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St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates


The St. Louis Cardinals were 59-59, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals bested the Colorado Rockies 7-4 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check
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a hot week

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Cardinals Game on August 10

Opponent:Philadelphia Phillies (63-56)
Location:Busch Stadium
First Pitch:07:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Hunter Dobbins (2-2, 3.60 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (1-8, 6.48 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FS1, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, NBCSP, FS1

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals bested the Colorado Rockies 7-4 at Busch Stadium.

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Highlights

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
7444.627 W2
Cubs
6950.5805.5 W1
Cardinals
5959.50015.0 W1
Pirates
5862.48317.0 L1
Reds
5661.47917.5 L3

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
23.285.83483
41
Alec Burleson
19.283.82778
48
Iván Herrera
13.250.75250

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
61
Riley O'Brien
3-43.211.1547.2
65
George Soriano
5-33.661.2051.2
62
Kyle Leahy
8-43.451.34112.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
33
Blaze Jordan
3 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games
48
Iván Herrera
8 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
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
61
Riley O'Brien
3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals managed to claw their way back to a .500 record, edging out the Colorado Rockies 7-4 thanks to JJ Wetherholt's clutch game-winning double. While the bats unloaded to secure a much-needed series victory, questions linger over the future of Ivan Herrera, whose inability to throw out baserunners has put his starting role in jeopardy. Kyle Leahy’s quick hook after just 82 pitches has also sparked debate about managing the starting rotation's workload as the Cardinals chase the Wild Card spot. With the Philadelphia Phillies looming on the horizon, the pressure is mounting, and the Cards need to capitalize on every opportunity. As they navigate these challenges, fans are left hopeful yet anxious about what lies ahead.

Sources
Viewing the Cardinals' trade deadline moves through a 2-year-old's eyes
Redbirdrants
Viewing the Cardinals' trade deadline moves through a 2-year-old's eyes
The 2026 trade deadline was a different experience for one father, who had to break the news of the trade of a favorite player to his youngest son.
Ivan Herrera's biggest flaw may force Cardinals' hand this offseason
Redbirdrants
Ivan Herrera's biggest flaw may force Cardinals' hand this offseason
Ivan Herrera simply cannot throw out baserunners, and it is hurting the St. Louis Cardinals. If he cannot figure out how to fix that issue, he won't be able to be their catcher long-term.
Reflective Wetherholt lifts Cards with clutch game-winning double
MLB.com
Reflective Wetherholt lifts Cards with clutch game-winning double
ST. LOUIS -- JJ Wetherholt’s go-ahead swing in the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 7-4 win over the Rockies on Sunday at Busch Stadium sent the standout rookie directly into his next task. Replacing his bat with a pen, Wetherholt wasted no time before diving into his routine to journal
St. Louis Cardinals Bats Unload on Colorado as They Beat Rockies Sunday
Viva El Birdos
St. Louis Cardinals Bats Unload on Colorado as They Beat Rockies Sunday
The St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up a 3-game series on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies badly needing a series victory before they welcome the team they’re chasing in the Wild Card race, the Philadelphia Phillies, to town. Michael McGreevy had a rough start, a good middle and a not great finish, but the Cardinals provided […]
Should the Cardinals use an innings limit on their starting rotation?
Viva El Birdos
Should the Cardinals use an innings limit on their starting rotation?
The St. Louis Cardinals made it back to .500 thanks to the Colorado Rockies being in town and did so with the help of Kyle Leahy. A quick hook (5 innings) for Leahy brought up some questions with him only having thrown 82 pitches, but Jeff Jones dove into the workload topic for the rest […]
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Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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