What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 75-78, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.33 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA). First pitch at 08:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 08:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

September 18, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 75-78, 4th in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

A mixed bag this week. 3-4 over 7 games. That leaves a mark. On the plus side, only 4 on the IL. Health is a factor.

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Cardinals Game on September 18

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (71-82)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	08:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.33 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (12-5, 3.12 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	95	58	.621		L1
Cubs	85	68	.556	10.0	W1
Pirates	76	77	.497	19.0	W1
Cardinals	75	78	.490	20.0	L2
Reds	71	82	.464	24.0	L1

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	.284	.821	111
18 Jordan Walker	28	.278	.818	100
48 Iván Herrera	16	.242	.729	65

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
44 Gordon Graceffo	8-1	2.56	1.05	77.1
62 Kyle Leahy	10-4	3.33	1.31	135.0
60 Quinn Mathews	2-3	3.62	1.39	37.1

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	3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

With the Cardinals now staring down the barrel of postseason elimination, the focus shifts squarely to the future, including updated MLB Draft Lottery odds that could become a lifeline. At 75-78, the team’s chances of postseason play are dwindling, yet hope lingers in the form of young talent. Jurrangelo Cijntje, after a stellar scoreless performance in Triple-A, deserves a shot to prove his worth as Brendan Donovan nears return. Meanwhile, Quinn Mathews is transforming self-doubt into confidence, showcasing his potential with each outing. As the Cardinals gear up for a final homestand against the Nationals, it’s time to evaluate which pieces can contribute to building a competitive roster next season.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Updated MLB Draft Lottery odds as Cardinals fall further out of contention

The St. Louis Cardinals are almost eliminated from the postseason, meaning their MLB Draft Lottery odds matter even more now. They currently have the 13th-best odds but could see those get higher or lower based on how the season ends.

Redbirdrants

Cardinals should give Jurrangelo Cijntje chance to show off Brendan Donovan return with MLB debut

Jurrangelo Cijntje has earned a chance to start for the St. Louis Cardinals before the season ends, but making his MLB debut could be complicated by 40-man roster factors. Still, getting him a chance now makes a ton of sense.

MLB.com

How Mathews has turned his self-doubt into strong self-confidence in Majors

ST. LOUIS -- Quinn Mathews is so insistent in the deadpan delivery of his own self-deprecating thoughts that it can be difficult to discern what’s real for the Cardinals’ rookie left-hander -- and what should be taken as pure shtick. One day after Mathews’ best big league start to date,

MLB.com

Cijntje spins scoreless start, continuing dominant September

Jurrangelo Cijntje’s final start of the 2026 regular season was another strong step in his development. The Cardinals’ No. 12 prospect turned in 5 1/3 innings of scoreless ball for Triple-A Memphis, earning the win in an 11-1 rout of Nashville at First Horizon Park. Cijntje struck out three batters

Viva El Birdos

Springfield Cardinals vs Tulsa Drillers Playoff Game 2 Discussion

The Springfield Cardinals are playing game 2 of their playoff series vs the Tulsa Drillers Thursday night. Liam Doyle is on the mound for the Cardinals. You can watch the game for free here.

Viva El Birdos

Series Preview: Cardinals Host Nationals for Last Homestand of Season

We’ve learned a lot about the current St. Louis Cardinals roster this season including some great things and others not so much. The last view of this team at home this season begins Friday night when the Cardinals welcome the Washington Nationals to town. Pitching Matchups Friday night – Kyle Leahy (RHP 10-4, 3.33 ERA, […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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