St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates


The St. Louis Cardinals were 2-2, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the New York Mets 2-4 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check
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the season is just getting started

Just 4 games into the season. The positives and negatives are canceling out. Opponents putting up 6.8 per game. The staff is struggling. Pair that with dropped last night by 2 and the temperature took a hit.

Cardinals Game on March 31

Opponent:New York Mets (3-1)
Location:Busch Stadium
First Pitch:07:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Andre Pallante (TBD) vs Kodai Senga (TBD)
TV Broadcast:SNY, Cardinals.TV
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals lost to the New York Mets 2-4 at Busch Stadium.

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Highlights

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Reds
31.750 W3
Brewers
31.750 L1
Cardinals
22.5001.0 L2
Cubs
22.5001.0 W1
Pirates
13.2502.0 L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-2 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
18
Jordan Walker
1.3851.2693
41
Alec Burleson
1.4001.1115
16
Nolan Gorman
2.2861.0005

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
18
Jordan Walker
4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games
16
Nolan Gorman
3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games

Cardinals News

Dustin May's debut with the Cardinals turned into a nightmare as he was battered for multiple extra-base hits by the Tampa Bay Rays, forcing an early exit in the fourth inning. His struggles only amplify the pressure on a pitching staff that's allowed an alarming 7.7 runs per game so far. On the brighter side, Nolan Gorman continues to show promise, belting a home run in a losing effort against the New York Mets, though the rest of the lineup remained eerily quiet in a 4-2 defeat. Meanwhile, rookie JJ Wetherholt is making a name for himself, living up to his own predictions of becoming a major leaguer. As the Cardinals sit at 2-1 and prepare for their next series, fans are left wondering if this season will showcase budding stars or just more inconsistency.

Sources
Cardinals outfield may have widest range of outcomes in rebuild season
Redbirdrants
Cardinals outfield may have widest range of outcomes in rebuild season
Cardinals outfielders Victor Scott II, Jordan Walker, and Nathan Church are all playing with something to prove in 2026.
Cardinals fans' fears only rise after Dustin May is shelled in debut outing
Redbirdrants
Cardinals fans' fears only rise after Dustin May is shelled in debut outing
The Tampa Bay Rays didn't see the sentiment in Dustin May getting off on the right foot with the Cardinal faithful. After a flurry of extra-base hits, the big right-hander exited in the fourth inning.
Two barrels in one at-bat? At least Gorman made the 2nd one count
MLB.com
Two barrels in one at-bat? At least Gorman made the 2nd one count
ST. LOUIS -- After Mets starter Clay Holmes got Nolan Gorman to swing through strike one during his at-bat in the sixth inning on Monday night at Busch Stadium, catcher Francisco Alvarez did a very normal thing. He threw the ball back to the pitcher. But Gorman was still reloading
Wetherholt always knew he'd be a big leaguer. His 5th grade teacher can prove it
MLB.com
Wetherholt always knew he'd be a big leaguer. His 5th grade teacher can prove it
ST. LOUIS -- What makes the torrid start to Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt's big league career all the more impressive is the way that he called his shot on it. No, he didn't point out toward Freese's Lawn before depositing a baseball onto the Busch Stadium berm in his second
New York City Mets Defeat St Louis City Cardinals 4-2 on 3/30/26
Viva El Birdos
New York City Mets Defeat St Louis City Cardinals 4-2 on 3/30/26
Ha, see what I did there, St Louis City? There were a bunch of county cops outside the stadium tonight. But it’s the city, dang it! Anways, sorry this recap is a little bit delayed, but I was at the game tonight and had some photography to prepare, just got out of the dark room […]
Nolan Gorman Homers, But Cardinals Bats Go Silent in 4-2 Loss to Mets
Viva El Birdos
Nolan Gorman Homers, But Cardinals Bats Go Silent in 4-2 Loss to Mets
The St. Louis Cardinals had a silent night with the bats with the exception of Nolan Gorman who hit a moonshot home run as the New York Mets beat the Birds 4-2 Monday night at Busch Stadium. The New York Mets jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead when Francisco Lindor tripled and then scored […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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