BRAKING: Nolan Arenado has done it again making major announcement, head coach Olive Marmol leaving…

Nolan Arenado Has Done It Again: Makes Major Announcement as Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol Prepares to Step Away

ST. LOUIS, MO — In a whirlwind of breaking news that has stunned the baseball world, St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado has once again made headlines — this time with a major announcement just hours after reports confirmed that manager Oli Marmol is stepping down at the end of the season.

Arenado, a perennial All-Star and one of the most respected voices in the Cardinals clubhouse, addressed the media Tuesday afternoon in what was initially expected to be a routine press conference ahead of a homestand. Instead, the veteran slugger used the opportunity to deliver news that caught fans and insiders by surprise.

“After careful thought and reflection, I’ve decided that this will likely be my final season in Major League Baseball,” Arenado said. “It’s been an incredible ride, and while nothing is set in stone, I want to be transparent about where my mind is heading into the last stretch of this year.”

The timing of the announcement, just as the team prepares for a managerial transition, adds yet another layer to what has already been a turbulent season in St. Louis. Manager Oli Marmol, who has been under growing pressure throughout the year, confirmed shortly after Arenado’s announcement that he plans to leave his post at the conclusion of the season.

“It’s time,” Marmol said. “I love this organization and this team, but I believe a new voice is needed to move things forward.”

Arenado and Marmol have shared a close relationship during their time together, and sources say the third baseman was aware of Marmol’s decision before making his own remarks public.

Though Arenado stopped short of officially announcing his retirement, the tone of his message was clear — the end of an era may be near. Still productive at the plate and defensively elite, Arenado emphasized that if this is indeed his last season, he plans to give everything he has to help the Cardinals finish strong.

“I owe it to the fans, the city, and my teammates to go out swinging,” he said.

With Marmol departing and Arenado potentially following, the Cardinals face a period of major transition. One thing is certain: the final months of the 2025 season just became must-watch baseball in St. Louis.