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The Cardinals arrive at Yankee Stadium carrying something fragile: momentum. St. Louis has won just five of its last 17 games since the All-Star break, but Sunday’s victory over Toronto — built on six shutout innings from Matthew Liberatore and a four-run ninth — gave this club a breath of life heading into one of the tougher venues in baseball. José Fermín delivered the decisive blow in that ninth inning, and the Cardinals finally cracked four runs for the first time in over a week. That kind of output will need to become a habit fast.

New York, meanwhile, is a team that has gone 6-4 over its last ten games and holds a firm grip on its position in the standings. Ben Rice has been the engine of this offense — 31 home runs, 73 RBI, and 70 runs scored — and he gives the Yankees a middle-of-the-order presence that few teams can match. With Cam Schlittler (10-6, 2.04 ERA) taking the ball for New York, the Cardinals will need to manufacture something against one of the sharper starters in the American League this season.

St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees Game Information

Game Date: August 03, 2026
Game Time: 07:05 PM ET
TV Channel: YES Network, St. Louis Cardinals, and MLB.TV – New York Yankees
Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

The Yankees sit 2.5 games back in their division race and have the look of a team with enough rotation depth and offensive firepower to stay in contention through August. The Cardinals, 14.5 games back, are playing for pride, development, and the kind of momentum that can salvage a second half. That gap in stakes creates an interesting dynamic — New York needs wins to hold ground, while St. Louis needs to prove it can compete against upper-tier opposition. A Cardinals win here would carry real weight given the context.

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 63-49
Home Record: 26-23
Away Record: 37-26
Division Record: 17-11
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .563

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 55-57
Home Record: 28-32
Away Record: 27-25
Division Record: 17-18
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .491

Stat Leaders

New York Yankees (63-49, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Alí Sánchez, 0.273
RBI Leader: Ben Rice, 73 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ben Rice, 31 HR
Runs Leader: Ben Rice, 70 Runs
Hits Leader: Ben Rice, 106 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jazz Chisholm Jr., 30 SB
ERA Leader: Angel Chivilli, 0.57 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 165 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 10 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 24 SV

St. Louis Cardinals (55-57, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Alec Burleson, 0.284
RBI Leader: Jordan Walker, 81 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 22 HR
Runs Leader: JJ Wetherholt, 69 Runs
Hits Leader: Jordan Walker, 121 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 14 SB
ERA Leader: Ryan Fernandez, 2.70 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Liberatore, 107 K
Wins Leader: Andre Pallante, 11 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 26 SV

What to Watch For

Schlittler is the name to watch on the mound. The right-hander carries a 2.04 ERA and has struck out 165 batters this season — numbers that put him among the most effective starters in the league. He draws a Cardinals lineup that has struggled to score consistently since the break, making this a genuine test of whether St. Louis’s offense has turned a corner or simply had one good inning in Toronto.

For the Cardinals, Michael McGreevy (4-9, 3.57 ERA) gets the start and will need to lean on the kind of efficiency that keeps his ERA respectable despite a losing record. Jordan Walker gives St. Louis its most dangerous bat — 22 home runs, 81 RBI, and 121 hits — and represents the Cardinals’ best chance to do damage against a deep Yankees staff.

With Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Carlos Rodón all on the injured list, New York has had to redistribute production. José Caballero has contributed 27 stolen bases and 11 home runs, and Cody Bellinger’s absence opens opportunity for others to step into run-producing roles. The Yankees have enough depth to absorb the losses, but the Cardinals will be looking to exploit any gaps.

New York Yankees Injury Report

Aaron Judge – Rib (D60) – The New York Yankees transferred OF Aaron Judge to the 60-day injured list with a stress fracture of his right rib.
Clarke Schmidt – Elbow (D60) – The New York Yankees placed RHP Clarke Schmidt on the 60-day injured list as he continues his rehab from internal brace surgery.
Giancarlo Stanton – Leg (D10) – The New York Yankees placed DH Giancarlo Stanton on the 10-day injured list.
Carlos Rodón – Elbow (D15) – The New York Yankees placed LHP Carlos Rodón on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation.
Cody Bellinger – Leg (D10) – The New York Yankees placed OF Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.

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.
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.

New York Yankees Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 03, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 04, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 05, 2026 vs St. Louis Cardinals
August 07, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 08, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 09, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
August 11, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
August 12, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
August 13, 2026 vs Seattle Mariners
August 14, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 03, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 04, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 05, 2026 at New York Yankees
August 07, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 08, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 09, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 10, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 11, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 12, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
August 14, 2026 at Chicago Cubs

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