Episode
Cardinals in Rough Patch
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 116
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Summary
The St. Louis Cardinals are in a slump after a hot start, dropping four straight and seven of their last ten games, including a tough loss to the Marlins where Andre Pallante struggled. At 42-38, they’re clinging to a half-game wild card lead, but their starting rotation (B-minus) and shaky bullpen (C, 22nd in ERA) are holding them back. Offensively, they’re still solid (B-plus), powered by consistent hitters like Walker, Wetherholt, and Nootbaar. The real hope? Their elite farm system (A-plus), with prospects like Báez crushing it in Triple-A and rookies Crooks and Jordan already in the majors. With the trade deadline looming, consistency is key to turning this season around. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d02c79047f42c2ff