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Ryan Helsley and a stellar bullpen carried the early load, but the Cardinals could add another bat or middle-of-the-rotation starter.
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Helsley, who recorded his 30th save, is just one of many lights-out relievers who have fortified the club.
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After reverting to a more traditional closer's role, Helsley leads the majors in saves.
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Sonny Gray is off to a sensational start, but just about every Cardinals hitter was a candidate for the "stock down" list.
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Powered by a trio of late-inning relievers, the Cardinals are 12-0 when entering the eighth inning with a lead.
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It's a 60-game sprint, which could bode well for the Rays, Reds, Mets, Yankees and ... Mariners?
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The power righty bought the pitching unit, an increasingly popular tool, from the St. Louis-based company to help him work on his changeup.
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Mikolas will be shut down from throwing for at least three weeks, but starting pitching is an area of depth for the Cardinals.
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