Alec Burleson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Reaches three times in win Burleson went 2-for-4 with a double, walk and one run scored in Friday's 9-4 win over the Astros.

Impact Burleson singled in the first inning, walked in the third and doubled and scored in the seventh. After seeing his average dip all the way to .216 after an 0-for-4 day on April 6, Burleson has five multi-hit games in his last nine contests and is 13-for-35 (.371) in that span. On the season, Burleson is slashing .292/.388/.431 with two homers, 14 RBI, eight runs scored, one stolen base and a 12:9 BB:K across 85 plate appearances.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cards get offense from up and down lineup in win over Astros HOUSTON -- Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer and Iván Herrera had a two-run blast as St. Louis won its third straight, 9-4, over the Astros...

22 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Nolan Gorman, Iván Herrera power Cardinals past Astros, 9-4

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run home run and Iván Herrera added a two-run shot to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night

23 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jordan Walker extends hitting streak to 11 games, Cardinals beat Guardians 5-3

Nathan Church had three hits, Alec Burleson had two RBIs and Jordan Walker extended his hitting streak to 11 games as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cardinals take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Guardians

The St. Louis Cardinals aim to stop their three-game skid when they take on the Cleveland Guardians

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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.

6 DAYS 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

6 DAYS 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.

APRIL 11 • 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

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Cardinals vs Nationals Highlights | MLB on FOX

APRIL 9 • 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.

APRIL 9 • 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

APRIL 8 • 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

Mets vs Cardinals Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

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

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