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On Saturday, AFL Peoria lost to Scottsdale, 2-1. Two #STLCards played: 1B Sammy Hernandez and 2B Cade McGee. McGee doubled and walked. https://t.co/r4zJWKBSEa pic.twitter.com/3u9KrxjVed
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 18, 2026
No maybe. It is true.
Baseball history is filled with can’t miss pitching prospects who missed and guys who were underestimated that went on to excel.
For example, the presumed Cy Young Award winner in 2026, Jacob Misiorowski, was ranked 60th nationally in 2024 (AA) and 44th in 2025 (AAA) by BA.
In other words, picking future aces is far from precise at any point in time.
Impact of Past MLB Lockouts/ Strikes pic.twitter.com/axRE045WUl
— Dan Clark (@DanClarkSports) October 16, 2026
Fans are sentimental. Players and front offices are not.
Lance Berkman: “No matter what people say, it’s always about the money.”
With the lowest ERA, the only quality start, and the lowest batting average against and WHIP, RH Jack Martinez stood out as The Cardinal Nation's #stlcards Low-A Palm Beach Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/7G4KoXyq48 pic.twitter.com/WqlVVvSpIp
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 17, 2026
In #stlcards Arizona Fall League action, Peoria shut out Salt River on Friday. CF Tai Peete tripled, walked and drove in two. 1B Sammy Hernandez doubled, walked twice and scored twice. https://t.co/8TaYX2qSRY pic.twitter.com/vXGuYhyWWI
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 17, 2026
Cuban Jan Cabrera led starters in ERA, WHIP, BB rate, K-BB rate and ratio, lowest FIP and lowest xFIP and second in K rate. The #stlcards 21-year-old RH is The Cardinal Nation’s top rotation member from the rookie-level Florida Complex League Cardinals. https://t.co/NfGFiF5wlY pic.twitter.com/43nC1dsXXg
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 16, 2026
Hendrick Caña is The Cardinal Nation’s choice as the top starting pitcher on the 2026 rookie-level Dominican Summer League Cardinals. The #stlcards 18-year-old LH from Venezuela led in K rate, K/BB rate and ratio, lowest FIP and lowest xFIP. https://t.co/n9oj9SwbgN pic.twitter.com/DSTCs5qYKh
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 15, 2026
In #stlcards Arizona Fall League action, Peoria lost to Surprise on Wednesday. LH Michael Watson threw a scoreless inning with 2 BB and a K. RH Tekoah Roby is scheduled to start Thursday. https://t.co/MUBAfaSYnQ pic.twitter.com/hdyOJhGXkT
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 15, 2026
Two views.
Since 1995 (31 years of results)
62.9% of WS participants had a top 10 payroll
89.% had a top 15 payroll
74.2% of WS winners had a top 10 payroll
93.5% had a top 15 payroll
77.4% of WS participants ranked in top 1/2 of markets
80.6% of WS winners ranked in top 1/2 of markets https://t.co/wk3U07mnb0— Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) October 14, 2026
Other awards:
The eight 2026 Players Choice Awards will be announced the week of October 26. The Cardinals have one nominee for a former player award.
The Curt Flood Award is given to a living or deceased former player “who in the image of Flood demonstrated a selfless, longtime devotion to the Players Association and advancement of players’ rights.” This year’s distinguished nominees are David Cone and Ted Simmons.
NL Gold Glove “finalists”:
McGreevy
Wetherholt
WinnAmong five #stlcards Triple-A bullpen standouts, RH Luis Gastelum registered the top performance. As such, the 25-year-old native of Mexico is The Cardinal Nation’s Memphis Redbirds Relief Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/CHNULv3609 pic.twitter.com/O1WINvaY79
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 14, 2026
This week's podcast includes #stlcards AGMs and coaches, a JJ award, Pipeline’s Top 100, the Fall Off-Season Program, two with good starts in the AFL, two with Best Stuff+ in the minors, Springfield rebranding, TCN’s Relievers of the Year and more! https://t.co/eaFazEeszL pic.twitter.com/lDPN2ArjYE
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 14, 2026
Nolan Sparks, who arrived at Double-A in mid-July, posted a sub-3.00 ERA and struck out 34.6% of batters faced. The right-hander is The Cardinal Nation’s #stlcards Springfield Relief Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/roaNwZL6h0 pic.twitter.com/N5Cbmb8i7O
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 13, 2026
In weekly #stlcards news, 2B JJ Wetherholt earned a spot on the MLB Pipeline All-Rookie Team. OF Jordan Walker was nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. Our history feature highlights memorable moments from the team’s previous postseason appearances. https://t.co/fMfkmZb7OJ pic.twitter.com/hokX3Ec0xV
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 12, 2026
Christian Worley is The Cardinal Nation’s 2026 Peoria Chiefs Relief Pitcher of the Year. The #stlcards 24-year-old right-hander had a solid run in High-A, including a bullpen-best 3.02 ERA and a .196 batting average against. https://t.co/Vr2w7TjLc2 pic.twitter.com/wMPgGVMzpf
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 12, 2026
Updated lines.
ALCS
Cleveland Guardians +150
Tampa Bay Rays -170Note: Current odds imply a 63% probability of the Rays reaching the World Series.
NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers -160
Milwaukee Brewers +140Note: Current odds imply a 61.5% probability of the Dodgers reaching the World Series.
2026 World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers 7/5 (+140)
Tampa Bay Rays 11/4 (+275)
Milwaukee Brewers 17/5 (+340)
Cleveland Guardians 7/1Leading #stlcards Low-A Palm Beach relievers in ERA, BAA, a perfect save % and highest in K/9 and K/BB, RH Dylan Driessen is TCN Beach Birds Relief Pitcher of the Year. https://t.co/wHMT1Y0C3L pic.twitter.com/Sa1nYPNALE
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 11, 2026
