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In Praise of the St Louis Cardinals 2026 Season

Despite pre-season forecasts predicting a dismal campaign for the St Louis Cardinals in 2026, the club showcased elite defensive and offensive performances. The middle infield pairing of Masyn Winn and JJ Wetherholt proved to be a dominant force, leading Major League Baseball in turning double plays and ranking near the top of fielding run value and range metrics.

Meanwhile, Alec Burleson delivered a breakout offensive performance by topping the league with 116 runs batted in, alongside a notable power surge that included 191 ISO and stellar defensive marks at first base.

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