ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 16, 2021 – The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium for a brief three-game series vs. the San Diego Padres. St. Louis is currently 1.0 game ahead of San Diego and 1.5 games in front of Cincinnati for the second NL Wild Card spot. Fans can view a full list of homestand highlights at cardinals.com/homestand.

Friday, September 17 — Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres (7:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Miles Mikolas (0-2, 5.47) vs. RHP Vince Velasquez (3-6, 5.95)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)

Gates: 5:15 PM

• Adult Cardinals Beanie Giveaway: 20,000 fans, ages 16 and older, courtesy of Brown & Crouppen.

• Margaritaville Night: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a Margaritaville-inspired baseball jersey. Come early for a pregame concert in Budweiser Terrance by The Boat Drunks. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Jimmy Buffet’s charity, Singing for Change. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/margaritaville.

• First Beer Friday: Tonight is the second of three First Beer Fridays presented by Budweiser at the ballpark. For just $15, fans can purchase a game ticket that includes an ice cold Budweiser, Bud Light or Bud Select on the house. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/fridays.

• Roberto Clemente Award Nominee Presentation: Before the game, Paul Goldschmidt will be recognized as the team’s 2021 Roberto Clemente Award nominee. The annual award recognizes a player from each team who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field. It is the most prominent individual player award bestowed by MLB. Fans can vote for Goldy as the overall winner of the Roberto Clemente Award at mlb.com/clemente21.

• Honorary First Pitch: Comedian and podcaster Theo Von will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before tonight’s game.

• Flashback Friday & Artifact Spotlight: Before every Friday home game, the Cardinals Museum hosts two presentations, one highlighting artifacts in the museum’s collection not currently on display at 4:00 PM and another featuring intimate and candid interviews with former Cardinals alumni and personnel at 4:30 PM. Today’s interview will be with Cardinals All-Star & World Series Champion Lance Berkman. To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum.

• Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Tickets will be available to purchase both online and at Busch Stadium. Ticket sales for today’s raffle will open at 9 AM CT and will conclude at the end of the 7th inning. Fans must be 18 or older and be located in the state of Missouri at the time of purchase. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/5050.

• Cardinals Care Auctions: Autographed items from Cardinals players, coaches and alumni can be bid on by fans in the ballpark and at home via cardinals.com/ccauctions. The items will be on display inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. The auction will run today from 9:00 AM—9:00 PM.

• MLBPAA Auctions: The MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate 3 through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

Saturday, September 18 — Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres (6:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: RHP Adam Wainwright (16-7, 2.88) vs. RHP Yu Darvish (8-10, 4.32)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)

Gates: 4:15 PM

• David Freese Bobblehead Giveaway: 30,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by Ameren Missouri. A number of exclusive bobbleheads will include molded “MVP” lettering at the base.

• 2011 World Series 10th Anniversary Reunion: Over 30 members of the 2011 World Series championship team will take part in a pregame ceremony beginning at approximately 5:30 PM. Players will parade along the Busch Stadium warning track in Ford F-150 trucks and be individually introduced at home plate. The ceremony will conclude with a ceremonial first pitch and a team photo with the World Series trophy at home plate. Presented by Heartland Coca-Cola.

• Saturday Signings at the Museum: Cardinals Hall of Famer Chris Carpenter will sign from 2-4 PM. A special autograph ticket is required. Visit cardinals.com/museum for more information.

• Nolan’s Corner: Nolan Arenado will host a group from It’s Your Birthday, Inc. for tonight’s game as part of his Nolan’s Corner player ticket program.

• Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Tickets will be available to purchase both online and at Busch Stadium. Ticket sales for today’s raffle will open at 9 AM CT and will conclude at the end of the 7th inning. Fans must be 18 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 MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate 3, and inside the Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

Sunday, September 19 — Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres (1:15 PM)

Probable Pitchers: LHP J.A. Happ (9-8, 6.00) vs. RHP Jake Arrieta (5-13, 7.05)

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

Radio: KMOX 1120 AM, 98.7 FM & WIJR 880 AM (Spanish)

Gates: 11:15 AM

• Adult Nolan Arenado Hat Giveaway: 30,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by Nathan’s Famous.

• Tote Bag Giveaway: 30,000 fans, ages 16 and older, presented by MLB Network.

• Fiesta Cardenales: The Cardinals welcome all members of the Latino and Hispanic community for a cultural celebration. With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a Cardenales home white jersey. Come early for a pregame event featuring Latin music in Budweiser Terrace. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Hispanic Education Cultural & Scholarship Foundation. Presented by Emerson. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/fiesta.
• Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sundays: 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).

• Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Tickets will be available to purchase both online and at Busch Stadium. Ticket sales for today’s raffle will open at 9 AM CT and will conclude at the end of the 7th inning. Fans must be 18 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 MLBPAA will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate 3, and inside the Cardinals Club and Redbird Club through the fifth inning. Proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and MLBPAA.

CELEBRATING MIKE SHANNON’S 50 YEARS IN THE BROADCAST BOOTH

The St. Louis Cardinals continue their season-long campaign to honor radio broadcaster Mike Shannon throughout his 50th and final season in the broadcast booth, presented by Budweiser.

As of the start of this homestand, the “Voice of the Cardinals” is scheduled to call seven more regular season games at Busch Stadium, including all three of this weekend’s games vs. San Diego.

The club will honor Shannon before the final regular season game on Sunday, October 3, and will have a t-shirt promotional gate giveaway for 20,000 fans, ages 16 and older, courtesy of Phillips 66.

• Fans are encouraged to visit cardinals.com/shannon50 to relive some of Mike’s most memorable calls and celebrate his outstanding career.

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.

BUSCH STADIUM HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS – NEW FOR 2021
A number of policies and protocols are in place to ensure the health and safety of fans, employees, and players in 2021. Fans are asked to wear masks when entering or circulating in the five indoor ticketed club areas, as well as the Official Team Store, Cardinals Authentics Shops and in all indoor public spaces at Ballpark Village. View the protocols at cardinals.com/backatbusch.

MLB BALLPARK APP – NEW FOR 2021
The Cardinals have transitioned exclusively to mobile ticket delivery via the MLB Ballpark App for the 2021 season. Visit cardinals.com/ballparkapp for app instructions, tutorials and FAQ.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE – NEW FOR 2021
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.

Concession locations will only accept credit/debit cards and digital wallet payments (e.g. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay or Google Pay) for payment. Guests can purchase a debit card using cash at the three Schnucks Grab ‘N’ Go Markets inside Busch Stadium with no fees. Debit cards are good at any location that accepts credit cards at the ballpark and any retailer outside the stadium.

BUSCH STADIUM PARKING – NEW FOR 2021
Fans can now 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. Starr Lot parking can be purchased as part of your overall ticket purchase, or separately at cardinals.com/parking.

OFFICIAL TEAM STORE AT BUSCH STADIUM – NEW FOR 2021
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 will be closed to the public during home games and will close 15 minutes prior to gates opening.

Call us about our Personal Shopper Service at 1-800-421-3263. We will help find the perfect items for you or that perfect gift idea. Visit cardinals.com/teamstore for more information.

BUSCH STADIUM BOX OFFICE – NEW FOR 2021
The Busch Stadium Box Office is open on game days from 10 AM until one and a half hours after the scheduled game time. On non-game days, the Box Office is open Monday–Friday from 10 AM–5 PM. Transactions at the Box Office will be cashless. Fans can inquire about tickets by calling 314-345-9000.

RE-ENTRY & SMOKING GATE – NEW FOR 2021
In order to provide the safest environment for all guests and staff, guests will not be permitted to exit and re-enter the facility during games. 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 #3 Highlighting Tyler O’Neill & David Freese On Sale Now
Enjoy 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. Pick up your copy for just $5 at Busch Stadium—from vendors inside the gates, team store and merchandise locations, and Cardinals Authentic shops inside Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village.

Become a subscriber and receive a voucher for two free tickets to a 2021 or 2022 home game, or register for two years to take home a super-soft tribute t-shirt celebrating club legends Lou Brock and Bob Gibson. To subscribe, visit cardinals.com/publications or call 314-345-9000. Follow them on Twitter at @CardsMagazine.

Official Team Media Guide
2021 Cardinals media guides are available for $20 at the Official Cardinals Team Store, Cardinals Authentics Shops and at cardinals.com/mediaguide.

2021 Cardinals Kids Club
Join the 2021 Cardinals Kids Club presented by Rawlings—an exclusive club just for our younger Cardinals fans! The price of membership is $33, plus shipping and handling. 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 on home game nights with enhanced sanitization and timed-ticket purchasing options to ensure the wellness of guests and staff.

Check out the new 2021 featured exhibit “2011 Cardinals: What A Team! What A Ride!”, covering everything from the team’s magical 2011 season, included with admission. For more programming 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
Cardinals Insider is a Mid-America Emmy-nominated weekly news magazine television show hosted by Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith that 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
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 $29 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 25 youth ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $15 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. Visit cardinals.com/pregame to purchase tickets or for more information.

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 or #STLFLY.

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. The district includes a 29-story luxury high-rise apartment tower (One Cardinal Way); a Class-A office building (PwC Pennant Building); an upscale, full-service hotel (Live! by Loews – St. Louis) and a state-of-the art health and fitness center (Onelife Fitness). The vibrant 24/7 neighborhood features several premier dining and entertainment experiences, including Cardinals Nation, Budweiser Brew House and Beer Garden, Bally Sports Live!, Sports & Social St. Louis, Salt + Smoke, PBR St. Louis, Shark Bark, Drunken Fish and hosts events 365 days a year. View upcoming events and learn more at stlballparkvillage.com.