Cardinals Struggle, Nationals Rise | Washington Nationals News

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On July 22nd, the Los Angeles Angels are trying to string together some wins as the trade deadline approaches. But it's been a tough stretch. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals are struggling, especially against left-handed pitching, and this road trip has been rough. They're playing some of their worst baseball at a really bad time, with the front office needing to make some big decisions soon. The Cardinals' struggles are happening while other teams like the Marlins, Pirates, and Diamondbacks are improving their standings.
It looks like things are going to be tight right up until the deadline. Don't expect any major moves this weekend, or even early next week, because there's still a lot of uncertainty in the league right now.
Looking at the Washington Nationals, pitcher Cade Cavalli is someone to watch. He's got the potential to be a top-tier pitcher, maybe even a Cy Young candidate next year. Despite some past issues, he's a strong arm, and the Nationals seem to have a good one for the future, though they still need to build out the rest of. Their rotation, the Nationals' starting pitching has actually been pretty solid this year, which is a positive. However, their bullpen remains a major weakness and likely will for a while. Despite that, they've been surprisingly good on the road, holding the third-best record in Major League Baseball away from home. Even with their bullpen woes, the Nationals have managed to get some wins, and their offense has shown flashes of life.
They'll need their bullpen to step up consistently if they want to keep winning games, especially on the road where they found some success. This has been Washington Nationals News Today, powered by AI.