What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 75-79, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Michael McGreevy (7-9, 3.83 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.35 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 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 07:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

September 19, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 75-79, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were crushed by the Washington Nationals 1-9 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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A rough patch, by the numbers. Last night's 8-run loss is fresh and it shows. And a -10 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.

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Cardinals Game on September 19

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (72-82)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael McGreevy (7-9, 3.83 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-6, 3.35 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were crushed by the Washington Nationals 1-9 at Busch Stadium.

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

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	96	58	.623		W1
Cubs	85	69	.552	11.0	L1
Pirates	77	77	.500	19.0	W2
Cardinals	75	79	.487	21.0	L3
Reds	72	82	.468	24.0	W1

St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
41 Alec Burleson	23	.283	.818	111
18 Jordan Walker	28	.279	.817	100
48 Iván Herrera	16	.242	.728	66

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
44 Gordon Graceffo	8-1	2.56	1.05	77.1
62 Kyle Leahy	10-5	3.65	1.34	138.0
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

The St. Louis Cardinals are officially out of the postseason race, a grim milestone that follows a rollercoaster Year 1 of rebuilding under Chaim Bloom. The elimination was punctuated by a disheartening 9-1 loss to the Nationals, which showcased the stark contrast between the Cardinals' aspirations and their current reality, as they were outscored despite the Nationals posting more runs than hits. The situation worsened with the news that rookie Joshua Báez has landed on the injured list, taking another hit to a lineup already struggling to find consistency. On a brighter note, discussions around Yadier Molina's legacy continue, with analysts like ESPN's Paul Hembekides pushing for his Hall of Fame recognition. As the season winds down, the focus shifts to player development and the lessons learned during this tumultuous campaign.

Sources

Redbirdrants

St. Louis Cardinals officially eliminated from postseason contention after exceeding expectations

The St. Louis Cardinals were officially eliminated from postseason contention tonight, marking the end of their playoff hopes despite what was an incredible Year 1 of their rebuild under Chaim Bloom.

Redbirdrants

ESPN analyst makes strong Hall of Fame claim for Cardinals legend

ESPN's Paul Hembekides believes that St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina is one of the most underrated players in MLB history, and he's got the facts to prove it.

MLB.com

As Cards eliminated from playoff contention, they reflect on what they learned in '26

ST. LOUIS -- On the day the Cardinals were officially eliminated from the postseason, the score of their final game as a mathematical contender didn’t necessarily reflect the fight the fledgling Redbirds have shown throughout the year. A 9-1 loss to the Nationals on Friday night at Busch Stadium doesn’t

MLB.com

Báez's thrilling debut stint comes to early end as rookie lands on IL

ST. LOUIS -- The enthralling debut stint for Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez has met a slightly premature conclusion. St. Louis placed the 23-year-old outfielder on the 10-day injured list (left oblique strain) ahead of Friday night’s series opener against Washington at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals recalled infielder César Prieto in

Viva El Birdos

Nationals Score More Runs than Hits, Embarrass Cardinals Friday

The analogy given by the St. Louis Cardinals TV crew Friday night was that the game started in a way that would inspire most to hit the reset button if this were a video game. Unfortunately, there was no reset button available for the Cardinals poor start Friday night as the Nationals scored early and […]

Justbaseball

Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters?

Two low-cost outfield additions have become much more than depth pieces as Chicago fights through a tight AL Central race. The Chicago White Sox needed Randal Grichuk to swing. Two nights later, they needed Tristan Peters to keep swinging. Chicago was one strike away from a fifth consecutive loss Saturday night in St. Louis when […] The post Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters? appeared first on Just Baseball.

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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