The St. Louis Cardinals are set for an important week, starting with a road series against the struggling Chicago White Sox before returning home to Busch Stadium for a showdown with the Cincinnati Reds. Road Test in Chicago: The White Sox have struggled, and after the week the Cardinals just had they need to capitalize.

"All I can do is go out there and do the best I can for my team every day, and the rest will take care of itself," Cincinnati Reds CF TJ Friedl said.

CINCINNATI — The Reds acquired Ryan Vilade off of waivers from the Cardinals on Saturday. The 26-year-old has experience at left field, right field and shortstop. He was optioned to Triple-A and the Reds designated Jacob Hurtubise for assignment.

The St. Louis Cardinals are a tweener team, as it is still too early to tell if they can become real postseason contenders.

Cincinnati adds some outfield depth off a division rival's waiver wire. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

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The Cardinals are sure to come back to earth. So are these teams with terrible run differentials or impossible divisions.

The St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of right-hander Andre Granillo and recalled outfielder Michael Siani from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.

The Kansas City Royals and the St. Louis Cardinals open a 3-game interleague series at Busch Stadium Tuesday night.

At least one general manager is disappointed the St. Louis Cardinals' climb up the NL Central standings could potentially stop the club from selling at the 2025 trade deadline.