It's hard to believe, but we're already 54 games into the Cardinals schedule, which means they've played one-third of the 2015 regular season.
Time flies when the Birds are having fun.
There's a lot to like, and respect, about a team assembled by GM John Mozeliak and managed effectively by Mike Matheny.
The Cardinals have the best record in the majors, 36-18. But they also have their share of concerns, and there's an underlying vulnerability to a team with many strengths.
As the Cardinals prepared for Friday night's game at Dodger Stadium, let's review the first third of the season and take a look at the best, the worst.