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St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics – Where to Watch, Streaming, Channels & Preview

By Nicole O’Reilly-Barash
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St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics – Where to Watch, Streaming, Channels & Preview

It’s the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park on May 14, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.

  • Time: 3:05 PM ET
  • Location: Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, CA
  • TV Channels: MLB Network, MLB St. Louis Cardinals, NBC Sports California
  • League Package: MLB® Extra Innings®

How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics on May 14, 2026

You can watch the Oakland Athletics take on the St. Louis Cardinals live on DIRECTV on MLB Network, MLB St. Louis Cardinals and NBC Sports California on May 14, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET.

St. Louis Cardinals (24-18) at Oakland Athletics (22-20) — Game Preview

The Cardinals and Athletics close out an afternoon interleague series Thursday at Sutter Health Park, with the series tied at one game apiece. St. Louis is scheduled to start Michael McGreevy, who enters at 3-2 with a 2.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 36 strikeouts over 50.1 innings. Oakland counters with Jacob Lopez, who entered the day at 3-2 with a 6.11 ERA.

At the plate, Jordan Walker has been one of St. Louis’ top run producers, batting .291 with a .369 OBP, .570 slugging percentage, 12 home runs and 31 RBI. For Oakland, Shea Langeliers has provided standout production from catcher, batting .333 with a .392 OBP, .623 slugging percentage and 12 home runs.

With the series even, Thursday’s finale gives the Cardinals a chance to take the road series, while the Athletics look to finish the homestand matchup with a win.

Regional Coverage

MLB St. Louis Cardinals, NBC Sports California

National TV

MLB Network

League Packages

MLB® Extra Innings®

What Time is the Oakland Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Today?

The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics game starts at 3:05 PM ET.

Where Can I Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics?

You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics on MLB Network, your local regional sports network and MLB® Extra Innings®.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics Channel on DIRECTV

MLB St. Louis Cardinals (Channel 672), NBC Sports California (Channel 698)

Players to Watch: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics

St. Louis Cardinals

Jordan Walker RF. .290 average, .555 slugging percentage, 11 home runs and 30 RBI. Walker has been one of St. Louis’ top run producers, giving the Cardinals a middle-of-the-order bat with both power and extra-base impact.

Michael McGreevy — SP. Today’s starter brings a 2.18 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP into the matchup. McGreevy has helped stabilize the Cardinals’ rotation by limiting traffic on the bases and working efficiently into games.

Oakland Athletics

Shea Langeliers — C. Hitting .331 with 12 home runs and a .624 slugging percentage. Langeliers has delivered rare offensive production from the catcher spot and gives Oakland a power threat in the middle of the lineup.

Aaron Civale — SP. A 2.59 ERA with four wins. Civale has been one of Oakland’s more reliable starters, giving the Athletics a steady veteran presence in the rotation even though he is not scheduled to pitch today.

Injury Report: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Oakland Athletics

St. Louis Cardinals

Lars Nootbaar (LF) — 60-day IL, heel surgery
Matt Pushard (RP) — 15-day IL, right knee tendinitis
Ramon Urias (3B) — 10-day IL, right elbow tendinitis

Oakland Athletics

Brooks Kriske (RP) — 15-day IL, right shoulder impingement
Jacob Wilson (SS) — 10-day IL, left shoulder subluxation
Denzel Clarke (OF) — IL, mid-foot bone bruise in right foot
Max Muncy (3B) — IL, left hand fifth metacarpal fracture
Gunnar Hoglund (SP) — 60-day IL, left hip impingement

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