Here are the highlights of the St. Louis Cardinals' season in 2017:
- The Cardinals finished with a record of 83-79, which was their worst record since 2007.
- They finished in third place in the National League Central Division, 16 games behind the Chicago Cubs and 5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The Cardinals had a strong offense, led by Paul Goldschmidt's 36 home runs and 102 RBIs, but their pitching was inconsistent and they allowed the most runs in the National League.
- They made the playoffs for the first time since 2015, but were eliminated in the National League Division Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- The Cardinals had a number of injuries throughout the season, including to star players like Matt Carpenter and Yadier Molina.
- They also had some notable trades and signings, including acquiring pitcher Luke Weaver from the Minnesota Twins and signing free agent pitcher Mike Leake to a 5-year contract. Updated: January 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM