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Hour-long guided tours provide an in-depth look at Busch Stadium, home to the St. Louis Cardinals. Group rates available for 25 or more. Because of seasonal restrictions, please call for availability, time and information.

Tour tickets can be purchased at the Gate 3 ticket window on Eighth Street. Tickets are only available on the day the tour is offered. The ticket window opens 30 minutes prior to the day’s first tour; online sales stop 24 hours before tour time. Tours depart from the Stan Musial statue.

Please note: on days with games starting at 6:15 p.m., no 2 p.m. tour is offered; on dates with home day-games and on dates of special events at the ballpark, no tours are offered.

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Your guide to visiting Busch Stadium in St. Louis with kids

What you need to know about everything happening at the ballpark on game days to make the most of your family outing

by Katelin Walling

March 20, 2024

Courtesy of St. Louis Cardinals

A young fan high fives Fredbird as she runs the bases at Busch Stadium.

A child gives Fredbird a high five as she runs the bases during a game against the San Francisco Giants in 2013.

If your family is among the millions of Americans who love baseball, taking them to a St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium this season should be high on your list. There’s a lot to do and see at Busch Stadium other than just the game. In fact, while games have always been family-friendly, the team at Busch Stadium has evolved its offerings over the years to provide more kid-focused fun at the ballpark.

If you’re concerned that the cost of seeing a professional team is out of your price range, rest assured that the affordability of tickets is one thing the Cardinals team prides itself on. “I think there's a misconception just in general about professional sports that some sports have kind of priced out the average fan and that gets a lot of publicity,” says Martin Coco, director of marketing and brand execution for the Cardinals. “But we have always tried to counter that and make sure people know there's always special ticket offers that are out there and even just our general pricing can, game by game, be really affordable—as low as $5 or $6.”

Now that you know that taking your kids out to the ball game is an affordable family outing, here’s everything else you need to know to make the most of your time at Busch Stadium.

Kids running the bases at Busch Stadium

On select Sundays, kids can run the bases after the game.

Sunday Afternoons at Busch Stadium

Sunday-afternoon games at Busch Stadium are planned particularly with kids in mind, making them the perfect family outing at an affordable price.

Start your game day planning by purchasing tickets for Family Sunday at Busch Stadium presented by Smithfield . Fans who purchase these tickets will receive a free jumbo Smithfield hot dog and a Coca-Cola beverage.  

Most Sundays also feature a promotional giveaway , like bobbleheads, baseball hats, and T-shirts. While most giveaways are for ages 16 and older, there are a select few Sundays with giveaways just for the kiddos. ( Check the schedule online to ensure you get tickets for a kids giveaway day.)

Once inside the stadium, make your way to Ford Plaza for ice cream or other frozen treats, games, and prizes as part of Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sundays . And while you’re there, stop by the Hi-Chew Family Pavilion to let your kids work off some pre-game energy at the dedicated toddler play area, a playspace for older kids, and baseball-themed virtual reality. 

After select Sunday games, let your little ones burn off the last of their energy before going home. All kids ages 15 and younger can take to the field and live out their MLB dreams by participating in Hi-Chew Kids Run the Bases . (Dates for this can also be found on the Cardinals’ promotional giveaway page .)

Dinger's Donuts at Busch Stadium

Dinger's Donuts

Busch Stadium’s Food Options

What’s a baseball game without hot dogs and Cracker Jack? Busch Stadium has vendors offering up all the ballpark classics , including hot dogs and bratwurst, nachos, burgers, and popcorn. But it also has a few unique options, like Ultimate Stadium Nacho Tater Tots at Crowd the Plate, Nona’s Italian Beef Sandwich at Nona’s Italian Beef and Top of the 5th, tacos (including a vegan option) at Mission Taco Joint, and cheese curds at Freddy’s.

If you’re looking for a frozen treat on a hot summer day, Coco recommends stopping by Dippin’ Dots or Ben & Jerry’s . They’re both extremely popular with kiddos (and adults love them, too), so Coco advises to get there early as there’s always a healthy line at the stands when you get past the third or fourth innings.

If you’re only going to get one sweet treat at Busch Stadium, Coco says Dingers Donuts is hands-down the can’t-miss food stand—after all, he says his kids always push to get them. Dingers Donuts (a nod to the nickname of a home run) are mini doughnuts that you can see being made on-site as soon as you order them. You can top them with powdered sugar and chocolate or vanilla sauces. And if the whole family is going to enjoy the fried pastries, you can get a souvenir Cardinals helmet filled with the doughnuts.

Fredbird wanders around prior to the game to snag pics with fans at Busch Stadium

Fredbird wanders around prior to the game to snag pics with fans.

Best Photo Ops

Before you enter the stadium, stop by the Cardinals STL logo located in Ballpark Village near the Together Credit Union Plaza. The giant red-and-white, light-up logo wasn’t installed with the intent of being a photo op, but Coco says there’s usually always someone snapping a pic in front of it.

Once you’re inside, the photo ops abound. Throughout the ballpark, you’ll find giant bobbleheads of some Cardinals players. It’s one way to guarantee you’ll get a pic with your favorite player. Swing by the area behind home plate (Coco says it doesn’t matter which level you’re on) for an epic shot of the field with the Gateway Arch in the background. And, of course, no Cardinal game outing would be complete without seeing Fredbird.  You can usually spot him roaming the stadium before and throughout the game, but Coco says Fredbird hangs out in Ford Plaza from the first through third innings to take pics with fans.

ADA Accessibility at Busch Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to providing an accessible environment so all baseball fans can enjoy a game. These accommodations include accessible parking and seating, Assistive Listening Devices, and captioning for pregame and between-inning announcements. 

New as of last year, Busch Stadium created a sensory room in partnership with Mercy, the official health care provider for the Cardinals. This room was created to provide individuals with sensory sensitivities a safe, relaxing environment to take a break from everything happening in the ballpark. “We just finished our first six-game homestand of the year, and [a stadium operations team member] said they've already gotten a letter from a family who said they've come to Cardinals games for a number of years, and this is the first time they were able to stay for the whole game,” Coco says. The sensory room is located in Ford Plaza, near Gate 5.

Kids Club Day at the Ballpark at Busch Stadium

Kids Club Day at the Ballpark

Cardinals Kids Club

A longtime tradition for young fans, the Cardinals Kids Club is an annual membership ($33, plus shipping) that has lots of perks for ages 13 and younger. Club members receive the following (while supplies last):

• Voucher, good for two Cardinals tickets to a select home game
• Exclusive Kids Club T-shirt
• Squishable Fredbird
• Reversible bucket hat
• Cardinals poster
• TOPPS Baseball Cards
• Official Pass and lanyard

There are a few other perks, according to Coco. Members are invited to the annual Kids Club Day at the ballpark, which features games, dugout tours, Q-and-As with players, and more. And on select Sundays when kids can run the bases after the game, club members who have their pass and lanyard with them get to be at the front of the line.

a Busch Stadium tour includes a stop in the dugout

A stadium tour includes a stop in the dugout.

Special Attractions & Events

Do you have a little baseball buff? Busch Stadium Tours might be a dream come true for them. “The neat thing for kids is…you get to see a lot of parts of the ballpark that aren't really publicly available,” Coco says. This includes the broadcast booth and the Warning Track—that wide strip of dirt between the field and the wall that surrounds the field—when available on non-game days. “But the dugout is the most unique and special part” of the tour, Coco says.

Stadium Tours are offered daily at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. (except game days: there will be no tours on dates with games before 6 p.m., and tours will be at 1 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. on days with 6:15 p.m. games). Tickets are $22; $20 for seniors and active military; $18 for children ages 4–15; free for children ages 3 and younger (limit three per group). Bonus: Stadium Tour tickets include admission to the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum.

“ The Hall of Fame is really an impressive facility,” Coco says, and “it's definitely kid-friendly.” In addition to the artifacts and memorabilia from the Cardinals’ 125-plus-year history, there are some kid-focused, hands-on parts of the experience you’ll want to check out. Don some gloves and hold bats used by Cardinals players, including Yadier Molina’s, try on some World Series rings, and step into the broadcast booth to announce some historic moments in Cardinals history.

The Hall of Fame is open daily, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission is $12; $10 for seniors and active military; $8 for children.

There are more than 50 games with theme tickets available, and many of them are specifically geared to young Cardinals fans, including Scout Nights, Sesame Street Day, Star Wars Night, DC Super-Villains Night, Harry Potter Night, and Fredbird’s Summer Bash. When you purchase a special theme ticket, you’ll get a special promotional giveaway. For example, you can choose a Cardinals-themed Elmo bobblehead or Cookie Monster plushie on Sesame Street Day or take home a Star Wars -themed Cardinals hat and take pics with characters from the 501st Legion.

Dan Donovan/St. Louis Cardinals

Tips for Visiting Busch Stadium with Kids

If you want to make a day of it, consider doing a stadium tour and visiting the Hall of Fame before a game.

Don’t be afraid to get up and walk around during the game, especially if you have young kids who can’t sit in one place for too long. Coco says there are TVs and audio in Ford Plaza and the Family Pavilion, so you can keep tabs on the game while your kids move around.

For Monday–Thursday games during the summer, if you buy tickets early enough, you can find some for as low as $10 (and sometimes even cheaper depending on what kinds of promotions are on offer).

Strollers are welcome, as long as they don’t interfere with other guests or block entryways or aisles. You can store your stroller under your seat or check it at Guest Relations.

That One Guy interacts with a young fan on Kids Club Day at the Ballpark.

Good for: The whole family, even if you or your kids aren’t the biggest baseball fans. There’s so much to do and see on game days—and the stadium prides itself on being an affordable outing for families.

Price: General admission prices vary depending on ticket availability and where you want to sit. Tickets can start as low as $10 per person. 

Hours: Vary based on game times.

Location: 700 Clark

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Quick Facts About Busch Stadium

Year completed.

St. Louis Cardinals (1882)

Team Colors

Cardinal Red, Midnight Navy, Yellow, White

Ballpark Nicknames

New Busch Stadium, Busch Stadium III

Upcoming Homestands at Busch Stadium

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Busch Stadium | Ballpark Info

Accommodations for disabilities.

The Cardinals do a great job of providing accommodations for guests with disabilities. If we haven’t answered your question below, please review their ADA Information guide here . You can also contact them ahead of time at [email protected] or call the Cardlinas at 314-345-9600. Once inside the park, you can text 314-300-1000 for assistance.

Parking: Accessible parking can be found in the following lots: Starr lot near gate 2, Stadium West Parking Garage, and Stadium East Parking Garage. You should see signage with a phone number for a transportation cart which can take you to the ballpark.

Gates: Every gate is accessible, so feel free to enter wherever makes most sense with your ticket. All gates open 90 minutes before first pitch Monday-Thursday, and 2 hours Friday-Sunday.

Elevators: Elevators are located at the following locations:

• Family Pavillion
• Near Gate 6 (Right Field)
• Near Gate 2 (Home Plate)
• Near Gate 3 (3B side)

Seating: Accessible seating is scattered throughout the park, so you should have no problems picking a seat based on your preferred field view. The Cardinals will be happy to help you select your seats, just call the ticket office at 314-345-9000.

The Cardinals do not allow backpacks of any kind. Soft sided bags that are no larger than 16″ x 16″ x 8″ are allowed.

Batting Practice

You can watch and catch batting practice at Busch Stadium if you get there early. Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch Monday – Thursday, and 2 hours Friday – Sunday. You can catch the tail end of the Cardinals BP if you get there right as gates open. All gates open at the same time, so head in through one of the outfield gates. Visitors BP runs until 45 minutes before first pitch, when you’ll be asked to find your seats.

Bring Your Own Food

Busch Stadium allows you to bring your own food and beverages into the ballpark. You can bring any food, as long as it is wrapped. Sealed non alcoholic beverages of less than 2 liters that are in plastic bottles are also allowed.

Guest Services

If you have any issues or questions while at the ballpark, please utilize Guest Services. Each MLB team has this department, and they are solely focused on making sure each fan has a safe and memorable time at the ballpark.

Once inside the ballpark, you can contact guest services by calling 314-345-5331. Guest services desks are also located in the following sections:

• Section 148
• Section 340

All gates open at the same time. 90 minutes prior to first pitch Monday – Thursday, and 2 hours Friday- Sunday.

The Cardinals offer promotional giveaways before some games. Check this schedule to see if your game is one of them.

Radio Broadcast

If you like to listen to the ballgame, you can tune in to KMOX at 1120 AM.

Men’s and Women’s restrooms are scattered throughout the park, and are never far away. Find them in the following sections:

Men’s Restrooms: 127, 133, 140, 143, 156, 231, 237, 261, 268, 333, 339, 345, 357, 449, 451, Left Field Porch.

Women’s Restrooms: 107, 132, 133, 140, 143, 156, 163, 234, 261, 271, 333, 339, 345, 357, 449, 451, Left Field Porch

Family Restrooms: 107, 134, 140, 156, 171.

There are no official Busch Stadium parking lots.

ours of Busch Stadium are offered year round. You’ll stop at the broadcast booth, club locations, the dugout, and more. Keep in mind that some of the stops may change based on game day activities. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and military, and $14 for kids 15 and under. Find more info and book your tour here .

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Busch Stadium| Must Do

Visit ballpark village.

Ballpark Village is located outside of the ballpark, behind center field. You’ll find plenty of food and drink options, as well as some shopping (including one of our favorites, Baseballism). The outdoor plaza recreates the original Busch II infield, so you’ll even have a chance to step on the same ground as some of the Cardinals greats. Inside, you’ll find options like FOX Sports Midwest Live!, which is a huge entertainment area very similar to Texas LIVE! at Globe Life Field .

Enjoy the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum

Before you head into the ballpark, stop by the Hall of Fame and Museum located in Ballpark Village. You’ll find tons of Cardinal relics and history including a championship gallery, a chance to hold a game used bat, and a section on the three different ballparks the Cards have called home. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, and $8 for kids.

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Enjoy the Baseball Sky

Busch Stadium’s outfield view ranks pretty high up there. Since the park is situated in the city (as a ballpark should be!), you get amazing skyline views of the Arch and surrounding buildings, including the oddly circular Millennium Hotel Tower. Home plate faces South West, which usually means an amazing sunset view in the beautiful park. It’s hard to think of a better way to spend a summer evening.

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Busch Stadium | Transportation and Parking

Busch Stadium is located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, which can make it a little difficult to get to if you haven’t been there before. Like most downtown grids, St. Louis consists of both two-way and one-way streets, so you’ll want to scope out your parking plan ahead of time to avoid confusion and stress. Luckily, you have plenty of parking and transportation options to choose from.

Official Busch Stadium Lots

There are no official parking lots at Busch Stadium.

Off-Site / Free Parking Options Near Busch Stadium

There are no official lots to be found, but you have plenty of parking options near the ballpark. Street parking: You can find free street parking near Busch Stadium if you get there early. You’ll see metered spaces, but they’re only in effect Monday – Saturday from 8am to 7pm. So if you can add enough time run the meter until 7pm, you’ll have a free spot for the remainder of the night. If you’re attending a Sunday game, no need to worry about meters at all.

Shuttles: Just a short ride away is the Soulard neighborhood, which has plenty of bars and restaurants. You can park free at most of those spots, then hop on their shuttle. Be sure to support the business helping you out by buying a beer or some food. Three such places are Llywelyn’s Pub , Duke’s , and Molly’s in Soulard , but there are many options.

If you are staying at one of the nearby hotels, they will also run shuttles to the ballpark, you just need to ask!

Public Transportation

MetroLink’s Stadium Station is a very short walk to Busch Stadium or Ballpark Village. You can take the MLB or MLR train depending on where you are coming from. Keep in mind that the Metro St Louis has several park-n-ride lots where you can park your car for free, then hop on the train into downtown. You also have a few bus options. The #40 Broadway bus and #99 Downtown Trolley each have stops near Busch.

Uber & Lyft

Lyft is the exclusive rideshare partner of the Cardinals. We think that means that their rideshare lots cannot be used by Uber. The official pickup zone is near Ballpark Village.

Since everyone else will be staring at Lyft signage all night, you may be better off walking a block or two and calling an Uber. If you’re new to Uber, you can use this link to get a discount on your first few rides.

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Busch Stadium | Best Seats

Best seats for cardinals history.

While you can’t technically sit there, the grassy knoll batter’s eye in center field is probably the most iconic section of Busch Stadium. Most baseball fans will remember a wild Game 6 of the 2011 World Series, where the St. Louis Cardinals battled back — down to their last strike…twice. David Freese’s walk off home run in the 11th inning of Game 6 landed in the grassy knoll, where an Illinois radiologist scrambled to grab it. Traditionally speaking, the folks sitting in either section to the left or right (bleacher sections 197 and 101) have been allowed to dash into the batter’s eye to grab home run balls.

Best Seats for Game Views

The Infield Redbird Club seats along each side of the infield offer great views at a decent price. Sections 241 – 246 and 254 – 257 get our pick for best game views. Keep in mind that Busch Stadium also has amazing outfield / cityscape views, so you may want to consider that when purchasing tickets. While we’ve never sat there personally, we have heard great things about the seats directly behind home plate, on any level.

Where not to Sit

Busch really doesn’t have any major obstructions. There will be a few views where you can’t see the scoreboards though. The worst game view obstructions come in the the first few rows of the upper sections, where the handrails are. If that’s an issue for you, consider moving down to the lower levels, or up a few rows so your line of site is above the rails.

Best Seats for Shade

If you’re looking for shade at a day game, you’ll want to avoid sitting in the bleachers, or near the field. The last few rows in most sections have overhangs that will protect you from direct sun. For mid-day games, your best bet will be to sit on the 1B side, as the sun will set by moving towards home plate.

Best Seats for Foul Balls

Looking to catch a foul ball at Busch Stadium? According to FoulBallz.com , your best bets are in sections 153 – 156 on the 3B side, and 141-146 on the 1B side.

Busch Stadium| Ballpark Food

The must have: the pulled pork nachos.

You’re in BBQ country, so embrace Country Bob’s BBQ. You’ll find house smoked pulled pork topped with Monterey Jack cheese, jalapenos, banana peppers, and special spices and BBQ Sauce. Head to Broadway BBQ in section 109.

Something Special: The Bratzel

Part bratwurst, part pretzel, all awesome. Find the pretzel wrapped Brats in sections 252 and 248 at the Red Bird Club stands.

The Challenge: The Grand Slam Mixed Grill

For the low price of $26, you’ll find 4 chicken bats (chicken legs slathered in sauce), 2 sausage bites, and a shrimp skewer. This feast is served in a box shaped like home plate and is big enough to feed a family, or just you if you’re up for the challenge. Find it in section 429 at the Terrace Grill

Vegetarian and Vegan Options at Busch Stadium

While Busch doesn’t have as many options for Vegans as some of the other parks, you’ll still be able to find a decent meal. Options include Stir Fry in sections 136 and 242. Busch also offers a Beyond Burger in sections 135 and 358, look for the Double Play Tap and Grill. The good news is, the Cardinals claim that their fries are vegan. And of course you can build your own salad at the Red Bird Club Cucina Italiano in section 250. Vegetarians can also enjoy pretzels (section 248), nachos, and cheese pizza (sections 139, 162, 250, 437).

Busch Stadium | Surrounding Area

Ballpark village.

Restaurants, bars, shops, and even the Cardinals Nation Museum and Hall of Fame.

Broadway Oyster Bar

A local favorite, known for its fun NOLA vibe and great seafood.

Three Sixty

Rooftop bar located in the Hilton at The Ballpark

The Midwestern

A modern sports bar with great food just one block west of Busch Stadium.

Bars and Restaurants

We believe that in order to fully experience a ballpark, you should spend some time in the nearby area. We’re also big believers that pre and post game rushes are awful. We suggest you spend some time at these local establishments instead of sitting in traffic or rushing to the train.

Ballpark Village | 601 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102  | Website Ballpark Village is directly across the street from Busch and offers plenty of places for you to eat and drink before catching a game. If you’ve ever been to Texas Live! outside of Globe Life Field, or Live! at the Battery Atlanta around Truist Park – this is basically the same concept. Inside, you’ll find restaurants, bars, entertainment, sports gear shops, huge tv screens and the Cardinals Nation Museum and Hall of Fame.

Broadway Oyster Bar | 736 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 | Website | Menu | Click to Call This place is a local favorite, known for its fun NOLA vibe and great seafood. B.O.B. has been around for 35 years and you just can’t find more traditional Cajun and Creole food anywhere in St. Louis. It’s about a 5 minute walk to Busch Stadium so it makes for a great pre or post game spot to hang out at.

Three Sixty | 1 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 | Website | Menu | Click to Call If you’re only in the area for a night or two, this rooftop bar, located in the Hilton at The Ballpark, is a cool place to go to get a broad sense of downtown. As the name suggests, you’ll get 360 views of Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi river and surrounding St. Louis. They serve snacks, small plates, and pizzas so don’t expect to be super full when you leave but the views and drink selection are the main attraction.

The Midwestern | 900 Spruce St, St. Louis, MO 63102 | Website | Menu | Click to Call The Midwestern is a modern sports bar just one block west of Busch Stadium, so naturally a great spot to pregame or wait for your ride afterwards. And their food is gooood, we like the brisket sandwich. You’re in Missouri, you have to have some BBQ, right?! They also have an awesome brunch menu if you’re heading to an early afternoon Cardinals game.

Local Attractions

If you’re traveling with a family or just trying to make the most out of your trip to the St. Louis area, here are some recommended nearby attractions.

The Hill | Website The Hill is a cool old Italian-American neighborhood in the St. Louis area, filled with family-owned delis, bakeries, trattorias and pizzerias. It also used to be home to baseball greats, Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. They both grew up in this neighborhood and their childhood homes are actually across the street from each other, on Elizabeth Avenue. It’s a great place to explore, eat and soak up a little baseball history as well.

Forest Park | Website Located about 6 miles west of downtown St. Louis, this awesome park is a great way to spend a day, especially if you are traveling with the family. In it you’ll find the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri History Museum, a planetarium, a golf course, several small lakes, a fish hatchery, tons of historical monuments and landmarks, and lots of picnic areas.

City Museum | Website If you ever wanted to relive your childhood, this is the place to do it. The City Museum has floors and floors of fun, from magic shows to caves you can explore, to vintage pinball and arcade games to a rooftop ferris wheel. The building is full of slides (one is 10 stories!) and oddities, guaranteed fun for kids and kids-at-heart. Trust us, you just gotta go! Tickets run $16-$22 plus tax, kids 2 and under are free.

FYI: City Museum is cashless, there is no re-entry and outside food and drinks are not permitted.

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Step Inside: Busch Stadium – Home of the St. Louis Cardinals

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Stadium History | Parking & Admission | Seating & Capacity | Food & Concessions

Busch Stadium is located in St. Louis, Missouri, in the downtown area of St. Louis. The area around the stadium is known as Ballpark Village. Busch Stadium is home of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball and is also known as “New Busch Stadium” or “Busch Stadium III.” It’s the third stadium in St. Louis to have the name Busch Stadium, most recently replacing Busch Memorial Stadium. The new stadium offers iconic views of the St. Louis skyline and the St. Louis Arch.

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Busch Stadium History

Cardinals ownership began lobbying for a new ballpark in downtown St. Louis in 1995. The previous Busch Stadium, Busch Memorial Stadium, served as the home of the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League baseball from 1996 to 2005. It also served as the home of the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League from 1996 to 1987 when the franchise moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and the St. Louis Rams for part of the 1995 season after the team’s relocation from Los Angeles, California.

The Rams left Busch Stadium for the Edward Jones Dome, which served as their home for 20 years. After the move, Busch Stadium was retrofitted to be a baseball-only stadium.

After securing financing through private bonds, bank loans and a loan from St. Louis County, the Cardinals decided to move forward with constructing the New Busch Stadium. In addition to the new stadium, an area known as Ballpark Village was constructed adjacent to the stadium — Clark Street, between the 200 and 300 blocks. Ballpark Village features restaurants, a marketplace and event venue, and retail outlets, including an authentic apparel team store for the Cardinals.

The new stadium was an immediate success with fans, with every game selling out in its debut season. The first season in 2006 saw the Cardinals reach the playoffs, and ultimately reaching and winning the 2006 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. The 2006 World Series title was the first for the franchise since 1982. The Cardinals later hosted and won the World Series again in 2011, this time beating the Texas Rangers 4–3 in a seven-game series.

The 2009 MLB All-Star game was held at Busch Stadium with the American League beating the National League 4–3. Prince Fielder won the Home Run Derby with a total of 23 home runs, defeating Nelson Cruz 6–5 in the final round.

Besides baseball, Busch Stadium has hosted other sporting, and non-sporting events. In 2013, the stadium hosted Manchester City and Chelsea United in an exhibition soccer game, during which Manchester won 4–3 in front of 48,263 spectators. The United States Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams have both also played friendly matches at Busch Stadium.

In 2017, the NHL® Winter Classic was held at Busch Stadium with the St. Louis Blues® beating the Chicago Blackhawks 4–1. In 2019, Busch Stadium hosted a watch party during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup® Finals when the Blues beat the Boston Bruins® 4–1 to win the Stanley Cup ®, the first ever in the history of the franchise.

Busch Stadium has hosted several concerts in its history, with the first show featuring Dave Matthews Band in their Summer 2008 Tour. Other artists include The Eagles, U2, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, and Luke Bryan.

The first college football game played at Busch Stadium was the College Classic between Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri State of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) on September 21, 2013. Southern Illinois won the game 36–19.

Parking and Admission at Busch Stadium

When planning to attend a game at Busch Stadium, you’ll want to account for travel. If you plan to travel by car, there are plenty of parking options.  Parking rates depend on the event and lot that you choose. Parking passes for the Starr Lot and One Cardinal Way garage can be purchased as part of your overall ticket purchase and are delivered digitally via the Ballpark app. Busch Stadium recommends purchasing your parking passes prior to arriving at the stadium.

Public transit options for Busch Stadium include MetroLink. There are 21 free Park-Ride lots along the MetroLine so fans can take the train to Stadium Station, which is located right across the street from the ballpark. Bus options include the Redbird Express and MetroBus with stops located conveniently downtown.

Busch Stadium rules are in place to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests at the stadium. Prohibited items are in accordance with MLB policy. Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch on Monday through Thursday, and two hours before first pitch on Friday through Sunday. Gate open times are subject to change.

Busch Stadium policy requires that all fans enter the stadium by walking through metal detectors. If the device detects something, you will be required to check your pockets before additional screening with a handheld metal detector.

In accordance with MLB policy, Busch Stadium recommends fans do not bring any bags. According to those rules, the only bags permitted inside Busch Stadium are bags that do not exceed 16″x16″x8″. Possible exceptions include:

• Diaper bags
• Single-compartment drawstring bags
• Other bags used for medical reasons

All items are subject to search and all other bags will be denied.

Busch Stadium Capacity & Seating Options

When you visit Busch Stadium, you have plenty of seating options to enjoy the game. Busch Stadium capacity is 45,494. When the stadium originally opened in 2006, capacity with standing room was 47,514. The attendance record for baseball is 48,581. The largest capacity for a non-sporting event was U2’s 360° tour with 52,273 attendees.

Other Busch Stadium seating options include club seats, suites and VIP seating. Busch Stadium offers premium seating with 3,706 club seats and 61 luxury suites. Club options include the UMB Champions Club, National Car Rental Club, Premium Legends Club, and Perficient Red Jacket Club. Additional options include all-inclusive tickets with a full buffet and bar service, and the Cardinals Club located directly behind home plate for the most premium experience Busch Stadium has to offer.

For more information about hospitality options, contact the Cardinals at 314-345-9000.

What are the best seats at Busch Stadium?

The best seats at Busch Stadium vary depending on the event and personal preferences. Check out Busch Stadium seating charts  and find your favorite seat today.

Food & Beverage Options at Busch Stadium

When you come to a game at Busch Stadium, come hungry! There are plenty of food options located throughout the stadium, so if it’s a hot dog and burger, or a full-service buffet, you have plenty of options to choose from.

Some of the most popular concession stands include Broadway BBQ for St. Louis ribs and brisket, El Birdos for nachos, Dizzy’s Diner for Juicy Lucy burgers, Nona’s Italian Beef Sandwich, or Mega Slice for a gigantic piece of pizza. One of the most iconic beverage options at Busch Stadium is a Budweiser in a metallic can. If you’re looking for a beverage to enjoy the game, you can’t go wrong there.

For guests heading to the game with dietary restrictions, there are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food options throughout the venue.

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Best MLB stadium tours: Go behind the scenes at these ballparks

“Life is an adventure, it’s not a package tour.”  – German philosopher Eckhart Tolle 

If you enjoy going on “package tours” of historic mansions, foreign cities or fascinating museums, why not take a tour at a Major League Baseball stadium? We won’t tell Tolle, but let’s consider such a guided tour our own little “adventure.” 

While it varies by venue, such tours typically lead you through the clubhouse, press box, workout facilities, batting cages under the stands, a dugout … and some will even allow you to walk onto the playing field. If the team has its own museum, those are likely to be included. The Atlanta Braves, for instance, include a curated look at their exceptional Monument Garden at Truist Park when you take one of their tours.  

When planning a tour of a Major League ballpark, keep several things in mind: 

Pro Tip No. 1: For the most behind-the-scenes experiences, go when the team doesn’t have a home game.  

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You will often see notices listing features you won’t be able to see when there is a game that day. So even though you are likely to pay the same whether such access is permitted or denied, you’ll get more for your money when the team is on the road, or has an off-day during a homestand. 

Pro Tip No. 2  Hurry to visit an older ballpark. You might not get another chance.   

Derrick Sloboda of Fort Wayne, Indiana considers himself quite fortunate that he took a tour at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park before it was demolished. The Giants had already moved closer to downtown at what is now called Oracle Park, and the 49ers were about to move south to Santa Clara, so Candlestick was in its final weeks.  

“The guide extended the tour by an hour because so many people were saying ‘good bye,’ (so) we had half hour on the field, which was great,” recalls Sloboda. 

Keep in mind that the main purpose of taking a guided tour is to create memories, and once that venue is gone, those memories will be even more special to you. 

Pro Tip No. 3: Try to overlook the high prices  

Typically the money you pay for the tour goes to a charity or “foundation” operated by the team, or one that’s meaningful to the ownership. The prices can be pretty high (VIP Tours at some parks top $500), but you’ll get to visit parts of the facility that fans rarely get to see.  

So rather than focusing on what it costs, think about the charity your purchase is supporting. And appreciate that you and your family are getting to experience the places where your favorite players do their work. 

It’s hard to put a price tag on that. 

Join us now for our ranking of the five MLB parks with the best tours (OK, I’m cheating by including six!), based partially on the experiences of visitors to my BaseballParks.com site. 

1. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles  

While other teams might offer you one or two options of tours, the Dodgers provide 11 ! These range from the standard walking stadium tour ($30, and kids and seniors are $25), to the pregame tour of landmarks within the ballpark ($45), to the "Take the Field Tour" where you can play catch in the outfield ($175, only on non-game days – bring your glove!) all the way to the $500 VIP Tour that includes getting to greet the players as they take batting practice.  

Most of these experiences include a tour of the Vin Scully Press Box, which is Holy Ground to me, because it’s where I actually got to meet Vin about a dozen years ago!

While on a trip to visit relatives in California, Dutch citizen Chris Kabout thoroughly enjoyed his visit to Chavez Ravine. “The tour showed you the press boxes, old locker rooms, showcases with trophies, gold gloves, retired jerseys, the dugout and you were allowed to walk on the dirt,” he recalls. 

The Netherlands resident added that the tour’s guide kept things lively by asking the group trivia questions about the Dodgers. And considering the team dates back to 1883 as the Brooklyn Grays, there is a lot of trivia to discuss! 

2. Citi Field, New York  Mets

As befits Citi Field’s reputation as a fun place to attend a game, tours of the Mets’ home have a decidedly upbeat and enjoyable atmosphere, complete with a sit-down history lesson in the room where post-game press conferences are held.  

Like the Dodgers, the Mets offer multiple tour options – with varying prices. The public tour costs $25 ($20 for kids 12 and under) and will take you to the private suites, two of the season-ticket-holder restaurants, the press box and down on the field.  

On days with a home night game, the "Grand Slam Tour" is available for $70, and that’s over and above the cost of your game ticket. This also permits early entry into the park to watch batting practice. If you want to get closer to the players around the batting cage, there’s the $250 All-Star Tour. 

They also offer private tours, with the cost depends on how many are in your group. For instance, if you put together a group of ten, the cost is $62.50 per person.

3. Wrigley Field, Chicago  Cubs

When Wrigley was being designed 110 years ago, they didn’t make it easy to get from one spot under the stands to another. But that just makes the guided tours of the Friendly Confines all the more interesting.  

The charge of $30 is reasonable compared to other parks, and whether it’s a gameday or not, you’ll get to check out the famous bleachers and go down on the field. If the Cubbies aren’t home that day, you’ll also get to go in the visiting clubhouse plus one of the dugouts … and you’ll get up close and personal with the iconic ivy growing on the outfield wall. 

4. Yankee Stadium, New York  

If you go on a tour here, you won’t be visiting the exact spot where Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig played – or Bernie Williams for that matter – because this version of Yankee Stadium opened in 2009. But you will be able to visit the monuments to Babe and Lou in Monument Park in center field as part of the $35 Classic Tour. It also includes the New York Yankees museum. There’s even a version of the tour that includes lunch at the Hard Rock Café that’s built into the ballpark.  

One number you’ll see and hear often during any tour here: 27. That’s the number of World Series titles captured by the Bronx Bombers. They won’t let you forget it! 

5 (tie). Busch Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals & Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City Royals

While one is a fairly new facility (Busch Stadium, 2006) and one is kind of not-so-new (Kauffman Stadium, 1973), they have more in common than the state of Missouri. Both the Cards and Royals operate exceptional museums that are worthy of your time, and their tour guides are among the nicest and friendliest in the sport. 

The Royals have been operating tours for decades, and they have the process down pat. They offer three versions, and you can’t beat the prices: the Classic Tour costs $15; the All-Star tour is $25 (includes the team Hall of Fame); and the MVP Tour costs $35 (includes the broadcast facilities and the dugout suites). Don’t forget to visit KC’s excellent Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, just six miles west of Kauffman. 

Across the state in St. Louis, the Cards offer two tours. The 360 Tour is a quick walk around the park and the dugout, showing you the view from various vantage points. It costs $12. The Classic Tour is $22 and includes a visit to the broadcast booths and admission to the Cardinals museum across the street.  

Come to think of it, plan an adventure to Missouri so you can visit both Kauffman and Busch. The “package tours” sure are affordable, and you won’t get in trouble with a German philosopher! 

About Joe Mock: Joe has examined all 30 Major League parks, all 23 spring training parks and all 119 affiliated Minor League parks – plus plenty of indy league and college facilities. He covers sports facilities for USA TODAY publications and he’s operated  BaseballParks.com  since 1997. There he’s posted nearly 100 in-depth reviews of pro parks that have opened in the last quarter century. His ballpark expertise has landed him appearances on the Travel Channel and History Channel. You can  follow his ballpark escapades on X @baseballparks . 

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Features & amenities.

For Cardinals games, there are several all-inclusive areas located within Busch Stadium.

All-inclusive areas provide fans with complimentary food, beer, and soft drinks. Food options are typically buffet-style and commonly include ballpark fare and local favorites.

Service begins when gates open 90 minutes before game time during the week and 2 hours for a weekend series.

Coca-Cola Areas

The Roof Deck, Scoreboard Patio, and Powerade Bridge are located throughout the outfield and make up the Coca-Cola Areas. Tickets in these locations are reserved and seated along a railing overlooking the outfield.

Freese's Landing

Freese's Landing (formerly Homer's Landing) was renamed in 2022. Seats here are located just steps away from where Cardinals' legend David Freese hit his historic walk-off home run in 2011.

The MVP Deck has two rows of covered, open-air seating in left-center field. Fans will love the elevated view and all the food and drink that come with a ticket.

Red Jacket Club

Ticket prices for most all-inclusive areas at Busch Stadium are comparable, but the Red Jacket Club is an exception. The club is climate-controlled and offers premium food selections which include mixed drinks, wine, and premium beer options.

Left Field Landing

One of the only field-level all-inclusive areas at Busch Stadium is Left Field Landing. Seating is outdoor and located near the left field corner behind section 169.

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Rays Predicted To Sell; Cardinals Could Poach Hurler To Bolster Rotation

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The St. Louis Cardinals' biggest need heading into this summer's trade deadline will be starting pitching as the club could use another reliable arm.

The newest additions of Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson have held their own this season but if St. Louis truly hopes to contend, they will need at least one more high-quality starter.

Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently wrote an article predicting who he thinks will buy or sell at the trade deadline and the Tampa Bay Rays were listed as sellers. If his prediction comes to fruition, St. Louis might find what they're looking for with the American League East club.

Rays right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin is being looked at as a potential trade option for teams looking to bolster their rotation this summer if Tampa Bay continues to spiral downward and sells.

Eflin has posted a 3-4 record with a 4.12 ERA, an elite 57-to-5 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .271 batting average against and a 1.17 WHIP in 74 1/3 innings pitched for the Rays in 2024.

The 30-year-old has one year remaining on the three-year, $40 million contract he signed with Tampa Bay in December 2022. Eflin will earn $18 million next season before he becomes a free agent in 2026.

Although Eflin's contract for 2025 is overpriced, the Cardinals could perhaps work out a deal with the Rays in which Tampa Bay will eat a portion of his contract in exchange for a decent haul of prospects from St. Louis.

The veteran hurler has logged a 55-57 record with a 4.27 ERA, 795-to-189 strikeout-to-walk ratio, .262 batting average against and a 1.23 WHIP throughout nine seasons pitched.

Trading for Eflin will provide the Cardinals with a veteran hurler who has playoff experience and doesn't make careless mistakes. He would be a solid addition to a veteran-laden St. Louis rotation that could be geared to compete this October.

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635th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment

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Military Unit: 86646

Activated 1953 in Stepanshchino, Moscow Oblast - initially as the 1945th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment for Special Use and from 1955 as the 635th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment for Special Use.

1953 to 1984 equipped with 60 S-25 (SA-1) launchers:

• Launch area: 55 15 43N, 38 32 13E (US designation: Moscow SAM site E14-1)
• Support area: 55 16 50N, 38 32 28E
• Guidance area: 55 16 31N, 38 30 38E

1984 converted to the S-300PT (SA-10) with three independent battalions:

• 1st independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion (Bessonovo, Moscow Oblast) - 55 09 34N, 38 22 26E
• 2nd independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion and HQ (Stepanshchino, Moscow Oblast) - 55 15 31N, 38 32 23E
• 3rd independent Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion (Shcherbovo, Moscow Oblast) - 55 22 32N, 38 43 33E

Disbanded 1.5.98.

Subordination:

• 1st Special Air Defence Corps , 1953 - 1.6.88
• 86th Air Defence Division , 1.6.88 - 1.10.94
• 86th Air Defence Brigade , 1.10.94 - 1.10.95
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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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• D Carlson (S) RF
• P Pagés (R) C
• M Siani (L) CF
• J Chisholm Jr. (L) CF
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• O Lopez (R) 2B
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• M Carpenter (L) DH
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• J Sánchez (L) DH
• C Bethancourt (R) C

• Masyn Winn (R) DH
• Alec Burleson (L) RF
• Mike Tauchman (L) RF
• Christopher Morel (R) 3B
• Cody Bellinger (L) CF
• Seiya Suzuki (R) DH
• Ian Happ (S) LF
• Nico Hoerner (R) 2B
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• Dansby Swanson (R) SS
• Miguel Amaya (R) C
• M Winn (R) DH
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• M Tauchman (L) RF
• C Morel (R) 3B
• C Bellinger (L) CF
• S Suzuki (R) DH
• I Happ (S) LF
• N Hoerner (R) 2B
• M Busch (L) 1B
• D Swanson (R) SS
• M Amaya (R) C

• Dylan Carlson (S) CF
• Mike Tauchman (L) DH
• Cody Bellinger (L) 1B
• Seiya Suzuki (R) RF
• Pete Crow-Armstrong (L) CF
• Yan Gomes (R) C
• D Carlson (S) CF
• M Tauchman (L) DH
• C Bellinger (L) 1B
• S Suzuki (R) RF
• P Crow-Armstrong (L) CF
• Y Gomes (R) C

• Mike Tauchman (L) CF
• Cody Bellinger (L) DH
• M Tauchman (L) CF
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