As of Tuesday's matches, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a record of 55-71, positioning them at the bottom of the National League Central standings. Their deficit from the top spot is a considerable 13.5 games, while they lag behind the fourth-positioned Pirates by a margin of 1.5 games. This decline is astonishing, especially for a franchise with a rich history and a recent division victory just last year. A recent post from MLB Now's social media account states that the Cardinals are currently on track to achieve something they haven't experienced since 1990: finishing in the last place.