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The St. Louis Cardinals finish 77-85 in fourth place in the NL Central. We analyze the catcher competition between Leo Bernal, Jimmy Crooks, and Pedro Pages for the 2027 season. Jason breaks down the infield depth chart at third base with Nolan Gorman, Blaze Jordan, and Cesar Prieto.

We discuss the impact of Milwaukee Brewers' 102-win season and Jacob Misiorowski's historic Cy Young campaign. The hosts project the Cardinals' path to 85-90 wins in 2027 if Jordan Walker hits 30 home runs and the front office secures a stable everyday catcher.

Key topics include the ABS challenge system, Brice Turang's clutch hitting, and potential offseason moves for a veteran starter or reliable reliever. Listeners get a comprehensive look at the roster picture and strategic outlook for the upcoming winter meetings.

In this episode: Catcher Competition & Win Totals · Infield Depth Chart Analysis · Free Agency Hypothetical & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/stl/2026-10-08/transcript.html

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