What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 63-61, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

TBD (TBD) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 01:40 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

August 17, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 63-61, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals blasted the Chicago Cubs 11-4 at Wrigley Field.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Not flashy, but the math works. Won by 7 last night and the score reflects it. On top of that, the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.

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Cardinals Game on August 17

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (59-64)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	01:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	TBD (TBD) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals blasted the Chicago Cubs 11-4 at Wrigley Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	2	1	0	6	0	0	0	2	0	11	13	0
	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	4	6	0

Highlights

Jordan Walker went 3-4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Alec Burleson went 3-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	77	48	.616		W2
Cubs	72	53	.576	5.0	L2
Cardinals	63	61	.508	13.5	W2
Pirates	61	65	.484	16.5	W1
Reds	59	64	.480	17.0	L2

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	24	.284	.839	88
41 Alec Burleson	21	.288	.849	90
22 Joshua Báez	3	.333	1.666	5

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-4	3.08	1.11	49.2
62 Kyle Leahy	9-4	3.38	1.34	117.1
40 Hunter Dobbins	3-3	3.42	1.30	50.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
41 Alec Burleson	4 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
72 Luis Gastelum	4.1 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

Joshua Báez made an unforgettable entrance into the MLB, becoming the first player ever to hit three home runs in his debut, a feat so remarkable that his borrowed cleats are heading to Cooperstown. His historic performance was a highlight in the Cardinals’ strong 8-4 victory over the Cubs, showcasing a lineup that seems to be clicking at the right time, with Jordan Walker and Alec Burleson also contributing to the offensive explosion. As the Cards gear up for a grueling stretch against the Reds, the momentum from this weekend series win is clear: the bats are alive and well, and the team’s +9 run differential over the past week signals that this surge is no fluke. With changes like the return of the navy hats sparking fan interest, it feels like this team might just be finding its rhythm in the late summer heat.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Which of these two sluggers should lay claim to the Cardinals' "moment of the year"?

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Báez hit three home runs in his debut approximately a month after Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. Which of these should be considered the moment of the year?

Redbirdrants

5 additional changes Cardinals can make after bringing back beloved navy hats

The navy hats are back. However, that wasn't the only thing featured in the survey the Cardinals recently took. The Cardinals should wear the power blue jerseys at home, incorporate the Sunday cap more, and change their City Connect uniforms.

MLB.com

'Bleachers are empty': Cards make statement as offense shines vs. Cubs

CHICAGO -- Alec Burleson has been around long enough now to know what August can do to a hitter. The legs get heavier. The swing can get a little longer. What felt effortless in April suddenly requires more intention. Burleson has lived through those stretches before.

MLB.com

Báez's borrowed cleats from historic debut heading to Cooperstown

CHICAGO -- Joshua Báez made history Saturday wearing someone else’s shoes. Those shoes are now on their way to Cooperstown as a way to commemorate the most historic debut in MLB history. Less than 24 hours after becoming the first player in MLB history to homer three times in his

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Series Preview

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a brutal week where they’ll play 5 games in 4 days against the Cincinnati Reds beginning with a day/night doubleheader on Monday. What we know about pitching matchups already shows this might be one of the most interesting and possibly pivotal weeks of the season so far. Here are the […]

Viva El Birdos

Jordan Walker, Alec Burleson Bombs Power Cardinals Over Cubs Sunday

Who would win the weekend series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs? Sunday’s game would decide it and it was a classic Cards/Cubs back and forth duel. The Cardinals bats would strike early again and Hunter Dobbins would give St. Louis a solid start, but the Cubs would not go down quietly. […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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