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Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals




St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Betting Line, Odds & Head-to-Head Breakdown

MLB · 2026 Season

As of now, this game hasn't started yet. It's scheduled for 9/23 - 6:40 PM EDT at PNC Park. Check back once the game is underway for live score updates.

These two teams already know each other well this season. Series tied 1-1, across 2 meetings so far. Head-to-head trends like this are often factored into betting lines and predictive models alike, since some matchups simply play out differently than a team's overall record would suggest.

While betting-market data isn't fully available for this game, ESPN's Matchup Predictor gives the Pittsburgh Pirates the edge, projecting them at a 63% chance to win.

Betting lines, like win probabilities, are a snapshot, not a forecast set in stone, and they can shift right up until the 9/23 - 6:40 PM EDT start time as injury news, weather, and public money move the market. This page will keep reflecting the latest numbers as they update, so it's worth a final check before St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates actually take the field.

Odds are for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

Surface Grass
Temp 63°F
Wind 16 mph
Precip 34%

Team Leaders

Pittsburgh Pirates Logo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Batting Average
N. Gonzales
.302
Home Runs
B. Lowe
33
Runs Batted In
B. Lowe
93
Earned Run Average
B. Ashcraft
3.65
Wins
B. Ashcraft
14
Strikeouts
P. Skenes
192
St. Louis Cardinals Logo
St. Louis Cardinals
Batting Average
A. Burleson
.282
Home Runs
J. Walker
28
Runs Batted In
A. Burleson
111
Earned Run Average
M. McGreevy
3.84
Wins
A. Pallante
12
Strikeouts
M. Liberatore
148

Recent Form

Pittsburgh Pirates
L
W
W
W
W
Sep 16 vs MIL 5-4
Sep 17 vs MIL 7-4
Sep 18 vs KC 8-5
Sep 19 vs KC 6-5
Sep 20 vs KC 4-3
St. Louis Cardinals
L
L
L
L
W
Sep 15 vs SF 10-3
Sep 16 vs SF 6-5 F/10
Sep 19 vs WSH 9-1
Sep 19 vs WSH 8-5 F/11
Sep 20 vs WSH 5-3

Division Standings

2026 National League Central Standings
Team W L PCT GB STRK
Milwaukee
98 58 .628 - W3
Chicago
87 69 .558 11 W2
Cincinnati
72 84 .462 26 L2

Injured Players

Pittsburgh Pirates
Player Status Est. Return
Isaac Mattson RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Esmerlyn Valdez RF
10-Day-IL 2026-09-23
Braxton Ashcraft SP
15-Day-IL 2027-02-01
Mitch Keller SP
60-Day-IL 2027-02-01
Endy Rodriguez C
60-Day-IL 2027-05-01
St. Louis Cardinals
Player Status Est. Return
Everson Pereira RF
10-Day-IL 2026-09-22
Blaze Jordan 3B
10-Day-IL 2027-02-01
Joshua Baez LF
10-Day-IL 2027-02-01
Hunter Dobbins SP
15-Day-IL 2027-09-01
Max Rajcic RP
60-Day-IL 2027-09-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates game on?
The MLB matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates will be broadcast on , and available to stream on MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV. Check your local listings, as regional blackouts may apply.
What time does the MLB game start?
The St. Louis Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Scheduled. Start times are shown in your local time zone and may shift slightly for weather or broadcast scheduling.
Where is the game being played?
This MLB game is being played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can find venue details, surface type, and live weather conditions in the matchup info section above.
Who is favored to win, St. Louis Cardinals or Pittsburgh Pirates?
Based on ESPN's Matchup Predictor, the Pittsburgh Pirates are favored with a 63% win probability. This is a statistical projection based on team performance, recent form, and matchup history, not a guaranteed outcome.
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