Cardinals’ Rookie Blast & MLB Money Talks | St. Louis Cardinals News

Keith McDonald stunned the St. Louis Cardinals crowd by crushing back-to-back home runs in his very first two big league at-bats — a career-launching double whammy. Meanwhile, MLB’s spending spree continues with the Dodgers and Mets splashing cash, but wins still don’t come with a price tag. The Cardinals grapple with pitching woes as manager Oli Marmol and players like Dustin May push through challenges, while reliever Justin Bruihl’s injury status keeps fans on edge. In a bizarre twist, Trump reportedly reached out to FIFA over a red card for USMNT’s Folarin Balogun — proving sports rarely stay in their lanes. And for locals, new MetroLink upgrades are rolling out, plus a nostalgic trip back to St. Louis’s June 28, 2026, week. 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/dcc7fbcfdf8d038e