What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 54-54, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Andre Pallante (11-6, 3.77 ERA) vs Javier Assad (6-1, 3.86 ERA). First pitch at 02:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 02:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

July 30, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 54-54, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals eked out a win over the Chicago Cubs 3-2 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

The indicators are pointing down. 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all. Also weighing on the score: outscored by 12 this week.

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Cardinals Game on July 30

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (61-47)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	02:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Andre Pallante (11-6, 3.77 ERA) vs Javier Assad (6-1, 3.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 71°F, Wind 5 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals eked out a win over the Chicago Cubs 3-2 at Busch Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	3	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	7	1

The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

Iván Herrera went 3-5 with 2 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	67	41	.620		L1
Cubs	61	47	.565	6.0	L1
Pirates	55	54	.505	12.5	L2
Cardinals	54	54	.500	13.0	W1
Reds	50	57	.467	16.5	L1

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	22	.282	.844	78
41 Alec Burleson	15	.285	.806	71
48 Iván Herrera	12	.246	.749	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-4	3.59	1.22	42.2
65 George Soriano	3-3	3.42	1.10	47.1
62 Kyle Leahy	7-4	3.55	1.34	101.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
53 Andre Pallante	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
3 Dustin May	6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

Dustin May’s potential last start with the Cardinals was a rollercoaster, showcasing his talent as he dominated the Cubs for five innings before the team ultimately faltered in a 2-10 loss. This defeat, part of a troubling 2-5 stretch, emphasizes St. Louis’ struggles, with a run differential of -12 in the past week. While the Cardinals explore trade possibilities for May, catcher Iván Herrera stands out as a hot commodity, drawing interest from the Yankees and Red Sox. Herrera's recent performance has been a bright spot, proving that when he’s good, the team is good, as evidenced by his dramatic walk-off against the Cubs earlier this season. As the trade deadline approaches, the Cardinals are at a crossroads, needing to make bold moves to salvage a season that currently sees them teetering under .500.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals Reportedly Shopping Dustin May

The Cardinals are “actively exploring” what they can get in return for Dustin May, reports Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He adds that the club is listening to offers on catcher Pedro Pagés as well as relievers JoJo Romero and Ryne Stanek. He suggests that the club will likely listen to offers on […]

Redbirdrants

2 arch rivals are reportedly chasing Cardinals' Ivan Herrera in potential blockbuster

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the most highly sought after catchers in this trade market in Ivan Herrera, who both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox want to acquire. If they get in a bidding war, the Cardinals could net a huge return.

Redbirdrants

Son of Cardinals legend could be Chaim Bloom's much-needed solution for third base

The St. Louis Cardinals need a long-term third baseman, and the son of Cardinals Hall of Famer Matt Holliday could fill that void. The Baltimore Orioles are talking about Jackson Holliday in trades, and the Cardinals should try to get him.

MLB.com

May deals in potential last start with Cards, and teammates show love

ST. LOUIS -- Dustin May has been one of the Cardinals’ most compelling storylines this season. Signed to a one-year deal on Dec. 13, 2025, the former Dodgers top prospect spent the early part of the 2026 season proving that injuries that derailed chunks of his career were firmly behind

MLB.com

Down 2 runs in the 10th, Cards storm back on Herrera's walk-off

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol succinctly summed up what Iván Herrera means to the team after Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Cubs. “When he’s good, we’re good,” Marmol said.

Viva El Birdos

Iván Herrera Hits Dramatic Walk-Off Double as Cardinals Defeat Cubs in Extras

In what could be his last start as a St. Louis Cardinal prior to the trade deadline, Dustin May completely shut down the Chicago Cubs for 5 innings. What did the Cardinals do with the remaining 4 innings? Well, let’s tell that story. Spoiler Alert: the ending was amazing. but it would take more than […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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