The St. Louis Cardinals just completed a crucial stretch of their 2026 schedule. They went up against the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, all of whom are in playoff contention and most of which are over the .500 mark. The team went 9-7 in their 16-game stretch and now head to Sacramento for a key series against the Athletics. The Cardinals are much better so far than where the preseason projections had them. This was meant to be a rebuilding year, but they certainly aren't playing like it. In fact, manager Oli Marmol commented on how the expectations in the clubhouse are shifting and what the players felt after losing Sunday's game in heartbreaking fashion. Oli Marmol comments on shift in clubhouse vibes Apr 9, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol makes a pitching change in the seventh inning during game against the Milwaukee Brewersat American Family Field.…