Alec Burleson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Homers in three-hit effort Burleson went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 9-7 win over the Rays.

Impact The Cardinals lost several key hitters this offseason, as Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado have all gone elsewhere, but Burleson opened the season as St. Louis' No. 3 hitter and should maintain strong RBI upside from this spot. The 27-year-old hit a career-high .290 with 18 homers, 26 doubles and 69 RBI over 497 regular-season at-bats a year ago, and he's off to a fast start in 2026 with his Opening Day long ball.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alec Burleson's 2-run HR leads Cardinals' 9-7 rally over Rays

Alec Burleson hit a two-run homer to cap off an eight-run outburst in the sixth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied for a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Showing improved patience Burleson went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during Monday's spring game against the Nationals, but he has a .286/.459/.393 slash line with one homer and eight walks through 38 Grapef...

Impact The 27-year-old has a 6.6 percent walk rate since making his MLB debut in 2022, but he apparently entered camp looking to take a more patient approach. Burleson clubbed 18 homers with an .802 OPS in 139 games last season and is poised to operate as St. Louis' primary first baseman in 2026

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dad strength? Burleson goes 3-for-3 with baby Braxton in stands JUPITER, Fla. – Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson had his best game of the spring on Saturday afternoon, going 3-for-3 in a 3-2 loss to...

MARCH 8 • MLB.COM

Saggese setting himself up to be jack of all trades for Cards JUPITER, Fla. -- If any team in baseball knows the importance of a super-utility player, it’s the Cardinals. In recent years, Tommy Edman, B...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

MLB Free Agency Rumors, Buzz: Toronto Blue Jays Slugger Out Most of 2026

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FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency Rumors, Buzz: Toronto Blue Jays Slugger Out Most of 2026

Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from St. Louis for minor league pitcher Jack Martinez

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Reaches deal with St. Louis The Cardinals and Burleson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.3 million contract Thursday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burleson receives a well-earned raise in what was his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old has made a steady progression offensively for the Cardinals, finishing the 2025 campaign with a .290/.343/.459 batting line and 18 home runs. Burleson is slated to take over as the everyday first baseman in 2026 after spending most of his first four seasons playing the outfield.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shifting to first base Burleson will become the Cardinals' everyday first baseman in 2026 following the trade of Willson Contreras (shoulder) to the Red Sox, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch...

Impact Burleson has primarily played the outfield in pro ball, but he has ample experience at first base, as well, having made 38 starts there during the 2025 season. The 27-year-old will have dual eligibility in fantasy leagues in 2026, but it's unclear whether he will see enough action in the outfield to retain eligibility there heading into 2027. The left-handed-hitting Burleson greatly improved versus left-handed pitching in 2025 -- slashing an adequate .271/.310/.398 -- and the Cardinals intend to give him everyday reps in 2026 rather than saddling him with a platoon partner.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners must consider other Cardinals slugger who's not Brendan Donovan Alec Burleson just won a Silver Slugger and offers left-handed power, bat-to-ball skills and defensive flexibility the Mariners badly need....

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SODOMOJO.COM

After winning Silver Slugger, Cardinals' Alec Burleson wants to carry consistency into 2026 Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

First a little slugger, then a Silver Slugger in memorable year for Burleson ST. LOUIS -- To truly become the hitter he always thought he could be and earn the affirmation that a Silver Slugger Award provides, Cardina...

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • MLB.COM

The Marlins did it to the Mets again. That's not the only reason Miami can feel hopeful

Miami’s 4-0 victory over the Mets in the season finale kept them out of the playoffs — even though New York got the help it needed in the form of a Milwaukee win over Cincinnati

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting Sunday Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Burleson's streak of 17 consecutive starts comes to an end in Game 162, getting the day off in a meaningless contest for the Cardinals. Yohel Pozo will fill first base.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busch leads Cubs against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch had four hits against the Cardinals on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs start 3-game series with the Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Burleson hits go-ahead single in 9th, Donovan adds career-best 4 doubles, Cardinals beat Giants 9-8

Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Burleson, Herrera shine as Cards earn win over Giants SAN FRANCISCO -- The numbers bear it out that Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Alec Burleson is good at hitting curveballs, but this one c...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Giants host the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The San Francisco Giants host the St. Louis Cardinals to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Brewers face the Cardinals looking to end road slide

The Milwaukee Brewers hit the road against the St. Louis Cardinals looking to break a four-game road skid

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Racks up three hits in win Burleson went 3-for-4 with a double, a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Brewers.

Impact This was Burleson's third straight multi-hit effort, and he's logged two homers, one triple and four doubles over 10 games since returning from a wrist injury. The 26-year-old is up to a career-high 25 doubles this season while adding 18 homers, 66 RBI, 53 runs scored, five stolen bases and a .289/.342/.466 slash line through 132 contests. Burleson continues to occupy a starting role at first base.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up three hits in win Burleson went 3-for-4 with a double, a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Brewers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Arenado's 3-run double helps Cardinals beat Brewers 7-1

Nolan Arenado hit a three-run double as part of a five-run fifth inning, and Alec Burleson added three hits as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-1

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Cranks 18th home run Burleson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.

Impact Burleson was basically the Cardinals' entire offense in this one, tallying his team's only RBI and only two extra-base hits. He's shown no ill effects after returning from a wrist injury earlier this month, slashing .278/.350/.583 with a pair of long balls over nine contests. Burleson is slated to be St. Louis' primary first baseman down the stretch following Willson Contreras' (shoulder) season-ending injury.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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