Now What? The Brutal Truth About the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals

<p>After yet another late-inning bullpen meltdown, postseason baseball is officially off the table for the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Scott Plaza, Matt Blaker, and Tanner Larkins (lead singer of Bayview Lane) sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation about where this franchise stands. We break down the emergence of young core pieces like Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker, and Leo Bernal, discuss whether Chaim Bloom intentionally punted on the bullpen, and evaluate what needs to happen at third base and center field heading into the 2027 offseason.Plus, Tanner shares what it’s like growing up a die-hard Cardinals fan in Chicago territory and gives details on Bayview Lane&#39;s upcoming shows!Follow Tanner &amp; Bayview Lane: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bayviewlane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BayviewLane</a> / @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tannerlarkins_music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Tannerlarkins_music</a>Follow Matt: @MattBlaker83Follow Scott: @MrPlaztastic17 on X, @COMTPodcast on Instagram</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to Bayview Lane&#39;s music on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C88InxtvwANy8fNCVsBXa?si=yUWv21G2R0OFeGv89_nKMw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Spotify</a>, Apple, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@bayviewlane" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">YouTube</a>, or wherever you get your music</p><p><br></p>