A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 3, 2026.

The St. Louis Cardinals received difficult news on the eve of their series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Hunter Dobbins underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Wednesday to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament and flexor tendon,

After hosting the Pirates series at home, the Cardinals could have been a .500 team or even a winning team; however, the Cardinals lost that series and hover a win or two away from the 70 win plateau.

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Explore the latest on the St. Louis Cardinals as they face the Phillies. Key updates on Andre Pallante's status and more.

The St. Louis Cardinals are waiting for more answers on shortstop Masyn Winn.

Polo Ascencio enters his 11th season as a St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster and his 21st covering baseball. On September 29, 2016, he became the first Spanish play-by-play broadcaster in Cardinals history in a game that ended in dramatic fashion with a Yadier Molina walk-off single over the Cincinnati Reds.

St. Louis Cardinals (70-71, third in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (54-86, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (0-0); Rockies: Ryan Feltner (5-9,