Cardinals Release Details on 2024 Cardinals Caravan and Winter Warm-Up
CARDINALS CARAVAN TO VISIT 20 CITIES ACROSS SIX STATES OVER MLK WEEKEND
Six Different Caravans To Hit The Road Headlined by 24 Current Cardinals Players
ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 3, 2024 – The St. Louis Cardinals have announced the schedule for the 2024 Cardinals Caravan, presented by Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance.
The Cardinals Caravan will traverse 20 different cities across Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Indiana. A combination of more than 40 current players, minor league prospects, alumni and team broadcasters will embark on one of six different caravans through Cardinal Nation from January 12-15.
The Caravan is a great way for fans outside of St. Louis to get up close and personal with Cards players. Eighteen players with Major League experience are scheduled to attend including Lars Nootbaar, Brendan Donovan, Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, Ivan Herrera, Alec Burleson, Richie Palacios, Luken Baker, Matthew Liberatore, Andre Pallante, Zack Thompson, John King, James Naile, Packy Naughton, Drew Rom, Nick Robertson, Jose Fermin, and Michael Siani.
Top prospects Victor Scott II, Tink Hence, Thomas Saggese, Gordon Graceffo, Max Rajcic, and Sem Robberse are also slated to participate along with alumni Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Kyle McClellan, Jason Motte, Xavier Scruggs, Bernard Gilkey, Jason Simontacchi, Gary Bennett, Kerry Robinson, Bengie Molina, Brad Thompson, Ricky Horton, and Al Hrabosky.
As in previous years, the club will implement an autograph ticket system at each stop. The first 400 kids, ages 15 and under, through the door on the day of the event will receive a free autograph ticket which guarantees one autograph from each current and former player. Due to high demand, autographs will only be available for fans 15 and under.
The full schedule for the 2024 Cardinals Caravan, including destinations, times and participating players, can be found below and at cardinals.com/caravan. #CardsCaravan
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2024 WINTER WARM-UP SINGLE DAY TICKETS & FREE AUTOGRAPH TICKETS AVAILABLE FRIDAY
ADDITIONAL PLAYER & ALUMNI AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS ANNOUNCED
All Proceeds From Annual Cardinals Care Event To Support Local Children
ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 3, 2024 – Single day tickets for the 2024 Cardinals Care Winter Warm-Up will go on sale Friday, January 5 at 10 a.m. CT at cardinals.com/WWU. A limited number of free autograph tickets will also be available at that time. Recent additions to the paid autograph ticket schedule include prospect Sem Robberse, newly acquired Nick Robertson, plus alumni Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Scott Spiezio, Julian Tavarez, and Andy Van Slyke. In total, more than 50 players, coaches, alumni, and front office members will be on hand for the event. Visit cardinals.com/WWU for a full and updated list of available autograph tickets.
The largest fundraising event organized by Cards Care, the 2024 Winter Warm-Up will take place Saturday, January 13, through Monday, January 15 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day), at Busch Stadium and Ballpark Village. All tickets will be issued electronically via the MLB Ballpark app. A Winter Warm-Up admission ticket is required to obtain autographs at the event. Three-day weekend admission tickets are also available.
Player autograph sessions are one of the most popular attractions of the Winter Warm-Up. While some autograph tickets are available for free, other autograph tickets require a specific additional donation. Every dollar donated for autograph tickets—as well as all proceeds from the Winter Warm-Up weekend—will benefit Redbird Rookies, Cardinals Nike RBI, Cards Care Ballfields and Cards Care charitable grants that support area non-profit agencies that serve kids.
Fans can visit cardinals.com/WWU or follow @CardinalsCare on X for the latest details.
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About Cardinals Care
Cardinals Care was established to give fans a way to team up with players and the organization to help children in our community—both on and off the baseball field. Established in 1997, Cards Care has invested over $31 million to support St. Louis area children, built or renovated 24 youth ball fields in local under-resourced neighborhoods, and distributed over $17 million in grants to nonprofit organizations.
Since 2004, Cards Care has orchestrated the innovative Redbird Rookies program, a free co-ed baseball/softball league for kids who otherwise might not have the opportunity to play. In addition to providing all the uniforms and equipment needed for each team, Redbird Rookies also provides extensive off-field support in the areas of health, education, mentoring and the cultural arts for each of the nearly 2,500 kids who participate in the program each year.
In 2023, Cards Care launched the Cardinals Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program in cooperation with Major League Baseball to expand baseball and softball opportunities for youth and provide a bridge to more competitive play for those graduating from the Redbird Rookies program. To learn more about all of Cards Care’s programs visit cardinals.com/community and follow @CardinalsCare on X.
