Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Matthew Liberatore (1-1, 4.50 ERA) vs Michael King (3-2, 2.95 ERA). First pitch at 10:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App. First pitch at 10:10 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals Daily Update
May 7, 2026

Q: What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 21-15, 2nd in the NL Central.

The St. Louis Cardinals are 21-15, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were outplayed by the Milwaukee Brewers 2-6 at Busch Stadium. Today they play the San Diego Padres at 10:10 PM EDT on ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App.

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last night's loss

14-Day Trend

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It's a wash right now. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. Working in their favor, plus-7 in run differential this stretch.

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Cardinals Game Today

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (22-14)
Location:	Petco Park
First Pitch:	10:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Matthew Liberatore (1-1, 4.50 ERA) vs Michael King (3-2, 2.95 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ESPN/ESPN App, ESPN/ESPN App
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were outplayed by the Milwaukee Brewers 2-6 at Busch Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	6	11	1
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	4	0

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	25	12	.676		W8
Cardinals	21	15	.583	3.5	L1
Brewers	19	16	.543	5.0	W1
Pirates	20	17	.541	5.0	W1
Reds	20	17	.541	5.0	L6

St. Louis Cardinals are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	10	.303	.956	27
41 Alec Burleson	5	.268	.788	29
26 JJ Wetherholt	7	.239	.780	18

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Michael McGreevy	2-2	2.52	0.92	39.1
53 Andre Pallante	3-3	4.34	1.37	37.1
32 Matthew Liberatore	1-1	4.50	1.50	36.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
53 Andre Pallante	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals faced a tough day after their game against the Milwaukee Brewers ended in a disappointing 6-2 loss, with Andre Pallante getting hit hard early. The offensive woes were evident, as they struggled to find their rhythm, unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Nathan Church’s exit with a leg contusion adds to the injury concerns, while Matt Svanson’s diminishing fastball makes his effectiveness a growing worry. In the midst of this, the talk surrounding Willson Contreras continues to stir the pot, leaving fans wondering about his time with the Cardinals. As the team now gears up for an essential rematch against the Brewers, it’s a moment for the Cardinals to shake off the rust and find their footing before the season slips away.

Sources

Redbirdrants · 9h ago

Willson Contreras continues stoking the flames of controversy with his new team

Willson Contreras suggested to the media that he was glad his new team moved on from manager Alex Cora, only furthering the tension in the Red Sox locker room. Does he regret being traded from the St. Louis Cardinals yet?

Redbirdrants · 15h ago

Cardinals reliever Matt Svanson is missing his best weapon

While other teams feast on his limping heater, St. Louis Cardinals reliever Matt Svanson is taking baby steps backwards towards his 2025 self.

MLB.com · 9h ago

Cardinals keeping Herrera fresh, bat available with catcher, DH rotation

ST. LOUIS -- In a Cardinals lineup that never saw the light of day on the field at Busch Stadium on a rainy Tuesday evening, Nolan Gorman was slated as the designated hitter with recently recalled infielder César Prieto scheduled to play third base. The lineup was never rolled out

MLB.com · 12h ago

After 2nd-inning HBP, Church exits before 4th with left leg contusion

ST. LOUIS -- The rookie Cardinals outfielder crashes into walls for fun, so it was no surprise to see the toughness in Nathan Church on display as he lobbied to stay in Wednesday’s game at Busch Stadium after being hit by a pitch. With the Cardinals manager and trainer out

Viva El Birdos · 11h ago

The St. Louis Cardinals fail to muster much offense, falling 6-2 to the Brewers

Game Summary The Brewers jump Pallante for an early 4-0 with a 3-run HR by Vaughn being the mortal blow. After, the pitchers traded outs into the middle innings, the Brewers tacked on a small-ball run in the fifth to extend the lead. Otherwise, both teams had some traffic but couldn’t buy a big hit, […]

Viva El Birdos · 20h ago

St Louis Cardinals On Path to Glorious Season

After last night’s rainout was announced, I scoffed and thought, what’s there to do now. Well, it just means I have more time to write about the Cardinals! That and, of course, it becomes apparent that the Cardinals aren’t meant to play many games vs their NL Central counterparts this early in the year. Today […]

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Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Fri 05/08	@ San Diego Padres	9:45 PM
Sat 05/09	@ San Diego Padres	7:15 PM
Sun 05/10	@ San Diego Padres	4:10 PM

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