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MLB2026 season

New York Yankees vs St. Louis Cardinals

Head-to-head win probability for MLB. Next meeting when one is scheduled, otherwise the most recent game. This season's results use the last pre-kickoff number.

Most recent meeting

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

Yankees logo
NYY
New York Yankees
1
vs
Cardinals logo
STL
St. Louis Cardinals
3
NYY 55%45% STL
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This season

2026 meetings. Pre-kickoff win probability and the result.

Model record on this matchup

Graded on the last pre-kickoff win probability, the same rule as the accuracy page. Preseason excluded.

Hit rate
40%
2 of 5 decided games
Meetings graded
5
2026
Correct calls
2
Favorite won

Factor comparison

Each team's top factors from this page's featured meeting.

New York Yankees
  • Defensive Efficiency — Yankees pitching/defense (3.7 RA/G) better than Rays (4.0 RA/G)
  • Home Field Advantage — Yankees are 42-30 at home this season; Rays are 33-40 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)
St. Louis Cardinals
  • Injuries — Cardinals healthier (6 out, 0 doubtful) vs Brewers (6 out, 0 doubtful)

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