MLB 2026 · NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals postseason scenarios
St. Louis Cardinals are mathematically eliminated.
Magic
Out
Tragic
Out
Division magic
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Cannot win the division on their own
📊 NL Central
| Team | W-L | PCT | GB | Magic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 95-58 | .621 | - | In |
| Chicago Cubs | 85-68 | .556 | 10.0 | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 76-77 | .497 | 19.0 | - |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 75-78 | .490 | 20.0 | Out |
| Cincinnati Reds | 71-82 | .464 | 24.0 | Out |
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📋 Recent games
Thu, Sep 17 · KST
- FinalSan Francisco Giants6 : 5St. Louis Cardinals
Wed, Sep 16 · KST
- FinalSan Francisco Giants10 : 3St. Louis Cardinals
Tue, Sep 15 · KST
- FinalSan Francisco Giants1 : 2St. Louis Cardinals
Mon, Sep 14 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox1 : 3St. Louis Cardinals
Sun, Sep 13 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox6 : 5St. Louis Cardinals
Sat, Sep 12 · KST
- FinalChicago White Sox3 : 7St. Louis Cardinals
Thu, Sep 10 · KST
- FinalSt. Louis Cardinals6 : 7San Francisco Giants
Wed, Sep 9 · KST
- FinalSt. Louis Cardinals1 : 2San Francisco Giants
❓ FAQ
Can St. Louis Cardinals make the postseason?
St. Louis Cardinals are mathematically eliminated.
How is the magic number computed?
Assume every rival wins all remaining games; the magic number is the minimum wins that still guarantee a spot. Ties count against the team, so it can show later than official.
Does the sixth-best record in the league make it?
Not necessarily. Division winners are in regardless of record, so a team with a better record can still miss out if it loses the wild-card race.
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Data: compiled directly from ESPN public records. Standings and scenarios are our own calculations and may differ from official announcements.