MLB matchup
08/30/20262:15 PMBusch StadiumSt. Louis, MO89°F · Mostly sunny

PiratesvsCardinals

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Model value

How ratings work:One star marks a lighter model lean; five stars marks the strongest model value. Team strength is shown exclusively as letter grades.
Matchup intelligence

Team grades

TeamOffenseDefenseOverall
Pittsburgh PiratesB-BB
St. Louis CardinalsC+CC
Model forecast

Projected outcome

A projection is not available because one or both teams do not have sufficient qualifying history.
Starting pitcher context

Expected starters

PiratesBraxton AshcraftProbable
CardinalsMatthew LiberatoreProbable
Player availability

Injury report

Pirates
  • 1BEndy RodriguezHip10-Day IL
  • OFJhostynxon GarciaUndisclosed7-Day IL
  • SSKonnor GriffinFinger60-Day IL
  • PMitch KellerArm60-Day IL
  • OFRobert Hassell IIIUndisclosed7-Day IL
  • 1BRyan O'HearnQuadriceps10-Day IL
Cardinals
  • PAndre PallanteElbow15-Day IL
  • 1BBlaze JordanAnkle10-Day IL
  • OFEverson PereiraHand10-Day IL
  • PHunter DobbinsForearm15-Day IL
  • SSMasyn WinnThumb10-Day IL
  • PMax RajcicElbow60-Day IL
  • PPeter StrzeleckiForearm15-Day IL
  • PRichard FittsLat60-Day IL
  • PZack ThompsonShoulder60-Day IL
Sportsbook context

Game lines

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Team comparison

Projected team stats

Projected team statistics are not available for this league yet.

Projection note: Pregame projections do not update during the game. They may inform in-game decisions, but should be used with caution and proper judgment.

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