What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 51-45, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Dustin May (5-6, 4.55 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (3-1, 4.70 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on DBACKS.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

July 18, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 51-45, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 at Chase Field.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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dominant pitching

Comfortable territory. A 3.3 RA/G from the staff this week. Clean work. Add in a 4-3 run over 7 games keeps things pointed up.

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Cardinals Game on July 18

Opponent:	Arizona Diamondbacks (49-48)
Location:	Chase Field
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Dustin May (5-6, 4.55 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (3-1, 4.70 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	DBACKS.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 74°F, Wind 5 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals escaped with a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 at Chase Field.

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

Highlights

JJ Wetherholt went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	60	37	.619		W1
Cubs	54	43	.557	6.0	L1
Cardinals	51	45	.531	8.5	W1
Pirates	50	47	.515	10.0	W3
Reds	44	52	.458	15.5	W1

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

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	22	.294	.884	74
41 Alec Burleson	15	.273	.803	67
26 JJ Wetherholt	14	.262	.767	37

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-3	3.35	1.14	40.1
65 George Soriano	3-2	3.27	1.09	41.1
36 Michael McGreevy	4-7	2.92	1.10	108.0

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

The St. Louis Cardinals are feeling the heat as they deal with the fallout from JoJo Romero's appendicitis, placing their promising left-handed reliever on the injured list just a few weeks before the trade deadline. His absence complicates the team's efforts to bolster the bullpen, turning the spotlight onto newcomer Scott Blewett, who now gets a shot to prove himself. On the brighter side, Jordan Walker continues to shine, echoing the team's strong start to the second half of the season despite a lukewarm 3-4 record over the past week. The excitement doesn't end there, as the Cards also acquired minor league reliever Trey Pooser from the Rays, adding depth to an already loaded farm system that just welcomed top draft pick Trevor Condon. With a series against the Diamondbacks on the horizon, the Cardinals must find ways to bridge the gaps in their roster and regain momentum.

Sources

Mlbtraderumors

Rays Trade Trey Pooser To Cardinals

The Cardinals announced they’ve acquired minor league reliever Trey Pooser from the Rays. He’s the player to be named later from last month’s deal that sent middle reliever Chris Roycroft to Tampa Bay. Pooser, a 6’4″ right-hander, was the Rays’ 10th-round pick in 2024. The University of Kentucky product was a senior sign who landed a $72K […]

Mlbtraderumors

Cardinals Place JoJo Romero On Injured List

The Cardinals announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Scott Blewett. He takes the active roster spot of left-hander JoJo Romero, who has been placed on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis, retroactive to July 14. Catcher Yohel Pozo has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Blewett. Romero, 29, […]

Redbirdrants

Cardinals prized asset goes down with injury just weeks before trade deadline

The St. Louis Cardinals just lost left-handed reliever JoJo Romero due to appendicitis, and his injured list stint will bring him right up to the week of the trade deadline. This makes a trade more complicated and gives Scott Blewett a chance.

Redbirdrants

7 biggest storylines facing the St. Louis Cardinals in the second half

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a pivotal time in their rebuild as the second half of the 2026 season kicks off. These 6 storylines will be important to watch down the stretch.

MLB.com

Walker's breakout mirrors Cards' winning start to second half

PHOENIX -- For the second straight year, the Cardinals began the second half with a series at Chase Field against the Diamondbacks having put together a first half that outpaces most preseason projections for the club. Even the records are nearly identical, as St. Louis closed the first half of

MLB.com

Cardinals sign top pick Condon to bolster already loaded farm system

PHOENIX -- The Cardinals’ already-strong farm system got even stronger this week with the signing of No. 13 overall Draft pick Trevor Condon. Condon, an 18-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder from Etowah High School in Woodstock, Ga., signed on Thursday for a bonus of $5,161,300 and gives the Cards an electric young

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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