# Cardinals' Bullpen Crisis at Deadline | St. Louis Cardinals News

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Published: 2026-07-21T12:30:46+00:00
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The St. Louis Cardinals are in a precarious spot, sliding into a three-game losing streak just as the MLB trade deadline looms — a timing nightmare for a team that was once expected to be sellers but has quietly exceeded expectations. Their bullpen, already shaky, is now the focal point of concern, with rising ERAs, inconsistent performances from key arms like Riley OBrien and Ryne Stanek, and the recent injury to JoJo Romero. Despite still holding a .500 record, this cold spell threatens their playoff hopes and forces tough decisions: do they trade for reinforcements or hang on to their current roster? The next two weeks could define their season. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1b733985ecfb9e66

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