St. Louis Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates


The St. Louis Cardinals were 32-28, 2nd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 at Busch Stadium.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check
55°
▲22
Lukewarm
last night's win

The score reflects a tug of war. Last night's 2-run victory is the freshest data point. Working against that, a quiet 3.3 R/G from the lineup this week.

Cardinals Game on June 04

No game on this date.

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Texas Rangers 5-3 at Busch Stadium.

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Highlights

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
3722.627 L1
Cardinals
3228.5335.5 W1
Pirates
3329.5325.5 L1
Cubs
3230.5166.5 L3
Reds
3130.5087.0 L1

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
18
Jordan Walker
15.291.89244
41
Alec Burleson
7.287.79542
38
Nelson Velázquez
1.4621.3024

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Gordon Graceffo
4-11.760.8830.2
59
JoJo Romero
0-13.541.2528.0
61
Riley O'Brien
3-33.951.1027.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
38
Nelson Velázquez
3 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
3
Dustin May
7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
65
George Soriano
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals are making moves as they prepare to activate Lars Nootbaar from the injured list ahead of Friday's matchup against the Reds, hoping his return can spark a struggling offense that's managed just two wins in their last seven games. Meanwhile, Joshua Baez is proving to be a force in the minors, raising eyebrows with his impressive power surge and potentially forcing the Cardinals' hand for a big league call-up. On the field, the team’s recent form remains concerning, highlighted by a disappointing 4-7 loss to the Texas Rangers where they blew a late lead. With a -11 run differential over the past week, it’s clear that the Cardinals need more than just nostalgic bobblehead promotions and playful 'tarps off' antics to regain their footing in the division. Can Nootbaar and Baez be the catalysts this lineup desperately needs?

Sources
Cardinals To Activate Lars Nootbaar
Mlbtraderumors
Cardinals To Activate Lars Nootbaar
The Cardinals will activate Lars Nootbaar from the 60-day injured list for Friday’s series opener against the Reds, manager Oli Marmol told reporters (including Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat). St. Louis will need to make an active roster move. They already have an opening on the 40-man roster after returning Rule 5 pick Matt Pushard […]
Cardinals Return Rule 5 Pick Matt Pushard To Marlins
Mlbtraderumors
Cardinals Return Rule 5 Pick Matt Pushard To Marlins
The Cardinals returned Rule 5 draftee Matt Pushard to the Marlins, relays Jeff Jones of The Belleville News-Democrat. St. Louis designated the righty for assignment over the weekend. Pushard didn’t get much of an opportunity to establish himself. He landed on the injured list almost immediately due to patellar tendinitis in his right knee. That kept […]
Joshua Baez’s power surge is becoming impossible for the Cardinals to ignore
Redbirdrants
Joshua Baez’s power surge is becoming impossible for the Cardinals to ignore
The St. Louis Cardinals have one of the hottest hitters in Minor League Baseball in Joshua Baez, as he continues to mash home runs at an insane rate. Could he push the Cardinals hand and jump into a center field job soon?
"Tarps off" phenomenon reaches ridiculous new heights during Cardinals-Rangers game
Redbirdrants
"Tarps off" phenomenon reaches ridiculous new heights during Cardinals-Rangers game
The St. Louis Cardinals hosted "Backyard Baseball Night" at Busch Stadium, and Pablo Sanchez participated in the "tarps off" celebration in right field while the Cardinals gave away kid-sized Mark McGwire bobbleheads to theme ticket holders.
Walker's a new man in 2026 -- especially the way he bounces back
MLB.com
Walker's a new man in 2026 -- especially the way he bounces back
ST. LOUIS -- A popular sentiment in the early portion of the Cardinals’ season was to treat Jordan Walker’s fledgling star turn like a house of cards, due to tumble at any given moment. Sometimes, it felt as though even whispering about the brilliant things Walker was doing on a
Nootbaar to join Cards on Friday vs. Reds, could make season debut
MLB.com
Nootbaar to join Cards on Friday vs. Reds, could make season debut
After double heel surgery, outfielder could give lineup big boost

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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