What is the St. Louis Cardinals record in 2026?

The St. Louis Cardinals are 72-73, 3rd in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Cardinals today?

Quinn Mathews (1-2, 4.38 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (8-13, 4.17 ERA). First pitch at 09:45 PM EDT.

What channel is the Cardinals game on today?

Today's game airs on NBCS BA, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365. First pitch at 09:45 PM EDT.

St. Louis Cardinals News & Updates

September 08, 2026

The St. Louis Cardinals were 72-73, 3rd in the NL Central. Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals fell just short against the San Francisco Giants 4-5 at Oracle Park.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check

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Lukewarm

the bats are locked in

Perfectly average, for better or worse. Scoring 7.3 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. The catch: opponents putting up 6.6 per game. The staff is struggling.

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Cardinals Game on September 08

Opponent:	San Francisco Giants (60-85)
Location:	Oracle Park
First Pitch:	09:45 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Quinn Mathews (1-2, 4.38 ERA) vs Landen Roupp (8-13, 4.17 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	NBCS BA, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365

Cardinals Score & Recap

Yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals fell just short against the San Francisco Giants 4-5 at Oracle Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10+	R	H	E
	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	4	9	1
	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	10	0

The San Francisco Giants clinched the win in the 11th inning.

Highlights

Alec Burleson went 1-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	89	56	.614		W1
Cubs	81	64	.559	8.0	L2
Cardinals	72	73	.497	17.0	L1
Pirates	71	73	.493	17.5	W1
Reds	69	75	.479	19.5	L1

St. Louis Cardinals are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +5 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
18 Jordan Walker	28	.284	.834	100
41 Alec Burleson	22	.283	.811	104
48 Iván Herrera	16	.251	.751	64

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
62 Kyle Leahy	10-4	3.41	1.33	132.0
44 Gordon Graceffo	7-1	2.78	1.07	71.1
61 Riley O'Brien	3-7	4.03	1.28	58.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
48 Iván Herrera	6 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
22 Joshua Báez	5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games
25 Thomas Saggese	6 hits, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games

Cardinals News

The St. Louis Cardinals, now sitting at 72-72, find themselves clinging to playoff hopes after a heart-wrenching loss to the San Francisco Giants, where a comeback fell just short despite Alec Burleson's impressive home run. The offensive firepower has been there, averaging 7.3 runs per game this past week, yet the pitching remains a glaring issue with 6.6 runs allowed per game. On a brighter note, rookie Cooper Hjerpe etched his name in history by throwing four scoreless innings in his debut, joining elite company. As the search for a long-term catcher intensifies, Leo Bernal is emerging as a potential heir to Yadier Molina's legacy. With their playoff dreams hanging by a thread, the Cards need to find a way to balance their explosive offense with improved pitching if they hope to make a late-season push.

Sources

Redbirdrants

Cardinals History: Mark McGwire hits iconic 61st home run with emotional family connection

St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Mark McGwire tied Roger Maris' home run record on September 7th, 1998, hitting his 61st homer of the season on his dad's 61st birthday, a truly special moment in baseball history.

Redbirdrants

Cardinals' Cooper Hjerpe joins elite St. Louis company with debut perfection

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Cooper Hjerpe joined Max Scherzer in the history books with his four scoreless innings in relief against the Colorado Rockies.

MLB.com

'Never-say-die' Cardinals fall just short of gritty comeback win

SAN FRANCISCO – Members of the Cardinals walked slowly off the field as a contingent of Giants rushed out of the dugout to celebrate a walk-off victory. After a back-and-forth battle that had St. Louis on the precipice of a thrilling win a few times, such a deliberately paced trek

MLB.com

Could Bernal be the Cardinals’ long-awaited heir to Yadier Molina?

No one will ever be Yadier Molina, but someone has to take on the mantle of starting catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals moving forward. While others have filled the gap in recent years, rookie Leo Bernal looks like he may be the answer to bringing long-term stability to the

Viva El Birdos

Alec Burleson Hits a Bomb into the Bay, But Giants Walk-Off Cardinals in Extras

If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to make a playoff push, it has to start in San Francisco. That’s why Monday’s game against the Giants was so vital. It didn’t start well for Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy as the Giants grabbed an early lead. Cardinals bats would eventually claw their way all the way […]

Viva El Birdos

St. Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants Game Discussion Monday

The St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their west coast swing with a 3-game series vs the San Francisco Giants starting Monday night. Michael McGreevy is the starter for the Cardinals while the San Francisco Giants will give the ball to RHP Logan Webb. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm central time and the game broadcast […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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