What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 13-9, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA) vs Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.59 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 21, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 13-9, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals dropped one to the Miami Marlins 3-5 at loanDepot park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a hot week

Treading water. They've taken 5 of 7 this week. Moving right along. On the other hand, last night's loss by 2 drags the score down.

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Cardinals Game on April 21

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (11-12)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Dustin May (2-2, 6.98 ERA) vs Chris Paddack (0-3, 5.59 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals dropped one to the Miami Marlins 3-5 at loanDepot park.

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

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Reds	15	8	.652		W4
Pirates	13	9	.591	1.5	W1
Cubs	13	9	.591	1.5	W6
Cardinals	13	9	.591	1.5	L1
Brewers	12	9	.571	2.0	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	8	.306	1.007	16
41 Alec Burleson	3	.267	.784	15
26 JJ Wetherholt	3	.228	.730	11

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Michael McGreevy	1-2	3.29	0.91	27.1
32 Matthew Liberatore	0-1	3.67	1.41	27.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
0 Masyn Winn	6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .462 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' momentum hit a snag in Miami, as they fell 5-3 to the Marlins, snapping their five-game win streak. Jordan Walker kept the energy alive by extending his hitting streak to an impressive 15 games, proving to be a bright spot in an otherwise frustrating outing. Meanwhile, rookie JJ Wetherholt made headlines for a bizarre franchise record by being hit by a pitch in consecutive games, a dubious honor previously held by Jon Jay. Despite the loss, the Cardinals have showcased grit this season, particularly in extra innings where they remain undefeated. As they navigate a challenging stretch, the resilience of this team suggests that their early success is no fluke, setting the stage for what could still be a promising season.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt sets bizarre franchise record in painful fashion

The St. Louis Cardinals have a new record holder for most games hit by a pitch in a row in rookie JJ Wetherholt. He takes the honor from Jon Jay, who is now a coach on the Cardinals staff.

Redbirdrants

The Cardinals continue to dominate extra innings

After sweeping the Astros, St. Louis is on a five-game win streak. In a word, this Cardinal team is gritty. They are undefeated in extra innings and are tough to beat right now.

MLB.com

Walker, Cards continue to show promising execution despite streak ending

MIAMI -- After arriving in Miami in the early hours of Monday riding a five-game winning streak, the Cardinals couldn’t quite carry that momentum into the night, falling 5-3 to the Marlins at loanDepot park. In a game that unfolded the way they expected -- tight, situational and decided on

MLB.com

A look behind Franklin's early dominance at High-A Peoria

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Viva El Birdos

Jordan Walker Extends Hit Streak to 15, But Marlins Beat Cardinals 5-3

Michael McGreevy did not have his best stuff Monday night and the Miami Marlins took advantage of his mistakes beating the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3, but Jordan Walker did extend his hitting streak to 15 games. Monday night’s game began as a pitcher’s duel. The Cardinals missed a golden opportunity to score in the top […]

Viva El Birdos

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Miami Marlins Monday Night

The St. Louis Cardinals road trip continues as they do battle with the Miami Marlins Monday night at LoanDepot Park. Michael McGreevy (1-1 with a 2.49 ERA) will start for the Cardinals while Max Meyer (1-0 with a 4.12 ERA) will be on the mound for the Marlins. First pitch scheduled for 5:40pm central time.

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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