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Podcast: Locked On Cardinals - Daily Podcast On The St. Louis Cardinals
Episode: St. Louis Cardinals Rotation Could Be a NIGHTMARE in 2026!
Description: St. Louis Cardinals fans face a terrifying reality heading into 2026: a starting rotation in crisis. With Sonny Gray potentially traded and no proven ace to replace him, the pitching staff looks more like a horror show than a playoff contender.Host JD Hafron breaks down the Cardinals' most frightening roster concerns, from Matthew Liberatore's below-average performance to Andre Pallante's gruesome 6-15 season with a 5.31 ERA. The discussion covers potential free agent targets like Zac Gallen, Chris Bassitt, and hometown hero Max Scherzer, though multi-year deals seem unlikely. Hafron also examines offensive question marks surrounding Nolan...