Julio Rodriguez becomes the third rookie in baseball history to hit 25 home runs and steal 25 bases in the same season, while Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set a record for most starts as a regular season Major League battery. Meanwhile, the contrast between their historical moments is highlighted, with Wainwright at 41 and Molina at 40, and Rodriguez at just 21 years old. The Cardinals now have an eight-game lead over the Brewers in the National League Central, and the MLB season is coming to a close. [... more]

The St. Louis Cardinals' resurgence is led by Albert Pujols' incredible home run streak, with 42-year-old Pujols hitting like a 22-year-old again. The team's rotation, led by Jordan Montgomery, has also been a key factor in their success, with Montgomery going 4-0 with a 0.35 ERA since joining the Cardinals. The Cardinals' defense-first approach has been complemented by a productive offense, featuring MVP candidates Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. [... more]