ST. LOUIS – A wave of excitement is sweeping the city as rumors swirl that two of the biggest icons in St. Louis Cardinals baseball history – Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright – are in talks to buy a multimillion-dollar stake in the team to become co-owners. The deal is “in the final stages of negotiations,” according to sources familiar with the matter, and could be announced before the spring of 2026.
“They’re not just legends on the field – they’re coming into the boardroom with the desire to continue to change the Cardinals forever,” a team insider said.
Molina and Wainwright are reportedly in talks to spend around $500 million to buy a small but strategically valuable stake in the Cardinals’ ownership group. While no final figures have been released, MLB economists say the move is more of a “symbolic move” than a profit one.
“This isn’t just money – this is the heart of St. Louis, in the hands of people who have worked for this jersey,” said sports finance expert Mark Feinberg.
If the deal is completed, Yadier Molina – who has started more than 2,000 games in a red jersey – would become the first Latino in MLB history to own a piece of the Cardinals. Meanwhile, Wainwright, a loyal figure for 18 seasons, is expected to take on a strategic role as an advisor to the board and youth development department.
“We don’t want to see the Cardinals just survive, but be great forever”
A close friend of Molina’s said he “has been very clear” that if he were given the right to invest, he would focus on “bringing the Cardinals back to their roots – a team of discipline, spirit and family.”
Wainwright also hinted at this desire in an interview in August:
“I never want to leave the Cardinals. If I can’t pitch, I want to stay and protect the spirit of this team. We owe it to the fans.”
That statement, now, seems to be a prophecy of the turning point that is taking place.
According to multiple sources, CEO Chaim Bloom – who was appointed by the Cardinals after the 2025 campaign – has strongly supported the idea of bringing legends into the operating system. Bloom believes that “infusing Cardinals DNA” through people like Molina and Wainwright is the key to rebuilding the team after several shaky seasons.
A member of the St. Louis front office revealed:
“Bloom has made it clear: if we want to restore Cardinals pride, let the people who lived and breathed for this team lead the way.”
On social network X (Twitter), the keyword #MolinaWainoOwnership is exploding with tens of thousands of shares. One fan wrote:
“If they really buy the team, I will cry. These two are the heart of St. Louis!”
Some experts say that the two icons joining the leadership could help the Cardinals attract young stars, while significantly increasing the team’s global brand value.
Although there has been no official announcement, all signs point to the deal being real. And if confirmed, this would be one of the biggest historical milestones for the Cardinals in the 21st century – where two legends who once played together on the field now sit at the table deciding the team’s fate.
“From teammates to co-owners – it’s not just a story of sports, it’s a story of faith, loyalty and love for St. Louis,” – the St. Louis Post-Dispatch commented.
Perhaps, the Molina & Wainwright 2.0 era is truly beginning – not on the field, but in the executive rooms of those who once made history.
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