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
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.
- •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.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Monday 7/27, 6:45 CT
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Hosting the Chicago Cubs Series Preview
"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 […]
"The Cubs and Cards begin a four-game series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:31 PMChicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Monday 7/27, 6:45 CT
The Cubs and Cards begin a four-game series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:00 PMSt. Louis Cardinals Hosting the Chicago Cubs Series Preview
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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