It’s the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 23, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:10 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park
- Streaming: Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, St. Louis Cardinals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds on May 23, 2026
You can watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the St. Louis Cardinals live on DIRECTV on Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV and St. Louis Cardinals – MLB.TV on May 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET.
St. Louis Cardinals (28-21) at Cincinnati Reds (26-24) — Game Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals visit Great American Ball Park for a May 23 matchup against the Cincinnati Reds, with St. Louis entering at 28-21 and Cincinnati at 26-24. This game is the makeup of Friday’s postponement, and the starting pitching matchup now has Andre Pallante going for the Cardinals against Chris Paddack for the Reds. Pallante enters at 4-4 with a 4.04 ERA and 40 strikeouts, while Paddack is looking for a steadier outing after starting the season 0-5 with a 7.07 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
At the plate, Jordan Walker remains one of St. Louis’ top run producers with 13 home runs and 35 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz leads the Cincinnati lineup with a .290 average, .356 on-base percentage and .525 slugging mark. Sal Stewart gives the Reds another middle-order threat with 12 home runs and 34 RBIs, making run support especially important if Cincinnati wants to protect its bullpen during a doubleheader day.
Streaming
Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, St. Louis Cardinals – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Today?
The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds game starts at 1:10 PM ET. The matchup was originally scheduled for May 22 but was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for May 23.
Where Can I Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds?
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds on Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, St. Louis Cardinals – MLB.TV and MLB Extra Innings®.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
MLB St. Louis Cardinals (Channel 672), MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661)
Players to Watch: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Walker — RF. Walker is hitting .295 with 13 home runs and 35 RBIs, anchoring the Cardinals’ lineup as their primary power threat from the right side of the plate. His .366 on-base percentage paired with a .563 slugging mark gives St. Louis a middle-of-the-order bat who works counts.
Kyle Leahy — SP. Leahy was originally listed to start at 5-3 with a 3.94 ERA, 34 strikeouts and a 1.55 WHIP across 45.2 innings. The WHIP shows he has allowed traffic, so limiting free baserunners will be important against a Reds lineup led by De La Cruz and Stewart.
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. De La Cruz is hitting .290 with a .356 on-base percentage and a .525 slugging mark, giving Cincinnati its most dynamic offensive threat. His combination of contact and extra-base power makes him a central matchup for the Cardinals’ pitching staff.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Stewart brings the power profile at first base, sitting at 12 home runs with 34 RBIs and a .265 average. He’s the cleanup option Cincinnati turns to when De La Cruz is on base.
Chris Paddack — SP. Paddack was originally listed to start at 0-5 with a 7.07 ERA across 35.2 innings, with 30 strikeouts and a 1.63 WHIP. He has allowed too much traffic so far, making early-count command important against a Cardinals lineup led by Walker.
Injury Report: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis Cardinals
Ramon Urias (3B) — 10-day IL, right elbow tendinitis
Lars Nootbaar (LF) — 60-day IL, heel surgery
Cincinnati Reds
Rhett Lowder (SP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder soreness
Emilio Pagan (RP) — 15-day IL, left hamstring strain
Jose Trevino (C) — 10-day IL, left hamstring
Hunter Greene (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Caleb Ferguson (RP) — 15-day IL, right oblique strain
Brandon Williamson (SP) — 60-day IL, left shoulder soreness
Carson Spiers (SP) — out, right elbow surgery
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