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The Cubs come to Busch Stadium carrying one of the better records in the National League, but they are not without cracks. Jameson Taillon has been a liability all season, and the home run ball continues to haunt him — three surrendered in the first three innings of his last outing, a loss that snapped what had been a productive stretch. Chicago is still a dangerous club, with Pete Crow-Armstrong slashing his way through the summer at 23 home runs, 70 runs scored, and 26 stolen bases, and Seiya Suzuki providing steady thump at .265 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI.

St. Louis is fighting to stay relevant in a division that has largely moved on without them, but they are not without weapons. Jordan Walker has been one of the more productive hitters in the NL, with 22 home runs, 77 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. Alec Burleson is hitting .289 with 116 hits on the season. The Cardinals have gone 3-7 over their last ten games, but they showed they can still put a quality performance together when the moment calls for it.

This is a rivalry game with real stakes attached, and both clubs have enough talent to make it compelling from the first pitch.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Game Information

Game Date: July 27, 2026
Game Time: 07:45 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and St. Louis Cardinals
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Cubs sit seven games back in the division and hold the top wild card spot, making every game against a fellow contender a chance to either tighten their grip or loosen it. The Cardinals, 13 games back, are not in a position to chase the division title, but at 53-52 they remain above the waterline and a strong showing against a club like Chicago carries weight for their own postseason math. These two franchises do not need extra motivation to bring intensity — the history does that on its own.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-52
Home Record: 27-29
Away Record: 26-23
Division Record: 16-15
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .505

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 59-46
Home Record: 30-22
Away Record: 29-24
Division Record: 15-14
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .562

Stat Leaders

St. Louis Cardinals (53-52, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Alec Burleson, 0.289
RBI Leader: Jordan Walker, 77 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 22 HR
Runs Leader: JJ Wetherholt, 67 Runs
Hits Leader: Alec Burleson, 116 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Fernandez, 2.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Dustin May, 103 K
Wins Leader: Andre Pallante, 11 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 26 SV

Chicago Cubs (59-46, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: James Triantos, 1.000
RBI Leader: Dansby Swanson, 61 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 70 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 114 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 26 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 1.85 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 113 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 7 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 5 SV

What to Watch For

Colin Rea is tentatively projected to start for Chicago, and he enters with a 4.86 ERA and seven wins on the season. He has not been dominant, but he has been durable, and the Cubs will need him to limit the kind of damage that has plagued their rotation lately. With Taillon’s struggles well-documented and both Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the injured list, the margin for error in Chicago’s pitching staff is thin. That puts more pressure on Rea to deliver length and keep the offense in the game.

For St. Louis, the pitching picture has some genuine intrigue. Andre Pallante leads the staff with 11 wins, while Michael McGreevy has posted a 3.07 ERA. Riley O’Brien anchors the back end with 26 saves. The Cardinals’ offense has leaned heavily on Walker and Burleson, but JJ Wetherholt has crossed the plate 67 times and provides another dimension at the top of the order. Lars Nootbaar is listed as day-to-day with an illness, which could affect the Cardinals’ outfield alignment. On the Cubs’ side, Crow-Armstrong’s combination of power and speed makes him the most dynamic player on the field — and the one St. Louis’s pitching staff can least afford to let beat them.

St. Louis Cardinals Injury Report

Ramón Urías – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred INF Ramón Urías to the 60-day injured list due to right elbow lateral epicondylitis.
Lars Nootbaar – Illness (Day-to-Day) – Nootbaar is not in the lineup for Sunday’s (Jul. 26) game against the Reds.
JoJo Romero – Appendix (D15) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed LHP JoJo Romero on the 15-day injured list with appendicitis.
Max Rajcic – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred RHP Max Rajcic from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow soreness.

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Riley Martin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow flexor strain.
Daniel Palencia – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Edward Cabrera – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
Matt Shaw – Hand (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed OF Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained left hand.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Ethan Roberts – Forearm (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ethan Roberts on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation.
Phil Maton – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Hoby Milner – Appendicitis (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Hoby Milner on the 15-day injured list due to Appendicitis.
Ben Brown – Neck (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 27, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 28, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 29, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 30, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 31, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
August 01, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
August 02, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays
August 03, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 04, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 05, 2026 at New York Yankees

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 27, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 28, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 29, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 30, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
July 31, 2026 vs New York Yankees
August 01, 2026 vs New York Yankees
August 02, 2026 vs New York Yankees
August 03, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
August 04, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
August 05, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers

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