Cardinals Struggle, Bananas Shine | St. Louis Cardinals News

The Cardinals are navigating a rough patch with injuries shaking up their rotation and infield, while manager Oli Marmol keeps things cautious on Blaze Jordan’s recovery. Busch Stadium turned into a spectacle as the Savannah Bananas brought showmanship to the ballpark, featuring former Cards like Freese, Carpenter, and even Eckstein’s legendary mound charge. On the field, losses to the Orioles and Pirates highlighted shaky hitting and questionable pitching decisions — including Kyle Leahy’s early exit. Leahy’s hoping his pitch-tapering work pays off in 2027 as the team grinds toward the future. Off the field, Mizzou’s Drinkwitz blasted NCAA eligibility chaos as “a complete clown show,” reminding us the drama runs deep beyond the diamond. 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/bfc3ea9a525be027