What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 75-77, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.53 ERA) vs Anthony Molina (3-1, 5.24 ERA). First pitch at 01:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 01:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

September 16, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 75-77, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were dismantled by the San Francisco Giants 3-10 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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The numbers aren't lying. A loss by 7 last night and the vibes reflect it. Compounding things, a 3-4 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.

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Cardinals Game on September 16

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (63-89)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	01:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.53 ERA) vs Anthony Molina (3-1, 5.24 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 64°F, Wind 1 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were dismantled by the San Francisco Giants 3-10 at Busch Stadium.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	3	0	4	1	0	0	0	1	1	10	12	0
	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	5	2

Highlights

Alec Burleson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	94	57	.623		W1
Cubs	84	68	.553	10.5	L1
Pirates	75	76	.497	19.0	L1
Cardinals	75	77	.493	19.5	L1
Reds	70	81	.464	24.0	L2

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
41 Alec Burleson	23	.285	.824	111
21 Jordan Walker	28	.280	.819	100
48 Iván Herrera	16	.242	.729	65

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
44 Gordon Graceffo	8-1	2.61	1.04	76.0
62 Kyle Leahy	10-4	3.33	1.31	135.0
60 Quinn Mathews	2-3	3.62	1.39	37.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
41 Alec Burleson	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
60 Quinn Mathews	6.2 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
44 Gordon Graceffo	4.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals barely squeaked out a 2-1 victory over the Giants yesterday, but the win doesn't erase the glaring issues on the roster, especially following Andre Pallante's rough outing, where he was hit hard in the previous game. With the team limping towards the finish line at 75-76, the focus is now shifting to the offseason, and the potential acquisition of Spencer Strider could be a game-changer. As the front office looks to bolster the pitching staff, the emergence of promising prospects like Jordan Walker, who continues to have a significant off-field impact, offers a glimmer of hope for a brighter future. Meanwhile, a group of young players is heading to Arizona to refine their skills in anticipation of high expectations for 2027. The tension between immediate results and long-term planning is palpable, leaving fans questioning the team's direction.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Group of Cardinals prospects head to the desert to refine their games for high 2027 expectations

Brandon Clarke, Tekoah Roby, and Tai Peete headline the group of Cardinals prospects heading to Arizona this fall.

Redbirdrants

Spencer Strider's apparent availability gives Cardinals a home-run offseason target

Spencer Strider hasn't been a true ace for some time, but he may just be a change of scenery away from greatness. The Cardinals, in need of frontline starting pitching, should be at the front of the line in his trade market.

MLB.com

Clemente nominee Walker made huge off-field impact far before '26 breakout

ST. LOUIS -- Humility has always been a hallmark of Jordan Walker’s personality, and a breakout season in the big leagues hasn’t changed it. So it should come as little surprise that his reaction to learning he was named a 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominee as a representative of the

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Andre Pallante Gets Shelled by the Giants as they Overwhelm Cardinals Tuesday

Tuesday night’s game between the Cardinals and Giants started out with a bang from both teams. Bombs from both Bryce Eldridge and Alec Burleson were just the beginning of a lot of offense especially from the San Francisco Giants lineup. It didn’t take long before Andre Pallante was greeted rudely by the bats of the […]

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St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants Game Discussion Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will meet again Tuesday night at Busch Stadium. Andre Pallante is the scheduled starter for the Cardinals while the Giants will send RHP Blade Tidwell to the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm central time while the game broadcast will be handled by Cardinals.tv.

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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