St. Louis Cardinals vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
Today's Starting Matchup
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto carries a 2.56 ERA with a 12-8 record this season. The opposing starter has not yet been announced.
Team Season Comparison
2026 season record: St. Louis Cardinals 69-70 (.496), Los Angeles Dodgers 82-56 (.594).
Los Angeles Dodgers holds the edge in the season standings, though St. Louis Cardinals can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.
Run differential: St. Louis Cardinals -10, Los Angeles Dodgers +148. Los Angeles Dodgers boasts superior run production.
Recent form: St. Louis Cardinals on a 1-game win streak, Los Angeles Dodgers on a 1-game losing streak.
Bullpen Analysis
St. Louis Cardinals bullpen: 14 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brycen Mautz 9.00 ERA, 10K in 6.0IP, George Soriano (Setup) 4.12 ERA, 58K in 59.0IP.
Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen: 14 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Alex Vesia (Setup) 3.14 ERA, 60K in 48.2IP, Blake Snell 2.42 ERA, 36K in 26.0IP, Brock Stewart (Setup) 1.89 ERA, 18K in 19.0IP.