April 2, 2026: The offense, the catcher situation, ABS challenges, the Nootbaar void, and the rotation's strikeout problem

Let's talk about this 4-2 start and what it means moving forward

For the first time since, oh, the first six games of last season, the Cardinals are 4-2. This particular 4-2, however, feels a bit better because the roster is so much younger and more forward-looking. As well, this year’s start has come at the expense of the Rays and Mets, whereas last year’s came against the Twins and Angels. It’s comically premature …