Zach Pressnell

Zach Pressnell

Joined: Mar 30, 2025

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper. He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team, where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network, among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "St. Louis Cardinals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@moreviewsmedia.com

Feb 16, 2026; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez (22) throws a ball during spring training workouts at Roger Dean Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

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Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26) hits a two run home run for his second home run of the game against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Apr 12, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) wears the green monster mask after hitting a two run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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Aug 31, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) reacts after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Apr 10, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop JJ Wetherholt (26) at bat against the Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals should take a page out of the Detroit Tigers' book to re-sign their own top prospect.

Jun 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jared Shuster (51) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have retained one of their minor league pitchers after designating him for assignment.

Apr 10, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jojo Romero (59) pitches in relief in the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals are in the middle of a rebuild, so it wouldn't be shocking to see them make more trades.

Oct 1, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Steven Matz (41) pitches during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals seemingly hit the jackpot with their trade that sent Steven Matz to the Boston Red Sox.

Sep 6, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) signals to the pitcher in a game against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals could elevate Jimmy Crooks to the big leagues, given the struggles at catcher this year.

Sep 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) stands at bat against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to be excited about down in the farm system right now.

Apr 4, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) receives congratulations from teammates after scoring in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals need a few of their top players to begin playing as well as they can.

Sep 5, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of the hat and glove of St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (not pictured) before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals need to strike gold in the 2026 MLB Draft if they want to continue trending up.

Apr 12, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) reacts after hitting a single against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals should have high hopes for outfielder Jordan Walker after his scorching hot start.

Apr 7, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) rests on first base after Washington Nationals center fielder Jacob Young (30) is thrown out during the tenth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals need to decide if they want to look to trade Alec Burleson at some point this season.

Feb 26, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cade Winquest (80) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals have reunited with a pitcher whom the Yankees selected in the Rule 5 Draft.

Feb 25, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Richard Fitts (35) misses a pop-up that was ruled an infield single in the second inning against the New York Mets at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals recently received some unfortunate injury news for prospect Richard Fitts.