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Cardinals extend Oli Marmol; manager lauds Opening Day comeback, sets tone at Winter Warm‑Up
The Cardinals moved to secure continuity in the dugout, extending manager Oli Marmol while spotlighting his energy, accountability and commitment to a winning standard [1].Opening Day backed that ethos. Trailing 7–1, St. Louis erupted for an eight‑run sixth to beat the Rays, a surge sparked in part by Alec Burleson’s two‑run homer as Marmol applauded the group’s response [2].Weeks earlier at the 2026 Winter Warm‑Up, Marmol laid out priorities and expectations for the club as camp approached, reinforcing the direction he wants from this roster [3].