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CARDS BASEBALL SCHEDULE TODAY

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The St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Milwaukee Brewers today at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for the second game of a three-game weekend series. First pitch is scheduled for 1:15pm Central Time as the Cardinals look to bounce back after dropping the series opener 5-1 on Friday night.

The Cardinals enter today’s contest with a record of 40-33 on the season, good for second place in the NL Central division, 5.5 games back of the first place Brewers. Milwaukee improved to 46-28 with their victory over St. Louis on Friday. Today’s starting pitchers will be right-hander Adam Wainwright for the Cardinals and righty Brandon Woodruff for the Brewers.

Wainwright is 6-5 with a 3.32 ERA on the year for St. Louis. The veteran has been very solid for the Cardinals this season, giving them a chance to win in almost every start. In his last outing, Wainwright went 6 innings and allowed just 1 run on 4 hits against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, though he did not factor in the decision of a 3-2 Cardinals win. The 36-year old will be looking to get back on track after struggling in his previous start against Milwaukee on June 15th, giving up 5 runs in 5 innings in a no-decision.

Woodruff has emerged as the Brewers ace this season, going 8-2 with a 3.87 ERA over 14 starts. The 26-year old righty is coming off his best start of the year, tossing 7 scoreless innings of 3-hit ball against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 17th to earn his 8th win. Woodruff faced the Cardinals back on May 31st and did not factor in the decision after allowing 2 runs over 5 innings in Milwaukee’s 3-2 victory. He’ll be aiming for his first career win against St. Louis today.

The Cardinals offense will need to bounce back after being held to just 1 run on 5 hits by Brewers starter Jhoulys Chacín on Friday night. Third baseman Matt Carpenter led the way, going 2-for-4 with a double. The rest of the Cardinals lineup combined to go just 3-for-19. Cleanup hitter Paul Goldschmidt is still seeking his first hit as a Cardinal after going 0-for-4 in his Busch Stadium debut. The Cardinals will need more production from Goldschmidt and the middle of their order against Woodruff today.

On the mound, Wainwright will look to keep the potent Brewers offense in check. Milwaukee ranks third in the National League with 400 runs scored this season. Christian Yelich has been the catalyst, leading all of MLB with a .342 batting average to go along with 26 home runs and 59 RBI. Yelich went 1-for-4 on Friday and will look to stay hot today. Ryan Braun is also swinging a hot bat of late with 3 hits in his last 2 games. Wainwright will have to be sharp with his location against this dangerous Brewers lineup.

The Cardinals bullpen was called upon early on Friday, throwing 4 innings after Wainwright’s early exit. Carlos Martinez worked a scoreless 9th for the Cards. John Gant, who had been very effective as a long reliever, was hit hard for 3 runs in 1 2/3 innings. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt will likely need multiple innings from his ‘pen again today if Wainwright can’t go deep into the game. The Brewers bullpen is also taxed after Chacín only lasted 5 innings on Friday.

Both teams will be looking to grab some momentum heading into the final game of the series on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals have played much better baseball at home this season, going 24-15 at Busch Stadium compared to 16-18 on the road. A win today in front of what is sure to be a lively home crowd could help St. Louis gain some separation in the division standings with a long stretch against NL Central foes coming up after the Brewers leave town. First pitch for today’s Cardinals vs Brewers game is 1:15pm from downtown St. Louis.

STL CARDS BASEBALL SCHEDULE

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The St. Louis Cardinals have released their full 162-game schedule for the upcoming 2023 MLB season. After a disappointing 89-73 record in 2022 that saw them fall short of the playoffs, the Cards will look to bounce back next year and return to the postseason.

The Cardinals’ season will kick off on April 6th with their home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium. They’ll have an early season five-game homestand to start the year against the Pirates before hitting the road for their first road trip. That will take them to Chicago where they’ll play three games against the rival Cubs at Wrigley Field from April 10th-12th.

After returning home for two more games against the Cubs, the Cards will welcome the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game weekend series from April 21st-23rd. That weekend clash with their NL Central foes will be an early season test. They’ll wrap up April with another homestand versus the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres.

May will see St. Louis begin to play many of their NL rivals more frequently, with series against the Brewers, Cubs, Reds, and Dodgers on the schedule that month. They’ll also welcome the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros for interleague play at Busch. One of the highlight series in May comes when the New York Mets come to town from May 19th-21st for what should be a competitive matchup between two playoff hopeful clubs.

June kicks off with a road trip out west, as the Cards travel to Colorado and Arizona for nine straight games away from home. That tough stretch includes four games against the powerhouse Dodgers. When they return home in mid-June, they’ll play host to the Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. They’ll wrap up the month with another road trip out east to Philadelphia and Washington.

July will see St. Louis play 16 home games and 15 road games, with series against every team in their division plus the Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Washington Nationals. Two intriguing series on their July schedule happen when they welcome the defending champion Astros July 7th-9th and travel to Chicago to face the Cubs July 21st-23rd. Both weekends could go a long way in deciding the NL Central race.

August features the Cardinals’ annual weekend series against their cross-state rivals, the Royals, in Kansas City from August 4th-6th. They’ll also welcome the red-hot Dodgers and tough Atlanta Braves to town that month. An interesting road trip happens when they travel to Seattle and San Francisco to take on the Mariners and Giants out west from August 22nd-27th. Finishing up the month will be home dates against Milwaukee and Cincinnati.

To wrap up the regular season in September/October, St. Louis has home stands against the Pirates, Reds, Cubs and Reds again while also traveling to Pittsburgh, Chicago and Milwaukee. As has become tradition, their final regular season series will be on the road in Chicago against the Cubs from September 29th-October 1st. That weekend set could prove crucial in deciding playoff seeding for both longtime rivals.

Of course, the Cardinals are hoping to play well into October themselves in 2023. With a strong core of hitters like Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Dylan Carlson leading the way, as well as growing pitching talents like Jordan Montgomery and Andre Pallante, St. Louis believes they have the roster to contend next season. It should make for an exciting year of Cardinals baseball as they aim to return to the top of the NL Central standings.

CARDS BASEBALL SCHEDULE

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The St. Louis Cardinals released their 2022 regular season schedule on August 17, 2021. Coming off a 90-72 record and Wild Card playoff appearance in 2021, the Cardinals will look to build on that success with another competitive campaign in 2022.

St. Louis will open the 2022 season on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 7th. The Cardinals and Pirates will play each other for the first time at Busch Stadium from April 11th-13th. Following the opening series against Pittsburgh, St. Louis will welcome the Colorado Rockies for three games from April 15th-17th.

The Cardinals will play their National League Central division rivals 19 times each in 2022. Along with their six games against Pittsburgh and Colorado to start the season, St. Louis has road series scheduled against the Chicago Cubs (April 25th-27th), Milwaukee Brewers (May 17th-19th), and Cincinnati Reds (June 7th-9th) in the early part of the season.

Interleague play sees the Cardinals facing American League Central teams for the majority of their non-division matchups. St. Louis will host the Kansas City Royals for three games from April 19th-21st and travel to Kansas City from May 9th-11th. From June 17th-19th, the Minnesota Twins come to Busch Stadium for three games. The Cardinals then head to Minnesota from August 2nd-4th.

Two weekend series against the Chicago White Sox are on tap, with the South Siders visiting St. Louis from May 13th-15th and the Cardinals going to Guaranteed Rate Field from July 8th-10th. Road trips to Cleveland to face the Guardians are scheduled for May 24th-26th and September 6th-8th. The Detroit Tigers come to St. Louis for the final interleague series from September 20th-22nd.

The Cardinals get an early look at the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, hosting them for three games from April 29th-May 1st. St. Louis then makes the trip to Atlanta from July 18th-20th. Other notable National League opponents on the 2022 docket include a home weekend set against the Los Angeles Dodgers from June 3rd-5th and road dates with the San Diego Padres (August 12th-14th), New York Mets (September 9th-11th), and Philadelphia Phillies (September 23rd-25th) down the stretch.

The All-Star break falls on July 18th-19th this year, giving the Cardinals a few days off right before their series in Atlanta. St. Louis’ final homestand of 2022 takes place from September 27th-October 2nd against the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs. The regular season wraps up with a road trip to Pittsburgh for the final three games from October 3rd-5th.

As in past years, the Cardinals will play most of their home games on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thursday games at Busch Stadium are less common, with only four scheduled in 2022 – April 21st vs. Kansas City, May 19th vs. Milwaukee, June 30th vs. Cincinnati, and September 15th vs. San Francisco.

St. Louis will look to stay in contention for another playoff berth throughout their challenging 2022 schedule. Key stretches include a 10-game West Coast road trip in June that sees them face the Dodgers, Padres and Giants. Late season series against other NL playoff hopefuls like the Braves, Phillies and Mets will also be crucial. Solid starting pitching and a potent lineup led by Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Dylan Carlson give the Cardinals a good chance to compete. Fans will be hoping for more October baseball at the end of another 162-game grind in 2022.

The St. Louis Cardinals 2022 schedule provides a mix of divisional matchups, interleague play and games against high-profile National League opponents. Home dates with teams like the Braves, Dodgers and Phillies along with challenging road trips out West and to other playoff contenders will test the Cards. As in recent years, consistency and clutch performances throughout the six-month season will be needed to achieve their goal of qualifying for the postseason.

CARDS BASEBALL SCHEDULE 2022

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The St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for another season of Cardinals baseball in 2022. After finishing with a 90-72 record in 2021, just missing the playoffs, the Redbirds are hoping to get back to the postseason this year. Let’s take a closer look at the Cardinals’ 2022 schedule and some of the key games and series fans will want to circle on their calendars.

The Cardinals will open their 2022 campaign on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 7th. This kicks off a three-game series against their NL Central rival to start the season. After that they’ll head to Milwaukee for three games against the Brewers from April 11-13. The home opener at Busch Stadium will be on April 14th when the Cards host the Cincinnati Reds for the first of four games in the opening homestand.

One of the most highly anticipated series of the early season will take place from April 22-24 when the Cardinals welcome the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves to town for a three-game set. This will give St. Louis fans their first chance to see the champs on their home field. In mid-May the Cards will host another playoff team from 2021 when they face the San Francisco Giants for three games May 17-19.

The Cardinals’ interleague schedule in 2022 includes road series against the Toronto Blue Jays (May 30-June 1) and Tampa Bay Rays (June 21-22). Their home interleague matchups are against the Chicago White Sox (June 3-5), Colorado Rockies (July 8-10), and Kansas City Royals (August 12-14). Road trips out west include three games each in San Diego (July 15-17) and Los Angeles to face the Dodgers (September 16-18).

Some other notable series on the 2022 Cardinals schedule include a visit from the New York Mets for three games July 1-3. In early August they’ll host the Milwaukee Brewers for four games August 5-7. One of the biggest home series will be against the rival Chicago Cubs from August 26-28. Closing out the regular season the Cards will host the Pittsburgh Pirates for the final three home games October 3-5 before ending on the road in Pittsburgh October 5-7.

As for individual games, there are a few standout dates fans will want to circle. On Memorial Day, May 30th, the Cards take on the Blue Jays in Toronto. Independence Day, July 4th, sees St. Louis hosting the Rockies. Bob Gibson’s number 45 will be retired in a pregame ceremony on August 27th when the Cubs are in town. And the final home game on October 3rd is sure to have playoff-type energy as the season winds down.

When examining the Cardinals’ 2022 schedule, there are some stretches that could prove challenging. In late May and early June they have a stretch with 12 games in 12 days that includes four separate series against the Giants, Blue Jays, Cubs, and White Sox with no off days. Another grueling part is in late July/early August when they play 20 games in 20 days including series versus the Mets, Brewers twice, and Cubs. Proper rest and rotation will be crucial during those marathon runs.

On the other hand, there are also some easier portions of the schedule. In mid-April they have a nine-game homestand against divisional foes. Late June and early July features nine consecutive games against NL Central opponents. And they’ll get an opportunity to gain ground in September with nine of their last 15 games at home including series against the lowly Pirates, Reds, and Brewers.

The 2022 Cardinals schedule sets up several marquee home series and interleague matchups that should make for an exciting season at Busch Stadium. As long as they can stay healthy and perform well against their NL Central rivals, St. Louis has a good chance to return to the postseason. With a talented, veteran roster led by stars like Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, and Adam Wainwright, Cardinal Nation has high hopes for October baseball once again in the coming campaign. It all starts with taking care of business during the 162-game regular season grind, beginning with their opener on April 7th in Pittsburgh.

ST LOUIS CARDS BASEBALL SCHEDULE

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The St. Louis Cardinals have released their 2023 regular season schedule as they look to build on a solid 2022 campaign that saw them return to the postseason. The Cards will play their customary 162-game slate, opening on the road before holding their home opener at Busch Stadium on April 7th.

As usual, the bulk of St. Louis’ schedule will feature games against their National League Central rivals – the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. They’ll play each divisional opponent 18-19 times over the course of the season. Out of division, they’ll face the NL East for six games each and the NL West for four games apiece.

Interleague play will see the Cardinals take on the American League Central, facing the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, and Chicago White Sox. They’ll play each AL Central foe six times total for a 30-game interleague schedule.

Here’s a quick preview of some notable series and stretches on the 2023 Cardinals schedule:

The season gets underway on March 30th with a four-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It’s the first time since 2019 that St. Louis will start the year on the road due to scheduling changes caused by the 2020 pandemic-shortened season.

After opening in Pittsburgh, the Cards will play two more road series against NL Central foes, facing the Reds in Cincinnati from April 3rd to April 5th followed by the Brewers in Milwaukee from April 7th to April 9th.

The home opener at Busch Stadium is on Friday, April 7th against the Brewers. It will be the earliest home opener date in franchise history, excluding their very first home opener in 1880.

Interleague play starts early with a three-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians from April 11th-13th. This kicks off a stretch of nine straight games against AL teams.

St. Louis has a challenging road trip in late April/early May, playing three games each in San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles against the Padres, Giants, and Dodgers from April 24th to May 3rd.

One of their marquee home series is against the defending World Series champion Houston Astros from May 19th to May 21st.

The Cardinals wrap up interleague play with a home series against division rival Chicago White Sox from June 16th to June 18th.

Fourth of July week sees St. Louis host the Cincinnati Reds for three games starting on July 3rd, including an afternoon game on the 4th.

A key late season stretch has them hosting the Brewers for three games starting August 11th, then traveling to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati for three games each against the Pirates and Reds.

The final homestand of the regular season is against the Colorado Rockies for three games starting on September 29th.

St. Louis closes out the 2023 schedule with a three-game road series in Chicago against the Cubs from October 2nd to October 4th.

While the schedule always presents its challenges, the Cardinals believe their experience and talent gives them a good chance to succeed no matter who they face. Longtime stars like Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright and Albert Pujols are no longer around, but young talents like Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Dylan Carlson continue to lead the way.

New manager Oliver Marmol enters his second year hoping to guide St. Louis back to the postseason for the fourth time in six years. If they can stay healthy and get production from their pitching staff, 100 wins and a division title are realistic goals on this 2023 slate. With their rich history and passionate fan base, Busch Stadium is sure to be electric on gamedays as the Cards embark on another pennant chase.

Fans can can start planning their seasons now with the schedule release and there’s plenty to look forward to. Health, depth and clutch performances will determine St. Louis’ fortunes, but they’re primed for another competitive campaign in 2023. The Cards can’t wait to take the field and bring more winning baseball to the Gateway City next spring.

ST LOUIS BASEBALL CARDS SCHEDULE

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The St. Louis Baseball Cards are gearing up for another exciting season of minor league baseball action. As a Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, the Cards play in the Midwest League and face off against close geographic rivals like the Peoria Chiefs, Quad Cities River Bandits, and Cedar Rapids Kernels on a regular basis. In addition to these intra-Midwest League matchups, the Cards also take on other Class A clubs from both the Midwest and other minor league classifications throughout their 132 game regular season schedule.

The Cards kick off their 2021 campaign on the road with a three game set against the Beloit Snappers starting on April 8th. This Northern Division opponent provides a good early test for the squad as they begin working out any kinks. After wrapping up in Beloit, the Cards will then head straight to Peoria for their home opener against the Chiefs on April 13th at GCS Ballpark. This always highly anticipated Crosstown Showdown draws big crowds and marks the first chance for Cards fans to see their team in action at home this year.

After hosting Peoria for three games, the Cards hit the road again for a long nine game road trip taking them through Wisconsin, Iowa, and back to Illinois. First up are four games against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in Appleton starting on April 16th. Then it’s on to Clinton, Iowa for three versus the LumberKings before wrapping up the trip with a pair of games in South Bend, Indiana against the Cubs affiliate there. While road trips are never easy in minor league baseball, this early season stretch will be a good test of the team’s endurance and depth.

Once back home, the Cards get a chance to settle in at GCS Ballpark for an extended eight game homestand. First on the docket are four against the Quad Cities River Bandits on April 27th. This I-70 rivalry series always brings out big crowds. Next up are four with the Cedar Rapids Kernels, another key Midwest League foe. This homestand in late April provides a great opportunity for the Cards to gain momentum and put some wins on the board in front of their faithful fans.

May kicks off with the Cards back on the road starting with four games at West Michigan facing the Whitecaps. Then it’s back east for three in Lake County against the Captains. The month of May also features home series’ against Quad Cities, South Bend, and Peoria as the Cards look to climb up the division standings. Two more notable series in May sees the Cards hosting the LumberKings for three May 18th-20th and then a rare visit from the Fort Wayne TinCaps for three May 25th-27th.

June begins with the Cards back at GCS Ballpark to face the West Michigan Whitecaps for three games June 1st-3rd. After hitting the road for a brief two game set in Burlington against the Bees June 4th-5th, the Cards return home to host the Lake County Captains for three June 8th-10th. More important Midwest League series on the June schedule include four games each against the Beloit Snappers June 15th-18th and Cedar Rapids Kernels June 22nd-25th, both at GCS Ballpark. The Cards will wrap up the month with four in South Bend against the Cubs starting June 29th.

July starts with the Cards on the road in Wisconsin Dells to face the Timber Rattlers July 2nd-5th. After a brief stop back in St. Louis, the Cards hit the road again for matchups in Clinton July 9th-11th and Quad Cities July 13th-15th. A season-long nine game homestand then kicks off July 16th welcoming in the LumberKings for three, Kernels for three July 20th-22nd, and River Bandits for three July 23rd-25th. More important Midwest League play takes place at the end of July with four in Peoria July 27th-30th.

In August, the Cards will play eight of the first twelve games on the road including series’ in Burlington August 3rd-5th, Lake County August 10th-12th, and Beloit August 17th-19th. They’ll also host a pair of home series against West Michigan August 6th-8th and Cedar Rapids August 24th-26th. A key late season road trip sees St. Louis head to Clinton August 31st-September 2nd and Quad Cities September 7th-9th. With the pennant race heating up, these late season games take on added importance.

To wrap up the regular season in September, the Cards play nine of their final twelve games at home. Highlights include hosting Peoria September 14th-16th, South Bend September 21st-23rd, and Fort Wayne September 28th-30th. The Cards close out the regular season on the road with a season-ending three game set in Cedar Rapids October 1st-3rd.

If the Cards qualify, the Midwest League playoffs would begin in early September. As the Cubs’ High-A affiliate, developing top prospects while aiming for a championship is the goal each season in St. Louis. With so many regional rivals and meaningful games on the docket, 2021 promises to provide great minor league baseball drama throughout the summer. The St. Louis Baseball Cards can’t wait to get the season started and deliver exciting games for their loyal fans all year long.

LOUISVILLE CARDS BASEBALL SCHEDULE

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The 2023 Louisville Cardinals baseball schedule features another challenging slate as head coach Dan McDonnell looks to lead the Cardinals back to the College World Series. Coming off a 40-win season that saw Louisville reach a regional final, McDonnell has put together another ambitious schedule that will test the Cardinals with quality opponents throughout the spring.

Louisville opens the 2023 season on February 17th with a three game series at Clemson. The Tigers are always one of the top programs in the ACC and country, so starting on the road against Clemson is a tough draw. It will get Louisville ready for the rigors of ACC play early. After Clemson, Louisville returns home to open its home schedule with a three game set against Ball State on February 24th-26th.

In early March, the Cardinals play four straight Tuesday night games against local opponents Bellarmine, Xavier, Western Kentucky, and Kentucky. These midweek contests allow Louisville to work on different aspects of their game against regional foes in front of their home fans. It’s also a way for McDonnell to give different pitching options a start under the lights.

The real meat of the ACC schedule begins in mid-March. From March 10th through March 19th, Louisville hosts Boston College for three games before hitting the road to take on Florida State for three games and North Carolina for three more. That stretch will be a major test for the Cardinals as all three of those ACC opponents are usually nationally ranked programs. Being able to win the series against at least one of those tough league foes would be a great early season resume builder.

After facing three top conference contenders on the road, Louisville gets a bit of a break with a midweek game against Indiana before welcoming Notre Dame to Jim Patterson Stadium for a three game set March 24th-26th. The Fighting Irish are also expected to be near the top of the ACC standings, so taking two of three in that series would continue Louisville’s momentum.

Louisville wraps up March with two midweek tilts against Indiana State and Eastern Kentucky before starting April with a rare five game homestand against Pittsburgh. The Panthers have been a middle of the pack ACC team in recent years, so the Cardinals will be hoping to sweep that series. That’s followed by a Tuesday night test at in-state foe Murray State.

The second and third weeks of April feature two more pivotal three game ACC road series. First, Louisville travels to Georgia Tech April 7th-9th for a weekend set in Atlanta. Then, the Cardinals head to Virginia April 14th-16th to face the reigning national champions in Charlottesville. Both the Yellow Jackets and Cavaliers will likely be ranked too, so splitting or winning those series could raise expectations for Louisville’s postseason potential.

After Georgia Tech and Virginia, Louisville returns home to host a challenging midweek opponent in Indiana on April 18th. The Hoosiers are usually a top 25 team and give the Cardinals another quality non-conference test. Louisville then enjoys its final home weekend of the regular season hosting Wake Forest April 21st-23rd. By mid-April, the Demon Deacons should be in the mix near the top of the ACC standings as well, adding more importance to that series.

To wrap up the regular season, Louisville travels to North Carolina State for a weekend series April 28th-30th. The Wolfpack have been one of the most consistent ACC programs for over a decade now. Closing the regular season against them on the road leaves no room for error if Louisville wants to enter the ACC Tournament on a high note.

Depending on how the Cardinals fare throughout March and April, they could host an NCAA regional at Jim Patterson Stadium during the first weekend of June. From there, the goal is advancing through super regionals to get to the College World Series in Omaha. Louisville has reached the CWS finals twice under McDonnell in 2013 and 2017. With another challenging schedule and highly ranked recruiting classes, the 2023 team will have the talent to potentially make another June run.

But first, the Cardinals must navigate this impressive slate that features 18 games against preseason top 25 opponents. Road trips to Clemson, Florida State, UNC, Georgia Tech, Virginia, and NC State will be grinders. While home weekends against the likes of Boston College, Notre Dame, Wake Forest and Pittsburgh provide opportunities for statement wins. How Louisville performs in those pivotal series could determine if 2023 is another 40-win season and potential Omak run or if it’s an early exit from regionals. Regardless, fans are in for an exciting spring of Cardinals baseball.