Passing or Failing: Grading the Cardinals First Quarter (feat. Joe Roderick)

TL;DR

The St. Louis Cardinals have completed the first quarter of the season with positive performances, especially from players like Walker and Wetherholt. However, the pitching staff has faced significant criticism despite some standout exceptions.

Key points

Cardinals completed the first quarter of the season.
Walker and Wetherholt have been standout players.
The pitching staff has faced significant criticism.

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 08: JJ Wetherholt #26 of the St. Louis Cardinals runs toward home plate to score on an error by Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres during the fifth inning at Petco Park on May 08, 2026 in San Diego, California. Four runs scored on the play. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images It’s hard to believe that the season is through its first quarter already. And the Cardinals are good! We all love the Cardinals of course, but it’s far more enjoyable when they are winning baseball games and we don’t just have to rely on the development of young players to satiate our baseball sweet tooth. We convened the Redbird Rundown crew and dished out first quarter grades with Joe Roderick from STL Sports Central. It was a good way to take stock of the team from a broad overview. We covered Walker’s ascendancy, Wetherholt metronomic performance, praised runners going from first to third, and mostly buried the pitching staff — with some exceptions! Give it a listen if audio is your thing. And, you know how the internet works, it would be great if you’d subscribe. It helps others find our show! Thanks for listening! View Link

Q&A

What are the St. Louis Cardinals' first quarter grades for the 2026 season?

The Cardinals received mixed grades, with praise for players like Walker and Wetherholt, but criticism for the pitching staff.

Who are the standout players for the Cardinals in the first quarter of 2026?

Standout players include Walker, who has shown significant improvement, and Wetherholt, who has been consistently performing well.

How has the Cardinals' pitching staff performed in the first quarter of the season?

The pitching staff has generally been criticized, although there are some exceptions with a few standout performances.

Passing or Failing: Grading the Cardinals First Quarter (feat. Joe Roderick)

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