Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first repeat champion in six years. The retirements of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols leave the Cardinals having to replace two likely Hall of Famers. Second-year manager Oliver Marmol says Molina and Pujols did much to assure the club's winning culture would endure even after their departures. “Albert and Yadi would talk about that often, like, ‘Wha
W | L | Pct | GB | |
---|---|---|---|---|
16 | 6 | .727 | 0.0 | |
15 | 12 | .556 | 3.5 | |
14 | 12 | .538 | 4.0 | |
11 | 14 | .440 | 6.5 | |
9 | 14 | .391 | 7.5 |