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Last offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals invested in a starting pitcher in free agency and it was one of the best overall moves the club made in 2026. St. Louis signed Dustin May and he delivered. May gave the Cardinals a legit chance to win pretty much every time he touched the hill and also was dealt away ahead of the 2026 trade deadline and helped to bring two high-end prospects back. The Cardinals traded May and JoJo Romero to the Milwaukee Brewers and got No. 5 prospect Alexander Frias and No. 11 prospect Josiah Ragsdale. All in all, the signing of May was an elite move in general. This offseason, the Cardinals should strike in a similar way with Shane Bieber being the guy to target. It's important to note that the Cardinals were really not that far away from being a playoff team in 2026. Arguably, if the bullpen was better, they would've been in. Also, the Cardinals could've used one more starter as Matthew Liberatore was struggling. The Cardinals Should Target Shane Bieber Bieber is the type of guy who would make the team better in the short term and then could be like May and bring a good return back, if the Cardinals tried to deal him. Bieber has a 3.31 career ERA in 154 big league appearances and he's a former Cy Young Award winner. When the Cardinals signed May, he had upside, but he never had the type of success Bieber did when he was at his best. Injuries are what have derailed Bieber over the last few years. He made just 20 appearances in total over the last three seasons. If the Blue Jays had made the playoffs, Bieber would've been ready to roll. So, his health shouldn't be a massive concern as we approach free agency. He's just 31 years old. Like May, it wouldn't be shocking to see Bieber land some sort of one-year, prove-it deal with an option. The Cardinals have shown that they can keep their starters healthy, which would be a positive for a guy who has had injury troubles. When Bieber is healthy and at his best, he is a legit No. 1 ace. If the Cardinals had a guy like that to pair with their young starters, we could very well be talking about a playoff team, especially if they were to add a few bullpen arms. If not, then Bieber could be traded, like May. When free agency opens, Bieber is the guy for St. Louis to target.

Direct links to applications (please see job details below): 2027 Baseball Development Fellow 2027 Minor League Affiliate Fellow 2027 Baseball Development Fellow Location: St. Louis, MO Job Summary: The St. Louis Cardinals are seeking candidates for a Baseball Development Fellow position for the 2027 calendar year. The goal of the Baseball Development department is to automate processes and synthesize data to make baseball decisions easier and more accurate. The Fellow will work on projects at the direction of Baseball Development senior leadership. At the end of the Fellowship, the Cardinals and the Fellow will jointly determine whether there is an appropriate opportunity for continued employment within the Cardinals' Baseball Operations department. Although a January 2027 start is preferred, the starting date of the position is flexible based on candidate availability or expected graduation date. Job Duties: * Assist Baseball Development with data collection, data entry, and data quality tasks to support analysis. * Communicate effectively with Baseball Development staff and complete ad-hoc requests as needed. * Conduct independent analytical or technical projects under the guidance of Baseball Development staff. * Must be able to travel domestically. Education/Experience Required: * Current college senior or recent postgraduate with coursework or experience in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, or economics. * Strong interest in and understanding of baseball and baseball-specific data, plus knowledge of current baseball research and strategy. * Proven ability to learn new programming languages as needed. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite. * Ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball schedule. Education/Experience Preferred: * Practical experience in SQL and an understanding of database design principles. * Practical experience handling large data with statistical software (e.g., R, Python). * Experience with advanced statistical modeling, application development, or software engineering. * Prior experience playing or working in baseball or softball. To Apply To apply, please follow this link. 2027 Minor League Affiliate Fellow Location: St. Louis, MO Job Summary: The St. Louis Cardinals are currently seeking candidates for Minor League Affiliate Fellowship positions. The position is embedded across our affiliates, with each Fellow managing all aspects of video, technology, and data capture at their assigned location while supporting the day-to-day needs of the coaching staff and other Player Development staff. The data and video collected through these technologies are used throughout the organization to provide feedback to players, support staff decision-making, and aid in player development. This role will work directly with the Baseball Technology, Baseball Development, and Player Development departments while serving as an important connection between the affiliate and the larger organization. Fellows will be expected to take ownership of all baseball technology needs at their affiliate. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, technical aptitude, attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a passion for pursuing a career in Baseball Operations. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, troubleshooting problems as they arise, and prioritizing responsibilities based on staff needs and organizational impact. This is a seasonal role for the 2027 season but may lead to a second-year associate position with the goal of continued development and potential future full-time opportunities within Baseball Operations. Throughout the season, Fellows will gain exposure to multiple areas of Baseball Operations, with opportunities to grow, learn, and continue developing their technical, baseball, and professional skill sets. Job duties: * Manage baseball technology and video capture at the affiliate (e.g., Portable TrackMan, Blast Motion, Edgertronic camera, Panasonic camcorders, etc.). * Support daily field and indoor pre-game activities. * During games, depending on staff needs: * Ensure data and video collected throughout the day are properly stored, cleaned, synced, and available for ingestion. * Assist with advance scouting needs at the affiliate. * Serve as a conduit between the affiliate and the larger organization, relaying questions, issues, and requests. * Maintain frequent communication with the Personnel Coordinator regarding technical issues and requests. * Attend Spring Training and offseason camps and travel with the assigned minor league team throughout the season. Experience/Education Required: * Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn technologies such as Blast Motion, TrackMan, and video integration. * Proficient with computers, iPads, and other electronics, with familiarity with basic technology troubleshooting steps. * Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Baseball Operations. * Familiarity with modern baseball metrics and player development concepts. * Postgraduate, college senior, or recent graduate available to start work onsite in Jupiter, FL prior to Spring Training. * Previous baseball experience and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a team setting. * Ability to remain composed and flexible when dealing with equipment issues, schedule changes, and other unexpected circumstances. * Ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays. * Spanish fluency is a plus. To Apply To apply, please follow this link. The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the St. Louis Cardinals.