What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 66-66, 3rd in the NL Central.

How are the Cardinals doing?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 66-66, 3rd in the NL Central. They are 3-4 over their last 7 games.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

August 24, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 66-66, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 4-6 at Citizens Bank Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Not a great stretch. Down 8 in run differential this week. That's significant. On top of that, a loss by 2 last night and the vibes reflect it.

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Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 4-6 at Citizens Bank Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	0	4	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	6	9	0

Highlights

José Fermín went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Alec Burleson went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	81	50	.618		L1
Cubs	75	56	.573	6.0	W1
Cardinals	66	66	.500	15.5	L3
Pirates	63	69	.477	18.5	L3
Reds	62	69	.473	19.0	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	27	.289	.854	96
41 Alec Burleson	21	.291	.844	96
48 Iván Herrera	14	.242	.737	53

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
62 Kyle Leahy	10-4	3.13	1.30	126.1
61 Riley O'Brien	3-5	3.93	1.22	52.2
65 George Soriano	6-3	4.11	1.25	57.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
41 Alec Burleson	4 hits, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals' hopes took a nosedive after blowing a four-run lead in the ninth inning yesterday, resulting in a staggering 12-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies and a sweep in the series. This defeat capped off a disappointing 3-4 stretch on their recent road trip, leaving them at a precarious 66-65 for the season. As they head home, Ramón Urías rejoins the lineup after being activated from the 60-day injured list, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the gloom. In contrast, Alec Burleson continues to be a bright spot, showcasing his offensive prowess and sparking discussions about a potential contract extension. The Cardinals need to regroup quickly, as they prepare to face the Phillies again, hoping to find a way to regain their footing as the season edges closer to its conclusion.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals Reinstate Ramon Urias From 60-Day IL

The Cardinals are activating Ramón Urías off the 60-day injured list today, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is in today’s starting lineup as the second baseman. To clear an active roster spot, the team is placing Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with a bruised left hand. The Cardinals […]

Redbirdrants

Making the case for and against the Cardinals giving Alec Burleson an extension

Alec Burleson has completely broken out in 2026, and the St. Louis Cardinals may want to extend him. He's made it clear; this is where he wants to be, and with his dominance on both sides of the ball, he's more than earned all the hype.

Redbirdrants

Fans will do a double take at this former Cardinals outfielder's late-career surge

Randal Grichuk has had a strong career after leaving the St. Louis Cardinals, and he's having a season for the ages at age 35. He may be another player whom John Mozeliak wanted back.

MLB.com

Cards head home after 11-game trip as near victory becomes stunning loss

PHILADELPHIA -- After a tumultuous couple days in Philadelphia, the Cardinals looked like they were going to get a much-needed win on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park to close out an 11-game road trip. And then the ninth inning happened.

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals Blow 4-Run Lead in the 9th, Get Swept by Phillies

Kyle Leahy gave the St. Louis Cardinals exactly what he’s given the team much of the season. He was rock-solid shutting down the Philadelphia Phillies for the first four innings of the game. The Cardinals bats would manage to score against the Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez, but the game would come down to whether the […]

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Discussion Sunday

The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up a long road trip on Sunday as they try again against the Philadelphia Phillies. Kyle Leahy is the scheduled starter for the Cardinals while the Phillies will give the ball to Cristopher Sánchez. First pitch is set for 12:45pm central time and the game broadcast will be available via […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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