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The St. Louis Cardinals were 76-80, 4th in the NL Central. The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Daily Vibe Check
43°
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Cool
getting outscored

Cooling off for real reasons. Getting outscored by 14 is dragging the score south. And scoring just 3.4 per game. The lineup has gone quiet.

Cardinals Game on September 22

Opponent:Pittsburgh Pirates (79-77)
Location:PNC Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Andre Pallante (12-7, 3.70 ERA) vs Jared Jones (4-6, 4.17 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet Pittsburgh, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph

Cardinals Score & Recap

The St. Louis Cardinals did not play yesterday.

Cardinals Record & Standings

NL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Brewers
9858.628 W3
Cubs
8769.55811.0 W2
Pirates
7977.50619.0 W4
Cardinals
7680.48722.0 W1
Reds
7284.46226.0 L2

St. Louis Cardinals are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.

Cardinals Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
41
Alec Burleson
23.282.813111
18
Jordan Walker
28.274.806100
48
Iván Herrera
18.247.74668

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
44
Gordon Graceffo
8-22.761.0978.1
62
Kyle Leahy
10-53.651.34138.0
72
Luis Gastelum
5-34.461.2834.1

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
48
Iván Herrera
6 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games
15
José Fermín
5 hits, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
60
Quinn Mathews
6.2 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
36
Michael McGreevy
6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start

Cardinals News

With the Cardinals’ playoff hopes dashed, it’s clear the focus is shifting to the future. The recent performance of rookie Joshua Baez, who has shown flashes of brilliance, hints at a promising next generation for the team. As the front office ponders upgrades for 2027, history teaches that external acquisitions can be the key to contention, much like in 2006. However, the current roster needs significant work, with a subpar record of 76-80 and a recent run differential of -14 showing just how far they have to go. Fans should keep an eye on standout prospects like Tai Peete, whose breakout potential could provide a glimpse of hope amidst the rebuilding efforts. In the meantime, the chatter around the offseason is heating up, as discussions about necessary upgrades are becoming increasingly urgent.

Sources
As 2026 draws to a close, the Cardinals should heed lessons from 2006
Redbirdrants
As 2026 draws to a close, the Cardinals should heed lessons from 2006
As the St. Louis Cardinals finish the year, they need to realize that outside additions will be key to contention. This is what helped them win a World Series in 2006, and will be key to success moving forward.
Joshua Baez flashing his super-high ceiling with Cardinals bodes well for the future
Redbirdrants
Joshua Baez flashing his super-high ceiling with Cardinals bodes well for the future
Joshua Baez had a great cup of coffee with the St. Louis Cardinals this year, and manger Oliver Marmol believes Baez showed a super high ceiling worth betting on. If you look at the numbers, there's a lot to like and improve upon.
3 areas Cards need to upgrade to contend in 2027, beyond
MLB.com
3 areas Cards need to upgrade to contend in 2027, beyond
The Cardinals have always been clear on what 2026 was about: building toward the future. While 2027 won’t deviate from that objective, the Major League club can also make some noise along the way with the proper upgrades. The front office is unlikely to be ultra-aggressive in upgrading the roster
Dynamic Cards prospect takes breakout season to next level with 5-hit playoff performance
MLB.com
Dynamic Cards prospect takes breakout season to next level with 5-hit playoff performance
When the Cardinals acquired Tai Peete as part of the Brendan Donovan trade in February, the hope was that they could unlock a special power-speed skill set in the tantelizing prospect. In that sense, 2026 has been a major success for the Georgia prep star who went 30th overall in
The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 83 – Interview with Jeff Jones
Viva El Birdos
The Viva El Birdos Podcast: Episode 83 – Interview with Jeff Jones
This week, Gabe and I were joined by the beat writer for the Belleville News-Democrat, Jeff Jones! You can also find his extended written thoughts at Words About Birds for a very cost-effective price. Now that the Cardinals’ playoff hopes are mathematically exhausted, we start to turn the majority of our focus to the offseason […]

Cardinals Upcoming Schedule

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Milwaukee Brewers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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