What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 14-9, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Kyle Leahy (2-2, 5.21 ERA) vs Janson Junk (0-2, 4.50 ERA). First pitch at 12:10 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 12:10 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

April 22, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 14-9, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Miami Marlins 5-3 at loanDepot park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Not flashy, but the math works. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. And a +12 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Cardinals Game on April 22

Opponent:	Miami Marlins (11-13)
Location:	loanDepot park
First Pitch:	12:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kyle Leahy (2-2, 5.21 ERA) vs Janson Junk (0-2, 4.50 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV, Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Miami Marlins 5-3 at loanDepot park.

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

Highlights

Nathan Church went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Alec Burleson went 2-4 with 2 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Reds	16	8	.667		W5
Cubs	14	9	.609	1.5	W7
Cardinals	14	9	.609	1.5	W1
Brewers	13	9	.591	2.0	W1
Pirates	13	10	.565	2.5	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	8	.292	.964	16
41 Alec Burleson	3	.278	.803	17
26 JJ Wetherholt	3	.229	.738	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	7 hits, 4 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Riley O'Brien	2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

Dustin May delivered a much-needed boost for the Cardinals, striking out a steady performance in their 5-3 victory over the Marlins, while Nathan Church surprised everyone with a timely blast that showcased the team's potential. Despite the win, concerns linger about the outfield, especially with Victor Scott II's struggles overshadowing Jordan Walker's solid play. Nolan Gorman's defensive transformation at third base has been a bright spot, but this team cannot afford to have just one reliable offensive contributor. As the Cardinals sit at 13-9, and with a promising 5-2 record in their last seven games, it’s clear they need to tighten the screws to build sustainable momentum. With a rotation decision looming as Dobbins nears his return, the front office faces pressure to ensure that the Cardinals can keep rising in the division.

Sources

Redbirdrants

The Cardinals' Nolan Gorman has undergone a startling defensive transformation

Although St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Gorman hasn't produced much offensively, he has improved his defensive play significantly so far in 2026 following a full-time move to the hot corner.

Redbirdrants

The offensive black hole in the Cardinals outfield continues to get larger

Jordan Walker has masked the real offensive trouble in the rest of the St. Louis Cardinals outfield, Victor Scott II. He continues to struggle big time at the plate and may need to see less playing time if he doesn't improve.

MLB.com

May a steadying presence as Cards hold off Marlins in Miami

MIAMI -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol has a simple formula for unlocking the best version of Dustin May: Get ahead early. On Tuesday night, May showed flashes of that approach in the Cardinals’ 5-3 win over the Marlins at loanDepot park, leaning on his fastball mix to deliver a steady

MLB.com

Cards have rotation decision to make as Dobbins nears return

When a club moves on from multiple core contributors in a single offseason, the expectation is usually straightforward: Take a step back now in hopes of moving forward later. The Cardinals appeared to follow that script this winter, trading away Brendan Donovan, Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Nolan Arenado. Instead,

Viva El Birdos

Nathan Church’s Big Blast Leads St. Louis Cardinals Over Marlins 5-3

A fiery Dustin May had a solid start and JJ Wetherholt continued his on-base assault while Nathan Church flexed unexpected power as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Miami Marlins Tuesday night. It only took 4 pitches before JJ Wetherholt was on base as he ripped a 1st inning double to start the game. After […]

Viva El Birdos

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

The St. Louis Cardinals play game 2 of their road series versus the Miami Marlins Tuesday night. Dustin May (2-2 with a 6.98 ERA) will start for the Cardinals while Chris Paddack (0-3 with a 5.59 ERA) will get the ball for the Marlins. First pitch is 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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