The St. Louis Cardinals are set to begin one of the more intriguing off-seasons in recent memory now that the World Series is in the rear view mirror. Important internal roster decisions and an almost certain lockout loom on the near horizon.
Here are the important dates on the St. Louis Cardinals front office schedule as we head into the off-season:
November 1: Gold Glove winners announced on ESPN at 7pm central time
November 2: 8-person National Baseball Hall of Fame Contemporary Baseball Era ballot
for managers, executives and umpires
November 2: Silver Slugger Award finalists announced at 1pm central time
November 2: BBWAA Awards Finalists announced – 5 – 7 pm central time (MLB Network) including Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and MVP
November 6: Heart & Hustle Award winners announced on MLB Network
November 6: Gold Glove Award winners dinner in NYC and Platinum Award winners announced
November 9 – 12: GM meetings in Las Vegas
November 10: Managers of the Year announced on MLB Network from 6p to 7p central time
November 11: Cy Young Awards and BBWAA relievers of year on MLB Network from 6p to 7p central time
November 11: MLB Awards Show – 8 to 10pm on MLB Network including All-MLB first and second teams , Hank Aaron Award winners , Comeback Players of year, Mariano Rivera & Trevor Hoffman relievers of year and Edgar Martinez DH of year
November 12: MVP Award winners announced on MLB Network from 6p – 7p central time
November 16: Hall of Fame announces its 2027 ballot, 11 am central time – Writer’s ballot
November 17 – 19: Owner meetings in New York
November 17: Silver Slugger Award winners announced, Deadline for players to accept qualifying offers – 3pm central time, Rule 5 protection deadline (Players need to be added to 40-man roster to protect from the Rule 5 draft)
November 20: Non-tender deadline
December 1: CBA Expires 10:59 pm central time – Lockout begins
I would love to continue and say the Winter Meetings December 7-9 and Draft Lottery on December 8 would be happening, but the lockout will almost certainly delay those indefinitely. Let’s hope common sense kicks in sooner rather than later between owners and players so that the most important part of baseball isn’t damaged or lost – the fans.
