Cubs begin series against Cardinals with rain delay in St. Louis
bleachernation.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:06 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026

The Chicago Cubs are facing the St. Louis Cardinals tonight in the first game of a four-game series at Busch Stadium. The game is currently delayed due to rain, with an estimated start time of 8:30 PM CT. The Cubs are looking to split the series, but an absence of Jameson Taillon adds to the challenge. As the weather impacts the schedule, fans await updates on the game status.
- •Cubs aim to split the four-game series with the Cardinals.
- •Game delayed due to rain, with an estimated start time of 8:30 PM CT.
- •Jameson Taillon is not part of the Cubs lineup for this game.
- •The series takes place at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
- 9:06 PMbleachernation.com — Pre-Gamin’: Cubs vs Cardinals (8:30 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread - Bleacher Nation
"It's never easy to win on the road, but the Cubs gotta try to at least split this four-gamer. Here's how Craig Counsell will kick things off tonight in St. Louis.
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