Cardinals slip below .500 post-break, trade deadline looms
St. Louis stumbles out of the All-Star break with a losing record while the clubhouse anticipates potential roster changes at the trade deadline.
The Cardinals have fallen to a losing record after returning from the All-Star break, a troubling sign heading into a critical stretch of the season. The clubhouse is reportedly bracing for trade deadline moves that could reshape the roster. Beat reporter Derrick Goold signals a somber mood in St. Louis as the team faces the prospect of a difficult August. The combination of poor on-field performance and looming roster uncertainty adds meaningful context for Cardinals game projections.
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