nERD: 0.38 | Projected Win-Loss: 87-75 | Division Odds: 37.0% | Playoffs Odds: 63.1%

Coming off of two straight Central titles, the Cardinals head into 2015 with virtually the same roster as in 2014, with the only real subtraction being the tragic death of Oscar Tavaras and the subsequent addition of 32 Defensive Runs Saved last year. His power has been declining since he hit 27 homers in 2012, and his labored swing would suggest he may never find that power again, but he is still a strong partner to pair with power rankings, are still a top five team in all of baseball.