St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dakota Hudson (43) delivers a pitch during Cardinals summer camp at Busch Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Photo by Chris Kohley, ckohley@post-dispatch.com

To defend their division championship, the Cardinals again will lean on their pitching staff, especially the rotation. Five starters return, all familiar faces, and a lefty has been shuffled into the mix. If anyone falters, the Cardinals can draw on Daniel Ponce de Leon or Austin Gomber.

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