Cardinals Rebuild Surprises Everyone | MLB News

The St. Louis Cardinals are defying all expectations after a blockbuster trade deadline — instead of tanking, they’re surging, winning nine of their last thirteen games and dismantling top teams like the Yankees and Phillies. Young stars Jordan Walker and JJ Wetherholt are stepping up, but the real buzz? 23-year-old rookie Joshua Báez, who smashed three homers in his first three MLB at-bats — a historic feat that kept his rookie status intact while lighting up the lineup. Even with a slim wild-card shot, this season’s already a win: they traded stars, stayed competitive, and built a foundation for future contention with a loaded farm system. 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/60878eecda40cf02