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The St. Louis Cardinals were 1-0, 2nd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check
51°
Lukewarm
the season is just getting started

Only 1 games in. Some of this, some of that. The mound has been a liability at 7.0 RA/G. On the plus side, winning by 2 last night moved the needle.

Cardinals Game on March 28

Opponent:Tampa Bay Rays (0-1)
Location:Busch Stadium
First Pitch:02:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Michael McGreevy (TBD) vs Joe Boyle (TBD)
TV Broadcast:Cardinals.TV, Rays.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 5 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
101.000 W1
Cardinals
101.000 W1
Cubs
01.0001.0 L1
Pirates
01.0001.0 L1
Reds
01.0001.0 L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 1-0 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
41
Alec Burleson
1.7502.3002
27
Nathan Church
0.7501.5002
11
Victor Scott II
0.7501.5000

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals kicked off the 2026 season with an exhilarating 9-7 Opening Day victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, marking a promising start as they matched records from a bygone baseball era. JJ Wetherholt stole the show in his MLB debut, showcasing the youthful energy that the Cardinals are banking on this season. As fans celebrated at Busch Stadium, the spotlight also shone on Matthew Liberatore, who is apparently evolving on the mound, creating buzz about his potential impact this year. With a historic Opening Day under their belts, the team has managed to balance nostalgic traditions with a fresh wave of talent, leaving fans eager to see how this mix of experience and youth will play out as the season unfolds.

Sources
8 Young Players Auditioning At New Positions
Mlbtraderumors
8 Young Players Auditioning At New Positions
The 2026 season has gotten underway for all but six teams. The A's, Blue Jays, Braves, Royals, Rockies and Marlins will kick off their seasons today. The return of meaningful games has revealed or confirmed some usage plans. There are a few veteran players who are known to be changing their primary positions this season […]
Cardinals matched 2 teams from a long bygone baseball era in Opening Day history
Redbirdrants
Cardinals matched 2 teams from a long bygone baseball era in Opening Day history
The St. Louis Cardinals secured a shocking Opening Day victory over the Tampa Bay Rays behind a historic inning from both teams.
Childhood JJ Wetherholt photo posted by Pirates All-Star will blow your mind
Redbirdrants
Childhood JJ Wetherholt photo posted by Pirates All-Star will blow your mind
St. Louis Cardinals' phenom JJ Wetherholt had an incredible MLB debut, and former Pirates All-Star Jack Wilson and Wetherholt's fifth grade teacher shared wholesome images of him on social media from when he was a kid.
5 takeaways from Cardinals' thrilling Opening Day win
MLB.com
5 takeaways from Cardinals' thrilling Opening Day win
Thursday’s Opening Day at Busch Stadium had all the usual pomp and circumstance (and Hall of Famers) that Cardinals fans have gotten accustomed to in one of the great traditions in baseball. Ozzie Smith, Mark McGwire and Ted Simmons alongside Masyn Winn, Iván Herrera and JJ Wetherholt: The whole tradition
Split Decision: Matthew Liberatore is Evolving
Viva El Birdos
Split Decision: Matthew Liberatore is Evolving
Before we dive into an analysis of Matthew Liberatore’s arsenal changes from spring training, let me take a second to introduce myself. I’ve been reading VEB for as long as I can remember. It’s always been an awesome place for analysis and fan commentary. I hope, in some small way, to be able to contribute […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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