With the count being 1-1, Ohtani timed Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy 's 92 miles-per-hour sinker before winding his bat up to launch the ball 440 feet to center field into the stands to help gain Los Angeles' first lead of the game, 2-1.

When the offseason arrives, John Mozeliak will step down as president of baseball operations and give way to Chaim Bloom, who will decide how he wants the Cardinals roster to look in 2026.Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report lists several players that could be trade candidates in the offseason,

The St. Louis Cardinals look to be entering a miniature teardown, and that could necessitate at least one trade this winter.

The St. Louis Cardinals were sellers at the trade deadline, shipping out Ryan Helsley, Steven Matz and Phil Maton, all relievers on expiring contracts. They did