What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 44-38, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Michael McGreevy (3-6, 3.12 ERA) vs Reynaldo López (3-1, 3.47 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. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

July 01, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 44-38, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Atlanta Braves 5-3 at Truist Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

47°

▲5

Lukewarm

a rough stretch

The score reflects a tug of war. 2-4 in their last 7. Not the week they wanted. Compounding things, the offense at 2.1 R/G is pulling the temperature down.

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Cardinals Game on July 01

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (49-34)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Michael McGreevy (3-6, 3.12 ERA) vs Reynaldo López (3-1, 3.47 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, BravesVision

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals handled the Atlanta Braves 5-3 at Truist Park.

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

Highlights

Nathan Church went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	52	31	.627		W2
Cubs	48	38	.558	5.5	W4
Cardinals	44	38	.537	7.5	W2
Pirates	43	43	.500	10.5	L1
Reds	39	45	.464	13.5	L3

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-4-1T in their last 7 games, with a -11 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	18	.288	.853	58
41 Alec Burleson	13	.279	.821	57
48 Iván Herrera	10	.252	.795	35

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-3	3.82	1.16	35.1
36 Michael McGreevy	3-6	3.12	1.14	89.1
65 George Soriano	3-2	3.47	1.16	36.1

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
21 Lars Nootbaar	4 hits, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
3 Dustin May	9.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61 Riley O'Brien	3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games
47 Justin Bruihl	4.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals finally snapped their recent struggles with a much-needed 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, a team they’ve had a tough time against lately. After a dismal 2-4 week and a lackluster 1.9 runs per game, the bats came alive in the fourth inning, highlighted by Nelson Velázquez's homer that sparked the offense. Matthew Liberatore, though shaky at times, delivered a solid outing to guide the team to a win, reflecting the pivotal need for consistency as the Cardinals prepare for a challenging stretch ahead. On the horizon, the promotion of breakout pitching prospect Mason Molina adds a layer of excitement, hinting at potential reinforcements for a team still striving to find its footing in the competitive NL Central.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Cardinals promote surging prospect who could impact the pitching staff soon

The St. Louis Cardinals have a breakout pitching prospect on their hands in Mason Molina, who they acquired in the Phil Maton trade last trade deadline. Molina just got promoted to Triple-A and is on the brink of making an impact for St. Louis.

Redbirdrants

The Cardinals' farm system is about to look even stronger after these critical events

The St. Louis Cardinals are about to add more exciting talent to their farm system through the MLB Draft and Trade Deadline, both of which can help stockpile a farm system already brimming with prospects like Rainiel Rodriguez, Joshua Baez, and Liam Doyle

MLB.com

Velázquez's homer provides much-need spark for Cards' offense

ATLANTA -- Before the Cardinals’ 5-3 win over the Braves at Truist Park, manager Oliver Marmol pointed to one common thread behind the club’s offensive success: one timely hit that gets the lineup rolling.

MLB.com

Here are 3 ways Cardinals can put skid behind them

Every team hits lulls over the course of a 162-game season, but what separates contenders from pretenders is how they respond to those challenging stretches. The Cardinals have an opportunity to show where they stand after their latest bump in the road. St. Louis is 6-10 over its last 16

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals Bats Explode in the 4th Inning-Beat Atlanta Braves

Matthew Liberatore teetered on the edge a few times, but at the end of the day gave the St. Louis Cardinals the outing they and he needed. The Cardinals offense finally came uncorked in the 4th inning to provide the runs to give St. Louis a win in Atlanta Wednesday night, but the late innings […]

Viva El Birdos

Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves Tuesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will begin a difficult road trip as they’ll visit the NL East division-leading Atlanta Braves. Matthew Liberatore will try again as he is the scheduled starter for the Cardinals. The Atlanta Braves starter is unannounced as of now. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15pm central time at Truist Park in Atlanta. […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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