Alec Burleson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Homers in loss to Boston Burleson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact In the bottom of the eighth, Burleson barreled a 430-foot homer to dead center that left the bat at 111.6 mph. It snapped a 13-game homer-less drought for Burleson, who is now slashing .259/.379/.407 with two homers, 11 RBI, seven runs scored, one stolen base and an 11:5 BB:K across 66 plate appearances.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Contreras and Story each get 4 hits to help the Red Sox beat the Cardinals 9-3

Willson Contreras homered against his former team and matched a career high with four hits, leading the Boston Red Sox past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-3

11 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Getting first day off Burleson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Burleson will step out of the lineup for the first time this year after going 0-for-5 with a strikeout in Friday's series opener. His absence will open up first base for Ramon Urias.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals host the Red Sox on 3-game home win streak

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Boston Red Sox aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Tallies season-high three RBI Burleson went 3-for-4 with a three RBI, a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.

Impact It was the second three-hit effort of the season already for Burleson, who recorded a season-high three RBI. With Willson Contreras, Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado all with new clubs for 2026, Burleson has hit third in the lineup each of St. Louis' first 12 games. Overall, Burleson is hitting .273 with one homer, two doubles, 10 RBI and one stolen base over 44 at-bats.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker homers for third consecutive game as Cardinals beat Nationals 6-1

Jordan Walker homered for the third consecutive game, Michael McGreevy earned his first victory of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 6-1

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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APRIL 3 • FOX SPORTS

Francisco Lindor's mental mistakes cost the Mets in an extra-inning loss to the Cardinals

Francisco Lindor made a couple of uncharacteristic mental mistakes Wednesday, and the second one certainly cost the New York Mets

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Bichette hits the road and ends his hitless skid, helping the Mets to a 4-2 win over the Cardinals

Bo Bichette drove in two runs after a rough opening weekend, sparking the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Shelton's ejection shows technology won't take the emotions out of ABS reviews

Minnesota manager Derek Shelton got himself ejected in the ninth inning against Baltimore over a pitch review

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

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.

MARCH 27 • 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

MARCH 26 • 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

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