St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates
The St. Louis Cardinals were 53-54, 4th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 2-10 at Busch Stadium.
A difficult stretch, and the score shows it. A loss by 8 last night and the vibes reflect it. And a 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin.
Cardinals Game on July 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Dustin May (5-7, 4.59 ERA) vs Matthew Boyd (6-1, 3.81 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Marquee Sports Network, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Cardinals Score & Recap
Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals were dismantled by the Chicago Cubs 2-10 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 17 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Cardinals Record & Standings
NL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brewers
|
|
67 | 40 | .626 | W1 | |
|
Cubs
|
|
61 | 46 | .570 | 6.0 | W2 |
|
Pirates
|
|
55 | 53 | .509 | 12.5 | L1 |
|
Cardinals
|
|
53 | 54 | .495 | 14.0 | L3 |
|
Reds
|
|
50 | 56 | .472 | 16.5 | W1 |
St. Louis Cardinals are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -12 run differential.
Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .283 | .849 | 77 | |
| 15 | .285 | .809 | 71 | |
| 15 | .254 | .742 | 40 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 | 3.67 | 1.22 | 41.2 | |
| 3-3 | 3.50 | 1.10 | 46.1 | |
| 7-4 | 3.55 | 1.34 | 101.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Cardinals News
The St. Louis Cardinals hit a new low this season, dropping to a 53-53 record after a disheartening 7-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs, marking their first time under .500 in 2026. Once again, the team showcased a lackluster performance, highlighted by starter Michael McGreevy, who struggled through a night that felt like watching a dumpster fire. To complicate matters, the Cardinals announced the selection of right-hander Peter Strzelecki from the minors while sending Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis, signaling a potential roster shakeup ahead of the trade deadline. Rumors are swirling around the possibility of moving key pitchers like Dustin May and JoJo Romero, and with trade talks involving catchers Pedro Pagés and Iván Herrera, it’s clear the Cardinals are at a crossroads. The 2-5 stretch over the past week has fans wondering if this team is even capable of turning things around.
Cardinals Upcoming Schedule
The St. Louis Cardinals visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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