Cardinals Theme Team

76.6 Avg OVR|73.07 Meta|28/28 Filled|29.1K Stubs
Cardinals|MLB The Show 26|6 Diamond Diamond

Starting Lineup

Catcher (C)
Rainiel Rodriguez
Rainiel Rodriguez88
77.65
Spring Breakout
Buy:12.1Kstubs
Sell:10.6Kstubs
1st Baseman (1B)
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols99
116.65
Signature
2nd Baseman (2B)
JJ Wetherholt
JJ Wetherholt88
84.65
Spring Breakout
Buy:12Kstubs
Sell:10.5Kstubs
3rd Baseman (3B)
Scott Rolen
Scott Rolen83
77.60
Veteran
Shortstop (SS)
Masyn Winn
Masyn Winn78
77.64
Live
Buy:200stubs
Sell:140stubs
Left Field (LF)
Stan Musial
Stan Musial88
83.19
All-Star
Buy:5.6Kstubs
Sell:5.0Kstubs
Center Field (CF)
Victor Scott II
Victor Scott II70
71.23
Live
Buy:204stubs
Sell:130stubs
Right Field (RF)
Alec Burleson
Alec Burleson76
65.71
Live
Buy:135stubs
Sell:85stubs
Designated Hitter (DH)
Iván Herrera
Iván Herrera80
72.82
Live
Buy:523stubs
Sell:453stubs

Starting Rotation

Starter 1 (SP)
Liam Doyle
Liam Doyle88
85.25
Spring Breakout
Starter 2
Bob Gibson
Bob Gibson83
79.38
Veteran
Starter 3
Michael McGreevy
Michael McGreevy72
69.63
Live
Buy:234stubs
Sell:156stubs
Starter 4
Matthew Liberatore
Matthew Liberatore71
69.23
Live
Buy:266stubs
Sell:178stubs
Starter 5
Kyle Leahy
Kyle Leahy73
69.10
Live
Buy:236stubs
Sell:143stubs

Bullpen

Long RP 1
Matt Svanson
Matt Svanson80
78.39
Live
Buy:492stubs
Sell:414stubs
Long RP 2
JoJo Romero
JoJo Romero73
75.27
Live
Buy:197stubs
Sell:121stubs
Mid RP 1
Riley O'Brien
Riley O'Brien70
67.55
Live
Buy:420stubs
Sell:350stubs
Mid RP 2
Ryne Stanek
Ryne Stanek65
62.84
Live
Buy:265stubs
Sell:205stubs
Mid RP 3
Ryan Fernandez
Ryan Fernandez63
62.69
Live
Buy:48stubs
Sell:6stubs
Setup 1
Nick Raquet
Nick Raquet65
61.96
Live
Buy:280stubs
Sell:215stubs
Setup 2
George Soriano
George Soriano63
61.96
Live
Buy:40stubs
Sell:8stubs
Closer
Gordon Graceffo
Gordon Graceffo63
57.07
Live
Buy:31stubs
Sell:8stubs

Bench

Bench 1
Red Schoendienst
Red Schoendienst80
71.63
All-Star
Bench 2
Pedro Pagés
Pedro Pagés70
63.64
Live
Buy:248stubs
Sell:160stubs
Bench 3
Ramon Urías
Ramon Urías71
61.73
Live
Buy:233stubs
Sell:140stubs
Bench 4
Yohel Pozo
Yohel Pozo68
61.08
Live
Buy:214stubs
Sell:131stubs

Captains

Hitter Captain
Matt Carpenter
Matt Carpenter88
83.53
Jolt
Pitcher Captain
Lee Smith
Lee Smith88
84.58
Jolt

Team Category Ratings

vs all 30 MLB teams

Averages from filled lineup, rotation, and bullpen. Scale 0–99.

Contact
79.5#7
Power
65.8#19
Speed
57.2#28
Baserunning
40.4#20
Fielding
75.8#8
Arm
73.8#12
Pitching
79.1#25
Stamina
48.4#20

Like this lineup? Open it in the Team Builder to customize your Cardinals theme team.

About the Cardinals Theme Team in MLB The Show 26

The Cardinals theme team fills all 28 roster slots — starting lineup, rotation, bullpen, bench, and captains — using exclusively Cardinals-affiliated cards available in MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty. Each slot is optimized using position-specific meta scores so that each position has the highest-rated Cardinals card available.

Top Cardinals cards in this roster include Albert Pujols (99 OVR, Red Diamond), Matt Carpenter (88 OVR, Diamond), Lee Smith (88 OVR, Diamond). As new program cards and series are released throughout MLB The Show 26, this page automatically updates to reflect the best available options.

Use the "Edit in Builder" button to load this lineup into the Team Builder where you can swap cards, compare alternatives, and fine-tune your Cardinals squad. You can also browse all 30 theme teams to compare rosters across franchises.

Cardinals Theme Team FAQ

Who is the best Cardinals player in MLB The Show 26?

Based on overall rating, the top Cardinals card is Albert Pujols (99 OVR, Red Diamond). Check the position rankings to see how Cardinals players stack up league-wide.

How much does a Cardinals theme team cost?

The estimated community market cost is approximately 29.1K stubs based on current best buy prices. Costs vary as the market fluctuates and you may already own cards through programs or packs.

Are theme teams competitive in Diamond Dynasty ranked seasons?

Theme teams can absolutely compete in ranked play, especially for marquee franchises. The key is filling every position with the highest-rated available card, which is exactly what this optimizer does. Use the Team Builder to customize and fine-tune the roster for ranked play.

How do Cardinals captains work?

Each MLB team has two dedicated captain cards — one hitter and one pitcher. Captains provide attribute boosts to teammates on the same team. The Cardinals captains shown above are Jolt series cards that boost Cardinals players in your lineup across multiple tiers. Learn more on the Captains page.

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