"The Cardinals have played .552 ball through 17.9% of their season, but FG calls for .462 from here on out. If the Cards instead play .500 ball for their final 129, they'll win 82-83 games, which might put them firmly in the mix for a wild card spot until the end."
"At 4.83 runs scored per game, the Cardinals' offense ranks sixth in the NL. If they actually get into the neighborhood of 800 runs, it'd be impressive for any team, not just one that entered the season with low expectations."
"Ivan Herrera - 138 wRC+. The Statcast metrics are strong, and even if Herrera can't maintain a 17% walk rate, his .278 xBA and .471 xSLG suggest this is mostly real. If so, the Cardinals have a lineup cornerstone at DH/catcher through 2029."
"Jordan Walker - 153 wRC+. If this holds up, Walker is a top ten hitter in baseball. Maybe that's optimistic, but the breakout is backed by Statcast."
The Cardinals have exceeded low expectations with a .552 winning percentage early in the season, raising playoff hopes. FanGraphs gives them a 13.5% chance of making the playoffs. Their offense ranks sixth in the NL, scoring 4.83 runs per game. Key players include Ivan Herrera, JJ Wetherholt, Alec Burleson, and Jordan Walker, all contributing significantly to the team's success. If the Cardinals maintain a .500 record for the remainder of the season, they could win 82-83 games, potentially securing a wild card spot.
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