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St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates


The St. Louis Cardinals were 35-28, 2nd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check
72°
▼2
Warm
a hot week

The numbers paint a decent picture. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. And a +12 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.

Cardinals Game on June 09

Opponent:New York Mets (29-36)
Location:Citi Field
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Dustin May (3-6, 4.59 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (4-4, 3.63 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SNY, Cardinals.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 1 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
4123.641 W4
Cardinals
3528.5565.5 W4
Pirates
3432.5158.0 L3
Cubs
3432.5158.0 L1
Reds
3134.47710.5 L5

St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
18
Jordan Walker
16.303.92247
41
Alec Burleson
8.290.81543
48
Iván Herrera
7.254.78128

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Gordon Graceffo
4-11.670.9032.1
59
JoJo Romero
0-13.451.2628.2
65
George Soriano
3-03.081.1826.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
18
Jordan Walker
7 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
15
José Fermín
5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
3
Dustin May
7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
61
Riley O'Brien
3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

In a bold move, the Cardinals have optioned Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis, paving the way for Nathan Church to reclaim his role in center field following his stint on the IL. This shakeup comes after a successful week where the Cardinals won 5 of 7 games, including a 5-3 victory over the Reds, propelling their record to 35-28. Manager Oli Marmol has earned an All-Star coaching nod, adding to the positive vibes around the team. Meanwhile, rookie JJ Wetherholt continues to impress with a .753 OPS, showcasing not just his offensive skills but also elite defense at second base. As the Cardinals remain hot, fans are buzzing about what’s next for this exciting roster.

Sources
Cardinals To Option Victor Scott II
Mlbtraderumors
Cardinals To Option Victor Scott II
The Cardinals are optioning center fielder Victor Scott II to Triple-A Memphis today, as first reported by KMOV’s Tamar Sher. Fellow outfielder Nathan Church will return from the 10-day IL today and take Scott’s roster spot, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Church will presumably see the bulk of action in center field. It’s […]
Cardinals News: Oli Marmol gets All-Star nod and plane bound for Yadier Molina crashes
Redbirdrants
Cardinals News: Oli Marmol gets All-Star nod and plane bound for Yadier Molina crashes
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol will be a coach for the National League at the All-Star Game, and a plane en route to picking up Yadier Molina
Masyn Winn's performance is about toughness, not regression for Cardinals shortstop
Redbirdrants
Masyn Winn's performance is about toughness, not regression for Cardinals shortstop
The real story of Masyn Winn's 2026 season with the St. Louis Cardinals isn't his dwindling slugging percentage. It is a masterclass in toughness and playing through pain.
Cardinals reportedly option Scott with Church ready for return from IL
MLB.com
Cardinals reportedly option Scott with Church ready for return from IL
Despite laying down an important bunt in Sunday's sweep-securing win over the Reds, Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is being optioned to Triple-A Memphis, according to an initial report from KMOV’s Tamar Sher. Nathan Church (left shoulder strain) is set to be activated off of the IL in a corresponding
Wetherholt joins MLB Network to discuss swing mechanics and defense
MLB.com
Wetherholt joins MLB Network to discuss swing mechanics and defense
It's been a strong debut season for JJ Wetherholt, the Cardinals' rookie running a .753 OPS (116 OPS+) with elite defense at second base. Wetherholt, the Cardinals' top prospect entering the season and the No. 7 pick in the 2024 Draft, recently joined the MLB Network studios with teammate Michael
The Viva El Birdos Podcast – Episode 68: Nootbaar’s Return
Viva El Birdos
The Viva El Birdos Podcast – Episode 68: Nootbaar’s Return
Yes, I know, it was supposed to be a “reader mailbag” episode. Yes, I know, it’s my own fault for surveying the same post as the mailbag episode, but I think I received a much more valuable return from you guys on what you want or are hoping for from the podcast moving forward. Therefore, […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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