Cardinals Rise, Pujols Eyes Future | St. Louis Cardinals News

The Cardinals are on the rise, fueled by Jordan Walker’s breakout power and poise—especially in the Home Run Derby—after a rough stint in the minors last year. With eyes on hitting 500 wins this season, they’re also eyeing future leadership, as Albert Pujols’ managerial potential gains traction, especially with the Angels in the mix. Meanwhile, the NL playoff race is white-hot: Phillies cling to contention with shaky bullpen, Diamondbacks and Padres battle for spots, while Dodgers remain favorites—but don’t count out Brewers, Cubs, or even the Mariners, whose identity crisis reminds us baseball’s championship path is anything but predictable. 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/4b34acdd32664e0d