Cardinals' Future Stars Shine | St. Louis Cardinals News

The Cardinals are closing out the season with 23 games left, chasing more than just wins—watch how top prospects like defensive standout Leo Bernal and rising pitcher Quinn Mathews could cement their futures. Bernal’s power and defense in Triple-A signal he might be the next starting catcher, while Mathews’ strong outing hints at a rotation spot next year. Young slugger Joshua Báez is learning the majors’ rhythm, hitting hard when he connects despite strikeouts. On the stats front, Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker battle for NL RBI lead, and closer Riley OBrien still tops saves despite recent hiccups. And behind it all? The team’s mission: avoid two straight losing seasons—a rarity since the late ‘50s—and set the tone for a brighter future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71477f7910a9c2cd