Based on recent history, it appears the Cardinals will need to post a record of at least 43-31 after this year’s All-Star break in order to reach the playoffs.
Of the eight Cardinals teams to qualify for the postseason since Tony La Russa became manager, seven have won 42 or more games after the All-Star Game.
This year’s Cardinals entered the break at 47-41. They would reach 90 wins if they go 43-31 in the second half.
Here’s how La Russa’s eight Cardinals playoff teams have fared after the break:
YEAR SECOND-HALF MARK
1996……………..42-33
2000…………….44-31
2001……………..50-26
2002……………..50-27
2004……………..51-24
2005……………..44-30
2006……………..35-39
2009……………..42-29
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