Amidst the emotional farewell to pitcher Adam Wainwright after his 18-year tenure with the Cardinals, there was an air of anticipation for a new chapter as soon as their 4-3 victory over the Reds concluded on Sunday. The focus shifted to the start of a hopeful journey, aimed at revitalizing a franchise that had suffered a significant setback, enduring 91 losses and finishing last in the National League Central—an unprecedented low in St. Louis for 33 seasons.