ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 18: Carlos Martinez #18 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts in the fourth inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Cardinals have struggled against good teams and have watched themselves slip into mediocrity. They need to have tough conversations.
Injuries have completely changed the St. Louis Cardinals season. They appeared primed to run away with the National League Central, but after losing Jack Flaherty and many other key contributors, they have fallen to 35-35 and have lost six straight road games.