What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 15-13, 4th in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Kyle Leahy (2-3, 5.63 ERA) vs TBD (TBD). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

April 28, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 15-13, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 at PNC Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

a rough stretch

Hard to read this team right now. Going 2-5 lately. That drags everything down. Working in their favor, coming off a win by 2. That energy is baked into the score.

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Cardinals Game on April 28

Opponent:	Pittsburgh Pirates (16-13)
Location:	PNC Park
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Kyle Leahy (2-3, 5.63 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:	SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals bested the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 at PNC Park.

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

Highlights

JJ Wetherholt went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Pedro Pagés went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Reds	18	10	.643		L1
Cubs	17	12	.586	1.5	L3
Pirates	16	13	.552	2.5	L2
Cardinals	15	13	.536	3.0	W1
Brewers	14	13	.519	3.5	W1

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	8	.275	.906	16
26 JJ Wetherholt	6	.238	.788	14
48 Iván Herrera	4	.232	.802	13

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Michael McGreevy	1-2	2.97	0.90	33.1
53 Andre Pallante	2-2	4.26	1.42	25.1
32 Matthew Liberatore	0-1	4.75	1.55	30.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
26 JJ Wetherholt	5 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games
27 Nathan Church	4 hits, 3 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
43 Pedro Pagés	5 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to find their footing after a disappointing 2-5 week, with last night’s 2-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners leaving fans on edge. As the team struggles to maintain momentum, they’ve bolstered their bullpen by claiming lefty Luis Peralta off waivers from the Rockies, a move that could provide much-needed stability. Peralta, known for his strikeout potential, might be the spark the Cards’ shaky relief corps needs. Meanwhile, rookie JJ Wetherholt showed promise with a game-tying homer against the Pirates, reminding everyone that there are bright spots in this turbulent season. With a record of 14-13, the Cards must find consistency, especially as they gear up to face the Pirates again. Time is of the essence if they hope to turn the tide and make a push in the division.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals Claim Luis Peralta

The Cardinals have claimed left-hander Luis Peralta off waivers from the Rockies, according to announcements from both clubs. Colorado designated him for assignment last week. The Cards had an open 40-man spot and have optioned Peralta to Triple-A Memphis, so no corresponding moves are necessary. Peralta, 25, is the younger brother of Freddy Peralta. The […]

Redbirdrants

Cardinals claim brother of a former foe who could help stabilize shaky bullpen

The St. Louis Cardinals claimed left-handed reliever Luis Peralta off of waivers from the Colorado Rockies today, the younger brother of former rival Freddy Peralta. Peralta has incredible strikeout stuff that they will try and utilize in their bullpen.

Redbirdrants

1 Chaim Bloom trade with Red Sox feels even more unnecessary after latest development

The Boston Red Sox unleashed Payton Tolle back into the big leagues, raising questions about why they ever needed Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in the first place?

MLB.com

Homecoming magic: Wetherholt comes up big for Cards at PNC Park

PITTSBURGH -- JJ Wetherholt has been to PNC Park plenty of times, but he’d never had a night like Monday. The Cardinals’ rookie second baseman hit a game-tying homer during a four-run ninth inning as the Redbirds rallied for a 4-2 victory in the opener of a four-game series. St.

Viva El Birdos

Cardinals Nearly No-Hit by Pirates-Shock Pittsburgh in 9th Winning 4-2

Spoiler alert: There weren’t going to be many highlights to share from tonight’s St. Louis Cardinals game in Pittsburgh as the Pirates bullpen nearly no-hit the birds. However, the St. Louis Cardinals broke the heart of the Bucks thanks in part to a loud homecoming from JJ Wetherholt and a rally for the ages. The […]

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals Steadying Presence in the Rotation

Questions persisted all offseason as to what this 2026 St. Louis Cardinals starting rotation was going to look like. Matthew Liberatore has not quite found his stride early in the season. Dustin May, after 2 shaky starts to begin the year, has found a footing in the rotation over his last 3 appearances. Andre Pallante […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Los Angeles Dodgers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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