As the regular season concludes, a review of standout players by position reveals significant value relative to their draft positions. Notably, Shea Langeliers of the Oakland Athletics emerged as a top catcher, despite a low batting average, thanks to his power hitting.

Josh Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians excelled at first base, nearly doubling his home run count from the previous year. Meanwhile, Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers made headlines for his speed, stealing 50 bases despite a poor batting average.

Willy Adames also shone for the Brewers, hitting 32 home runs and stealing 21 bases. Mark Vientos of the New York Mets had a strong finish at third base, while Brent Rooker and Jarren Duran provided impressive outfield performances, with Rooker hitting 39 home runs and Duran showcasing speed and power.

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced that Chaim Bloom will succeed John Mozeliak as President of Baseball Operations after the 2025 season. CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. emphasized the need for a reset in player development following two disappointing seasons.

Bloom, previously with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, will take charge of the club's future direction, focusing on nurturing young talent. The Cardinals are also making changes in their front office and evaluating their player roster as they aim to return to postseason contention.

Shohei Ohtani's attempt to become the National League's first Triple Crown winner since 1937 fell short as he finished the season leading in home runs and RBIs but trailing in batting average. The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a win against the Colorado Rockies in a tightly contested game.

In other games, the Boston Red Sox edged the Tampa Bay Rays, while the St. Louis Cardinals triumphed over the San Francisco Giants. The Texas Rangers concluded their season with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles clinched a playoff spot, and the New York Mets moved closer to postseason contention with a win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Kansas City Royals upset the Atlanta Braves, denying them a chance to secure a playoff berth.

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to part ways with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt as he heads into free agency. After a disappointing season, where he posted career-low numbers, Goldschmidt expressed regret over his performance, believing it impacted the team's success.

As the Cardinals look to rebuild, they may explore both external free-agent options like Pete Alonso and Christian Walker, and internal candidates such as Luken Baker and Alec Burleson for the first base position.

The San Francisco Giants secured a thrilling 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, setting them up for a chance to finish the season at .500 for the first time since 2022.

Rookie pitcher Hayden Birdsong will take the mound for the Giants, looking to build on his recent success against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, the Cardinals will counter with rookie Michael McGreevy, who is also seeking to make a mark in his third career start.

Both teams are out of playoff contention, making this final game of the season a chance for players to showcase their skills heading into the offseason.