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Cubs playoff exit fuels talk of Cardinals rising in NL

Original: Cubs’ latest playoff disappointment hints at a future the Cardinals can capitalize on The St. Louis Cardinals are on the

The Chicago Cubs' latest playoff disappointment is prompting debate that the franchise's competitive window has closed, while the St. Louis Cardinals are being framed as the National League Central team best positioned to take advantage. Commentators argue St. Louis is on the rise as a future contender, and that the Cubs' early exits signal a shifting balance of power in the rivalry between the two clubs.

Why now: The Cubs were just eliminated from the playoffs again, reviving the rivalry debate over which team is positioned for future success.

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• Cubs’ latest playoff disappointment hints at a future the Cardinals can capitalize on The St. Louis Cardinals are on the rise as a future contender in the National League, while the Chicago Cubs appear to have missed their window and are fading. https://… · cardinals@gamefan.net · 1

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