The Cardinals' playoff hopes are hanging on by a thread, but a few of their youngsters are making the best out of their opportunities.
The St. Louis Cardinals underwhelmed at the trade deadline and have been in a downward spiral over the past week. Even with wins against the Marlins, a five-game losing streak all but ended the Cardinals' playoff hopes. As they enter the series finale against Miami, the Cardinals sit five games out of the final Wild Card spot with 35 games to go.