# Gashouse Gang: Cardinals 10–8 Start, Walker’s Breakout, and Scruggs on the Future

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Podcast: [Gashouse Gang](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gashouse-gang-7132718)
Published: 2026-04-16T18:20:56+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2168

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Chris and Bern break down the Cardinals’ strong 10–8 start to the 2026 season, highlighting their success in close games, aggressive base running, and commitment to situational hitting. The guys look at the tight NL Central race and what this year means for a team balancing evaluation and competing. Xavier Scruggs joins the show to dive into Jordan Walker’s swing changes and early power surge, plus JJ Wetherholt’s impressive approach and upside. They also discuss the long-term outlook of the Cardinals’ young core and what still needs to improve on the pitching side. The hour wraps with a look at the Cardinals’ rotation concerns and a quick check-in on the Blues as they close out the season and head into an important offseason.

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