What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 62-61, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Hunter Dobbins (2-3, 3.40 ERA) vs Edward Cabrera (5-4, 5.10 ERA). First pitch at 03:15 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on ABC/ESPN App, ABC/ESPN App. First pitch at 03:15 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

August 16, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 62-61, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Chicago Cubs 8-4 at Wrigley Field.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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last night's win

Not flashy, but the math works. The 4-run win last night carries weight here. Add in a +9 run differential says the wins aren't flukey.

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Cardinals Game on August 16

Opponent:	Chicago Cubs (72-52)
Location:	Wrigley Field
First Pitch:	03:15 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Hunter Dobbins (2-3, 3.40 ERA) vs Edward Cabrera (5-4, 5.10 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	ABC/ESPN App, ABC/ESPN App

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals topped the Chicago Cubs 8-4 at Wrigley Field.

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

Highlights

Blaze Jordan went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Alec Burleson went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Joshua Báez went 3-4 with 3 HR and 5 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	76	48	.613		W1
Cubs	72	52	.581	4.0	L1
Cardinals	62	61	.504	13.5	W1
Reds	59	63	.484	16.0	L1
Pirates	60	65	.480	16.5	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +9 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
22 Joshua Báez	3	.750	3.750	5
18 Jordan Walker	23	.280	.821	84
41 Alec Burleson	20	.285	.837	86

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
61 Riley O'Brien	3-4	3.08	1.11	49.2
62 Kyle Leahy	9-4	3.38	1.34	117.1
40 Hunter Dobbins	2-3	3.40	1.31	45.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
41 Alec Burleson	3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games
21 Everson Pereira	3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
32 Matthew Liberatore	6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
36 Michael McGreevy	6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
61 Riley O'Brien	2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Cardinals News

In a day that will surely be etched in St. Louis baseball lore, rookie Joshua Báez made a sensational debut against the Chicago Cubs, becoming the first player in MLB history to homer three times in his first game, leading the Cardinals to an 8-4 victory. Báez didn’t waste any time, launching his first home run on the very first pitch he saw, followed by two more to cement his place in the record books. While the Cardinals have struggled recently, hovering at a .500 record (61-61), Báez’s explosive entrance offers a glimmer of hope for fans starved for excitement. With players like Báez stepping up, the Cardinals have a chance to shift their momentum, especially against division rivals who’ve outplayed them in prior matchups.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Joshua Báez rewrites baseball history in a timeless Cardinals/Cubs classic

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez just introduced himself to baseball by making history. In an 8-4 win over the rival Chicago Cubs, Báez became the first rookie to homer three times in his debut, an unprecedented success.

Redbirdrants

Joshua Baez's massive debut moonshot is a sample of what's in store

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez hit a home run on the first pitch he saw in the majors.

MLB.com

3 HRs in 1st 3 at-bats?! Cards prospect Báez first to accomplish feat in epic big league debut

CHICAGO -- Joshua Báez spent five years working toward his first Major League at-bat. He needed one pitch to make it unforgettable. Then, somehow, he kept going. Báez homered on the first pitch he saw in the Majors, homered again in his second at-bat and then stepped to the plate

MLB.com

Báez has historic MLB debut surrounded by family and a special bee

CHICAGO -- At first, Joshua Báez was a little scared of the bee. It kept finding him in left field Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field. Inning after inning, Báez noticed it buzzing around him, sometimes circling back toward his Cardinals cap. Eventually, he stopped worrying about it. By then, Báez

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals Joshua Baez Makes Historic Debut with 3 Homers to Beat Cubs

I hope that St. Louis Cardinals fans will one day look back at this game as the start of a historic career. Not trying to be overdramatic, but Saturday’s Cardinals game vs the Cubs was the Major League debut of Joshua Baez and his impact was immediate. On the mound, it was the Cardinals Michael […]

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs Saturday Game Discussion

It’s game 2 of the weekend series as the St. Louis Cardinals battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Cardinals will give the ball to Michael McGreevy while the Chicago Cubs will start Matthew Boyd. It’s also the Major League debut for Joshua Baez. First pitch is set for 1:20pm central time with the game […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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