2024 Busch Stadium Homestand Highlights #2
ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 18, 2023 – The Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium to open a six-game homestand starting with a three-game weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers (April 19-21) followed by three games with the Arizona Diamondbacks (April 22-24). The full list of homestand highlights can be viewed at cardinals.com/homestand.
Friday, April 19 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (7:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Kyle Gibson (1-2, 6.16) vs. RHP Freddy Peralta (2-0, 2.55)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest & MLB Network (out-of-market only)
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
- Jordan Walker Bobblehead: 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by Central Bank.
- Remembering Whitey Herzog: The Cardinals will hold a moment of silence before the start of tonight’s game in remembrance of Hall of Famer and World Series Champion Manager Whitey Herzog.
- Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony: Before the start the game, Victor Scott II will be presented with his 2023 Rawlings Minor League Gold Glove Award during an on-field ceremony.
- Grateful Dead Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a Grateful Dead-inspired long sleeve lightweight hoodie. Come early for a special pregame performance by St. Louis’ favorite Dead tribute Band, Jake’s Leg, in Budweiser Terrance beginning at 5:30 PM. A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to Grateful Dead’s charity, The Rex Foundation. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/gratefuldead.
- Flashback Friday & Artifact Spotlight: Before every Friday home game, the Cardinals Museum hosts 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 former reliever Ken Dayley. 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, April 21, 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 inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. The auction will run through Sunday, April 21 at 9:00 PM.
- 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.
Saturday, April 20 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Miles Mikolas (1-2, 5.82) vs. LHP DL Hall (0-1, 7.11)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
- Adult Cardinals Full Zip Jacket: 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by Mercy.
- Saturday Signings at the Museum: Former Cardinals Pitcher Ken Dayley will sign from 10 AM -12 PM 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, April 21, 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 and Gate 3 and inside CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Sunday, April 21 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Sonny Gray (2-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Colin Rea (2-0, 2.70)
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 11:15 AM
- Cardinals Bird Hat: 25,000 fans, all ages entering with a ticket, presented by Bally Sports.
- Honorary First Pitch: Former Cardinals All-Star shortstop and 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before today’s game.
- Donate Life Day: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an exclusive Cardinals cap supporting organ and tissue donations. A portion of each ticket will also be donated back to support Mid-American Transplant. Presented by Mid-American Transplant. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/transplant.
- Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday: Starting 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).
- Hi-Chew Kids Run the Bases: Fans ages 15 & under can run the bases after the game (weather permitting).
- 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 and Gate 3 and inside CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.
Monday, April 22 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (6:45 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Lance Lynn (1-0, 2.18) vs. TBD
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
- Battlehawks Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive an exclusive Battlehawks/Cardinals cap. Battlehawks players AJ McCarron, Darrius Shepherd, and Travis Feeney will be recognized in a pregame ceremony. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/battlehawks.
- Scouts Night I: 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. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/scouts.
- Goldy’s Golden Ticket: Paul Goldschmidt will host a group from Gracie Barra Jiujitsu for tonight’s game as part of his Goldy’s Golden Ticket player ticket program.
- Goldy’s Golden Ticket: Paul Goldschmidt will host a group from Gracie Barra Jiujitsu for tonight’s game as part of his Goldy’s Golden Ticket player ticket program.
Tuesday, April 23 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (6:45 PM)
Probable Pitchers: LHP Steven Matz vs. RHP Ryan Nelson
TV: Bally Sports Midwest
Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)
Gates: 5:15 PM
- Class of 2024 Night: With the purchase of a special $20 Theme Ticket, fans will take home an exclusive Class of 2024 t-shirt. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/graduation.
- Jeff Suppan Budweiser Bash: Fans who purchase a special Bud Bash Theme Ticket will receive a limited-edition Jeff Suppan bobblehead. VIP ticket-holders will also have access to a pregame autograph session with Jeff in Budweiser Terrace. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/budbash.
- Marmol’s MVPs: Oli Marmol will host a group from Lolly’s Place 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 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 at Gate 1, Gate 3, and inside the CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. The auction will run through Wednesday, April 24 at 9:00 PM.
Wednesday, April 24 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (12:15 PM)
Probable Pitchers: RHP Kyle Gibson vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery
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
- Weather Day: Enjoy the game and a pregame interactive program featuring KTVI/KPLR meteorologists, Fredbird and experiments from the Saint Louis Science Center to educate students about the weather for just $15. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/weather.
- Jackie Robinson Day Celebration: To commemorate Jackie Robinson’s breaking of baseball’s color barrier 77 years ago, the Cardinals will hold a pregame ceremony recognizing local Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar David French, a third-year scholar attending Washington University in St. Louis majoring in Computer Science, with a ceremonial first pitch. Cardinals sponsor, CommunityAmerica will present a check to the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Cardinals Care to further their missions. In partnership with Nike, Cardinals Care will recognize nonprofits who represent one of Jackie Robinson’s 9 Values. Educational activities about Jackie Robinson will also be available for kids in Ford Plaza.
- 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.
- 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.
2024 CARDINALS HALL OF FAME FAN VOTING – ENDS FRIDAY, APRIL 26
In February, Steve Carlton, George Hendrick, Matt Morris and Edgar Renteria were nominated for possible induction into the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame, presented by Edward Jones. The player with the most fan votes after voting concludes on Friday, April 26, will be selected for induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame during an enshrinement ceremony on Saturday, September 7. Fans can cast their vote online at cardinals.com/HOF.