What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 43-38, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Matthew Liberatore (3-5, 5.56 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (6-4, 3.00 ERA). First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, BravesVision, Gray TV. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

June 30, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 43-38, 3rd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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a rough stretch

Tough week to look at. 2 wins in 7 games. The math speaks for itself. On top of that, a quiet 1.9 R/G from the lineup this week.

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Cardinals Game on June 30

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (49-33)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Matthew Liberatore (3-5, 5.56 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (6-4, 3.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, BravesVision, Gray TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	51	31	.622		W1
Cubs	47	38	.553	5.5	W3
Cardinals	43	38	.531	7.5	W1
Pirates	43	42	.506	9.5	W2
Reds	39	44	.470	12.5	L2

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-4-1T in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	18	.290	.859	58
41 Alec Burleson	13	.280	.824	57
48 Iván Herrera	10	.256	.807	35

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
59 JoJo Romero	0-2	3.72	1.21	36.1
65 George Soriano	3-2	3.38	1.18	34.2
36 Michael McGreevy	3-6	3.12	1.14	89.1

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
3 Dustin May	9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
47 Justin Bruihl	4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a tough spot, staring down the barrel of a season that could eerily mirror last year's disappointment. With a 43-38 record and a disheartening 2-4 stretch where they've averaged a mere 1.9 runs per game, it's clear the offense is stalling. Adding to the unease, the potential loss of prized executive Randy Flores to the Angels adds to the swirling uncertainty surrounding the organization. On a brighter note, José Fermín has emerged as a beacon of hope, channeling his 'Ferminator' persona into impactful performances. As the Cardinals prepare to face the formidable Braves, the team must shake off the recent malaise if they hope to revive their season and keep their key figures in the fold.

Sources

Redbirdrants

John Mozeliak's new gig with Angels may see them swipe away prized Cardinals executive

The St. Louis Cardinals may lose a top executive, Randy Flores, to the Los Angels Angels as their new general manager. Flores is seen as a top candidate on John Mozeliak's shortlist as he looks to hire a new one for the Angels.

Redbirdrants

Cardinals on pace for eerily similar campaign based on last year's halfway point

Despite being on pace for a similar season to last year, there is a positive outlook for the St. Louis Cardinals' future.

MLB.com

With his breakout, 'The Ferminator' is no longer leaving his future up to fate

When José Fermín stepped into the batter’s box on the wrong side of a blowout against the Diamondbacks last week, he had a bit of extra motivation driving him. Hit the ball out of the yard, and manager Oliver Marmol would let him debut his "Ferminator” T-shirt during batting practice

MLB.com

NEW: Updated Top 100 Prospects list -- highest risers, new faces and more

It’s about to be a big month in this neck of the woods. The 2026 Draft begins Saturday, July 11 as part of All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia, the All-Star Futures Game will be held one day later as part of the same festivities and all the way through the rest

Viva El Birdos

Series Preview: St. Louis Cardinals on the Road Against the Atlanta Braves

The St. Louis Cardinals begin a challenging road trip starting Tuesday night in Atlanta as they’ll do battle against the NL East division-leading Braves. Timing may be on the side of St. Louis, though, as there are some numbers that might work in their favor. If you look at their records on paper, you would […]

Viva El Birdos

The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 71 – “Chaim Time”

We had the honor and privilege of having Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom as our guest for this week’s episode. We could not be more excited about the direction of the podcast. Gabe and Scott, you guys are the best, and I can’t do this to the level I want without you, and […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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