Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Dustin May (3-4, 4.85 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.63 ERA). First pitch at 08:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV. First pitch at 08:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals Daily Update
May 15, 2026

Q: What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 25-18, 3rd in the NL Central.

The St. Louis Cardinals are 25-18, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Athletics 5-4 at Sutter Health Park. Today they play the Kansas City Royals at 08:15 PM EDT on Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV.

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Comfortable territory. The arms have been stingy at 3.1 RA/G. But just 3.6 runs per game this stretch. Not enough.

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Cardinals Game Today

Opponent:	Kansas City Royals (19-25)
Location:	Busch Stadium
First Pitch:	08:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Dustin May (3-4, 4.85 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (4-2, 2.63 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV, Royals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 54°F, Wind 9 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Athletics 5-4 at Sutter Health Park.

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

Highlights

Jordan Walker went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Victor Scott II went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Yohel Pozo went 3-4.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	28	16	.636		W1
Brewers	24	17	.585	2.5	W1
Cardinals	25	18	.581	2.5	W1
Pirates	24	20	.545	4.0	W1
Reds	23	21	.523	5.0	W1

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	12	.294	.945	32
41 Alec Burleson	6	.273	.790	30
26 JJ Wetherholt	8	.244	.785	22

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Michael McGreevy	3-2	2.10	0.88	51.1
62 Kyle Leahy	4-3	4.31	1.59	39.2
53 Andre Pallante	4-3	4.46	1.37	42.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
63 Yohel Pozo	4 hits, 1 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
53 Andre Pallante	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a thrilling comeback victory against the Athletics, showcasing their resilience with a 5-4 win, thanks to Iván Herrera's clutch performance and home runs from Jordan Walker and Victor Scott II. With Michael McGreevy lowering his ERA to an impressive 2.10, the starting rotation continues to provide a stabilizing force, even as the bullpen struggles to maintain leads. Manager Oliver Marmol noted the impact of the new ABS challenge system, which played a role in the game’s intensity. Meanwhile, the spotlight is now on Dustin May, a once-promising pitcher trying to regain his footing in the organization. As the Cardinals sit at 23-17 and aim to build momentum in the upcoming series, it’s clear that their path to success hinges on both solid pitching and timely offensive contributions.

Sources

MLB.com · 6h ago

'We're always fighting': Down to their final strike, Cardinals mount comeback

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Iván Herrera was hitless in four at-bats when he stepped to the plate with the game on the line in the ninth inning Thursday, but his Cardinals teammates weren’t worried. At first base, rookie JJ Wetherholt -- still nursing the sting of a two-out, two-strike hit-by-pitch --

MLB.com · 5h ago

We have a new record for most ABS challenges in a game

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The new ABS challenge system has certainly changed the game for hitters, catchers and pitchers. But on Thursday, Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol offered a good reminder of its impact on managers, too. After a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Athletics, Marmol was finally catching his breath in

Viva El Birdos · 8h ago

Cardinals Bullpen Again Loses Lead but the Cardinals Rally For Huge Win

Game Summary Today’s game featured stingy starting pitching from both the A’s starter Lopez and the Cardinals Michael McGreevy. McGreevy lowers his ERA to 2.10. Jordan Walker and Victor Scott II hit homeruns, leading the Cardinals to a late 3-1 lead. However, the Cardinals bullpen was unable to hold the lead against the powerful A’s […]

Justbaseball · 16h ago

Dustin May Is Giving the Cardinals Something To Think About

When the St. Louis Cardinals signed 28-year-old right-hander Dustin May, the belief was he wasn’t long for the organization. Once a top prospect of the Los Angeles Dodgers, May has struggled to find consistent footing at the major league level. Whether it be injuries or performance-based, the right-hander hasn’t lived up to the hype. In […] The post Dustin May Is Giving the Cardinals Something To Think About appeared first on Just Baseball.

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