Things have taken a turn for the worse for the Cardinals, with this recent development solidifying their troubled state.
St. Louis Cardinals' Season Takes a Turn for the Worse
The St. Louis Cardinals, who were once riding high and looking like a playoff contender, have experienced a significant decline in their performance since their hot May stretch. Since June 1st, the team's poor performance may leave a sour taste in a lot of people's mouths.
Brandon Kiley shared an alarming statistic on 101 ESPN, revealing that the Cardinals' record this year, excluding their May stretch, places them among teams with one of the worst records in baseball. The Cardinals have a record of 48-63 in games outside their May 4th to May 31st stretch, a 70-win pace over a full season.
The team's offense has ranked bottom six in several categories since June 1st, including runs scored, wRC+, average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and walk rate. The Cardinals' rotation has been one of the worst in baseball since June 1st, ranking bottom three in ERA, K/9, fWAR, losses, and several other important categories.
Despite these setbacks, the Cardinals' only saving grace has been their exceptional bullpen since June 1st. Maintaining a top-five relief core in terms of ERA, FIP, xFIP, HR/9, and more, the bullpen has remained strong despite the trades that saw three important cogs of the bullpen being sent away at the deadline.
The Cardinals' poor performance since June 1st has resulted in a lackluster finish to the 2025 season thus far. The team's record may continue to drop, potentially increasing their chances at a top draft pick next year. A poor record may result in "even more changes" to the players on the roster and coaching staff in the future.
The Cardinals' record this year, outside their May stretch, is not favorable. In the 2025 season, the St. Louis Cardinals were nine games above .500, but their current record on the season may be influenced more by their May stretch than expected. During their May stretch, the Cardinals had a record of 19-6.
The St. Louis Cardinals have significantly tapered off since their hot May stretch, and their lottery odds seem to go up each week. The team traded Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker before the 2025 trade deadline, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the franchise. The Cardinals' poor performance since June 1st has resulted in a lackluster finish to the 2025 season thus far, leaving fans and analysts alike wondering what the future holds for the storied franchise.
