It’s the St. Louis Cardinals versus the The Athletics at Sutter Health Park on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA
- TV Channels: MLB St. Louis Cardinals / Cardinals.TV, NBC Sports California
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics on May 12, 2026
You can watch the Athletics take on the St. Louis Cardinals live on ESPN Unlimited, MLB St. Louis Cardinals channel 672 and NBC Sports California channel 698 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
St. Louis Cardinals (23-17) at The Athletics (21-19) — Game Preview
Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics with the kind of numbers that demand attention. He is hitting .336 with 11 home runs and 22 RBIs and is making a strong case as the best catcher in the AL through the first quarter. The Cardinals counter with Jordan Walker, who is at .299 with 11 homers and 29 RBIs, and Alec Burleson, who leads the team with 30 RBIs. Tonight’s starters are Andre Pallante and Jeffrey Springs, both right around 4.00 ERA, so this one likely turns on which lineup gets to the bullpen first.
Regional Coverage
MLB St. Louis Cardinals / Cardinals.TV, NBC Sports California
Streaming
ESPN Unlimited
League Packages
What Time is the The Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Today?
The St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics?
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics on ESPN Unlimited, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
St. Louis Cardinals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB St. Louis Cardinals (Channel 672)
The Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698)
St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics — Team Stats
| St. Louis Cardinals | The Athletics | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-17 | 21-19 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Jordan Walker — .299 | Shea Langeliers — .336 |
| HR leader | Jordan Walker — 11 | Shea Langeliers — 11 |
| RBI leader | Alec Burleson — 30 | Shea Langeliers — 22 |
| ERA leader | Michael McGreevy — 2.18 | Aaron Civale — 2.59 |
Players to Watch: St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Walker — RF. .299 average, 11 home runs, 29 RBIs, .578 slug. Walker has been one of the Cardinals’ top run producers and a key power bat in the middle of the order.
Michael McGreevy — SP. 2.18 ERA, three wins, 33 strikeouts. McGreevy is not pitching tonight, but he has been one of St. Louis’ most effective starters.
The Athletics
Shea Langeliers — C. .336 average, 11 home runs, 22 RBIs, .617 slug. Langeliers has been Oakland’s most productive bat and one of the top offensive catchers in the league so far.
Aaron Civale — SP. 2.59 ERA, four wins, 33 strikeouts. Civale has stabilized the Oakland rotation and is the type of innings-eater every contender wants.
Injury Report: St. Louis Cardinals vs. The Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Matt Pushard (RP) — 15-day IL, right knee tendinitis
Lars Nootbaar (LF) — 60-day IL, heel surgery
Ramon Urias (3B) — 10-day IL, right elbow tendinitis
The Athletics
Jacob Wilson (SS) — day-to-day, left shoulder sprain
Denzel Clarke (CF) — 10-day IL, right foot bruise
Max Muncy (3B) — 10-day IL, left hand fracture
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