Chicago White Sox at St. Louis Cardinals – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (September 13, 2026)

The Chicago White Sox carry a division lead into St. Louis, but it’s a lead that has been shrinking. Winners of just three of their last ten games, Chicago has watched what was once a comfortable cushion compress to a half-game over Cleveland. Every game from here carries weight, and this one is no exception.

St. Louis has its own urgency. The Cardinals sit at 73-76, four games below .500, and have gone 4-6 over their last ten. A team with Jordan Walker — 28 home runs, 92 runs scored, 159 hits, and 19 stolen bases — in the lineup is never without a threat, and Alec Burleson’s 106 RBI make the middle of this order genuinely dangerous.

For Chicago, Munetaka Murakami’s 31 home runs give the White Sox a power presence that can change a game in a single swing, while Randal Grichuk is hitting .301 and has already shown he can hurt St. Louis in a late-game situation. With the AL Central race tightening by the day, the White Sox cannot afford to let this one slip.

Chicago White Sox at St. Louis Cardinals Game Information

Game Date: September 13, 2026
Game Time: 02:15 PM ET
TV Channel: Chicago Sports Network, St. Louis Cardinals, and MLB.TV – Chicago White Sox
Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Chicago leads the AL Central but holds only a half-game edge, meaning a loss here does more than hand St. Louis a win — it hands Cleveland an opening. The White Sox are 33-41 away from home, a road record that underscores how much they’ve leaned on Guaranteed Rate Field all season. St. Louis, meanwhile, is 35-39 at home and sitting 20 games back in the NL Central, making wins against a contender a matter of pride and momentum rather than playoff math.

St. Louis Cardinals Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 73-76
Home Record: 35-39
Away Record: 38-37
Division Record: 23-23
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .490

Chicago White Sox Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 76-72
Home Record: 43-31
Away Record: 33-41
Division Record: 27-15
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .514

Stat Leaders

St. Louis Cardinals (73-76, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Leo Bernal, 0.311
RBI Leader: Alec Burleson, 106 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jordan Walker, 28 HR
Runs Leader: Jordan Walker, 92 Runs
Hits Leader: Jordan Walker, 159 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Jordan Walker, 19 SB
ERA Leader: Gordon Graceffo, 2.68 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Matthew Liberatore, 146 K
Wins Leader: Andre Pallante, 12 W
Saves Leader: Riley O’Brien, 36 SV

Chicago White Sox (76-72, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Randal Grichuk, 0.301
RBI Leader: Colson Montgomery, 84 RBI
Home Run Leader: Munetaka Murakami, 31 HR
Runs Leader: Miguel Vargas, 96 Runs
Hits Leader: Chase Meidroth, 140 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Miguel Vargas, 18 SB
ERA Leader: Hagen Smith, 0.45 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Sean Burke, 169 K
Wins Leader: Davis Martin, 9 W
Saves Leader: Seranthony Domínguez, 12 SV

What to Watch For

Jordan Walker is the player to watch on the St. Louis side. His combination of 28 home runs, 159 hits, and 19 stolen bases makes him a threat in multiple phases of the game, and at 92 runs scored he’s been one of the Cardinals’ most consistent producers all season. With JJ Wetherholt (wrist) and Blaze Jordan (ankle) both on the injured list, the Cardinals need Walker and others to carry more of the offensive load.

On the mound, Gordon Graceffo’s 2.68 ERA stands out as one of the better marks in the St. Louis rotation, while Kyle Leahy has posted a 3.33 ERA with 10 wins and 128 strikeouts. Either represents a genuine challenge for a Chicago lineup that has been inconsistent of late.

For the White Sox, Chase Meidroth’s 140 hits and Sam Antonacci’s combination of 17 stolen bases and 74 runs scored give Chicago table-setters who can manufacture pressure. Sean Burke leads the staff with 169 strikeouts, and if he’s on the mound, St. Louis hitters will need to be disciplined early. With Everson Pereira (hand) sidelined, opportunities exist for others in the Chicago outfield mix to step into a bigger role.

St. Louis Cardinals Injury Report

Peter Strzelecki – Forearm (D15) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Peter Strzelecki on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm extensor inflammation.
Blaze Jordan – Ankle (D10) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed INF Blaze Jordan on the 10-day injured list left ankle sprain.
JJ Wetherholt – Wrist (D10) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed INF JJ Wetherholt on the 10-day injured list with right wrist tendinitis.
Everson Pereira – Hand (D10) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed OF Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list with left hand contusion.
Hunter Dobbins – Forearm (D15) – The St. Louis Cardinals placed RHP Hunter Dobbins on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tightness.
Max Rajcic – Elbow (D60) – The St. Louis Cardinals transferred RHP Max Rajcic from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow soreness.

Chicago White Sox Injury Report

Prelander Berroa – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Prelander Berroa to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Jordan Leasure – Flexor (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Jordan Leasure to the 60-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Mike Vasil – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Mike Vasil from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Brooks Baldwin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred OF Brooks Baldwin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Huascar Brazobán – Lat (D15) – The Chicago White Sox placed RHP Huascar Brazobán on the 15-day injured list due to left lat strain.
Drew Thorpe – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred RHP Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Tanner Murray – Shoulder (D60) – The Chicago White Sox transferred INF Tanner Murray to the 60-day injured list with a left shoulder dislocation and fracture.
Joey Bart – Hand (D10) – The Chicago White Sox placed C Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list with a fifth metacarpal fracture in his left hand.
Tommy Pham – Calf (D10) – The Chicago White Sox placed Tommy Pham (LF) on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
Ky Bush – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago White Sox placed LHP Ky Bush on the 60-day injured list due to elbow problems following his Tommy John surgery.

St. Louis Cardinals Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 13, 2026 vs Chicago White Sox
September 14, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
September 15, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
September 16, 2026 vs San Francisco Giants
September 18, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 19, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 20, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
September 22, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 23, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 24, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago White Sox Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 13, 2026 at St. Louis Cardinals
September 14, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
September 15, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
September 16, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
September 17, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
September 18, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
September 19, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
September 20, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
September 22, 2026 at Kansas City Royals
September 23, 2026 at Kansas City Royals

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