NEW YORK -- As fans return to major league stadiums for openers Thursday amid pandemic attendance restrictions in most places, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred can envision filled ballparks by midseason. St. Louis is home to some of the best high school student-athletes who go on to succeed in the pros and beyond. But our early morning crew also knows how to have some fun! Is someone going to sign a major free-agent deal? The St. Louis Cardinals say they've received approval from the city to fill Busch Stadium at 32% capacity, which could mean 14,500 fans in attendance for home games. “I wish there were 40,000 people in the stands. Six Flags and the St. Louis Aquarium will gradually increase capacity starting this upcoming weekend.  The Cardinals have put together protocols to continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis and the University Police Department held a press conference to ask the public for help to solve two recent murders that may be connected. The St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Health Department are working on a plan to allow fans to attend game at Busch Stadium this season. Capacity … We host debates among candidates and have the most extensive presidential election coverage. Hernandez would share the 1979 NL MVP award with Pittsburgh’s Willie Stargell. Busch Stadium, also referred to informally as "New Busch Stadium" or "Busch Stadium III", is a baseball park located in St. Louis, Missouri, the home of the St. Louis Cardinals, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. For the Cardinals, the 1980s could be summed up in a single word: Whiteyball. From 4:00 am-10:00 am we are leading the way with breaking news. For Yankee Stadium, that would mean about 10,800 fans permitted. They came to that number after discussions between the team, mayor’s office and health officials. The XFL thrived in its reboot season playing at the Dome at America’s Center, and if the BattleHawks return in 2022, we’ll be there to tackle it. Playing all over the field, he was the runaway winner of the National League MVP, setting the stage for the most dominant decade of offensive performance ever seen in a player’s first ten years in Major League Baseball. Investigators do not yet have a definitive motive. Six Flags and the St. Louis Aquarium will gradually increase capacity starting this upcoming weekend. There are over 68 hours of live news and local programming on-air each week. City health director Dr. Fredrick Echols says new COVID-19 infections have been declining and the positivity rate in St. Louis dipped below 5% for the first time since mid-September. COVID-19 data from the city shows a positivity rate of 4 percent over the past two weeks. Truist Park. Send Woytus an email at awoytus@stlmag.com. While fans are back inside Busch Stadium, the sea of red will be smaller than usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ... March 31, 2021. They work in unison with the news department by sharing resources and ideas. FOX 2 and KPLR 11 in St. Louis cover the news in Missouri and Illinois. On Thursday, the Cardinals announced that in coordination with the City of St. Louis and Major League Baseball, they've been approved to reopen Busch Stadium to fans in time for the team's April 8 home opener. Our main concern is serving the viewer. It was Rickey who built a system of affiliate teams to grow talent that would later shine in St. Louis. Coverage You Can Count On means “Waking up your Day” with our top-rated morning show. Busch Stadium. Are the Tigers, Billikens and Illini bringing in the next big recruiting class? ALERT: Tram Ride to the Top is now available with limited capacity. Cardinals to double Busch Stadium capacity, offer tickets for vaccinations. Rules will still be in place. City health director Dr. Fredrick Echols says new COVID-19 infections have been declining and the positivity rate in St. Louis dipped below 5% for the first time since mid-September. Our website and live video streams operate 24/7. … The stadium has a seating capacity of 44,494, and contains 3,706 club seats and 61 luxury suites. Our strong commitment to the communities we serve is highlighted with our Friday neighborhood shows. Photos: St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium 2021 season, emerging from COVID pandemic. The St. Louis Cardinals play at Busch Stadium and will have 32% capacity to start the season which is roughly 14,500 fans. The 1970s saw the end of the Gibson and Brock years, the trade of Steve Carlton to Philadelphia and the arrival of Keith Hernandez. Members of our team, including Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne, Charlie Marlow, and Rich Gould have covered every significant moment in St. Louis sports since 1987, from the football Cardinals’ departure for Arizona to the arrival of the St. Louis Rams; from the Mark McGwire home run chase to the Cardinals’ World Series titles, to the St. Louis Rams and the Greatest Show on Turf era’s Super Bowl crown; from Brett Hull to Vladimir Tarasenko, we’ve covered the Blues all the way to the team’s first Stanley Cup. There’s so much more energy when you have a full crowd so I desperately miss that.”. Currently booking now through May 31, 2021. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. (KFVS) - The Cardinals have received approval to increase Busch Stadium seating capacity, beginning with the Friday, May 21 game vs. the Chicago Cubs. That could mean 14,500 fans at Busch Stadium, which has a capacity of 45,538. The ballpark will operate at 32 percent capacity to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. A return to normal would mean more than 40,000 fans inside Busch Stadium watching a Cardinals game. Want to share other feedback? You have been added to Daily News Newsletter. 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Atlanta Braves. Those include socially-distanced seating, […] All rights reserved. Following discussions between the organization and St. Louis City officials, the decision was made to allow 32% capacity inside Busch Stadium. 314-918-3000. “I just don’t know how we are going to regulate this, like am I going to have to keep my vaccination card on me all the time? Jasmine Huda was the only reporter who had exclusive access to the O’Connor family during his amazing rehabilitation in Colorado. Copyright 2021 SLM Media Group. This means the number of fans allowed at Cardinals games in the future is unclear, for now. St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium 2021 season, emerging from COVID pandemic. ST. LOUIS – Cardinals took the field Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds for the first Friday night home game at Busch Stadium this season. He was so good baseball lowered the mound the following year. Last, but certainly not least, FOX 2 and KPLR 11 are committed to covering local politics. The increased capacity will allow a little under 30,000 fans into Busch Stadium per game. Are the Cardinals making a big trade? Cardinals get green light to welcome fans back to Busch Stadium in time for April 8 home opener. Whether it be Washington, D.C when a Belleville man opened fire during a congressional baseball game practice or to Puerto Rico where local Ameren crews restored power after more than 5 months in the dark. Win JASON ALDEAN tickets EVERY DAY this week! Busch Memorial Stadium, also known as Busch Stadium II, was a multi-purpose sports facility in St. Louis, Missouri, that operated for 40 years, from 1966 through 2005.. Woytus is St. Louis Magazine's deputy editor, covering news and culture. After Hernandez would dealt to the New York Mets, that core of players, along with slugger Jack Clark, would get the Cardinals to two more World Series trips that decade. Free Trip Tuesday takes you to INNSBROOK RESORT! In an article about January's insurrection, Watkins mocked Trump supports who stormed the Capitol and compared them to those with mental disabilities. Will I need to show it with my ID?” Cardinals Fan Robert Fraga said. Stadium (standard capacity): Busch Stadium (44,383 ... Physically distanced seating does not require proof of a negative COVID-19 while … ... March 31, 2021. Like this story? We go where the stories take us. ST. LOUIS, Mo. When the season opens the Cardinals will be limited to 32 percent capacity at Busch Stadium. Seating pods will now be spaced a minimum of three feet apart in all directions, allowing Busch Stadium capacity to roughly double. I think the crowd has an impact on the game, it has to have an impact on the players. Changes for St. Louis Cardinals fans attending games at Busch Stadium for the 2021 season on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Did you know that Branch Rickey, who would later rise to fame for bringing Jackie Robinson to the Major Leagues and breaking baseball’s color barrier, invented the minor league farm system we know today with the St. Louis Cardinals? They came to that number after discussions between the team, mayor’s office and health officials. President Harry Truman said: “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” That spirit is alive and well at Fox 2. We continue to cover breaking news aggressively and relied on our seasoned journalists to make a difference with the stories we covered. The team will allow Busch Stadium to have 32 percent capacity this year. FOX2 Sports is your home for the latest information about the St. Louis Cardinals, the St. Louis Blues, Saint Louis University, the University of Missouri, and the University of Illinois. © 1998 - 2021 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Currently booking now through May 31, 2021. According to a poll, half of Americans aren't ready to attend games anyway . On Thursday, the Cardinals announced that in coordination with the City of St. Louis and Major League Baseball, they've been approved to reopen Busch Stadium to fans in time for the team's April 8 … According to a poll, half of Americans aren't ready to attend games anyway . While fans are back inside Busch Stadium, the sea of red will be smaller than usual due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ST. LOUIS - Clayton attorney Al Watkins, who represents the so-called "QAnon Shaman" involved in the Capitol riots, is under fire for derogatory comments he made about the mentally disabled. The Cardinals received clearance from St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson to open at 32% capacity, meaning about 14,500 fans will be allowed to attend games in 45,538-seat Busch Stadium. Before Larry Hughes, Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum made a name for themselves as Division I NCAA basketball stars at SLU, Florida, and Duke, they played at CBC and Chaminade. Are the Blues ready for another Stanley Cup run? The St. Louis Cardinals have received approval from the city health department to increase capacity at Busch Stadium. The slugging first baseman would break Roger Maris’ single-season record for Home Runs in 1998 in a chase with Sammy Sosa that captivated the nation, only later to be tainted by the use of performance-enhancing drugs that McGwire admitted to years later. The Cardinals are starting the season at 32% capacity inside Busch Stadium … Our commitment to politics isn’t just during an election year. The ‘Gashouse Gang’ era Cardinals dominated the 1930s thanks to Dizzy Dean, Johnny Mize and Joe Medwick and won the 1934 World Series. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com David Carson ... March 31, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Health Department are working on a plan to allow fans to attend game at Busch Stadium this season. St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium 2021 season, emerging from COVID pandemic. Busch Stadium, also referred to informally as "New Busch Stadium" or "Busch Stadium III", is a baseball park located in St. Louis, Missouri, the home of the St. Louis Cardinals, the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. 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The St. Louis Cardinals say they’ve received approval from the city to fill Busch Stadium at 32% capacity starting with their April 8 home against the Milwaukee Brewers. Concessions payment: Cashless. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, the stadiums won't be at full capacity.