What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 44-39, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Dustin May (5-6, 4.30 ERA) vs Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 0.00 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. First pitch at 07:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

July 02, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 44-39, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 1-5 at Truist Park.

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The numbers aren't lying. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. On top of that, 2-4 over their last 7. The record says it all.

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Cardinals Game on July 02

Opponent:	Atlanta Braves (50-34)
Location:	Truist Park
First Pitch:	07:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Dustin May (5-6, 4.30 ERA) vs Hurston Waldrep (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, BravesVision

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were outplayed by the Atlanta Braves 1-5 at Truist Park.

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

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	53	31	.631		W3
Cubs	49	38	.563	5.5	W5
Cardinals	44	39	.530	8.5	L1
Pirates	43	44	.494	11.5	L2
Reds	39	46	.459	14.5	L4

St. Louis Cardinals are 2-4-1T in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	18	.288	.851	59
41 Alec Burleson	13	.275	.811	57
48 Iván Herrera	10	.252	.794	35

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-3	3.82	1.16	35.1
36 Michael McGreevy	3-7	3.12	1.11	95.1
65 George Soriano	3-2	3.47	1.16	36.1

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

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals are stuck in a frustrating rut, clinging to a 44-38 record after a 5-3 win against the Braves yesterday, but their recent play is a disappointment,just 2-4 over the last week with an anemic 2.1 runs per game. Michael McGreevy, who managed a quality start against Atlanta, seems to be the lone bright spot, keeping the game competitive despite the team's struggles. Meanwhile, the future looks promising with three exciting prospects,Rainiel Rodriguez, Liam Doyle, and Joshua Baez,ranked among the top 50 in baseball, set to showcase their talents in the upcoming Futures Game. As the Cardinals battle for consistency, fans can find solace in the potential talent on the horizon, even as the current lineup continues to sputter.

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Redbirdrants

3 exciting Cardinals ranked among the top 50 prospects in June update

St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers Rainiel Rodriguez, Liam Doyle, and Joshua Baez all sit among the top 50 prospects in baseball according to MLB Pipeline.

Redbirdrants

Cardinals fans will catch a glimpse of tomorrow and a blast from the past at the Futures Game

Rainiel Rodriguez and Liam Doyle will represent the St. Louis Cardinals in the All-Star Futures Game on July 12, and the team will also see former second baseman Kolten Wong as the National League first base coach

MLB.com

McGreevy stays grounded with pregame reading in quality start

ATLANTA -- Michael McGreevy sat at his locker with headphones on, reading before Wednesday's start against the Braves. His reading choices range from Marcus Aurelius to Star Wars fan-fiction. On this day, it was Star Wars.

MLB.com

Team-by-team breakdown of every player headed to Futures Game

The best prospect showcase of the year is just 11 days away. Fifty of the most talented players in the Minor Leagues will square off in the 27th annual Futures Game presented by Nike, scheduled for noon ET at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on July 12, part of All-Star Week.

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St. Louis Cardinals Bats Go Quiet in Dixie as Braves Win Wednesday Night

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the best teams in the National League for the first half of the 2026 season, but the St. Louis Cardinals have shown they can compete and Tuesday night was no exception at Truist Park at least for the first 7 innings. Michael McGreevy kept the Cardinals close through […]

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Game Discussion for St. Louis Cardinals vs Atlanta Braves Wednesday

The St. Louis Cardinals will take another swing at the Atlanta Braves Wednesday night as Michael McGreevy will get the start for the good guys. The Braves will send Reynaldo López to the mound for a 6:15pm central time start at Truist Park. TV broadcast available through Cardinals.tv.

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

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

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