What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 68-68, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.13 ERA) vs Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.70 ERA). First pitch at 02:15 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 02:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

August 29, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 68-68, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

The numbers aren't lying. Only 2 of the last 7 in the win column. Counterbalancing that, a 3-run win last night helps the cause.

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Cardinals Game on August 29

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (65-71)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	02:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kyle Leahy (10-4, 3.13 ERA) vs Lake Bachar (1-3, 3.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Busch Stadium.

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

Highlights

Jordan Walker went 3-4.
Jimmy Crooks went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	84	51	.622		W3
Cubs	76	59	.563	8.0	L3
Cardinals	68	68	.500	16.5	W2
Pirates	65	71	.478	19.5	L2
Reds	64	71	.474	20.0	W2

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -20 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	27	.290	.852	97
41 Alec Burleson	21	.290	.834	99
48 Iván Herrera	14	.243	.733	53

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
62 Kyle Leahy	10-4	3.13	1.30	126.1
44 Gordon Graceffo	7-1	2.98	1.07	66.1
61 Riley O'Brien	3-6	3.95	1.23	54.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
18 Jordan Walker	6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
72 Luis Gastelum	3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals snapped a rough stretch, winning 7-5 against the Baltimore Orioles, yet the overall vibe remains uneasy with a 2-5 record over the last week and a troubling run differential of -22. Quinn Mathews shined in his home debut, earning his first MLB win, while Kyle Leahy continues to emerge as a key rotation piece, defying expectations in his first full season. However, the team’s bench still lacks punch, passing on TJ Friedl felt like a missed opportunity to bolster an outfield struggling defensively and offensively. With the Pittsburgh Pirates in town next, the Cardinals need to harness the momentum from last night’s win and turn this ship around before it's too late.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Thomas Saggese needs to be the Cardinals' next Swiss army knife

The Cardinals utility player group is missing offensive potential and Thomas Saggese could help solve the power outage at the bottom of the order.

Redbirdrants

Cardinals whiff on prime opportunity to upgrade bench following NL Central rival's gift

The Cardinals' middling outfield defense could have found a savior in TJ Friedl, but St. Louis opted to pass on the Reds' outfielder who has forgotten how to hit.

MLB.com

Mathews dazzles in home debut for first MLB win

ST. LOUIS -- Though Cardinals No. 8 prospect Quinn Mathews had gotten his feet wet at the big league level with a few starts over the past several weeks, Friday night at Busch Stadium was his first chance to pitch in front of the home crowd.

MLB.com

Leahy's breakout gives Cardinals a rotation building block

When listing the best starting pitchers in baseball, you’re not likely to hear Kyle Leahy’s name thrown into the mix. But in his first full season in a Major League rotation, Leahy has grown into one of the most productive arms in the sport.

Viva El Birdos

Crooks Homer, Mathews Gem Power St. Louis Cardinals Over Pirates Friday

Watching the Cardinals for the past week has been similar to that meme where the stick figure pokes the stick at an object saying “do something”. Many of us who witnessed the early season version of the St. Louis Cardinals have been anxiously waiting for the team to do something and they did some of […]

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Discussion Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals will wrap up their brief homestand with a 3-game weekend series as their division rival Pittsburgh Pirates come to town. After a bullpen game Thursday, Quinn Mathews will get the start Friday while the Pirates will send Jared Jones to the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15pm central time at […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Colorado Rockies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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