The St. Louis Cardinals begin a four-game series at home with the San Diego Padres this evening. St. Louis has been historically great at home against the Padres. They have a .6641 winning percentage. That is just behind the home winning percentage of the San Francisco Giants against the Colorado Rockies(.6642.) Can St. Louis have a successful series to close out the week?
St. Louis Cardinals Begin a Critical Week
With the MLB Trade Deadline only a week away, the St. Louis Cardinals have an important question on their hands. Do they want to be buyers or sellers? The team has some pieces that could reportedly fetch a hefty sum on the trade market. A few of the players that could be involved in trade discussions over the next week are Closer Ryan Helsley, Relief Pitcher Steven Matz, and Third Baseman Nolan Arenado.
The Cardinals are 3.5 games out of a playoff spot. If the team was looking to go for it post-All-Star break, that may have fallen by the wayside. The ballclub is 1-5 in the second half of the regular season. St. Louis only has a 16.8% chance to make the MLB Playoffs.
Final Thoughts
The Cardinals are in a difficult position. Their second half plans could hinge upon how they fare against the Padres over the next four days.
