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Cardinals' high-pressure success has them surging in latest power rankings
TL;DR
The St. Louis Cardinals have surprised many with a 13-9 record in the 2026 season, matching the New York Yankees. Jordan Walker leads the team with eight home runs and 16 RBIs, contributing to their rise in power rankings.
Key points
- St. Louis Cardinals have a 13-9 record in 2026
- Jordan Walker leads the team with eight home runs
- Cardinals are surprising many with their performance
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Cardinals' high-pressure success has them surging in latest power rankings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Not many were paying attention to the St. Louis Cardinals before the 2026 season started. They parted ways with tons of key contributors, buying fully into the rebuild.
While not many figured the club would gain much traction, the team has emerged as one of MLB's most surprising stories. They have come out with a 13-9 record, the same record as the AL East first-place New York Yankees.
Jordan Walker has been otherworldly. Through 22 games, he is hitting .306/.372/.635 with an NL-leading eight home runs and 16 runs batted in, while three other Cardinals' sluggers have three home runs under their belt.
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Cardinals' high-pressure success has them surging in latest power rankings
It isn't just about the number of wins for the Cardinals, but the way they are doing it. They hold an undefeated record in extra-inning games and are also undefeated in one-run games.
They have figured out ways to come in clutch for the team in the biggest stages of the game, which is saying a lot for a team that is full of younger and more inexperienced players.
Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter has them surging in his latest power rankings, bumping them from 18th to 11th.
Q&A
What is the current record of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2026 season?
The St. Louis Cardinals currently have a record of 13-9 in the 2026 season.
Who is leading the St. Louis Cardinals in home runs this season?
Jordan Walker is leading the St. Louis Cardinals with eight home runs this season.
How do the Cardinals compare to the New York Yankees this season?
The St. Louis Cardinals have the same record as the New York Yankees, both at 13-9.
