{"id":85772,"date":"2025-08-30T13:01:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T13:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=85772"},"modified":"2025-08-30T13:01:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T13:01:45","slug":"cardinals-hidden-gem-stuns-mlb-with-shocking-call-up-set-to-steal-the-spotlight-from-struggling-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=85772","title":{"rendered":"Cardinals\u2019 Hidden Gem Stuns MLB with Shocking Call-Up, Set to Steal the Spotlight from Struggling Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<div>\n<div class=\"overflow-hidden bg-lightGrey\"><picture><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"undefined w-full\" title=\"Feb 19, 2024; Jupiter, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Cesar Prieto (95) practices at spring training. 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