Yankees-Cardinals series finale delayed in the Bronx, team says
The Yankees said their August 5 series finale against the Cardinals in the Bronx would not start on time, with no reason given and further information promised as it became available.
The New York Yankees said their August 5, 2026 series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals in the Bronx, scheduled for 7:05, would not start on time. The team gave no reason for the delay and said further information would be provided as it became available.
The New York Yankees announced that their August 5, 2026 game against the St. Louis Cardinals, scheduled for 7:05 in the Bronx, would not start on time. "Please be advised we do not intend to start tonight's game on time," the team said in a statement. "Information will be provided as it is received." The reason for the delay was not disclosed. The game was set to complete a three-game series that had been split. According to reports, the Cardinals won Monday's opener 13-7, after which the Yankees optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to the minors. The Yankees answered with a 2-0 win on Tuesday. Ahead of Wednesday's finale, the club also received an update on Cody Bellinger, though its nature was not confirmed. The delay leaves the series outcome unresolved and puts a spotlight on a Yankees roster already in flux mid-week. The game had drawn considerable attention, with betting previews publishing odds and predictions earlier that day, and regional broadcaster YES Network carrying the matchup.
Yankees say series finale will not start on time
The New York Yankees announced that their August 5 series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, scheduled for 7:05 in the Bronx, would not start on time, according to reports.
"Please be advised we do not intend to start tonight's game on time," the team said in a statement. "Information will be provided as it is received."
The announcement came ahead of what was set to be the deciding game of the three-game series at Yankee Stadium. The club did not explain why the game could not begin as scheduled, and it remained unclear whether the contest would be played later that evening, postponed, or rescheduled for another date.
Fans holding tickets for the 7:05 start were left waiting for further word from the team, which said only that updates would follow as information became available. No revised start time had been announced.
A split series heading into Wednesday
The series between the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals was level at one game apiece heading into the August 5 finale in the Bronx. According to reports, the Cardinals took the opener on Monday in emphatic fashion, beating the Yankees 13-7. The Yankees answered the following night, with reports indicating they shut out St. Louis 2-0 on Tuesday to even the set.
That left the teams tied going into Wednesday's scheduled 7:05 start at Yankee Stadium, with the series on the line. The rubber game was set to decide a matchup that had swung sharply from one side to the other — a high-scoring Cardinals rout followed by a tight Yankees pitching performance. Reports also noted that betting previews with odds and predictions were published ahead of the deciding game.
Volpe sent down, Bellinger update before finale
The series brought roster movement for the Yankees beyond the results on the field. According to reports, the club optioned shortstop Anthony Volpe to the minors following Monday's 13-7 loss to the Cardinals in the series opener. The reasons behind the decision to send Volpe down have not been disclosed.
The Yankees also received an update on Cody Bellinger ahead of Wednesday's game against St. Louis, reports said. The nature of that update has not been made public, and it remains unclear whether Bellinger was in line to feature in the series finale at Yankee Stadium.
Neither development has been explained in detail by the club, leaving both Volpe's status in the minors and Bellinger's situation open questions as the Yankees prepared to close out the three-game set in the Bronx.
Broadcast and betting interest around the game
Interest in the August 5 matchup extended beyond the ballpark. Betting previews carrying odds and predictions for the Cardinals-Yankees game were published ahead of first pitch, according to reports, reflecting the attention the series finale had drawn.
For viewers, the game was set to air on the YES Network, the regional sports broadcaster that carries Yankees games across the New York market. YES is owned by a consortium of investors: Yankee Global Enterprises, Amazon, Blackstone Group, RedBird Capital, and Mubadala Investment Company.
Whether the betting forecasts for the finale proved accurate remains unknown, with the game's status uncertain after the team's announcement that it would not begin at its scheduled 7:05 start time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yankees game today delayed?
The Yankees were scheduled to host the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:05 on August 5, 2026, in the Bronx, completing their series. However, according to reports, the Yankees announced the game would not start on time, saying information would be provided as it was received. Whether the game was ultimately played or postponed is not yet known.
Who do the Yankees play today and what time?
The Yankees were set to play the St. Louis Cardinals on August 5, 2026, in the Bronx, with a scheduled first pitch of 7:05. The game was the finale of their series. Reports said the start would not happen on time, but the reason for the delay was not given.
What happened in the earlier Yankees-Cardinals games this week?
According to reports, the Yankees lost the series opener 13-7 to the Cardinals on Monday, then bounced back to win 2-0 on Tuesday. That set up a rubber match on August 5 in the Bronx. The outcome of that final game is not yet known.
Why was Anthony Volpe sent to the minors?
Reports indicate the Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe to the minors following Monday's 13-7 loss to the Cardinals. The reason for the move has not been disclosed. Volpe's demotion came during a week in which the Yankees split the first two games of their series with St. Louis.
What is the latest on Cody Bellinger?
Reports say the Yankees received an update on Cody Bellinger ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. The nature of that update, and whether Bellinger played on August 5, is not yet known. The game itself was announced as not starting on time, with further information promised as it was received.
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