Marmol’s Trust Pays Off for Young Closer | St. Louis Cardinals News

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol stands by closer Riley OBrien despite his struggles, trusting in the young pitcher’s growth and letting him work through mechanical issues on the field. O’Brien delivered a clutch performance in a one-run win against the Giants, proving Marmol’s philosophy — that supporting players, especially rookies, builds trust and resilience. Rookie Quinn Mathews improved as the game progressed, while Leo Bernal stayed calm under pressure, reinforcing that baseball remains the same game no matter the stakes. Marmol embraces tight wins as opportunities to develop talent, showing how his leadership fosters a supportive, high-trust environment even when things aren’t perfect. 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.Sources:https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/video_0ac59dbb-6700-4ca4-b4f3-4f29b27d371c.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20780e3c1b7dad02 Report issues to [email protected].