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The Cubs have been one of the hotter teams in the National League over the past two weeks, and they’re carrying that momentum into Busch Stadium against a Cardinals club that has been searching for answers through a brutal stretch of baseball. Chicago has gone 7-3 over its last ten games and sits atop the NL Wild Card standings while keeping pace in the division race. St. Louis, meanwhile, has dropped eight of its last ten and is mired in a three-game losing streak that has made this homestand feel longer than it should.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the kind of player who can change a game in multiple ways — 23 home runs, 61 RBI, 26 stolen bases, and 70 runs scored make him one of the most complete offensive threats in the league. On the Cardinals’ side, Jordan Walker has been a consistent bright spot in a difficult season, with 22 home runs and 77 RBI giving St. Louis a genuine middle-of-the-order presence. When Walker is locked in, the Cardinals have a reason to believe any game is winnable.

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals Game Information

Game Date: July 29, 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

Chicago sits six games back in the NL Central and holds the top NL Wild Card spot, which gives every game against a division opponent added weight. The Cubs cannot afford to let ground slip in either race, and a Cardinals team that leads the season series 4-3 through seven meetings is capable of making things uncomfortable. St. Louis is 14 games back in the division and not in contention for a title run, but playing spoiler against a team fighting for playoff position is its own kind of motivation — and the Cardinals have already shown they can beat this Cubs club.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-54
Home Record: 27-31
Away Record: 26-23
Division Record: 16-17
Streak: 3 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .495

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 61-46
Home Record: 30-22
Away Record: 31-24
Division Record: 17-14
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .570

Stat Leaders

St. Louis Cardinals (53-54, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Alec Burleson, 0.285
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 (61-46, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: James Triantos, 0.500
RBI Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 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: Colin Rea, 8 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 5 SV

What to Watch For

Seiya Suzuki has been a steady force in the Chicago lineup all season — .272 with 18 home runs and 60 RBI — and represents the kind of consistent production that keeps a contender’s offense humming. Alongside him, Dansby Swanson has contributed 16 home runs and 61 RBI, giving the Cubs a deep and dangerous middle of the order that St. Louis pitching will need to navigate carefully. With Edward Cabrera on the injured list with a hamstring issue and Ben Brown sidelined with a neck injury, Chicago’s rotation depth is being tested, making every outing from the available arms that much more critical.

For St. Louis, Alec Burleson has been one of the more reliable hitters on the roster, batting .285 with 116 hits on the season. Walker’s combination of power and speed — 22 home runs and 14 stolen bases — makes him the Cardinals’ most dangerous offensive weapon. On the mound, Kyle Leahy has been a quiet stabilizer with seven wins and a 3.55 ERA, while Andre Pallante leads the staff with 11 wins. Riley O’Brien anchors the back end with 26 saves. If the Cardinals are going to halt their slide, their pitching staff will need to keep the Cubs’ lineup in check long enough for the offense to find its footing.

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.

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 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
August 07, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies
August 08, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

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
August 06, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 07, 2026 at Kansas City Royals

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