If you're a St. Louis Cardinals fan, the 2026 season must be fun for you so far. St. Louis is in third place in the National League Central right now with a 16-13 record. For a team that entered the season with pretty much no expectations, this is extremely positive in itself. But it's not all, of course. Over the course of the 2026 season, the most important thing is going to be young guys on the roster taking steps forward so the front office, led by Chaim Bloom, knows who is a long-term core piece and what areas the team needs to add if they want to really make some noise and make a run at a playoff spot. The Jordan Walker Breakout Is For Real Apr 28, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) drives in a run with a sacrifice fly against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images St. Louis hasn't been a contender in a bit. It's unlike the franchise, frankly.…