What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 76-81, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.36 ERA) vs Lake Bachar (1-4, 3.56 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

September 23, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 76-81, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-2 at PNC Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Cooling off for real reasons. Winning just 2 of 7 this week pulls the temperature down. Pair that with opponents have them by 18 runs this week.

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Cardinals Game on September 23

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (80-77)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Matthew Liberatore (5-14, 5.36 ERA) vs Lake Bachar (1-4, 3.56 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Pittsburgh Pirates 0-2 at PNC Park.

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

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	98	59	.624		L1
Cubs	87	70	.554	11.0	L1
Pirates	80	77	.510	18.0	W5
Cardinals	76	81	.484	22.0	L1
Reds	73	84	.465	25.0	W1

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
41 Alec Burleson	23	.280	.808	111
18 Jordan Walker	28	.273	.802	100
48 Iván Herrera	18	.245	.741	68

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
44 Gordon Graceffo	8-2	2.76	1.09	78.1
62 Kyle Leahy	10-5	3.65	1.34	138.0
72 Luis Gastelum	5-3	4.46	1.28	34.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
48 Iván Herrera	5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .385 AVG in last 3 games
15 José Fermín	5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 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

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals officially saw their playoff hopes vanish, wrapping up a disappointing season with a 76-80 record, leaving fans to ponder what might have been. As the team gears up to face the Pittsburgh Pirates, their anemic offense,managing just one hit in a recent loss,has become a significant concern, highlighted by a run differential of -14 over the last week. With Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker as the only bright spots in an otherwise stagnant lineup, the Cardinals are left searching for answers. On a positive note, the front office seems committed to the integrity of Busch Stadium's fences, which might be a long-term strategy as they look to rebuild. Meanwhile, Andre Pallante’s promising adjustments provide a glimmer of hope for the pitching staff as fans look ahead to next season.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Cardinals could give Luis Robert a chance to rebuild his value in new role in 2027

The Cardinals should take a flier on Luis Robert Jr. as a placeholder in center field who can bring a jolt to the offense.

Redbirdrants

The Cardinals are wise in their choice not to meddle with Busch Stadium's fences

Chaim Bloom reportedly has no plans to move in the fences at Busch Stadium, and that lack of action is probably the best choice for the St. Louis Cardinals if they want to be competitive and stay on the leading edge of baseball.

MLB.com

Church pesters Pirates as Pallante's 2026 turnaround gains steam

PITTSBURGH -- It’s getting to the point that Nathan Church is probably considered a pest in Pittsburgh. During the Cardinals’ trip to PNC Park in April, the rookie outfielder memorably stole what would have been a game-winning home run from Pirates infielder Nick Gonzales, and turned it into a walk-off

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals Only Manage 1 Hit as Pirates Pitchers Shut Them Down

Tuesday night started as an old school pitcher’s duel as the Cardinals Andre Pallante and the Pirates Jared Jones were throwing a lot of balls that were missing bats. Ultimately, it would be the Pittsburgh and St. Louis bullpens that would decide the winner. The lack of Cardinals offense combined with an epic start by […]

Viva El Birdos

The Cardinals Season is Over, But the Future is Bright

The 2026 schedule hasn’t yet concluded, but the Cardinals’ playoff hopes are officially extinguished. From JJ’s debut and Burley’s monstrous blast that set the tone for the season on opening day, to a group of SFA baseball players taking their shirts off and swinging them over their heads. Jordan Walker reintroducing himself to the baseball […]

FanGraphs

Effectively Wild Episode 2534: Breg Sits

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation and their podcast-producer search, then discuss the uncertain statuses of Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, and Shohei Ohtani on the precipice of the playoffs, how similar finishes in consecutive seasons can produce extra-disappointing or surprisingly uplifting results (featuring thoughts on the Astros, Diamondbacks, and Cardinals), […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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