Sep 22, 2018; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (32) talks with starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Much of the offseason for the St. Louis Cardinals has focused on improving the offense, but the strength of this year’s team is once again shaping up to be the pitching. Austin Gomber was dealt to the Rockies and the Cardinals re-signed Adam Wainwright, but otherwise they bring back a very similar group to last season.