Cards Defy Odds, Face Tough May

0:00On April 21st, the St. Louis Cardinals sit at 13 wins and 9 losses through their first 22 games of the 2026 season. They're just one and a half games out of first, in the packed National League Central, locked in a three-way tie for second behind the Cincinnati Reds. Despite trading away stars like Sunny Gray, Brennan Donovan, Wilson Contreras, and Nolan Aranato, to contenders, the cards look sharper than anyone. Fans who have been tense for years are starting to breathe easier with this hot start. Former World Series champ Lance Lynn drops some real talk, saying the team's true identity is still a mystery. They were not pegged as contenders after those big moves, and early success doesn't seal the deal. May brings a brutal test with matchups against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Reds, and Chicago Cubs. Cheyenne Bloom is all about the long game, knowing one good month doesn't define a season. If they navigate that stretch strong, they could build real momentum for a late push,

1:03keep an eye on how it unfolds. That wraps MLB news today, brought to you with AI.