What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 13-8, 2nd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Michael McGreevy (1-1, 2.49 ERA) vs Max Meyer (1-0, 4.12 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

April 20, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 13-8, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Houston Astros 7-5 at Daikin Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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The trend line looks fine. A 5-2 week speaks for itself. On top of that, coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score.

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Cardinals Game on April 20

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (10-12)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael McGreevy (1-1, 2.49 ERA) vs Max Meyer (1-0, 4.12 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 3 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Houston Astros 7-5 at Daikin Park.

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

The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the win in the 10th inning.

Highlights

JJ Wetherholt went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Masyn Winn went 3-5 with 3 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Reds	14	8	.636		W3
Cardinals	13	8	.619	0.5	W5
Pirates	13	9	.591	1.0	W1
Cubs	12	9	.571	1.5	W5
Brewers	12	9	.571	1.5	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	8	.305	1.013	16
41 Alec Burleson	3	.280	.819	15
26 JJ Wetherholt	3	.237	.749	11

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
32 Matthew Liberatore	0-1	3.67	1.41	27.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
0 Masyn Winn	5 hits, 1 HR, 7 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
16 Nolan Gorman	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Riley O'Brien	2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals continue to find ways to win, with a thrilling extra innings sweep over the Houston Astros highlighted by Masyn Winn's clutch bases-clearing double. At 12-8, the Cardinals are off to a better start than expected, even as their pitching rotation raises red flags with an alarming 6.0 runs allowed per game. Jordan Walker's breakout season has been a bright spot, igniting excitement as he batting .312 and proving skeptics wrong. While Magic Johnson's praise for the Cardinals' fans adds a touch of nostalgia, the team's success is overshadowed by the ongoing struggles in the outfield, leaving questions about the long-term strategy of this rebuilding year. As they gear up for another matchup with the Astros, fans should hope the bats stay hot while the pitching finds its footing.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Magic Johnson gives the Cardinals the biggest compliment a rival can

Magic Johnson praises the best fans in baseball. The Laker legend recalls his experience with playoff baseball in The Lou from his time watching his Los Angeles Dodgers play the St. Louis Cardinals.

Redbirdrants

3 concerning signs with the Cardinals rotation, and 1 saving grace

The St. Louis Cardinals rotation has really struggled to begin the 2026 season, and if they aren't careful, things could get even worse over the coming months.

MLB.com

Winn delivers in extras as Cardinals sweep Astros

HOUSTON -- Whether it’s hitting home runs, grinding out at-bats or winning a close one late, the Cardinals have found ways to win games so far this season. Sunday was just another example of that. Masyn Winn hit a bases-clearing double in the 10th inning as St. Louis swept the

Viva El Birdos

Cardinals’ Supernova Covering Up Outfield Concerns (feat. Thomas Gauvain)

Jordan Walker has changed what we all thought was possible for him this season, and honestly maybe even his career. Two natural questions arise from this supernova start for Walker. These are the issues we consider with guest Thomas Gauvain on this week’s Redbird Rudnown. First, the obvious one: can he keep doing this? We […]

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The Cardinals left field problem that did not need to be

By most all accounts, the St. Louis Cardinals have outperformed early expectations of the first year of the rebuild. Despite doing more subtracting than adding to their major league roster this past offseason, the Cardinals are off to a better start than they had in their previous “contending” years. Rightly, the vast majority of the […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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