Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium on June 29, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)
The St. Louis Cardinals have played much better baseball in the last few weeks. Are the playoffs suddenly within reach or is the success a mirage caused by lackluster opponents?
The St. Louis Cardinals have been mired in mediocrity for most of the 2021 season. Their roster is filled with holes and the front office hit the snooze button on the trade deadline.