What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 54-55, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Kyle Leahy (7-4, 3.55 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (7-5, 2.46 ERA). First pitch at 07:07 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Sportsnet, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 07:07 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

July 31, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 54-55, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 2-4 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Tough week to look at. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. Also weighing on the score: a -10 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Cardinals Game on July 31

Opponent:	Toronto Blue Jays (50-59)
Location:	Rogers Centre
First Pitch:	07:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kyle Leahy (7-4, 3.55 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (7-5, 2.46 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Sportsnet, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Chicago Cubs 2-4 at Busch Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	2	4	11	0
	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	10	1

The Chicago Cubs clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

JJ Wetherholt went 2-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	67	41	.620		L1
Cubs	62	47	.569	5.5	W1
Pirates	55	55	.500	13.0	L3
Cardinals	54	55	.495	13.5	L1
Reds	51	57	.472	16.0	W1

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	22	.281	.838	78
41 Alec Burleson	15	.282	.801	71
26 JJ Wetherholt	16	.253	.745	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-4	3.50	1.19	43.2
65 George Soriano	3-3	3.38	1.15	48.0
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

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a precarious position, clinging to a .500 record at 54-54 after a week that saw them stumble to a dismal 2-5 stretch, including a heartbreaking loss to the Cubs, where missed opportunities haunted their offense. As they prepare to debut left-hander Quinn Mathews on Saturday, the hope is that this fresh arm can spark a turnaround. Meanwhile, trade discussions are heating up, with Ivan Herrera's value soaring, potentially fetching a king's ransom if dealt. The pressure is mounting as the clock ticks down to the trade deadline, and players like Dustin May and Riley O'Brien are showcasing their worth just in time. With the Cubs looming again, the Cardinals need to find their footing quickly or risk watching their playoff hopes slip away.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals To Select Quinn Mathews

The Cardinals announced that left-hander Quinn Mathews will start Saturday’s game. He will be making his major league debut in the process. He is not yet on the 40-man roster, so the Cards will need to add him. The roster is currently full, so they will need to open a spot between now and then. […]

Redbirdrants

Cardinals would get a king's ransom for Ivan Herrera based on new industry price point

The St. Louis Cardinals can expect an insane return for Ivan Herrera if they trade him based on the asking price for Rockies' Hunter Goodman, which is a packaged headlined by a number one prospect.

Redbirdrants

4 Cardinals trade chips showcase their worth at the perfect time

Dustin May, Iván Herrera, Riley O'Brien, and key St. Louis Cardinals trade targets shine in a dramatic walk-off win over the Cubs right before the trade deadline

MLB.com

Lefty prospect Mathews to make Major League debut Saturday

ST. LOUIS -- Amid a dreary stretch for the Cardinals that has seen the club’s postseason aspirations take a considerable hit comes the latest beacon of hope for a bright future. The Cardinals will promote left-hander Quinn Mathews, their No. 7 prospect, from Triple-A Memphis to start on Saturday in

MLB.com

Nootbaar hoping tough day won't be his Busch farewell as a Cardinal

ST. LOUIS -- For a second straight day, the Cardinals and Cubs needed extra innings to decide an outcome on Thursday afternoon at Busch Stadium. Unlike the heroics from the night before, the Cardinals’ bats didn’t have the answer for the Cubs’ two-run 10th-inning rally. St. Louis fell to Chicago,

Viva El Birdos

Wetherholt’s Homer Not Enough as Cubs Beat Cardinals in Extras Thursday

Thursday’s afternoon game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs can be described with two words: missed opportunities. Runners in scoring position not realized would be a problem for both the Cardianls and Cubs. Andre Pallante kept the Cubs relatively quiet, but would he get enough offensive support for a win? So many questions. […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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