What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 1-0, 2nd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Matthew Liberatore (0-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA). First pitch at 04:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Rays.TV, Cardinals.TV. First pitch at 04:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

March 26, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 1-0, 2nd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

56°

Lukewarm

the season is just getting started

Only 1 games in. Some of this, some of that. A 0.0 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work. Plus, only 2 on the IL. Health is a factor.

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Cardinals Game on March 26

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (0-1)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	04:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Matthew Liberatore (0-0, 1.80 ERA) vs Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Rays.TV, Cardinals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	1	0	1.000		W1
Cardinals	1	0	1.000		W1
Cubs	0	1	.000	1.0	L1
Pirates	0	1	.000	1.0	L1
Reds	0	1	.000	1.0	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 0-0 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
41 Alec Burleson	1	.667	1.881	3
27 Nathan Church	0	.600	1.200	2
26 JJ Wetherholt	1	.333	1.119	2

Cardinals News

The Cardinals are kicking off the 2026 season with a mixture of excitement and challenges, highlighted by the unfortunate news of Lars Nootbaar landing on the 60-day IL, which opens the door for rookie prospect JJ Wetherholt. With the Opening Day matchup against the Rays looming, fans are left to ponder the impact of this injury on the depth of an already questionable rotation, now led by Matthew Liberatore. As the team gears up for the season, former pitcher Miles Mikolas continues to stir the pot with his controversial comments about performance-enhancing drugs, adding a layer of drama to the start of the year. With polls gauging who will take the NL Central and bold predictions swirling, the stage is set for a season filled with uncertainty and potential.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Poll: Who Will Win The NL Central?

With the 2026 season set to begin today, the offseason is now complete for MLB’s 30 teams. Until the playoffs begin, teams will be focused on a smaller goal: winning their division. In the run-up to the start of the season, we will be conducting a series of polls to gauge who MLBTR readers believe […]

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals Place Lars Nootbaar On 60-Day IL

The Cardinals announced that outfielder Lars Nootbaar has been placed on the 60-day injured list. That is presumably to open a 40-man roster spot for prospect JJ Wetherholt, as it was reported a few days ago that Wetherholt would make the Opening Day roster. It’s an unfortunate development for both Nootbaar and the Cardinals. The […]

Redbirdrants

Former Cardinals pitcher continues swiping at players throughout baseball

Former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas said in an interview that he would like harsher penalties for players who used performance-enhancing drugs, adding to a long list of unfiltered comments from the struggling hurler.

Redbirdrants

A rotation full of question marks could actually be an improvement for the Cardinals

The rotation led by Matthew Liberatore should actually outperform last year's staff of veterans.

MLB.com

What to know about Rays-Cardinals Opening Day (3:15 p.m. CT)

Thursday’s Opening Day matchup at Busch Stadium will mark the beginning of a new era for both the Rays and Cardinals. For Tampa Bay, it is the start of a new season under new ownership after two decades with Stuart Sternberg at the helm. The group of players that lines

MLB.com

4 bold predictions for the Cardinals’ 2026 season

Opening Day at Busch Stadium on Thursday will feel much like any other Opening Day in St. Louis.

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Sat 03/28	vs Tampa Bay Rays	2:15 PM
Sun 03/29	vs Tampa Bay Rays	2:15 PM
Mon 03/30	vs New York Mets	7:45 PM

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