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The St. Louis Cardinals finished 77-85, missing the playoffs behind a dominant Milwaukee Brewers season. We analyze the roster, including Masyn Winn, JJ Wetherholt, and Jordan Walker.

We answer fan questions on the catcher battle between Pedro Pages and Ivan Herrera, the infield depth chart, and bullpen dynamics featuring Ryne Stanek and Gordon Graceffo. We also predict 90 wins for 2027 if the catcher situation stabilizes.

Key players discussed include Masyn Winn, JJ Wetherholt, Jordan Walker, Ivan Herrera, Pedro Pages, Ryne Stanek, and Cooper Hjerpe. Topics include the NL Central standings, spring training projections, and roster construction.

In this episode: Roster Picture & Standings · Depth Chart Battles · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/stl/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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The St. Louis Cardinals finished 77-85 in 2026, trailing division rival Milwaukee by 25 wins after losses to Jacob Misiorowski and Brice Turang. With the Dodgers dominating NLCS history and Misiorowski leading the majors in ERA, Ks, and opponents' batting average, the bar for 2027 is raised. This episode analyzes the gap between St. Louis and the league elites.

Key players discussed include Jordan Walker, whose 30-home run potential is critical for 2027, alongside Masyn Winn, JJ Wetherholt, and the catcher duo of Pedro Pages and Ivan Herrera. Bullpen contributors Ryne Stanek, Gordon Graceffo, Leo Bernal, and Riley O'Brien are evaluated for their roles in stabilizing late-inning situations against top-tier offenses.

The hosts predict the Cardinals must reach 90 wins to compete for the division, emphasizing the need for improved plate discipline, defensive alignment, and catching stability. External factors like the Phillies' front office changes and the ABS challenge system rankings provide context for the team's strategic adjustments heading into the offseason.

In this episode: Division Rivals & League Context · Stacking Up Against Milwaukee · Path to 90 Wins in 2027.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/stl/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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The St. Louis Cardinals finished 77-85 in second place in the NL Central, trailing the Milwaukee Brewers who secured a historic 102-win season. Jacob Misiorowski led the majors in ERA, strikeouts, and opponents' batting average, capping his Cy Young campaign with a dominant performance against St. Louis. Brice Turang's go-ahead homer highlighted Milwaukee's superiority in the final series.

This episode analyzes the Cardinals' roster challenges, focusing on the catcher battle between Pedro Pages and Ivan Herrera, the infield depth involving Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt, and the potential for Jordan Walker to hit 30 home runs in 2027. We also discuss the bullpen dynamics featuring Ryne Stanek and Gordon Graceffo, and how the team stacks up against division rivals.

Key topics include the ABS challenge system tracker, silver linings for non-playoff teams, and the impact of executive moves like Sam Fuld declining the Athletics' presidency. The hosts provide projections for the Cardinals' 2027 playoff push, emphasizing the need for a stable everyday catcher and improved offensive execution.

In this episode: Division Rivals: Misiorowski's Dominance · Cardinals Roster & Execution Gaps · League Context & 2027 Outlook.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/stl/2026-10-16/transcript.html

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