Colorado Rockies vs St. Louis Cardinals July 21st 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals will play against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. This night game is scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, at 8:40 PM. Fans can watch the game on FDSMW, and the weather forecast predicts a very hot day with calm crosswinds and broken clouds.
St. Louis enters the game with a record of 51-49, sitting 8 games back in the NL Central. Their road record stands at 22-29. The Rockies have struggled this season, holding a record of 24-75 and trailing 33 games in the NL West. At home, they have managed only 12 wins out of 49 games. Michael McGreevy will pitch for the Cardinals, while Austin Gomber takes the mound for the Rockies.
Cardinals vs Rockies Key Information
- Sport: Baseball
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies
- Venue: Coors Field in Denver, CO
- Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- Betting Odds: Cardinals Moneyline -147, Rockies Moneyline +124, Cardinals Runline -1.5 (+101), Rockies Runline +1.5 (-121), Total Over 11.5 (-116), Total Under 11.5 (-103)
The Cardinals Can Win If…
The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to bounce back after a tough series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In their most recent game, they fell 5-3, but key players like Jordan Walker showed promise with a 2-for-3 performance and an RBI. Despite the loss, the Cardinals matched the Diamondbacks with seven hits, indicating they can generate offense.
One reason the Cardinals can win their next game is their strong batting average, ranked 8th in the league at .251. They also rank 5th in doubles with 172, showing they can hit for extra bases. With players like Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan, who both have batting averages above .290, the team has the potential to put runs on the board.

Michael McGreevy will be on the mound for the Cardinals, and his ERA of 4.22 and WHIP of 1.03 suggest he can keep the game within reach. The Cardinals’ pitching staff is capable of delivering quality starts, ranking 9th in the league. Facing Austin Gomber of the Rockies, who has a higher ERA of 5.65, the Cardinals have a good chance to capitalize on pitching matchups.
The Rockies Can Win If…
The Colorado Rockies recently faced the Minnesota Twins and lost 1-7. Despite the loss, Mickey Moniak hit a home run, and Ryan McMahon added two doubles. Jordan Beck also contributed with three singles, showing the team’s potential at the plate.
The Rockies have had strong hitting performances in recent games. They scored 10 runs against the Twins on July 19th, with Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman each hitting home runs. The team ranks 9th in doubles with 160 this season, which can be a key factor in generating runs.

Austin Gomber will start for the Rockies against the St. Louis Cardinals. Although his ERA is 5.65, he has the chance to improve and help the Rockies secure a win. With the Rockies’ lineup featuring players like Hunter Goodman and Jordan Beck, they have the power to score runs and support Gomber on the mound.
The Lean
The Cardinals are favored with a moneyline of -147 against the Rockies, who have a moneyline of +124. My model projects the Cardinals to win with a score of 7-5. The Cardinals have a higher batting average and rank better in strikeouts, which supports the pick for them to win.
The total for the game is set at 11.5 runs, with the over at -116 and the under at -103. My model projects a total score of 12 runs. Given the Rockies’ high ERA and the Cardinals’ solid hitting, the over is the recommended pick.
Rockies and Cardinals Could Be Active at the Trade Deadline as They Meet in Denver
The Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series Monday night at Coors Field in a matchup featuring two clubs with very different outlooks—but potentially similar decisions looming ahead of the trade deadline.
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Rockies Drawing Trade Interest
The Rockies aren’t in the playoff race, but their roster is attracting plenty of attention. Scouts from several teams were in attendance during Sunday’s 7-1 loss to the Twins, evaluating Colorado’s potential trade chips, including pitchers German Marquez, Jake Bird, Kyle Freeland, and All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon.
McMahon, who has hit homers in back-to-back games to open the second half, isn’t paying much attention to the rumors.
“It drives my wife crazy,” McMahon said. “I try not to look at it, dude. If I’m going somewhere else, I’m going to do the same stuff that I do here.”
Despite a slow start to 2024, McMahon has 15 home runs and remains a Gold Glove-caliber defender. He added two doubles Sunday, showing why contending teams could have interest.
On the mound, Colorado will send Austin Gomber (0-3, 5.65 ERA) against his former team. Gomber hasn’t earned a win yet this season and owns a 6.67 ERA in six career appearances against the Cardinals, but a strong outing could boost his trade value.
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Cardinals Walking the Line Between Buyer and Seller
St. Louis entered the second half firmly in the wild-card hunt but has stumbled with three straight losses out of the break. Now 3.5 games out of the final postseason spot, the next week could determine if they add for a playoff push—or become sellers.
One name drawing attention is closer Ryan Helsley, who has 19 saves and would be highly coveted by contenders.
“I really wish I could keep that (veteran) role, stay here and carry on that Cardinal tradition, but we’ll see what happens,” Helsley said. “Right now, I’m just trying to take things day by day and win games.”
The Cardinals will give the ball to Michael McGreevy (1-1, 4.22 ERA), who has faced Colorado once before, allowing three runs over five innings at Coors Field in September 2024. His last outing came on June 24 against the Cubs, where he gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings.
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