# Riley O'Brien: St. Louis' New Closer

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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: 2026-05-08T11:15:07+00:00
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## Resource

Riley O’Brien, the St. Louis Cardinals new closer, is making waves with his elite pitching skills. Drafted in 2017, hes bounced around minor leagues before finding his stride with the Cardinals. His sinker and sweeper, with exceptional movement, have hitters swinging and missing. Last years minor league performance showed promise, and this year, hes delivering. Fans and analysts are impressed, and hes filled the void left by Ryan Helsleys trade. His pitch mix, particularly his sweeper and sinker, is fooling even sharp hitters. With six years of control left, O’Brien could be a valuable trade asset, but for now, hes a competitive weapon for the Cardinals. 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/135d6ce4b7414aa5

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