jackson Roberts is a former Division III All-Region DH who now writes and talks about sports for a living. A Bay Area native and a graduate of Swarthmore College and the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, Jackson makes his home in North Jersey. He grew up rooting for the Red Sox, Patriots, and Warriors, and he recently added the Devils to his sports fandom mosaic. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding St. Louis Cardinals On SI, please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

Aug 28, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Chaim Bloom, Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox on the field before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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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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Peoria Chiefs pitcher Cooper Hjerpe throws against Dayton on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Dozer Park in Peoria.

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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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Feb 14, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl (47) celebrates during a spring training workout at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Are the St. Louis Cardinals going to waive this left-handed pitcher just months after trading for him?

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Does this St. Louis Cardinals outfielder have a legitimate shot to make the team?

Feb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from the dugout before the game against the New York Mets at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Did the St. Louis Cardinals come out of this winter's free-agent class with the perfect veteran addition?

May 27, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (21) looks on before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

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Lars Nootbaar chose to have surgery that would prevent him from playing for Team Japan, and he's comfortable with it.

Apr 9, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The St. Louis Cardinals equipment manger scrubs the team batting helmets before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The competition to make the St. Louis Cardinals' opening day roster continues to heat up.

Oct 4, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detailed view of St. Louis Cardinals hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Cardinals 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The left field battle for the St. Louis Cardinals seems to be getting tighter by the day.

Mar 1, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (75) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals will have to contend with Konnor Griffin for a long time in the National League Central.

Feb 16, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt (77) during spring training workouts at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals should make it a top priority to get these young players under long-term control.

Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Devin Williams (38) works in the bullpen during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals' top prospect had a rude greeting for the New York Mets' All-Star closer.

Jan 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; The baseball cap and jersey sit on the table before the press conference of Toronto Blue Jays Kazuma Okamoto (not pictured) at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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Is there any chance this pitcher stays with the St. Louis Cardinals? And which team should be considered the front-runner?

Jun 26, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Zak Kent (61) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have been wheeling and dealing at the margins of their 40-man roster, but it hasn't netted them any extra bodies.

Feb 16, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Richard Fitts (35) throws a pitch during spring training workouts at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

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St. Louis Cardinals fans will appreciate how honest Richard Fitts was about hoping to earn a spot in the rotation.