The St. Louis Cardinals are mulling over closer Ryan Helsley, and one beat writer predicts the team has a unique plan in place to maximize their return.

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The St. Louis Cardinals and star closer Ryan Helsley will be one of the more intriguing storylines this month. Will St. Louis trade its star closer?

The St. Louis Cardinals will be one of baseball’s more active teams at this month’s trade deadline. At 51-48, and a few games outside of the National League playoff picture, the team must evaluate which direction they wish to go in for the remainder of the season.

We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about DL Anthony Goodlow.

We will preview every player on the Cardinals roster leading up to training camp. This is about DL Justin Jones.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from July 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Despite recent inconsistencies, the Diamondbacks are showing signs of a potential playoff push. Ketel Marte returned from the restricted list but did not start in the Sunday game. A year ago, the Diamondbacks ripped off a hot streak in the second half that vaulted them back into contention.