# Cardinals in Rough Patch

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Podcast: [St. Louis Cardinals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-cardinals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461032)
Published: 2026-06-28T13:46:18+00:00
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## Resource

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: 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/d02c79047f42c2ff

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