# Cardinals’ Rebuild Plan Backfires

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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: 2026-06-11T23:25:08+00:00
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## Resource

The St. Louis Cardinals are defying all expectations, surging into playoff contention with a six-game win streak and breakout performances from young stars like Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt. With the trade deadline looming, front office boss Chaim Bloom faces a high-stakes choice: cash in on tradeable veterans like Lars Nootbaar and Riley O’Brien for future prospects, or hang onto the momentum and go all-in for a surprise postseason run. The Cards’ unexpected success has turned rebuild mode into a playoff race — and the decision could reshape their future. 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/cc8fa14b5f975f8e

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