The Cardinals game today is delayed due to inclement weather, specifically rain. This weather condition caused a postponement to protect players and fans, as well as the field conditions. This is a common reason for game delays in baseball to ensure safety and fair play. For example, a recent Cardinals game was delayed due to rain, with the start time moved to later in the evening once the weather cleared enough for play to resume. Similar delays have been noted in various Cardinals games when rain interrupted the scheduled start.