Photos: Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up continues Sunday
From the Cardinals Winter Warm-up shows team setting goals for upcoming season series
Cardinals fans braved freezing temperatures at Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village for the second day to see some of their favorite players, past and present, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up fundraising event where fans got up close with players for signatures, advice and meet-and-greets. All money raised goes to support Cardinals Care, the charitable arm of the Cardinals organization.
Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker leans over the table to talk with 9-year-old Jase Sheppard, of Springfield, Ill., on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, after signing a pledge card at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up at Ballpark Village.
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar speaks to the media on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn, center, poses for a selfie with fans Matt, left, and Tate Houchin, 8, of Vincennes, Ind., on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, after signing an autograph at the Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up at Ballpark Village.
Mason Cooper, 9, of Glendale, waits in line with is father, Zac, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, to see Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up at Ballpark Village.
Former Cardinal and current coach Bernard Gilkey talks to baseball fans on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Nine-year-old Easton Pobst of Jackson, Mo. gets some items signed by former Cardinal and current coach Bernard Gilkey on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Aubrey Oder,11, gets an item signed by ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal infielder Brendan Donovan on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Famous Cardinal jersey's are up for sale on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in the vendor area of the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal outfielder Jordan Walker signs a pledge card for a fan on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals outfield prospect Victor Scott II signs a small helmet for 6-year-old Emmy Horvath, of Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Cardinals Winter Warm-up event at Ballpark Village.
Jake Johnson, 8, of Quincy, Il., left, gets a baseball card signed by former ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal Bo Hart on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal infielder Masyn Winn signs autographs for fans on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Signed baseballs are up for sale on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in the vendor area of the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Famous Cardinal jersey's are up for sale on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in the vendor area of the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Pieces from Busch Stadium are up for sale on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in the vendor area of the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Busch Stadium. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal mascot Fredbird makes a fan disappear on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, while milling about the crowd at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal outfielder Jordan Walker signs a base for Jeff Crisel of Carlyle, Il. on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. The base was from one of Jordan's milestones from his record-breaking rookie season. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Nolan Horvath of Nashville, Tn., right, gets his helmet back from ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal infielder Brendan Donovan on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, after getting it signed at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Donovan gave Horvath advice on becoming a good baseball player: constantly work to improve on your weaknesses. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal outfielder Jordan Walker poses for a selfie with Corey, left, and Cohen Haney of Wentzville on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal shortstop Masyn Winn signs a jersey with his name and number on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker returns a photo after signing it for a fan on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up at Ballpark Village.
Nine-year-old Cardinal fan Morgan Geiler gets a ball signed by Cardinal shortstop Masyn Winn on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal fans attend the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn, left, poses for a photo with 5-year-old fan Graham Knopp, of Lake Saint Louis, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, as his father, Chris Knopp, takes the photo at the Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up at Ballpark Village.
Nine-year-old Cardinal fan Mason Cooper of Glendale gets a bat signed by Cardinal shortstop Masyn Winn on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal shortstop Masyn Winn returns a baseball card of himself to Emmerick Merkel, 9, of Edwardsville on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, after signing it at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal pitchers John King and Andre Pallante answer questions from kids on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, during the kids only player press conference at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Eight-year-old Murphy Unger of Edwardsville listens to an answer after asking a question of ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal pitchers John King and Andre Pallante on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, during the kids only player press conference at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinal outfielder Jordan Walker signs autographs for fans on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the 27th Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up at Ballpark Village. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
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Cardinals Winter Warm-up shows team setting goals for upcoming season
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Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera heads into spring training as the projected backup catcher behind Willson Contreras.
Cardinals prospect Victor Scott II’s athleticism from the baseball diamond to the bowling alley reminds Jordan Walker of the Los Angeles Dodgers star.
Jordan Walker hopes to take more steps towards become the star player the Cardinals project.
Last season, the Cardinals finished 20 games under .500. And Arenado finished with a .774 OPS, the lowest he’s posted in a full-length season since 2013, his rookie year (.706).
Before the All-Star break in 2023, Nootbaar had a .740 OPS. In the second half, it was .832. Before the All-Star break in 2022, Nootbaar had a .655 OPS. In the second half, it was .846.
Injuries limited Cardinals prospect Gordon Graceffo to fewer than 90 innings in 2023. He's focused his offseason on getting his mechanics right after they felt out of sync in his return from injury.
The top prospect struggled offensive during his 37-game introduction, but the club is betting big on a trend they saw in the minors: He adjusts and advances quickly.
There is only one way, Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn says, that you would see him pitch again.
Lefty Zack Thompson and reliever Andre Pallante traveled to North Carolina to reshape a few of their pitches and reach spring eager to try them vs. hitters.
The ºüÀêÊÓƵ Cardinals' 27th Winter Warm-up took place from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15. Players, leaders and prospects all spoke about what they're a…
