What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 65-63, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.48 ERA) vs Brady Singer (5-11, 4.66 ERA). First pitch at 12:40 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 12:40 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

August 20, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 65-63, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 4-5 at Great American Ball Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Warm

outscoring opponents

Comfortable territory. Run differential of +10 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably. And a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.

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Cardinals Game on August 20

Opponent:	Cincinnati Reds (61-66)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	12:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael McGreevy (5-9, 3.48 ERA) vs Brady Singer (5-11, 4.66 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 4-5 at Great American Ball Park.

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

Highlights

Jordan Walker went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	78	49	.614		L1
Cubs	74	54	.578	4.5	L1
Cardinals	65	63	.508	13.5	L1
Pirates	63	66	.488	16.0	W2
Reds	61	66	.480	17.0	W1

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	25	.288	.849	90
41 Alec Burleson	21	.289	.845	92
48 Iván Herrera	14	.244	.743	53

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-4	2.96	1.06	51.2
62 Kyle Leahy	10-4	3.24	1.31	122.1
40 Hunter Dobbins	3-3	3.42	1.30	50.0

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Riley O'Brien	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
72 Luis Gastelum	4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals are firmly in the swing of things, riding a 5-2 week and a solid performance with a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that showcased Matthew Liberatore's strong start, despite being let down by a single pitch that cost him dearly. As the team continues to push for a playoff spot with a current record of 65-62, they’ve brought in left-hander Josh Fleming on a minor league deal, further bolstering their roster. Alec Burleson is finally getting the defensive accolades he deserves, underscoring the depth of talent emerging as the season progresses. With their next series against the Reds, there’s a palpable sense of opportunity in the air, and if they can keep this momentum, October baseball could very well be within reach.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

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Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals, Josh Fleming Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cardinals are in agreement with left-hander Josh Fleming on a minor league contract, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. They also announced they’ve re-signed first baseman/outfielder Bligh Madris and assigned him to Triple-A Memphis. Fleming is a St. Louis area native who was drafted by the Rays when Cards’ president of baseball operations […]

Redbirdrants

The St. Louis Cardinals' map to playing October baseball

The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, but don't count them out! By executing, managing their promotions correctly, and taking the next two series, they'll be in serious contention.

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Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson finally gets the defensive recognition he deserves

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson has been amazing with the bat in his hands, but he is now being valued correctly for the great work he does on defense.

MLB.com

Liberatore's great effort vs. Reds derailed by one pitch

CINCINNATI -- Two of the National League’s top rookies were at the center of the sequence that saw the Reds wrestle control of Wednesday night’s game at Great American Ball Park away from Matthew Liberatore and the Cardinals. With the Reds looking for damage down 2-0 in the sixth inning,

MLB.com

As Cards manage Leahy's workload, could he move to bullpen?

CINCINNATI -- To react at all to the early results from Cardinals starter Kyle Leahy was to overreact to them. Even as Leahy had a 5.52 ERA at the end of April of his first full season as a big league starter, this was a point on which Cardinals brass

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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