History of St. Louis Cardinals in Timeline
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, competing in MLB's National League Central Division. They play at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals are one of the oldest and most successful baseball clubs, holding 11 World Series championships, the most in the National League. They have also secured 19 National League pennants and 15 division titles.
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1900: First logo appeared
Around 1900, the first logo associated with the Cardinals, an interlocking "SL", appeared on the team's caps and/or sleeves.
1900: Team renamed the Cardinals
In 1900, popularity for the "Cardinals" nickname induced an official change of the team's name to Cardinals.
1901: Beginning of the Modern Era
In 1901, Major League Baseball's Modern Era began. The Cubs have won 11 National League pennants in the Modern Era. All 19 of the Cardinals' pennants have been won since 1926.
1917: Breadon buys minority interest
In 1917, Breadon bought a minority interest in the Cardinals.
1919: End of Futility Era
By 1919, St. Louis had just five winning seasons, finished in last or next-to-last place sixteen times, and ended four seasons with 100 losses or more.
1919: Branch Rickey joins the Cardinals
In 1919, Branch Rickey, formerly the manager of the St. Louis Browns, joined the Cardinals organization.
1920: Breadon buys majority stake
In 1920, Breadon bought out the majority stake in the Cardinals and appointed Rickey as business manager.
1920: "SL" disappeared from uniforms
In 1920, the "SL" logo largely disappeared from the team's uniforms, and for the next 20 years, the team wore caps that were white with red striping and a red bill.
1920: Cardinals abandoned Robison Field
Midway through the 1920 season, the Cardinals abandoned Robison Field and returned to the original Sportsman's Park, becoming tenants of the St. Louis Browns.
1922: Rogers Hornsby claims Triple Crown
In 1922, Rogers Hornsby claimed the Triple Crown while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals.
1922: "Birds on the bat" logo introduced
In 1922, the Cardinals wore uniforms featuring two cardinal birds perched on a baseball bat over the name "Cardinals" for the first time.
1923: Cardinals Experimented with Numbers on Uniforms
In 1923, the Cardinals experimented with numbers on uniforms. Rogers Hornsby briefly donned the number 4, then switched to 6 the following season before the team abandoned the practice.
1923: Yankees win World Series
In 1923, the New York Yankees won the World Series, the first team to win the World Series in their inaugural season in the new stadium, until the St. Louis Cardinals achieved the same feat in 2006.
1925: Rogers Hornsby claims Triple Crown
In 1925, Rogers Hornsby claimed his second Triple Crown with the Cardinals.
1926: First World Series win
In 1926, the St. Louis Cardinals won their first World Series.
1926: Cardinals Pennants
Since 1926, all 19 of the Cardinals' pennants have been won.
1930: Alternate version of logo with St. Louis
An alternate version of the "birds on the bat" logo with "St. Louis" replacing "Cardinals" appeared in 1930 and was the primary logo in 1931 and 1932 before "Cardinals" returned.
1931: League win and World Series win
In 1931, St. Louis Cardinals won the league and the World Series.
1931: "St. Louis" logo used
In 1931, the alternate version of the logo with "St. Louis" instead of "Cardinals" was the primary logo.
1932: "St. Louis" logo used again
In 1932, the alternate version of the logo with "St. Louis" instead of "Cardinals" was the primary logo for the final time.
1932: Last time "St. Louis" was used
In 2013, with the unveiling of the new uniform, it was the first since 1932 in which "St. Louis" is used instead of "Cardinals".
1933: Hornsby Returned to the Team
In 1933, Rogers Hornsby returned to the Cardinals, again wearing number 4 before being traded later that year.
1934: Dizzy Dean's 30-win season
In 1934, Dizzy Dean had a remarkable 30-win season for the St. Louis Cardinals.
1934: Gashouse Gang wins World Series
In 1934, the Gashouse Gang edition of the St. Louis Cardinals claimed the World Series, leading to the coining of the term "Cardinal Nation" due to the team's widespread popularity via radio.
1937: Joe Medwick claims Triple Crown
In 1937, Joe Medwick claimed the last Triple Crown for a St. Louis Cardinal.
1937: Cardinals began spring training at Al Lang Field
In 1937, the Cardinals began hosting spring training at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
1940: "StL" logo introduced on caps
In 1940, the ".mw-parser-output span.smallcaps{font-variant:small-caps}.mw-parser-output span.smallcaps-smaller{font-size:85%}StL" logo was introduced on the team's caps and navy blue was introduced as a uniform color.
1942: World Series win and 105+ wins
In 1942, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series and had 105 or more wins.
1944: World Series win and 105+ wins
In 1944, managed by Billy Southworth, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series (in an all-St. Louis series against the Browns) and had 105 or more wins.
1946: World Series win
In 1946, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series after Enos Slaughter's Mad Dash in Game 7.
1947: Breadon sells the team
In 1947, Breadon was forced to sell the team.
1947: Cardinals Games Seen on KSDK
In 1947, Cardinals games began airing on KSDK (and its predecessor, KSD-TV), marking the start of a long broadcast relationship.
1947: Sam Breadon put the Cardinals up for sale
In 1947, Sam Breadon put the Cardinals up for sale and then-NL President Ford Frick proposed moving the Cardinals to Chicago.
1951: "Birds on the bat" logo changed
In 1951, the "birds on the bat" logo was changed to feature a yellow baseball bat.
1953: Anheuser-Busch purchases the Cardinals and Sportsman's Park
In 1953, Anheuser-Busch Brewery purchased the Cardinals and Sportsman's Park from the Browns, renaming it Busch Stadium (Busch I).
1953: Anheuser-Busch Buys Cardinals
In 1953, the Anheuser-Busch brewery bought the St. Louis Cardinals, and August "Gussie" Busch became team president, leading to the Browns' departure to Baltimore.
1954: Beginning of Partnership
Beginning continuously in 1954, the Cardinals had a partnership with KMOX for seven decades. It ended after the 2005 season when the then owners of KMOX, CBS Radio, and the Cardinals failed to reach terms on a new rights agreement.
1955: Navy blue cap color
From 1940 until 1955, the team wore navy blue caps with red bills and a red interlocking "StL" while the jerseys featured both cardinal red and navy blue accents.
1956: Cap and Uniform Changes
In 1956, the Cardinals changed their caps to solid blue with a red "StL" and wore a script "Cardinals" wordmark on their uniforms excluding the "birds on the bat".
1957: Return of the updated "birds on the bat" logo
In 1957, an updated version of the "birds on the bat" logo returned with the word "Cardinals" written in cursive beneath the bat. This logo, with some incremental changes, has been the team's logo since.
1958: End of First Cardinals Broadcast Period on KSDK
In 1958, KSDK (and its predecessor, KSD-TV) stopped broadcasting Cardinals games, ending the initial broadcast period.
1959: Cardinals Games Broadcasted on KPLR-TV
In 1959, KPLR-TV began broadcasting Cardinals games, marking the start of their broadcast relationship.
1960: Chicago White Sox had names on jerseys.
In 1960, the Chicago White Sox were the first Major League Baseball team to display players' names on the back of their jerseys.
1962: End of First Cardinals Broadcast Period on KPLR-TV
In 1962, KPLR-TV stopped broadcasting Cardinals games, ending the initial period of broadcasts on the channel.
1962: Names on Jerseys
In 1962, the Cardinals became the first National League team to display players' names on the back of their jerseys.
1963: Cardinals Games Return to KSDK
In 1963, Cardinals games returned to KSDK after a period of absence, continuing a broadcast partnership.
1964: World Series Win
In 1964, the Cardinals again managed to win the league and the World Series.
1964: Cap color changes
In 1964, the Cardinals changed their home caps to all red with first a blue, than a white, interlocking "StL" while retaining their blue caps for road games.
1964: Last time Navy Caps were used before 1992
In 1992, the Cardinals returned to wearing traditional button-down shirts and pants with belts and brought back the all-navy cap with a red "StL", which were last worn in 1964, for use on the road only while wearing the same red and white cap for home games.
1966: Opening of Busch Memorial Stadium
In 1966, Busch Memorial Stadium (Busch II) opened in downtown St. Louis, serving as the multi-purpose stadium for the baseball Cardinals and the NFL football Cardinals.
1967: Orlando Cepeda Wins MVP
In 1967, Orlando Cepeda won the MVP award, helping the St. Louis Cardinals advance to the World Series.
1967: "Birds on the bat" emblem tweaked
In 1967, the birds on the bat emblem on the jersey was again tweaked, making the birds more realistic and changing the position of their tails relative to the bat and this version remained on all Cardinals game jerseys through 1997.
1968: Bob Gibson's historic ERA
In 1968, Bob Gibson achieved an exceptionally low earned run average (ERA) of 1.12 for the St. Louis Cardinals.
1971: Cardinals switch to pullover knit jerseys and elastic waist pants
In 1971, the Cardinals replaced the traditional flannel front-button shirts and pants with belts with new pullover knit jerseys and beltless elastic waist pants, following a trend in baseball.
1973: Crew-neck collar becomes V-neck
In 1973, the crew-neck collar on the Cardinals' jerseys became a V-neck.
1975: Lolich and Freehan's record stood until 2022
Since 1975, Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan had held the record as pitcher-catcher duo for most starts together, until Wainwright and Molina broke it in 2022.
1976: Cardinals change road uniforms to light blue
From 1976 to 1984, the Cardinals changed their road uniforms from gray to light blue.
1979: Player numbers on sleeves
In 1979 and 1980, the Cardinals wore player numbers on the sleeves of their uniforms.
1980: Player numbers on sleeves
In 1979 and 1980, the Cardinals wore player numbers on the sleeves of their uniforms.
1982: Ozzie Smith Traded to Cardinals and World Series Win
In 1982, Garry Templeton was traded to the Padres for Ozzie Smith, and the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series.
1983: Keith Hernandez traded to the Mets
In 1983, Keith Hernandez was traded from the Cardinals to the Mets, which transformed the Mets into contenders.
1984: End of light blue road uniforms
From 1976 to 1984, the Cardinals wore light blue road uniforms.
1985: Domination of NL East by Cardinals or Mets
Between 1985 and 1988, the National League East was dominated by either the Cardinals or the Mets.
1985: League Win
In 1985, the Cardinals again won the league and faced the Kansas City Royals in the World Series, losing after a controversial call in Game 6.
1985: First Meeting in the World Series
In 1985, the Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals first met in the World Series, which the Royals won 4-3.
1985: Possible World Series Rematch
In 2015, there was a possibility of a World Series rematch between the Cardinals and Royals, a repeat of their 1985 encounter, but the Cardinals lost in the NLDS.
1987: End of Second Cardinals Broadcast Period on KSDK
In 1987, KSDK stopped broadcasting Cardinals games, ending the second broadcast period on the channel.
1987: League Win
In 1987, the Cardinals again won the league, but lost to the Minnesota Twins in the World Series, winning only their home games.
1987: Start of 3 million attendance
Since 1987, the Cardinals have surpassed 3 million in attendance in 25 years, with the 25th season on September 18, 2023.
1988: Domination of NL East by Cardinals or Mets
Between 1985 and 1988, the National League East was dominated by either the Cardinals or the Mets.
1988: Cardinals Games Return to KPLR-TV
In 1988, Cardinals games returned to KPLR-TV after a period of absence, continuing a broadcast partnership.
1989: Gussie Busch dies
In 1989, Gussie Busch died, and the brewery took control of the St. Louis Cardinals.
1990: Joe Torre Hired
Late in 1990, the brewery hired Joe Torre to manage the St. Louis Cardinals.
1991: Last time red caps were used
2013 saw the team adopt their red caps as their main cap for both home and away games for the first time since 1991; the navy cap was retained as an alternate, used when visiting other teams with red home caps.
1992: Return to traditional uniforms and navy cap
In 1992, the Cardinals returned to wearing traditional button-down shirts and pants with belts and brought back the all-navy cap with a red "StL" for road games.
1994: Cardinals moved to National League Central
In 1994, the Cardinals were moved to the National League Central, causing the rivalry with the Mets to fade.
1995: AB Placed the Cardinals for Sale
In 1995, AB (Anheuser-Busch) placed the Cardinals for sale and publicly expressed intention to find a buyer who would keep the club in St. Louis.
1995: Rams arrive in St. Louis
In 1995, the NFL's Rams arrived in St. Louis and played the first four games of their home schedule at Busch Memorial Stadium.
1995: Team purchased for $147 million
In 1995, the St. Louis Cardinals were purchased for $147 million by an investment group led by William DeWitt Jr.
March 1996: William DeWitt Jr. Leads Investment Group to Buy Cardinals
In March 1996, an investment group led by William DeWitt Jr. bought the St. Louis Cardinals from Anheuser-Busch (AB) for $147 million. The net franchise purchase price was about $100 million.
1996: Team sold and La Russa replaces Torre
In 1996, the team was sold to an investment group led by William DeWitt Jr., and Tony La Russa replaced Joe Torre as manager in the spring.
1997: Last spring training at Al Lang Field
1997 was the last year that the Cardinals hosted spring training at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
1997: "Birds on the bat" emblem used
In 1967, the birds on the bat emblem on the jersey was used until 1997.
1997: Beginning of Interleague Play
In 1997, interleague play began, leading to the Cardinals and Royals meeting in four to six games each season.
1997: Hornsby Honored by Name Only
In 1997, the club opted to honor Rogers Hornsby's name with no number attached to him on the left field wall at Busch Stadium.
1998: McGwire's Home Run Chase
In 1998, Mark McGwire competed with Sammy Sosa for the single-season home run record.
1998: Opening of Roger Dean Stadium
In 1998, Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, opened, becoming the Cardinals' spring training home, shared with the Miami Marlins.
1998: Updated "birds on the bat" logo and alternate cap introduced
In 1998, the "birds on the bat" logo was updated and St. Louis introduced a cap featuring a single cardinal bird perched on a bat worn for Sunday home games only.
1999: Uniform numbers return to front of jerseys
In 1999, uniform numbers returned to the front of the jerseys after a two-year absence.
2000: Start of Successful Era
From 2000, the Cardinals reestablished their way to the top, with numerous playoff appearances.
2000: National League Championship Series
In 2000, the Cardinals and Mets met in the National League Championship Series, briefly rekindling their rivalry.
2000: Cardinals Franchise Value
In 2000, the Cardinals franchise was valued at $219 million.
2000: Cardinals telecasts generate top ratings in MLB
Since 2000, St. Louis Cardinals telecasts have consistently achieved top three ratings in MLB every season, showcasing their popularity and strong viewership.
2000: Opening Day Payrolls Tracked Since 2000
Since 2000, the St. Louis Cardinals have tracked and reported their Opening Day payrolls for their 25-man roster, providing insight into team spending.
2003: Cardinals Kids Program Launched
In 2003, the Cardinals launched 'Cardinals Kids,' a weekly program on Fox Sports Midwest aimed at younger fans, featuring team news, player profiles, and team history.
2004: Carpenter's ERA
In 2004, Chris Carpenter's 3.09 ERA and 15 wins helped power the St. Louis Cardinals to a major-league best 105 wins and take the NL pennant.
2004: Cardinals began attendance streak of 3+ million
In 2004, the Cardinals began a streak of exceeding 3 million in attendance every season, which lasted until 2019.
2005: Cardinals last season at Busch Memorial Stadium
2005 marks the last season the Cardinals played at Busch Memorial Stadium.
2005: Purchase of the Reds
In 2005, Bob Castellini and the Williams brothers sold their stake in the Cardinals to allow their purchase of the Cincinnati Reds.
2005: End of KMOX Partnership
In 2005, the partnership between the Cardinals and KMOX ended due to a failure to reach terms on a new rights agreement with CBS Radio.
2006: End of Second Cardinals Broadcast Period on KPLR-TV
In 2006, KPLR-TV stopped broadcasting Cardinals games, ending the second period of broadcasts on the channel.
2006: World Series Win
In 2006, beset with injuries and inconsistency, the St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series, beating Detroit in five games to set an all-time record-low of 83 wins for a World Series winner.
2006: National League Championship Series
In 2006, the Cardinals and Mets met in the National League Championship Series, briefly rekindling their rivalry.
2006: New Busch Stadium becomes home
In 2006, the St. Louis Cardinals started playing their home games at Busch Stadium in downtown St. Louis.
2006: Opening of New Busch Stadium and World Series Win
In 2006, the new Busch Stadium opened for the season, costing $411 million with a capacity of 46,861. The Cardinals won the 2006 World Series in their inaugural season at the new stadium, emulating the retro-style baseball-only parks built since the 1990s.
2007: Wainwright and Molina battery started
In 2007, Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina began their journey as a pitcher-catcher duo, leading to a record-breaking 325 starts together.
2007: Cardinals Games Return to KSDK
In 2007, Cardinals games returned to KSDK after a period of absence, starting another broadcast stint.
2009: Dodgers win the NLDS
In 2009, the Dodgers won the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Cardinals.
2009: Cardinals reach 10,000 wins
In 2009, the St. Louis Cardinals reached 10,000 wins, dating back to their time in the American Association (AA).
2010: End of Third Cardinals Broadcast Period on KSDK
In 2010, KSDK stopped broadcasting Cardinals games, ending the third period of broadcasts on the channel.
2010: MLB Performance Analysis
In 2010, MLB compared the number of wins per player payroll relative to the rest of MLB. Playoff wins count twice as much as regular season wins. A score of 120 means that the team achieved 20% more victories per dollar of payroll compared with the league average in 2010.
2010: New Investors in Cardinals
In 2010, after reabsorbing the shares of Castellini and the Williams brothers, the Cardinals made them available to new investors.
2011: Record attendance for Game 7 of World Series
In 2011, Game 7 of the World Series accommodated a baseball record of 47,399 attendees due to increased demand with additional standing room only tickets.
2011: Cardinals Return to KMOX
In 2011, the Cardinals returned to KMOX following five seasons on KTRS (550 AM).
2011: Rally Squirrel phenomenon during the postseason
In 2011, the Rally Squirrel became a phenomenon during the postseason, starting with its appearance in Game 3 of the NLDS on October 4. The squirrel's presence was seen as a good luck charm as the Cardinals advanced to the NLCS, and it was later honored on the team's World Series rings.
2011: Championship team's comebacks
In 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals championship team was known for its unprecedented comebacks.
2011: World Series Win
In 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals returned to the playoffs and won the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Pujols became the third player to hit three home runs in a World Series game. In Game 6, David Freese and Lance Berkman tied the score on the Cardinals' final strike.
2011: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2011, the market value was $206 million, the stadium value was $136 million, the sport value was $111 million, and the brand management value was $65 million.
November 16, 2012: New alternate uniform unveiled
On November 16, 2012, the Cardinals unveiled a new alternate cream-colored uniform to be worn at home games on Saturdays beginning with the 2013 season, featuring "St. Louis" instead of "Cardinals".
2012: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2012, the market value was $240 million, the stadium value was $157 million, the sport value was $119 million, and the brand management value was $78 million.
2013: Cardinals finished second in MLB attendance
Every season from 2013 to 2019, the Cardinals finished second among MLB franchises in home game attendance, surpassed only by the Los Angeles Dodgers each season.
2013: Attendance record for sporting event at Busch Stadium
In 2013, a friendly association football (soccer) match between Chelsea F.C. and Manchester City F.C. set a sporting event attendance record of 48,263 at Busch Stadium due to on-field seating.
2013: New alternate uniform unveiled.
In 2013, the Cardinals started using a new alternate cream-colored uniform to be worn at home games on Saturdays. Also, the Cardinals adopt red caps as their main cap for both home and away games for the first time since 1991.
2013: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2013, the market value was $291 million, the stadium value was $182 million, the sport value was $151 million, and the brand management value was $91 million.
2013: Growth of Franchise Value
In 2014, the Cardinals' franchise value grew 12.7% from 2013 to 2014.
2013: Mike Shannon Reduced Workload
Starting in 2013 at age 74, Mike Shannon started reducing his workload as a broadcaster.
2013: End of Successful Era
To 2013, the Cardinals had ten playoff appearances, four NL pennants, two World Series titles and 1,274 regular season wins against 993 losses for a .560 winning percentage, leading the National League and second in MLB only to the New York Yankees.
2014: Forbes Valued Cardinals at $820 Million
In 2014, Forbes valued the Cardinals at $820 million. The Cardinals value has increased significantly since the Baur-DeWitt purchase. The franchise's value grew 12.7% from 2013 to 2014.
2014: Phase 1 of Ballpark Village completed
In 2014, Phase 1 of Ballpark Village, a mixed-use development across Clark Street from Busch Stadium, was completed. It includes entertainment venues, restaurants, and retail anchored by Cardinals Nation, Budweiser Brew House, FOX Sports Midwest Live!, and PBR.
2014: Reopening of Cardinals Hall of Fame
In 2014, the Cardinals announced the reopening of the franchise Hall of Fame after a 6-year hiatus. The inaugural class of 2014 included 22 former players and personnel.
2014: Extended NLCS Streak
In 2014, the Cardinals extended their NLCS streak to 4, with their 3–1 series victory over the Dodgers, in the NLDS.
2014: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2014, the market value was $339 million, the stadium value was $211 million, the sport value was $156 million, and the brand management value was $124 million.
May 2015: Fredbird controversy
In May 2015, Fredbird sparked controversy when he handed a fan a sign that said "Police Lives Matter", leading the team to state that Fredbird shouldn't be involved in political activity.
June 16, 2015: FBI Investigation
On June 16, 2015, the FBI and the Justice Department initiated an investigation into the St. Louis Cardinals for potentially hacking the Houston Astros. The hacking incident was perpetrated by Scouting Director Chris Correa.
2015: 2015 National League Division Series
In 2015, the Cardinals and Cubs played each other in the postseason in the National League Division Series, which the Cubs won 3-1.
2015: Cardinals Signed Deal with Fox Sports Midwest
In 2015, the Cardinals signed a deal with Fox Sports Midwest (now Bally Sports Midwest), worth $1 billion through 2032, beginning in 2018.
2015: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2015, the market value was $548 million, the stadium value was $338 million, the sport value was $331 million, and the brand management value was $197 million.
2015: Heated Rivalry Between Cardinals and Royals
In 2015, the rivalry between the Cardinals and Royals heated up when both teams held the best records in their respective leagues. The Royals eventually won the World Series, while the Cardinals lost in the NLDS.
2016: Shannon Only Called Home Games
As of the 2016 season, Mike Shannon only called home games for the Cardinals.
2016: Cardinals Primetime TV Broadcasts Average High Ratings
During the 2016 season, the Cardinals averaged an 8.54 rating and 104,000 viewers on primetime TV broadcasts in St. Louis, reflecting strong local interest.
2016: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2016, the market value was $613 million, the stadium value was $378 million, the sport value was $406 million, and the brand management value was $219 million.
2017: Revenue and Operating Income
In 2017, Forbes' Revenue and operating income (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) measure cash in versus cash out.
2017: Missed Playoffs
In 2017, the Cardinals missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
2017: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2017, the market value was $666 million, the stadium value was $411 million, the sport value was $488 million, and the brand management value was $235 million.
July 14, 2018: Mike Matheny Dismissed
On July 14, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals dismissed manager Mike Matheny after 6+1⁄2 seasons, and Mike Shildt was named interim manager.
November 19, 2018: Cardinals announce return of "Victory Blue" uniforms
On November 19, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that the "Victory Blue" uniforms, worn during the late 1970s and 1980s, would return for the 2019 season, integrating the powder blue color with the team's current "Saturday alternate" jersey design.
December 5, 2018: Cardinals acquire Paul Goldschmidt
On December 5, 2018, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired Paul Goldschmidt in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
2018: 2018-23 Payroll Obligations
From 2018 to 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals have specific payroll obligations regarding their 25-man roster.
2018: Cardinals valued at $1.9 billion
In 2018, Forbes estimated the value of the St. Louis Cardinals at $1.9 billion.
2018: Cardinals' Deal with Fox Sports Midwest Began
In 2018, the Cardinals' deal with Fox Sports Midwest (now Bally Sports Midwest), signed in 2015, began. The deal is worth $1 billion through 2032.
2018: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2018, the market value was $715 million, the stadium value was $447 million, the sport value was $493 million, and the brand management value was $245 million.
2019: Shannon Surpassed Buck
As of the 2019 season, Mike Shannon surpassed Jack Buck as the longest-tenured Cardinal broadcaster.
2019: Victory Blue uniforms to be worn 13 times
In 2019, the Cardinals' "Victory Blue" uniforms, integrating the powder blue color with the team's current "Saturday alternate" jersey design, were to be worn 13 times on the road during the season.
2019: Powder blue uniforms
Starting with the 2019 season, the Cardinals have worn updated powder blue alternate uniforms during Saturday road games. Like the Saturday home cream alternates, it features red piping and "St. Louis" below the "birds on the bat" logo. In 2020, the Cardinals introduced a slightly updated version of their "StL" cap logo, which was "soft launched" in 2019 via their social media accounts and game broadcasts.
2019: Cardinals attendance streak ends
The Cardinals exceeded the attendance total of 3 million every season from 2004, until 2019.
2020: 2020 Season Payroll Adjusted Due to Shortened Season
Due to the 2020 season being shortened to 60 games, the Cardinals' payroll was adjusted from $168,930,500 to $69,461,295.
2020: Updated "StL" cap logo introduced
In 2020, the Cardinals introduced a slightly updated version of their "StL" cap logo, which was "soft launched" in 2019 via their social media accounts and game broadcasts.
2020: Alternate birds cap not paired with primary StL red batting helmets.
Up until 2020, the alternate "bird" caps were paired with their primary "StL" red batting helmets, but in the 2021 season, the Cardinals added a new helmet to match their home Sunday alternate caps.
January 14, 2021: Shannon Announced Retirement
On January 14, 2021, Mike Shannon announced that the upcoming season, his 50th season in the broadcast booth, would be his last.
October 2021: Cardinals-Cubs Rivalry
Through October 2021, the Chicago Cubs lead the series with 1,253 wins compared to the Cardinals' 1,196. The Cardinals lead in National League pennants with 19 against the Cubs' 17.
2021: Cardinals-Royals Series Lead
As of 2021, the Cardinals lead the overall series against the Royals with 71 wins to 50 losses.
2021: Dodgers win the National League Wild Card Game
In 2021, the Dodgers won the National League Wild Card Game against the Cardinals.
2021: New helmet added to match alternate caps
In the 2021 season, the Cardinals added a new helmet to match their home Sunday alternate caps.
September 14, 2022: Wainwright and Molina set NL/AL record
On September 14, 2022, Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina set the NL/AL record for most starts as a pitcher and catcher duo (battery) at 325 starts together since 2007, surpassing the previous record held by Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan since 1975.
September 18, 2023: Cardinals surpass 3 million attendance for the 25th season
On September 18, 2023, the St. Louis Cardinals surpassed 3 million in attendance for the 25th season since 1987.
2023: David Freese Declined Induction
In 2023, David Freese declined his induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, despite receiving the most fan votes on the ballot.
2023: Stifel as uniform sponsor
In 2023, the Cardinals introduced Stifel as its first uniform sponsor. The Stifel patch, which has red letters with the background color corresponding to the team's uniform, is placed on either sleeve depending on a player's handedness.
2023: Cardinals Revenue Increased
In 2023, the Cardinals revenue was $358 million. St. Louis' revenue in 2024 was $372 million, up $14 million from 2023.
2024: Cardinals Valued Tenth Among MLB Franchises
As of 2024, Forbes valued the Cardinals tenth among the 30 MLB franchises at $2.55 billion. Their revenue in 2024 was $372 million, up $14 million from 2023, with an operating income of $57 million.
2024: City Connect uniform unveiled
In 2024, the Cardinals unveiled their City Connect uniform. The red-based uniform with white pants maintained the trademark "birds on the bat" logo in front, but with the script "The Lou" in white trimmed in navy blue instead of either the city or team name. Darker red wavy pinstripes were an allusion to the Mississippi River where St. Louis is situated. A red circular patch containing a yellow fleur-de-lis, a navy blue illustration of the Gateway Arch, and a red "STL" wordmark, is placed on either sleeve. Caps are red and featured the aforementioned "STL" wordmark in white with navy blue trim.
2024: Market, Stadium, Sport, and Brand Management
In 2024, the market value was $1,070 million, the stadium value was $540 million, the sport value was $590 million, and the brand management value was $350 million.
2024: Cardinals' All-Time Win-Loss Record
Through 2024, the St. Louis Cardinals' all-time win-loss record stands at 11,285-10,402-152 (.520).
2025: Cardinals Games to Be Simulcast Over-the-Air
Beginning with the 2025 season, at least 10 Cardinals games will be simulcast over-the-air on stations owned by Gray Media, with Matrix Midwest serving as the flagship station.
2032: End of Cardinals' Deal with Fox Sports Midwest
The Cardinals' deal with Fox Sports Midwest (now Bally Sports Midwest), signed in 2015, is worth $1 billion through 2032.
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