2021 St. Louis Cardinals season
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Record | 90–72 (.556) |
Divisional place | 2nd |
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Owner(s) | William DeWitt Jr. |
General manager(s) | Mike Girsch |
Manager(s) | Mike Shildt |
Local television | Bally Sports Midwest (Dan McLaughlin, Rick Horton, Jim Edmonds, Brad Thompson, Rick Ankiel) |
Local radio | KMOX NewsRadio 1120 St. Louis Cardinals Radio Network (Mike Shannon, John Rooney, Rick Horton, Mike Claiborne) |
Stats | ESPN.com BB-reference |
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The 2021 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 140th for the St. Louis Cardinals of the Major League Baseball (MLB), a franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. It also was the 130th season for the Cardinals in the National League (NL), and their 16th at Busch Stadium III. They advanced to the playoffs but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 National League Wild Card Game.
Regular season[]
Season standings[]
National League Central[]
NL Central | W | L | Pct. | GB | Home | Road |
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Milwaukee Brewers | 95 | 67 | 0.586 | — | 45–36 | 50–31 |
St. Louis Cardinals | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | 5 | 45–36 | 45–36 |
Cincinnati Reds | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 12 | 44–37 | 39–42 |
Chicago Cubs | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 24 | 39–42 | 32–49 |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 34 | 37–44 | 24–57 |
National League playoff standings[]
Division Leaders | W | L | Pct. |
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San Francisco Giants | 107 | 55 | 0.660 |
Milwaukee Brewers | 95 | 67 | 0.586 |
Atlanta Braves | 88 | 73 | 0.547 |
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Wild Card teamsW | L | Pct. | GB |
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Los Angeles Dodgers | 106 | 56 | 0.654 | +16 |
St. Louis Cardinals | 90 | 72 | 0.556 | — |
Cincinnati Reds | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | 7 |
Philadelphia Phillies | 82 | 80 | 0.506 | 8 |
San Diego Padres | 79 | 83 | 0.488 | 11 |
New York Mets | 77 | 85 | 0.475 | 13 |
Colorado Rockies | 74 | 87 | 0.460 | 15½ |
Chicago Cubs | 71 | 91 | 0.438 | 19 |
Miami Marlins | 67 | 95 | 0.414 | 23 |
Washington Nationals | 65 | 97 | 0.401 | 25 |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 61 | 101 | 0.377 | 29 |
Arizona Diamondbacks | 52 | 110 | 0.321 | 38 |
Record vs. opponents[]
Source: NL Standings Head-to-head |
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Team | ARI | ATL | CHC | CIN | COL | LAD | MIA | MIL | NYM | PHI | PIT | SD | SF | STL | WSH | AL |
Arizona | — | 3–4 | 2–4 | 5–1 | 9–10 | 3–16 | 2–5 | 1–6 | 1–5 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 8–11 | 2–17 | 1–6 | 3–4 | 4–16 |
Atlanta | 4–3 | — | 5–2 | 4–3 | 2–4 | 2–4 | 11–8 | 3–3 | 10–9 | 10–9 | 4–3 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 6–1 | 14–5 | 6–14 |
Chicago | 4–2 | 2–5 | — | 8–11 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 1–5 | 4–15 | 4–3 | 2–5 | 14–5 | 5–1 | 1–6 | 9–10 | 4–3 | 6–14 |
Cincinnati | 1–5 | 3–4 | 11–8 | — | 5–2 | 3–3 | 5–2 | 9–10 | 3–3 | 4–2 | 13–6 | 1–6 | 1–6 | 10–9 | 5–2 | 9–11 |
Colorado | 10–9 | 4–2 | 3–3 | 2–5 | — | 6–13 | 4–2 | 2–5 | 2–5 | 5–2 | 4–2 | 11–8 | 4–15 | 3–4 | 4–2 | 10–10 |
Los Angeles | 16–3 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 13–6 | — | 3–4 | 4–3 | 6–1 | 4–2 | 6–0 | 12–7 | 9–10 | 4–3 | 7–0 | 12–8 |
Miami | 5–2 | 8–11 | 5–1 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 4–3 | — | 3–3 | 9–10 | 10–9 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 3–4 | 0–6 | 8–11 | 3–17 |
Milwaukee | 6–1 | 3–3 | 15–4 | 10–9 | 5–2 | 3–4 | 3–3 | — | 4–2 | 2–5 | 14–5 | 5–2 | 4–3 | 8–11 | 5–1 | 8–12 |
New York | 5–1 | 9–10 | 3–4 | 3–3 | 5–2 | 1–6 | 10–9 | 2–4 | — | 9–10 | 3–4 | 4–3 | 1–5 | 2–5 | 11–8 | 9–11 |
Philadelphia | 3–4 | 9–10 | 5–2 | 2–4 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 9–10 | 5–2 | 10–9 | — | 4–3 | 4–2 | 2–4 | 4–3 | 13–6 | 8–12 |
Pittsburgh | 2–4 | 3–4 | 5–14 | 6–13 | 2–4 | 0–6 | 5–2 | 5–14 | 4–3 | 3–4 | — | 3–4 | 4–3 | 7–12 | 2–4 | 10–10 |
San Diego | 11–8 | 2–4 | 1–5 | 6–1 | 8–11 | 7–12 | 4–3 | 2–5 | 3–4 | 2–4 | 4–3 | — | 8–11 | 3–3 | 4–3 | 14–6 |
San Francisco | 17–2 | 3–3 | 6–1 | 6–1 | 15–4 | 10–9 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 5–1 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 11–8 | — | 2–4 | 5–2 | 13–7 |
St. Louis | 6–1 | 1–6 | 10–9 | 9–10 | 4–3 | 3–4 | 6–0 | 11–8 | 5–2 | 3–4 | 12–7 | 3–3 | 4–2 | — | 2–4 | 11–9 |
Washington | 4–3 | 5–14 | 3–4 | 2–5 | 2–4 | 0–7 | 11–8 | 1–5 | 8–11 | 6–13 | 4–2 | 3–4 | 2–5 | 4–2 | — | 10–10 |
Updated with the results of all games through October 3, 2021.
Game log[]
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April: 14–12 (Home: 7–6 ; Away: 7–6)
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May: 16–12 (Home: 8–4 ; Away: 8–8)
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June: 10–17 (Home: 8–8 ; Away: 2–9)
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July: 12–11 (Home: 6–3 ; Away: 6–8)
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August: 15–11 (Home: 6–9 ; Away: 9–2)
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September: 22–7 (Home: 9–4 ; Away: 13–3)
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Accolades/ Awards[]
Winning Streak[]
In September, the Cardinals went on a franchise record, 17 game winning streak. The win streak started with a two wins in St.Louis against the Cincinnati Reds, followed by three game sweeps of the New York Mets and San Diego Padres, and continued with four game sweeps of the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs. The Redbirds won their 17th consecutive game in St.Louis against Milwaukee, marking the longest win streak in the National League since 1937 and longest in the MLB since the 2017 Cleveland Indians.[2] The streak, which began on September 11, came to an end on September 29th with a 4–0 loss to the Brewers. The 17 straight wins for the Cardinals broke the previous franchise record of 14 consecutive wins in 1935.[3] This 17 game stretch halted the Cardinals into a commanding lead in the NL Wild Card race, and helped them reach the 2021 MLB playoffs.
Gold Gloves[]
On defense, the Cardinals were the first team in MLB history to win five Gold Glove Awards by a team with 5.[4] The five National League Gold Glove winners for the Cardinals were first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, second baseman Tommy Edman, third baseman Nolan Arenado, center fielder Harrison Bader, and left fielder Tyler O'Neill.[5] Arenado won his fifth National League Platinum Glove Award in a row and first as a Cardinal, which is given to the best fielder in each respective league.[6]
Rookie of the Year[]
St. Louis outfielder, Dylan Carlson was a nominee for the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year Award. Carlson finished third in votes for the NL Rookie of Year, behind Trevor Rogers of the Miami Marlins and Jonathan India of the Cincinnati Reds.[7] India won the Rookie of Year, playing infield for a division rival of the Cardinals. In his first full season with the team, Carlson played in 149 games and hit for an average of .266 with 18 home runs.[8]
Manager of the Year[]
Cardinal manager, Mike Shildt, was named a finalist for the 2021 National League Manager of the Year Award. Shildt received one first-place vote, and finished third overall behind San Francisco Giants manager, Gabe Kapler, and Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers.[9] Kapler, who won the award, led his team to the best record in the MLB, while Counsell's Brewers won the NL Central division over the Cardinals. Shildt managed the Cardinals to a 90–72 record and playoff berth. This was Shildt's second nomination for NL Manager of the Year, having won the award in 2019.[9]
Roster[]
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Minor league system and first-year player draft[]
Teams[]
Level | Team | League | Division | Manager | W–L/Stats | PCT | Refs |
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Triple-A | Memphis Redbirds | Triple-A East | Southeast | Ben Johnson | .475 | ||
Double-A | Springfield Cardinals | Double-A Central | North | José Leger | 45-75 | .375 | |
High-A | Peoria Chiefs | High-A Central | West | Chris Swauger | 45-75 | .375 | |
Low-A | Palm Beach Cardinals | Low-A Southeast | East | José León | 37-80 | .316 | |
Rookie | FCL Cardinals | Florida Complex | East | Roberto Espinoza | 24-28 | .462 | |
Foreign Rookie | DSL Cardinals Blue | Dominican Summer | South | Fray Peniche | 21-36 | .368 | |
DSL Cardinals Red | Dominican Summer | San Pedro | Estuar Ruiz | 27-30 | .474 |
Major League Baseball draft[]
The 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) First-Year Player Draft began on Sunday, July 11, and ended on Tuesday, July 13. The draft will assign amateur baseball players to MLB teams.
2021 Draft Tracker (StL Cardinals)
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References[]
- ^ "2021 St. Louis Cardinals sortable schedule". St. Louis Cardinals.
- ^ "Cardinals winning streak: St. Louis shut out by Brewers, ending winning streak at 17 games". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Cards match team record with 14 straight wins". ESPN.com. September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ Press, Associated (November 8, 2021). "5 Cardinals snag Gold Glove awards to set record". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ "Cards first team to win 5 -- FIVE!! -- GGs". MLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Arenado, Correa take home Platinum Gloves". MLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Carlson finishes third in NL ROY voting". MLB.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Cardinals Stats | Cardinals Leaders". MLB.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ a b "Shildt finishes third in NL MOY voting". MLB.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
External links[]
- St. Louis Cardinals 2021 schedule at MLB.com
- 2021 St. Louis Cardinals at ESPN
- 2021 St. Louis Cardinals season at Baseball Reference
- St. Louis Cardinals seasons
- 2021 Major League Baseball season
- 2021 in sports in Missouri