Cardinals receive C grade but have bright outlook for 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals were given a C grade by ESPN for their season on September 23, 2026. Despite this middling assessment, the team's future looks promising, particularly due to the development of young players such as Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson, and JJ Wetherholt. Walker's breakout season provides a solid foundation for the team's plans heading into 2027. Burleson leads the majors in RBIs, a feat that could make him the first Cardinals player to do so since Joe Torre in 1971. St. Louis still faces challenges in improving its pitching staff, which will be a focus as they move forward.
- •Cardinals graded C by ESPN for 2026 season.
- •Jordan Walker's breakout improves team outlook for 2027.
- •Alec Burleson leads MLB in RBIs this season.
- •JJ Wetherholt showing promise as young infielder.
- •Cardinals need to strengthen pitching for next year.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN gives Cardinals a C, but St. Louis has a bigger reason to feel good about 2026
"The Cardinals received an average grade from ESPN, but their young core gives them a much more interesting outlook for 2027.
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