Alec Burleson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Alec Burleson is MLB's 2026 RBI leader after career year with Cardinals Burleson deserves all the flowers!

3 HOURS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Alec Burleson Has Clear Shot at Cardinals History on Sunday With the St. Louis Cardinals out of contention and just one game left on the 2026 schedule, there isn't really anything for them to play for...

8 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Sitting for Game 162 Burleson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Major League Baseball's RBI leader with 116, Burleson will give way to Leo Bernal at first base against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski to close the campaign. Burleson turned out to be a tremendous draft-day value in 2026, though his days of flying under the radar are likely over.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Turang's go-ahead homer lifts Brewers over Cardinals 3-2 for 102nd win

Brice Turang hit a go-ahead two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 for their major league-leading 102nd win

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Alec Burleson's MLB-leading RBIs just paired him with Stan Musial in Cardinals history Have yourself a year, Alec Burleson!

1 DAY AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Brewers bring 1-0 series advantage over Cardinals into game 2

The Milwaukee Brewers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Sharing MLB RBI lead? No thanks! Burleson's pinch-hit blast puts him back on top MILWAUKEE -- Just a few hours before the first pitch of Friday’s series opener against the Brewers, Alec Burleson looked up at the American...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Brice Turang hits go-ahead single in eighth inning as Brewers defeat Cardinals 8-4

Brice Turang delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for his third hit of the night as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Friday nigh...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Taking seat Friday against lefty Burleson is out of the lineup for Friday's game in Milwaukee.

Impact The lefty-swinging Burleson will get a breather as the Brewers send southpaw Robert Gasser to the bump. Leo Bernal is grabbing a start at first base for the Cardinals, and Pedro Pages will do the catching.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals need to capitalize on Alec Burleson's desire to sign a long-term extension He's a big fan of what they are building in St. Louis.

2 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Alec Burleson's hold on first base puts the Cardinals in an interesting spot Burly has turned into a top 10 at the position, so what does that mean for the others in the organization?

2 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-1 to secure their first non-losing season since 2018

The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured their first non-losing season in eight years with a 2-1 win over St. Louis

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Matthew Liberatore pitches Cardinals to 5-1 victory that halts Pirates' 5-game winning streak

Matthew Liberatore ended an 11-start winless stretch and Alec Burleson got his major league-best 112th RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cardinals Have an Easy Decision if Teams Call for Alec Burleson The St. Louis Cardinals shouldn't even think about moving Alec Burleson this winter.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Platooning Alec Burleson at first base is the next evolution for Cardinals lineup If they want to fit all their young talent into the lineup, this is the way.

4 DAYS AGO • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Cardinals aim to end road skid, face the Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to break a four-game road skid

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

What's At Stake For Alec Burleson In Regular Season's Final Week Even though the St. Louis Cardinals are out of playoff contention, they still have a few things to play for in the final week of the regular...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Daily Dinger: Best MLB Home Run Prop Bet Picks Today (Target Riley Greene, Alec Burleson, Yankees Slugger) Looking for a home run prop to kick off Sunday’s MLB action? Just over a week remains in the 2026 regular season, leaving very few days with...

SEPTEMBER 20 • SI.COM

Nationals play the Cardinals after Vivas' 4-hit game

The Washington Nationals take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Jorbit Vivas had four hits on Saturday in an 8-5 win over the Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Cardinals aim to end losing streak in game against the Nationals

The St. Louis Cardinals look to stop a three-game slide when they take on the Washington Nationals

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Cardinals open 3-game series with the Nationals

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Smokes 23rd homer Burleson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two strikeouts during Tuesday's 10-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Burleson clubbed a solo shot in the first inning against Blade Tidwell for his 23rd blast and league-leading 111th RBI of the campaign. Over his last seven games, the 27-year-old is slashing .350/.519/.600 with one homer and seven RBI in 27 plate appearances. Burleson was pinch-hit for in the eighth inning by Nolan Gorman.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Mathews pitches Cardinals past Giants 2-1 as Alec Burleson adds to MLB-best RBI total

Quinn Mathews took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Alec Burleson had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Burleson's bases-loaded double lifts Cardinals to 3-1 win over White Sox

Alec Burleson hit a bases-clearing double, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox to wrap up a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

White Sox take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Cardinals

The Chicago White Sox aim to break their four-game skid with a win against the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

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