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Cardinals first baseman Nolan Gorman walks back to the dugout in the eighth inning against the Giants on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
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The Cardinals鈥 Ivan Herrera celebrates his two-run home run off Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser in the third inning Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
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Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero celebrates after striking out the Giants' Jung Hoo Lee to end the eighth inning Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Laurie Skrivan, Post-Dispatch
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Best Podcast in Baseball co-hosts Nathan Mills and Derrick Goold talk about possible breakout stars for this coming Cardinals season.
Derrick Goold | Post-Dispatch
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Nathan Mills | Post-Dispatch
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