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St. Louis Cardinals face Chicago Cubs in crucial series at Busch Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals face Chicago Cubs in crucial series at Busch Stadium

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs in a four-game series starting tonight at Busch Stadium. Both teams are in the mix for the MLB Wild Card, with the Cubs leading the standings and the Cardinals trying to improve their position. The Cardinals have struggled recently, winning only three of their last ten games. Conversely, the Cubs are 6-4 in their last ten outings but lost their previous game to the Pirates. The series could be pivotal for both teams, especially for the Cardinals as the trade deadline approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs are 4.5 games ahead in Wild Card standings entering the series.
•Cardinals have only 3 wins in last 10 games played.
•Tonight's pitchers: David Peterson for Cubs, Matthew Liberatore for Cardinals.
•Cubs include key players like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki.
•Trade deadline is August 3, impacting both teams' potential roster changes.

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What they're saying

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What was looking to be a crucial 4-game series for the St. Louis Cardinals trying to compete for a wild card spot as they host the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium now appears more like an exhibition of players just prior to the trade deadline. The Cardinals and Cubs appear to be heading in opposite […]
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