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John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 13:29 pm
by rockondlouie
Not sure if this was posted but it appears Denton got let go on 2/4/2026.
Too bad, I thought he did a good job.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 13:51 pm
by LCA1951
rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:29 pm
Not sure if this was posted but it appears Denton got let go on 2/4/2026.
Too bad, I thought he did a good job.
Heard this on Locked On Cardinals/ YouTube and wondered why especially because of the timing. Like you, he seemed to be performing well. Maybe they think that the team is not worth following.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 13:54 pm
by Adam2
Really? i hadn't heard this yet. He seemed to have solid columns. If so i hope he lands on his feet
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 13:59 pm
by rockondlouie
LCA1951 wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:51 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:29 pm
Not sure if this was posted but it appears Denton got let go on 2/4/2026.
Too bad, I thought he did a good job.
Heard this on Locked On Cardinals/ YouTube and wondered why especially because of the timing. Like you, he seemed to be performing well. Maybe they think that the team is not worth following.
It appears to be an MLB.com restructuring, they also laid off the Pirates beat writer.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 14:12 pm
by ScotchMIrish
It looks like a tough time to be a Cardinals writer.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 14:55 pm
by LCA1951
rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:59 pm
LCA1951 wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:51 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:29 pm
Not sure if this was posted but it appears Denton got let go on 2/4/2026.
Too bad, I thought he did a good job.
Heard this on Locked On Cardinals/ YouTube and wondered why especially because of the timing. Like you, he seemed to be performing well. Maybe they think that the team is not worth following.
It appears to be an MLB.com restructuring, they also laid off the Pirates beat writer.
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Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 15:23 pm
by kyace
Guess MLB figured Cards not worth following in 2026. Sad fall for an once premier franchise.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 15:35 pm
by 11WSChamps
Looks like all the rats are jumping ship.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 11 Feb 2026 19:46 pm
by WaltsSuccessor
Laying off staff like a week or two before players report to ST is curious (read: ridiculous) timing.
The cable broadcast rights issues shouldn’t impact the economics of their beat writers. Plus, MLB is picking up the broadcast subscribers now so that should improve things at the league office. So I’m not sure what’s known now that wasn’t at the end of the season.
Re: John Denton no longer Cardinals.com beatwriter
Posted: 12 Feb 2026 08:49 am
by rockondlouie
LCA1951 wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 14:55 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:59 pm
LCA1951 wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:51 pm
rockondlouie wrote: ↑11 Feb 2026 13:29 pm
Not sure if this was posted but it appears Denton got let go on 2/4/2026.
Too bad, I thought he did a good job.
Heard this on Locked On Cardinals/ YouTube and wondered why especially because of the timing. Like you, he seemed to be performing well. Maybe they think that the team is not worth following.
It appears to be an MLB.com restructuring, they also laid off the Pirates beat writer.
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Thanks
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