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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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