2025 Season Preview: St. Louis Cardinals | Baseball Prospectus
It's the 2024 season preview, with a couple of the pieces cut out.
www.baseballprospectus.comHere’s a concise update on the 2025 St. Louis Cardinals season based on recent reporting.
The Cardinals had a strong midseason surge, reaching a season-best 9 games over .500 at one point, before hitting a rough stretch after the All-Star break that knocked them back in the Wild Card race. This stretch altered deadline strategies as the club evaluated whether to buy, sell, or both to align with playoff chances. The team faced pivotal series planning after the break, including critical matchups against potential contenders, which shaped managerial decisions and roster moves.[1]
Manager Oliver Marmol drew praise for balancing development with winning during a season that saw player development and on-field performance intertwined, with discussions about contract extension implications tied to the club’s performance timeline. The club also considered potential roster moves around veteran players and prospects, weighing competitive window timing against long-term build steps.[1]
For full, up-to-date transaction specifics (roster changes, injuries, call-ups, and trades), outlets like MLB.com’s Cardinals news hub and ESPN’s transaction pages provide ongoing detail through the season’s remainder and into the next offseason. If you want, I can pull the latest transactions and summarize key roster changes, including any notable trades or extensions.[3][4]
Would you like a brief, game-by-game recap of the Cardinals’ 2025 season through the latest completed week, or a roster/transaction snapshot highlighting any major moves and their potential impact? I can also tailor the update to be more focused on pitching, offense, or prospects.
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It's the 2024 season preview, with a couple of the pieces cut out.
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