When is the next Cardinals game?

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

How are the Cardinals doing?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 50-45, 3rd in the NL Central. They are 3-4 over their last 7 games.

St. Louis Cardinals Daily Update
July 14, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals are 50-45, 3rd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

48°

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Lukewarm

a healthy roster

14-Day Trend

35° 83°

Perfectly average, for better or worse. A mostly healthy roster helps the outlook. Pulling the other way, outscored by 6 over 7 games. The deficit is real.

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Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	59	37	.615		L3
Cubs	54	42	.562	5.0	W2
Cardinals	50	45	.526	8.5	L1
Pirates	50	47	.515	9.5	W3
Reds	43	52	.453	15.5	L2

St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	22	.294	.886	74
41 Alec Burleson	15	.273	.805	67
48 Iván Herrera	11	.249	.771	40

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-3	3.43	1.12	39.1
59 JoJo Romero	1-3	3.35	1.30	43.0
65 George Soriano	3-2	3.32	1.11	40.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Riley O'Brien	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
36 Michael McGreevy	6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

Jordan Walker stole the spotlight and cemented his legacy by becoming the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby, showcasing not only his power but also the bright future of this franchise. His victory, with an explosive final round of 11 homers, reflects the potential that has been brewing in St. Louis, especially at a time when the team sits at 50-45 and is struggling to find its footing. While Walker's achievement brings excitement, the recent outright of Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A highlights the challenges the Cardinals face in their roster management. The eight-year extension for JJ Wetherholt indicates a long-term vision, but fans must wonder if the current roster can support this hopeful trajectory. With a lukewarm recent record of 3-4 and a negative run differential, the Cardinals need to capitalize on Walker's momentum and channel it into consistent wins.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors · 16h ago

Cardinals Outright Bruce Zimmermann

Lefty Bruce Zimmermann has been outrighted to Triple-A, the Cardinals announced. The veteran cleared waivers after being designated for assignment on Tuesday. Zimmermann has been outrighted multiple times in his career, so he’ll have the option to elect free agency. Zimmermann spent just a single day on the big-league roster. He was added for a […]

Redbirdrants · 6h ago

Jordan Walker gets massive payday with Home Run Derby victory

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker becomes the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby in franchise history.

Redbirdrants · 13h ago

JJ Wetherholt's extension details reveal Cardinals' future spending outlook

The St. Louis Cardinals inked JJ Wetherholt to an eight-year extension this past weekend, and now details have emerged of what that annual breakdown will look like. The Cardinals now have a bit more certainty when it comes to their payroll planning.

MLB.com · 4h ago

Walker stuns Schwarber, becomes Cardinals' first Derby champ

PHILADELPHIA -- As guest PA announcer Michael Buffer introduced him for the finals of the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday, Jordan Walker couldn’t help but grin. Buffer had barely run through the beginning of his script when the Citizens Bank Park crowd began booing. Hardly a soul in Philadelphia

MLB.com · 5h ago

Walker digs his new bling: 'I don't know if it's coming off tonight'

What looked like an impending coronation on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park was suddenly turned into one of the most dramatic finishes in Home Run Derby history. With 11 home runs in an impressive final round, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber appeared to be headed for his first Derby win

Viva El Birdos · 6h ago

St. Louis Cardinals Jordan Walker Upsets Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby Finals

The St. Louis Cardinals haven’t had a competitor in the MLB Home Run Derby since Albert Pujols put on a show during his final season in 2022. Jordan Walker’s breakout year has given him the opportunity to represent St. Louis this year, but he was up against formidable competition. Little did we know that Jordan […]

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Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

Date	Opponent	Time
Fri 07/17	@ Arizona Diamondbacks	9:40 PM
Sat 07/18	@ Arizona Diamondbacks	4:10 PM
Sun 07/19	@ Arizona Diamondbacks	4:10 PM

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