The St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres unfortunately are in different positions right now.
St. Louis won 83 games in 2024 and finished tied for second place in the National League Central while missing the playoffs. The Cardinals had a terrible 2023 season and only made small improvements in 2024.
San Diego also had a disappointing 2023 season, but it fully rebounded in 2024. The Padres won 93 gamer and pushed the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers more than any other team could…