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Cardinals look to build on modest success in second half of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Cardinals look to build on modest success in second half of season

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals begin the second half of the season with a record of five games above.500. Despite struggles in June and series losses against the Marlins and Diamondbacks, the team remains in contention for the postseason. Chaim Bloom's front office decisions may lead to roster changes, opening opportunities for prospects to gain experience. Key minor league players like Hunter Dobbins, Brycen Mautz, and Quinn Mathews are poised for potential promotions as the team manages injuries and considers trades. Amidst a rebuild, fans may find excitement in evaluating emerging talent.

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By the Numbers

•Cardinals are five games above.500 as second half begins.
•Chaim Bloom expected to make trades to enhance the roster.
•Hunter Dobbins, Brycen Mautz, and Quinn Mathews may join major league roster.
•Recent series losses to the Marlins and Diamondbacks affected team morale.
•Cardinals have a strong farm system, currently ranked 10th.

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What they're saying

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Despite another season where the St. Louis Cardinals struggled in June, the team still sits in postseason contention as the second half begins. The past two weeks of the month made things feel worse than they actually are, but being five games above .500 in a rebuild season, things are not too bad in St. […]
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