What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 50-45, 3rd in the NL Central.

How are the Cardinals doing?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 50-45, 3rd in the NL Central. They are 3-4 over their last 7 games.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

July 16, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 50-45, 3rd in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

48°

Lukewarm

a healthy roster

Nothing is running away in either direction. A mostly healthy roster helps the outlook. Pulling the other way, the -6 run differential tells a worse story than the record.

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Cardinals Game on July 16

No game on this date.

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	59	37	.615		L3
Cubs	54	42	.562	5.0	W2
Cardinals	50	45	.526	8.5	L1
Pirates	50	47	.515	9.5	W3
Reds	43	52	.453	15.5	L2

St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -6 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	22	.294	.886	74
41 Alec Burleson	15	.273	.805	67
48 Iván Herrera	11	.249	.771	40

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-3	3.43	1.12	39.1
59 JoJo Romero	1-3	3.35	1.30	43.0
65 George Soriano	3-2	3.32	1.11	40.2

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
61 Riley O'Brien	3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games
36 Michael McGreevy	6.1 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

Scott Blewett's decision to exercise his opt-out clause adds a layer of urgency for the Cardinals, who must either call him up or let him walk, reflecting the team's mixed performance this week. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker's electrifying Home Run Derby victory signals he's ready to lead a charge for a playoff push, which is crucial as the Cardinals eye the looming trade deadline. With a record of 50-45, every game counts, and the upcoming road trip could redefine their strategy, especially with promising players like Dustin May and Lars Nootbaar in the mix. As the team grapples with its identity, standout moments like Rainiel Rodriguez's Futures Game appearance remind us of the bright future, even if the present feels lukewarm.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals’ Scott Blewett Exercises Opt-Out Clause

Cardinals reliever Scott Blewett has exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league contract, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis either needs to add him to the MLB roster or grant him his release. Blewett has spent the entire season at Triple-A Memphis. Although his 5.18 earned run average across 48 2/3 […]

Redbirdrants

Cardinals prospect’s unbelievable childhood prediction became reality

Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez stepped foot in Citizens Bank Park for the first time in the Futures Game.

Redbirdrants

Jordan Walker's historic Home Run Derby win should encourage Cardinals to go all-in on playoff push

Jordan Walker lived up to the moment and walked off the Home Run Derby despite facing a hostile crowd and hometown favorite. With the victory, he's proven that he's ready for the spotlight.

MLB.com

Will road trip to start 2nd half determine Cardinals' plans at Deadline?

The presumption at the beginning of the season was that the Cardinals would be sellers at the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. Several of their offseason moves, most notably the signing of right-hander Dustin May to a one-year deal, seemed to point to that exact strategy. May, along with Lars Nootbaar,

MLB.com

'He is a battery': Cardinals’ top Draft pick comes with fully charged personality

This story originally ran before Trevor Condon was drafted with the No. 13 pick by the Cardinals.

ESPN

AL 3B Caminero hit by pitch, exits in 3rd inning

In the third inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien hit Rays third baseman Junior Caminero on the left hand with a 97.6 mph sinker. Though the 23-year-old star went right into the AL clubhouse, X-rays came back negative.

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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