What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 22-15, 2nd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Michael McGreevy (2-2, 2.52 ERA) vs Griffin Canning (0-0, 1.80 ERA). First pitch at 09:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Apple TV, Apple TV. First pitch at 09:45 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

May 08, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 22-15, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the San Diego Padres 2-1 at Petco Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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dominant pitching

The foundation feels stable. 2.6 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight. The catch: the offense at 3.0 R/G is pulling the temperature down.

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Cardinals Game on May 08

Opponent:	San Diego Padres (22-15)
Location:	Petco Park
First Pitch:	09:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael McGreevy (2-2, 2.52 ERA) vs Griffin Canning (0-0, 1.80 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Apple TV, Apple TV
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the San Diego Padres 2-1 at Petco Park.

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

Highlights

Alec Burleson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Cubs	26	12	.684		W9
Cardinals	22	15	.595	3.5	W1
Pirates	21	17	.553	5.0	W2
Brewers	19	16	.543	5.5	W1
Reds	20	18	.526	6.0	L7

St. Louis Cardinals are 4-2-1T in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	10	.309	.971	27
41 Alec Burleson	6	.270	.811	30
26 JJ Wetherholt	7	.236	.776	18

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
36 Michael McGreevy	2-2	2.52	0.92	39.1
53 Andre Pallante	3-3	4.34	1.37	37.1
32 Matthew Liberatore	2-1	4.07	1.43	42.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
11 Victor Scott II	4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
53 Andre Pallante	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

After a rough 6-2 loss to the Brewers at Busch Stadium, the Cardinals need to refocus as they face a formidable Padres lineup. With a record of 21-15 and a recent stretch of 4-2, the focus should be on the promising talents like Matthew Liberatore, who has shown flashes of brilliance despite mixed Statcast reviews, and Alec Burleson, whose power is becoming hard to ignore. As the Cardinals juggle rebuilding efforts within a fiercely competitive NL Central, their young guns like Iván Herrera are key to staying relevant. While some fans may bristle at the idea of patience in a rebuild, it's crucial for a franchise looking to emerge from the shadows of its recent struggles. The Cardinals might not be contenders yet, but their trajectory depends on the growth of their emerging stars.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Ferocious NL Central should give the Cardinals no qualms about sticking to a rebuild

The St. Louis Cardinals are staying afloat in the tough NL Central, but they shouldn't swing for the fences and try to compete in a division that is as dominant as this one. They need to stay calm and continue to rebuild.

Redbirdrants

Michael McGreevy's numbers look elite, but data seems to hate the Cardinals starter

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy owns a 2.52 ERA, but Statcast metrics like expected ERA (xERA), strikeout rate, and whiff rate raise concerns. Breaking down how McGreevy is outperforming MLB pitching stats and whether it can last.

MLB.com

Liberatore outduels King as Cardinals take series opener

SAN DIEGO -- The Cardinals came into a loud, sold-out Petco Park to open a four-game series and didn’t flinch against a Padres team that feeds off the nightly fun vibe at the downtown ballpark. The Cardinals got timely hitting to back Matthew Liberatore, who outdueled Michael King through six

MLB.com

Still sleeping on Cards' Herrera? Your mistake

With runners on second and third for the Cardinals and one out on Monday, the Brewers made the head-scratching decision to intentionally walk the Cardinals' newest young star, JJ Wetherholt, to bring Iván Herrera to the plate with the bases loaded. Were they unfamiliar with Herrera’s game? Apparently so.

Viva El Birdos

Burleson’s Power, Liberatore’s Curveball Lead Cardinals Over Padres 2-1

Matthew Liberatore gave the St. Louis Cardinals the strong start they needed to begin their west coast swing as his nasty curveball and a power surge from Alec Burleson made the difference in a victory over the San Diego Padres 2-1 late Thursday night. Matthew Liberatore looked both shaky and nasty in the bottom of […]

Viva El Birdos

The Cardinals Have a Rainiel Rodriguez Problem — And It’s a Good One

Let’s think about the horizon for the St. Louis Cardinals. Is it too early in the rebuild to do this? Yes, of course. Are there more ups and downs coming than a prairie dog in the summer? No doubt. But, isn’t this what it is to be a fan? I love a numbers deep dive […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.

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