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The Cardinals have been one of baseball’s most inconsistent teams since the All-Star break, but they arrive at Yankee Stadium carrying a two-game winning streak and something they had been missing for weeks: runs. St. Louis scored more than three runs for the first time since late July in their most recent win, a sign that the offense may finally be finding its footing. Jordan Walker has been the engine of that attack all season, with 22 home runs and 81 RBI, and if the Cardinals are going to pull off something meaningful in New York, he will need to be central to it.

The Yankees, meanwhile, are navigating a stretch where consistency has been elusive. They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games and dropped their most recent contest, leaving them 3.5 games back in their division. Ben Rice has been the most productive bat in the lineup, with 31 home runs, 73 RBI, and 70 runs scored — numbers that put him among the more dangerous hitters in the American League. José Caballero adds a different dimension, with 27 stolen bases and 12 home runs giving the Yankees a threat who can hurt opponents in multiple ways.

St. Louis Cardinals at New York Yankees Game Information

Game Date: August 04, 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 3.5 games back in the division at 63-50, still firmly in the postseason picture but in need of wins against teams they are expected to handle. The Cardinals at 56-57 are 13.5 games back in their own division and playing for pride and individual development as much as anything else. That gap in stakes creates an interesting dynamic — New York needs this game, while St. Louis has the freedom to play loose. A Cardinals team that just snapped an eight-game losing streak against Toronto is not without confidence heading into this one.

New York Yankees Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 63-50
Home Record: 26-24
Away Record: 37-26
Division Record: 17-11
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .558

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 56-57
Home Record: 28-32
Away Record: 28-25
Division Record: 17-18
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .496

Stat Leaders

New York Yankees (63-50, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Luis García Jr., 0.500
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: Yerry De los Santos, 1.04 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cam Schlittler, 171 K
Wins Leader: Cam Schlittler, 10 W
Saves Leader: David Bednar, 24 SV

St. Louis Cardinals (56-57, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Alec Burleson, 0.288
RBI Leader: Jordan Walker, 81 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 22 HR
Runs Leader: JJ Wetherholt, 71 Runs
Hits Leader: Alec Burleson, 124 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

The pitching matchup is the clearest reason to watch. Cam Schlittler takes the ball for New York at 10-6 with a 2.04 ERA and 171 strikeouts — numbers that place him among the more compelling young arms in the league this season. He has been one of the Yankees’ most reliable starters, and a home start against a Cardinals offense that has struggled to score consistently gives him a favorable setting to extend that run.

Opposing him is Michael McGreevy, who carries a 3.57 ERA and a 4-9 record into Yankee Stadium. The record understates his effectiveness — a sub-3.60 ERA suggests he has been competitive in most outings, and the Cardinals will need him to keep New York’s lineup in check early.

On the offensive side, Alec Burleson is hitting .288 with 124 hits for St. Louis, making him one of the more reliable contact threats in the Cardinals lineup. For New York, Cody Bellinger is listed on the 10-day injured list with a leg injury, and Aaron Judge remains on the 60-day IL with a rib injury, meaning the lineup leans heavily on Rice and Caballero to generate the offense Schlittler will need behind him.

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.
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 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
August 15, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 15, 2026 at Chicago Cubs

Our game previews are produced programmatically using real-time data via Sportradar and AI writing tools. Articles are regularly reviewed for accuracy before publication.