2023 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights No. 6
ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 8, 2023 – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for a six-game homestand beginning with a three game weekend series against divisional foe, the Cincinnati Reds (June 9-11), followed by three games versus the San Francisco Giants (June 12-14). Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.
Friday, June 9 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (7:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: LHP Jordan Montgomery (2-7, 4.23) vs. RHP Ben Lively (3-3, 3.03)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
Cardinals Hat Giveaway: 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by Shane Co.
Pride Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a rainbow Cardinals jersey. Come early for a pregame party in Budweiser Terrace and a special performance of God Bless America by the Gateway Men’s Chorus. A portion of each ticket will be donated to St. Louis Queer+ Support Helpline. Presented by Mission Taco Joint. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/pride.
PLAY BALL Event: As part of MLB’s PLAY BALL initiative, the Cardinals will host two separate clinics taught by Cardinals Alumni and USA Softball representatives for kids age 8-13 between 9AM-12:30PM, while children age 3-7 will have the opportunity to run the bases at Busch Stadium. All kids will have access to activities in Ford Plaza and receive a PLAY BALL bat and ball set and two tickets to tonight’s Cardinals-Reds game. Registration for the free event presented by Nike is full and closed.
Honorary First Pitch: Hip-Hop pioneer/artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before tonight’s game.
Flashback Friday & Artifact Spotlight: The Cardinals Museum will host two presentations in the Sportsman’s Park Theater, one highlighting artifacts in the museum’s collection not currently on display at 3:30 PM and another featuring intimate and candid interviews with former Cardinals alumni and personnel at 4:00 PM. Today’s interview will be with 2006 World Series Champion Gary Bennett. To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum.
Weekend-Long 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the weekend-long 50/50 Raffle, presented by DraftKings at Casino Queen, will take place on Sunday, June 11, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Silent Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans in the ballpark and at home via cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction items will be on display today by Gate 1, Gate 3, and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. The auction will run through Sunday, June 11, at 9:00 PM.
Saturday, June 10 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Miles Mikolas (4-2, 3.74) vs. LHP Andrew Abbott (1-0, 0.00)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
Adult Albert Pujols Jersey Giveaway: 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older.
Kids Albert Pujols Jersey Giveaway: 10,000 fans, ages 15 and younger, courtesy of Hi-Chew. Size exchanges for the kids jersey can be made in Budweiser Terrace until 2:00 PM.
Christian Day at the Ballpark: Fans are invited to stay for a postgame program featuring current Cardinals players, broadcasters, and this year’s featured speaker, former Cardinals player and 2006 World Series champion Scott Spiezio. Presented by He Gets Us.
Saturday Signings at the Museum: Former Cardinals catcher & 2006 World Series Champion Gary Bennett will sign from 10AM-12PM with museum admission. Visit cardinals.com/museum for more information.
Weekend-Long 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the weekend-long 50/50 Raffle, presented by DraftKings at Casino Queen, will take place on Sunday, June 11, at the end of the 7th inning. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
MLBPAA Auctions: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate 3 and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Sunday, June 11 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright (2-1, 5.97) vs. RHP Hunter Greene (1-4, 3.92)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
Adam Wainwright London Series Bobblehead Giveaway: 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older.
Looney Tunes Day: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will take home an exclusive Looney Tunes and Cardinals themed t-shirt. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme.
Hi-Chew Kids Run The Bases: Fans ages 15 & under can run the bases after the game (weather permitting).
Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday: Two hours prior to the game, fans and families can enjoy games, prizes and free North Star frozen treats in Ford Plaza (while supplies last).
Boots at Busch: 93.7 The Bull and the Cardinals welcome back the Boots at Busch concert series. Today’s battle features Biscuits and Gravy, Lost on the Metro, and RUSSO & CO. Specially-priced tickets available for $9.37. Performances begin at 11:30 AM in Budweiser Terrace. Purchase tickets or learn more at cardinals.com/bootsatbusch.
Weekend-Long 50/50 Raffle: The drawing for the weekend-long 50/50 Raffle, presented by DraftKings at Casino Queen, will take place today at the end of the 7th inning. Fans must be 18 years of age or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.
Cardinals Care Silent Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on each home series by fans at cardinals.com/ccauctions. This series’ auction will conclude tonight at 9:00 PM.
MLBPAA Auctions: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate 3 and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Monday, June 12 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (6:45 PM)
Probable Pitchers: LHP Matthew Liberatore (1-2, 6.00) vs. RHP Logan Webb (4-6, 3.09)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
Teachers Night I: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will take home an exclusive Cardinals teachers-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler and receive one drink coupon. Tickets for this event are sold out.
Scout Night III: Scouts and their guests can enjoy $12 tickets and will receive a special scout patch. All scouts and troop leaders will be invited to participate in a pregame parade around the warning track. Tickets for this event are sold out.
Wainwright’s Winners: Adam Wainwright will host a group from Starkloff Disability Institute for tonight’s game as part of his Wainwright’s Winners player ticket program.
MLBPAA Auctions: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate 3 through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Tuesday, June 13 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (6:45 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Jack Flaherty (3-4, 4.15) vs. RHP Alex Cobb
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
Teachers Night II: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will take home an exclusive Cardinals teachers-themed Cardinals 40 oz. tumbler and receive one drink coupon. Tickets for this event are sold out.
Lou Gehrig Day Recognition: The Cardinals and Cardinals Care are proud to join MLB in recognizing Lou Gehrig Day (June 2). A pregame ceremony will be held to acknowledge the work that the ALS Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association do to support patients and families living with ALS as well as their research efforts. The Cardinals have partnered with the ALS Association to offer specially-priced $25 Field Box tickets for today’s game at cardinals.com/gehrig. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the ALS Association.
Marmol’s MVPs: Oli Marmol will host a group from Its Your Birthday Inc. for tonight’s game as part of his Marmol’s MVPs ticket program.
Cardinals Care Silent Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni will be on display today at Gate 1, Gate 3, and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club and can be bid on at cardinals.com/ccauctions through Wednesday, May 17 at 9:00 PM.
Wednesday, June 14 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (12:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. TBD
TV: Bally Sports Midwest, MLB Network (out-of-market only)
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 10:45 AM
Kids Day Out: From 10:45 until first pitch, all kids with this special Theme Ticket will have access to a "Kids Zone" with fun activities in Budweiser Terrace. Each $13 Theme Ticket also includes a voucher for a hot dog, soda and chips. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/kidsdayout.
Great Clips Charity Haircuts: During the game, fans can root for the Redbirds and shape up their roots with a visit to Ford Plaza. For a $10 donation, Great Clips will cut your hair and donate all proceeds to Cardinals Care.
2023 SCOTTS MLB ALL-STAR BALLOT – VOTE NOW
Fans can cast their votes for the nine Cardinals players on The 2023 Scotts MLB All-Star Ballot now at MLB.com/vote or via the MLB app.
Voting will take place in two phases. During the first phase of voting from May 31-June 22, fans can submit up to five ballot submissions per email address during any 24-hour period. The top overall vote getter in each League will automatically earn starting roster spots in their designated positions. For the remaining positions, the top two players for each infield position and the designated hitter position, along with the top four players in the outfield positions, will remain on the ballot for the second phase of voting from June 26-29.
The 2023 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.
BUSCH STADIUM INFORMATION
FAN INFORMATION GUIDE
The Busch Stadium Fan Information Guide is designed to assist fans by presenting information about Busch Stadium offerings and accommodations. View the guide at cardinals.com/info or via the MLB Ballpark app.
MLB BALLPARK APP
The Cardinals have transitioned exclusively to mobile ticket delivery via the MLB Ballpark App. Visit cardinals.com/ballparkapp for app instructions, tutorials and FAQ.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE
The Cardinals Fan Food Guide is available at cardinals.com/food and via the MLB Ballpark app to help fans locate their favorite food and beverages at Busch Stadium.
OFFICIAL TEAM STORE AT BUSCH STADIUM
The Official Cardinals Team Store at Busch Stadium features the area’s best selection of premium Cardinals merchandise and is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM. The Team Store closes to the public during home games, 15 minutes prior to gates opening. The Team Store will close one hour after home games. Visit cardinals.com/teamstore for more information.
BUSCH STADIUM PARKING
Fans can purchase individual game day parking directly from the Cardinals in the Starr Lot located directly across the street from Gate 2, on the southwest side of Busch Stadium. Parking can be purchased at cardinals.com/parking.
BUSCH STADIUM BOX OFFICE
The Box Office is open on game days from 10AM until 90 minutes after the scheduled game time. On non-game days, the Box Office is open Monday–Friday from 10AM–5PM. Fans can inquire about tickets by calling 314-345-9000.
BUSCH STADIUM TOURS
Busch Stadium tours provide a unique look at the home of the Cardinals. The one-hour guided experience gives fans the opportunity to explore areas of the ballpark that may not be regularly accessible during gameday operations and learn more about the history of the stadium. In addition, all tour tickets include admission to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum. To purchase tickets or learn more, visit cardinals.com/tours.
RE-ENTRY & SMOKING GATE
Once guests have entered Busch Stadium, they must proceed to either Gate 1 or Gate 4 to receive a hand stamp if they want to exit and re-enter the stadium. Guests with a hand stamp and valid event ticket can re-enter the stadium at any gate until 90 minutes after scheduled first pitch. All guests will have bags inspected and be screened via walk through metal detector upon re-entry. A designated smoking area is set up at Gate 1 to allow guests access in and out of the stadium if they wish to smoke. The designated smoking area is open from gate opening until the end of the 7th inning.
PROHIBITED ITEMS & SECURITY
Visit cardinals.com/security for the complete stadium inspection policy & prohibited items list.
MORE CARDINALS INFORMATION
Cardinals Magazine – Issue No. 2 On Sale Now
Embrace the best of Cardinals baseball in Cardinals Magazine. Since 1992, generations of Redbird fans have turned to Cardinals Magazine for exclusive coverage, unmatched variety and the definitive look at the present, future and past of their favorite team.
Become a subscriber and receive a voucher for two free tickets to a 2023 home game, or register for two years to take home a super-soft t-shirt celebrating the Cardinals cornerstones of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. To subscribe, visit cardinals.com/publications or call 314-345-9000. Follow them on Twitter at @CardsMagazine.
Official Team Media Guide
2023 Cardinals media guides are available for $20 at the Official Cardinals Team Store, Cardinals Authentics Shops, Cardinals Magazine stands and at cardinals.com/mediaguide.
Official Team Scorecard
Designed by local artist Mike Right, 2023 team scorecards are available for $3.00 at Busch Stadium, Cardinals Magazine stands and cardinals.com/scorecard.
Cardinals Kids Club
Join the 2023 Cardinals Kids Club—an exclusive club just for our younger Cardinals fans! The price of membership is $33, plus shipping. To sign up or learn more, visit cardinals.com/kidsclub.
Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum
The Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM and remains open through the 7th inning during home night games. Check out the new 2023 featured exhibit “The Art of the Cardinals Moment”, featuring over 70 works of art and photographs on display, some of which have never been seen before, included with admission. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum. #CardsMuseum
Cardinals Authentics Shop
Cardinals Authentics specializes in official, game-used, limited edition and autographed memorabilia direct from the club. The Cardinals Nation location is open daily from 10 AM–8 PM. On game nights, the shop inside Busch Stadium will remain open 30 minutes after last pitch while the Cardinals Nation shop will remain open one hour after the game ends. Visit cardinalsauthentics.com or follow them on Twitter at @CardsAuthentics for more information. #CardsAuthentics
Cardinals Insider with Ozzie Smith
The Emmy-nominated Cardinals Insider TV show, hosted by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith and presented by Mercy, gives fans an all-access pass to everything Cardinals baseball featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content by team journalists. To watch full episodes or find an updated programming schedule, visit cardinals.com/insider. #CardsInsider
Cardinals Care & Community Relations
Cardinals Care was established to give fans a way of teaming up with Cardinals players and the organization to help children in our community—both on and off the baseball field. Established in 1997, Cardinals Care has invested over $31 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 25 youth ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $17 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. Visit cardinals.com/community and follow @CardinalsCare on Twitter. #CardsCare
Official Pregame Parties
Cardinals Nation hosts the Official Pregame Party of the St. Louis Cardinals before all home games. The ticketed pep-rally style party includes a full buffet, along with a full-service, all-inclusive bar, starting two and a half hours prior to the scheduled start time all the way until first pitch. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/pregame.
Social Media
Twitter (@Cardinals) YouTube (youtbe.com/cardinals)
Instagram (Cardinals) Facebook (facebook.com/cardinals)
TikTok (@cardinals) Snapchat (cardinals)
Visit cardinals.com/social for more information and join the conversation using #STLCards.
Hispanic Outreach
All of the Cardinals’ Spanish radio broadcast information, video and social initiatives can be found at cardinals.com/spanish. Follow the Cardinals Spanish social media accounts on Twitter (@cardenales) Instagram (stlcardenales), and Facebook (facebook.com/stlcardenales), and join the conversation using #STLCardenales or #VuelaSTL.
Ballpark Village
Ballpark Village is a dynamic entertainment, dining and residential district located next to Busch Stadium. View a list of venues, upcoming events and more at cardinals.com/BPV or stlballparkvillage.com.