Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
Pittsburgh Pirates (25-24) face St. Louis Cardinals (28-20) at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 1:15 PM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 6:15 pm BST |
| Venue | Busch Stadium, St. Louis |
| Competition | MLB |
| TV | ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Injury Report
St. Louis Cardinals
| Player | Status | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Church | Day-To-Day | day-to-day |
| Ixan Henderson | Day-To-Day | day-to-day |
| Victor Santos | Day-To-Day | day-to-day |
| Zack Thompson | Day-To-Day | day-to-day |
Pittsburgh Pirates
| Player | Status | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| Oddanier Mosqueda | Day-To-Day | day-to-day |
| Mike Clevinger | Day-To-Day | day-to-day |
Current Series
Series tied 1-1
Season Stats Comparison
| St. Louis Cardinals | Stat | Pittsburgh Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| - | batting | - |
| - | pitching | - |
| - | fielding | - |
| - | records | - |
Prediction
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