What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 56-57, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 3.74 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (4-7, 3.99 ERA). First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on YES, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 07:05 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

August 04, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 56-57, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals routed the New York Yankees 13-7 at Yankee Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

last night's win

Room to grow, but the floor is solid. A 6-run win last night helps the cause. On top of that, the roster is largely intact. That counts for something.

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Cardinals Game on August 04

Opponent:	New York Yankees (63-50)
Location:	Yankee Stadium
First Pitch:	07:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 3.74 ERA) vs Ryan Weathers (4-7, 3.99 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	YES, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 6 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals routed the New York Yankees 13-7 at Yankee Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	1	1	2	0	0	0	7	0	13	13	0
	0	0	0	0	3	0	4	0	0	7	10	0

Highlights

Nathan Church went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Alec Burleson went 3-5 with 3 HR and 6 RBI.
Jimmy Crooks went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	69	43	.616		L2
Cubs	64	49	.566	5.5	W1
Pirates	57	57	.500	13.0	W1
Cardinals	56	57	.496	13.5	W2
Reds	53	58	.477	15.5	W1

St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	22	.285	.834	81
41 Alec Burleson	18	.288	.830	77
26 JJ Wetherholt	16	.249	.737	41

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-4	3.43	1.19	44.2
65 George Soriano	4-3	3.62	1.17	49.2
62 Kyle Leahy	7-4	3.44	1.33	107.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
41 Alec Burleson	6 hits, 3 HR, 6 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
33 Blaze Jordan	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games
18 Jordan Walker	6 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games
27 Nathan Church	4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
53 Andre Pallante	7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals are experiencing a seismic shift after trading Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a move that has left fans emotional as they bid farewell to a beloved player. In exchange, the Cardinals received right-hander Daniel Eagen, left-hander Sandro Santana, and a player to be named later, which underscores their commitment to a youth movement. As the deadline passed, the Cardinals also dealt with the Brewers, acquiring promising outfield prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale, further fueling speculation around Alec Burleson, who remains a sought-after asset despite trade rumors swirling around him. After a 5-1 victory against the Blue Jays, the Cardinals' lukewarm 55-57 record puts them in a challenging spot, but their recent transactions suggest a clear pivot towards rebuilding for the future.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Diamondbacks To Acquire Lars Nootbaar

5:38pm: St. Louis will receive right-hander Daniel Eagen, left-hander Sandro Santana, and a player to be named later in the deal, reports John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Arizona Sports. 4:51pm: The D-backs are acquiring Lars Nootbaar in a trade with the Cardinals, per Jorge Castillo and Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Arizona adds the lefty bat it’s […]

Mlbtraderumors

Brewers To Acquire Dustin May, JoJo Romero

The Cardinals and Brewers are reportedly in agreement on an intra-division trade. Milwaukee adds starter Dustin May and reliever JoJo Romero for the stretch run while sending a pair of high-ceiling outfield prospects, Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale, to the Cardinals. The teams have yet to announce the move. May and Romero are each impending free agents who’ll […]

Redbirdrants

Cardinals Rumors: Alec Burleson is among favorite bats on the trade market

The St. Louis Cardinals have one of MLB's most coveted assets in Alec Burleson. According to Jon Morosi, the Redbirds' slugger has been receiving extensive interest from across the league.

Redbirdrants

Lars Nootbaar's emotional farewell to Cardinals fans will bring a tear to your eye

After being traded to the Diamondbacks, Lars Nootbaar left a tear-filled goodbye for St. Louis Cardinals fans. He had been on the Major League roster since 2022.

MLB.com

Still a Cardinal after Deadline, Burleson rewards club with 3-HR game

NEW YORK – First baseman Alec Burleson heard his name bandied about in trade rumors. As recently as Monday afternoon, one media outlet said the Padres had interest in his services. But the MLB Trade Deadline came and went after 5 p.m. CT, and Burleson remained a member of the

MLB.com

Cardinals continue youth movement with Deadline deals for prospects

NEW YORK – Chaim Bloom, the Cardinals’ president of baseball operations, made it known since Spring Training that the team will be getting younger. Before Monday’s Trade Deadline, Bloom fortified the farm system by acquiring outfield prospects Alexander Frias (Brewers' No. 11) and Josiah Ragsdale (No. 13) for veteran pitchers

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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