Comparing the Cardinals: Will the bullpen provide any relief in St. Louis?
Week 1: Starting Pitching Week 2: Catchers Week 3: Corner Infield Week 4: Middle Infield Week 5: Outfield We made it! Opening Week is here! In just five short days, the Chaim Bloom (rebuild) era takes off as the Cardinals host the Tampa Bay Rays to the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day.
Since the 2026 season is officially […]
MILWAUKEE, WI - SEPTEMBER 13: Matt Svanson #49 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Photo by Aaron Gash/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images Week 1: Starting Pitching Week 2: Catchers Week 3: Corner Infield Week 4: Middle Infield Week 5: Outfield We made it! Opening Week is here! In just five short days, the Chaim Bloom (rebuild) era takes off as the Cardinals host the Tampa Bay Rays to the pomp and circumstance of Opening Day.
Since the 2026 season is officially upon us, I get to wrap up my six week series of breaking down the roster looking at each position group and comparing what we saw last season to the expectations for this year. One main conclusion I came up with was that this Cardinals team cannot be 10 games worse than they were last year, which PECOTA is projecting. As this series comes to a close, I intentionally left the bullpen for last because it is the most interchangeable part of any team, especially one that is in the early stages of a rebuild.
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