While closer Tanner Scott had early-season struggles, he is also coming off his seventh-straight scoreless appearance. If Scott is hitting his stride, Helsley could slot into the eighth inning and give Los Angeles an excellent one-two punch in the backend of the bullpen.

The St. Louis Cardinals have been through quite a bit over the last few months. They've struggled at times while also running off huge win streaks. For a while,

Zach Pressnell of Sports Illustrated proposed the idea of San Diego targeting St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.

Ryan Helsley is in his final season before free agency and would be coveted at the deadline. But will the Cardinals need him?

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

After going 1-6 in their last seven games, the Cardinals will look to get back on track as they travel to Chicago for a three-game series with the White Sox.

The Cardinals are at a bit of a crossroads right now. They seemed set to enter a big rebuild this season after letting a few veterans walk away in free agency. St. Louis also reportedly tested the market and tried to shop Nolan Arenado. But this season, they've won a lot more than everybody has expected.

The Cardinals are surprising contenders, and that means team president John Mozeliak is headed toward an interesting trade deadline.