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MEDIA INFORMATION at St. Louis Cardinals • • St. Louis, Monday, September 26 - Thursday, September 29

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UPCOMING GAMES • PROBABLE MEDIA AVAILABILITY Monday, September 26 • 7:15 pm CT • FOX Sports Midwest • Cardinals manager Mike Matheny will be available pregame in the dugout prior to the start LHP Jaime Garcia (10-12, 4.59) vs. RHP Tim Adleman (2-4, 4.06) of batting practice (subject to the team’s daily schedule or availability). • Matheny's daily postgame media session is held in press dining. Tuesday, September 27 • 7:15 pm CT • FOX Sports Midwest RHP (12-9, 4.57) vs. RHP Robert Stephenson (2-2, 5.59) PRESS BOX • The St. Louis / upper press box (writers/radio) is located on Level Wednesday, September 28 • 7:15 pm CT • FOX Sports Midwest 4 Terrace Concourse. RHP (9-11, 4.72) vs. RHP Anthony DeSclafani (8-5, 3.38) • Broadcast level of the press box is located on Level 3 (Loge Concourse). • The media elevator is located inside the lobby of the Media/ VIP entrance. Thursday, September 29 • 6:15 pm CT • FOX Sports Midwest • The press box is for working media members only and a non-smoking area. RHP (4-1, 1.58) vs. RHP (14-8, 3.74) PRESS DINING MENU & INFORMATION MEDIA ADMISSION • The media dining facility is located on the lower level of the stadium, down the hallway off • Media should enter Busch Stadium through the press entrance at the southwest corner of the media entrance lobby, on the left at the end of the hall. the stadium, Media / VIP Entrance (past Gate 2). • Opens for meal service 1-1/2 hours prior to first pitch. • The stadium will be open to media four hours before game time. • Closes approximately one hour after first pitch. • If an earlier entrance to the ballpark is necessary, please contact a member of the Cardinals • Media meals are $10. Communications staff. • The Cardinals will provide complimentary meals for the visiting public relations represen- • In accordance with Major League security procedures, please be advised that all tative(s) at media dining. bags will be checked and all personnel will be screened. • Complimentary refreshments, hot dogs, fresh fruit and other assorted snacks are made • Suggested parking includes the C Lot across the media entrance off 8th Street or the West available in the press box. Stadium Parking Garage. Monday, September 26 • 7:15 pm CT GIVEAWAYS • PROMOTIONS • THEMES • APPEARANCES Salads: Traditional Caesar; Mixed Greens; Kale and Arugula Monday, September 26 • 7:15 pm CT Entrees: Chicken Romano with Gorgonzola Cream, Smothered Italian Meatballs, • Theme Ticket: Grateful Dead Tribute Night Smashed Yukon Gold Potato au Gratin, Grilled Vegetable Medley • Pregame concert: Jake's Leg (Riverview Corner) Tuesday, September 27 • 7:15 pm CT Tuesday, September 27 • 7:15 pm CT Salads: Traditional Caesar; Mixed Greens; Spinach • Theme Ticket: Bud Bash: Randy Flores (Budweiser Bowtie Bar - 5:15-6:15pm) Entrees: Bratwurst, Breaded Chicken Tenders, Tunno's Cheesy Tater Tots, Steamed Broccoli • Theme Ticket: Halfway to St. Patrick's Day, presented by Llywelyn's Pub • Player Ticket Program: Piscotty's Pals: Down Syndrome Association (after BP) Wednesday, September 28 • 7:15 pm CT Salads: Traditional Caesar; Mixed Greens; Baked Potato Wednesday, September 28 • 7:15 pm CT Entrees: BBQ Grilled Chicken, Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese, Smashed Red Potatoes with • Theme Ticket: St. Louis Blues Night Garlic & Chives, Green Beans • St. Louis Blues Pregame Ceremony • Player Ticket Program: Wainwright's Winners: Great Circle (after BP) Thursday, September 29 • 6:15 pm CT Salads: Traditional Caesar; Mixed Greens; Arugula and Spring Mix Thursday, September 29 • 6:15 pm CT Entrees: Grilled All Beef Burgers, Mini Corn Dogs, Waffle Fries, Bartow's Succotash • Theme Ticket: St. Louis Billikens Night, presented by FOX Sports Midwest • Theme Ticket: Pokémon Go Night BUSCH STADIUM’S MOST POPULAR CONCESSIONS Broadway BBQ (109) Asian Stir Fry Cafe (RC ^) CREDENTIALING The Carvery (148) El Birdos Gourmet Nachos (141) • Daily credential requests must be submitted via the MLB credential system online at Italian Oven (RC ^) Coney Island Deli (447) http://credentials.mlb.com, or emailed to Chris Tunno: [email protected]. Pretzelry (RC ^) Grab-n-Go Market (144) • Requests should be made at least two working days prior to the game. Nacho Build It Your Way (131) Sandwich Showdown (RC ^) • Game credentials will be available four hours prior to first pitch at the Media/ VIP Entrance, Play Tap & Grill (135) Kohn’s Kosher Hot Dogs (148) 424 S. 7th St., located at the southwest corner of the stadium, past Gate 2. All About the Bacon (453) Walking Taco (189, 450) • The press entrance is to the right of the media window. Sliders and Fries (148) Island Grill (144) • Credentials must be worn in visible manner at all times. Crowd the Plate (148) Dinger’s Doughnuts (142, 351)

BATTING PRACTICE PASSES ^ The Redbird Club is located behind home plate on Level 3 (Loge Concourse). • Visiting teams with batting practice pass requests should please email Michael Whitty: [email protected]. CARDINALSPRESSBOX.COM • Please list the guest(s) name, number of passes, guest of, and date(s). • Game notes, team headshots, logos, press releases and MLB information can all be found • Batting practice passes will be available at the Media/ VIP Entrance window, 424 S. 7th St., in our digital newsroom. located at the southwest corner of the stadium, past Gate 2. • Accredited media agencies can sign up for an account to have access to regular season and postseason data. PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES • Photography space at Busch Stadium is limited. Please contact the Cardinals Communica- WEATHER FORECAST weather.com tions department with your request so we can accommodate as best as possible. Monday, September 26 • 7:15 pm CT • Photos can be transmitted from the camera wells, press dining room or press box. Partly cloudy (0% chance of rain) with a high of 75° and a low of 54°. • Still photography is prohibited in the clubhouse or press box at any time. Winds SE at 10-15 mph. • Photographers are not allowed in the dugout except during pregame media sessions. • Email Taka Yanagimoto with further questions: [email protected]. Tuesday, September 27 • 7:15 pm CT Sunny (0% chance of rain) with high of 78° and low of 55°. MEDIA TICKETS Winds W 10-15 mph. • For ticket requests, please email Michael Whitty: [email protected]. • The Cardinals will do their best to accommodate, but may not be able to fulfill every Wednesday, September 28 • 7:15 pm CT ticket request. Mostly sunny (0% chance of rain) with high of 68° and low of 51°. Winds NW 5-10 mph. CLUBHOUSES • Both the Cardinals (first base) and visitors (third base) clubhouses are located on the Thursday, September 29 • 6:15 pm CT lower level of Busch Stadium. Mostly sunny (10% chance of rain) with high of 71° and low of 53°. • All working media with clubhouse credentials have access approximately 3-1/2 hours prior Winds N 5-10 mph. to first pitch until the beginning of batting practice, subject to the team’s daily schedule or availability. FIELD ACCESS • Credentialed media will be admitted no longer than 10 minutes following the game’s • No person is allowed on the field unless that individual has credentials expressly for field conclusion. privileges. • If permitted on the field, media must remain on the warning track between the bases WIRELESS INTERNET unless special arrangements are made in advance. • Wireless internet is available in the Busch Stadium press box and press dining. • All non-uniformed personnel must leave the field 30 minutes prior to first pitch. NETWORK ID: MLB-Press2016 PASSWORD: MediaPressWiFi

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Name Title Office Cell Email Ron Watermon Vice President, Communications 314.345.9464 314.486.8041 [email protected] Brian Bartow Director, Communications 314.345.9313 314.960.0027 [email protected] Melody Yount Manager, Communications 314.345.9470 314.960.0243 [email protected] Taka Yanagimoto Manager, Photography 314.345.9942 314.954.8252 [email protected] Chris Tunno Communications Coordinator 314.345.9781 561.254.2625 [email protected] Michael Whitty Communications Specialist 314.345.9877 417.664.0444 [email protected] Carson Shipley Communications Specialist 314.345.9696 314.712.4422 [email protected] Alexandra Noboa International Communications Specialist/Spanish Interpreter - - [email protected] Eugene Koo Korean Interpreter - - [email protected] INJURY FRONT CINCINNATI TIES CARDINALS ROSTER • is on the 15-day disabled list with a frac- • Cardinals starter Mike Leake was selected by Cincinnati in the first PITCHERS (18) ture in his right thumb (retro to August 12)...underwent surgury. round (8th overall) of the 2009 MLB Draft…pitched parts of six 67 Matt Bowman (BO-man) RHP • is on the 60-day disabled list with a right knee seasons with the Reds (2010-15). 30 Jonathan Broxton RHP stress reaction (August 3)...expected to miss the remainder of the • Reds outfielder was traded by San Francisco with 29 LHP season. pitcher Keury Mella to Cincinnati for pitcher Mike Leake at last 54 Jaime Garcia (hi-may) LHP 60 (KEEK-hefer) LHP • Pitcher opened the season on the 60-day disabled year’s trade deadline (July 30, 2015). 8 Mike Leake RHP list...underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral liga- • Cardinals pitcher Matt Bowman (2010-12) and Reds pitcher Ross 18 Carlos Martinez RHP ment in his right elbow in November 2015...expected to miss the Ohlendorf (2002-04) both pitched at Princeton University…join 59 (MY-ers) RHP remainder of the season. Kansas City’s as the only three active Major Leaguers 26 SeungHwan Oh (sewn-whan) RHP • Pitcher Jordan Walden is on the 60-day disabled list with a right who graduated from Princeton. 61 Alex Reyes RHP shoulder strain (March 31). • Cardinals pitcher Zach Duke pitched in 14 games for the Reds 44 RHP • Pitcher Seth Maness is on the 15-day disabled list with a right during the second half of the 2013 season. 46 (SEE-grist) LHP elbow strain (retro to August 14)...underwent season-ending sur- • Cardinals bench managed Double-A Carolina 63 Miguel Socolovich RHP gery on his ulnar collateral ligament ligament. (2009-11) and -A Louisville (2012) in the Reds minor league (sa-COAL-a-vich) • Pitcher is on the 60-day D.L. with a right elbow strain organization. 64 RHP (tooee-vah-lah-lah) (May 25)...underwent season-ending surgery. • Cardinals pitching coach Derek Lilliquist appeared in five games 52 RHP • Former Third Base Coach Jose Oquendo took a medical leave of for Cincinnati during his final professional season (1996). 50 Adam Wainwright RHP absence for the season due to knee replacement surgery...in Oqu- • Cardinals Brandon Moss and Reds pitcher Dan 62 RHP endo’s absence, handles the third base coaching Straily were teammates in Oakland for parts of three seasons 38 Jerome Williams RHP duties and will now coaches first base and provides (2012-14). (4) infield instruction...Oquendo, 52, has been part of the team’s Major • Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (1988) graduated from nearby 4 (yah-dee-AIR) C League coaching staff since 1999, including the past 16 seasons Reynoldsburg (Ohio) High School. 71 C as Third Base and Infield Coach. • Cardinals Jonathan Broxton pitched three seasons for 33 Brayan Peña (Bryan) C • Minor League Hitting Coordinator Derrick May takes over Muel- the Reds (2012-14)…originally joined the Reds after being traded 68 Alberto Rosario C ler’s duties as Assistant Hitting Coach...Minor League Offensive by Kansas City for pitcher and current Cardinals (8) Strategist George Greer oversees hitting instruction for all of the minor league pitcher J.C. Sulbaran. 32 1B minor leagues. • Cardinals outfielderJeremy Hazelbaker graduated from Wapahani 13 Matt Carpenter INF High School in Selma Ind.…played collegiately at Ball State Uni- 36 Aledmys Diaz (ah-led-mees) SS CARDINALS IN 2016 FALL LEAGUE versity (2007-09). 35 INF • The announced preliminary rosters for the 2016 • Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn (2006-08) and Reds Zack 3 (jerk-oh) INF season. Seven members of the Cardinals organization will be rep- Cozart (2005-07) were teammates at the University of Mississip- 37 Brandon Moss 1B/OF resented on the Glendale Desert Dogs, which shares organizational pi…Lynn and Reds both graduated from 27 SS/3B 16 2B affiliations with the White Sox, Dodgers, Nationals and Astros. Brownsville (Ind.) High School. • Cardinals catcher Brayan Peña played two seasons in a Reds uni- (5) Pos. Player 2016 Cardinals Affiliate(s) form (2014-15)...originally signed as a free agent (November 12, 15 Randal Grichuk OF LHP Palm Beach (A+), Springfield (AA) 2013). 41 OF 58 Jose Martinez OF LHP Corey Littrell Springfield (AA), Memphis (AAA) • Reds President of Baseball Operations Walt Jocketty worked as LHP Memphis (AAA) 28 OF the Cardinals for 13 seasons (1995-2007)… 55 OF RHP Palm Beach (A+) Springfield (AA) during tenure as GM, the Cardinals compiled seven NL Central C Carson Kelly Springfield (AA), Memphis (AAA) Division championships (1996, 2000-02, ‘04-06), two NL Champi- COACHING STAFF INF Paul DeJong Springfield (AA) 22 Mike Matheny Manager onships (’04, ‘06), and one Championship (‘06)…the OF Springfield (AA), Memphis (AAA) 47 Hitting Coach Cardinals recorded seven straight winning seasons under Jocketty, Pitching Coach Dernier Orozco Peoria (A) 48 Derrick May Asst. HC including a pair of 100+ win seasons (‘04-05)…named MLB Exec- 34 Derek Lilliquist Pitching Coach utive of the Year (2000, ‘04, ‘10). • The Desert Dogs play their home games at -Glen- 23 Bill Mueller 1B Coach • Reds Special Assistants to the GM Eric Davis (1999-2000) and Mi- 77 Chris Maloney 3B Coach dale in Phoenix. guel Cairo (2001-03, ‘07) each appeared in Cardinals uniforms. 25 David Bell Bench Coach • The Arizona Fall League, owned and operated by Major League • Reds professional scout Bruce Manno (2002-07) previously 49 (ills-lee) Bullpen Coach Baseball, plays Monday-Saturday from mid-October through the worked in the Cardinals front office for six seasons (2002-07)… 39 Bullpen Catcher Saturday prior to Thanksgiving in November in six Phoenix-area served as Director of Player Development (2002-06) and Senior 76 Kleininger Teran Bullpen Asst. stadiums. Director of Pro Scouting & Special Assistant to the General Man- 90 Dennis Schutzenhofer BP Pitcher • is Tuesday, October 11. The league concludes with its ager (2007) before joining . DISABLED LIST (6) championship game on Sat., November 19 at . • Reds bench coach Jim Riggleman spent 18 seasons (1976-90, 40 Mitch Harris RHP • Game times are 12:35 pm and 6:35 pm. 2005-07) in the Cardinals system…played six seasons in the Car- 7 Matt Holliday 1B/OF • The 11th Fall Stars Game is scheduled for Saturday, November 5 70 Tyler Lyons LHP dinals minor league system (1976-81)…coached at Double-A Ar- at . 31 Lance Lynn RHP kansas (1981)…managed parts of seven seasons in Advanced-A 43 Seth Maness (MAY-niss) RHP St. Petersburg (‘82-84) and Double-A Arkansas (‘85-88)…transi- 2017 CARDINALS EXHIBITION GAMES 53 Jordan Walden RHP tioned to Cardinals Director of Player Development for one sea- • The St. Louis Cardinals are planning to play exhibition games at son (‘88-89)…served as Cardinals first base coach for two years Memphis’ AutoZone Park on Thursday, March 30 and Springfield’s (1989-90)…returned as minor league fielding coordinator for DATE IN CARDINALS HISTORY on Friday, March 31 in advance of their 2017 Major three seasons (2005-07). September 26, 1983: Cardinals League Baseball regular season . • Reds assistant pitching coach Ted Power pitched in 23 games (15 pitcher Bob Forsch authors his • The Cardinals will play a 7:05 p.m. CT game against the Triple-A starts) for St. Louis during the 1989 season. second career no-hitter, a 3-0 win , followed by a 5:05 p.m. CT start the following • Reds infielderIvan De Jesus Jr.'s father, Ivan De Jesus, played in over the at Busch night against the Double-A . 59 games for the Cardinals in 1985...appeared in one game in the Stadium. • The Cardinals will be making their first visit to Springfield since . 2012, and the club was last in Memphis for an exhibition game • Reds catching coach Mike Stefanski played parts for six seasons September 27, 1998: On the final in 2015. in the Cardinals minor leagues (1996-2001)…originally acquired day of the regular season, Cardi- • The Cardinals current Major League roster includes 30 players and by the Cardinals from the Brewers in exchange for catcher Marc nals first baseman coaches who were past members with both of the Cardinals affili- Mark McGwire Ronan (November 19, 1995). ates at Memphis and Springfield. hits his 69th and 70th home runs of • Reds VP/Special Assistant to the General Manager the season against Mike Thurman spent 13 seasons in St. Louis; two years as director of Major League ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD #VoteWainwright and Carl Pavano of the Montreal player personnel and 11 more as vice president of player personnel. • Pitcher Adam Wainwright has been named the St. Louis Cardinals Expos in a 6-3 victory. • Reds Special Assistant to the General Manager, Player Personnel 2016 nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award. Cam Bonifay worked for the Cardinals as a special assistant, evalu- • The annual award recognizes a player from each Major League September 28, 1924: Second ating the East Division from October of 2007-08. Club who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordi- baseman finishes • Reds Special Assistant to the GM Marty Maier spent 24 years with nary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive the season with a .424 batting av- St. Louis as an area scout, Latin American coordinator, assistant di- contributions, both on and off the field. erage to lead the . rector of scouting, scouting director and special assistant to the GM. • Fans are encouraged to participate in the new process of se- • Reds Special Assistant to the General Manager John Morris played lecting the winner of the Roberto Clemente Award by posting September 29, 1963: In his final five seasons in a St. Louis uniform (1986-90), and was an outfield- #VoteWainwright to and MLB and club Facebook pages game, goes er for the 1987 National League Champions. until Sunday, October 2. 2-for-3 to help the Cardinals beat • Former Cardinals players Delino Deshields (Triple-A Louisville) • Previous Cardinals to win the Roberto Clemente Award include the Reds, 3-2, in 14 at Bus- and Eli Marrero (Single-A Dayton) are managers in the Reds minor Carlos Beltran (2013), (2008), (1995) league organizations. ch Stadium. and (1975). • Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley pitched in 48 games for St. Louis • This year, has designated a seat in each in 1998. ballpark, known as SEAT 21, to a well-known or local hero who UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS • Broadcaster Jim Kelch worked for the Triple-A Louisville Redbirds embodies the humanitarian spirit of Roberto Clemente. Cardinals Name Date Turns from 1993-97. SEAT 21 Honoree, Virginia Braxs, currently serves as the Presi- Kolten Wong 10/10/1990 26 • Reds broadcaster George Grande was a play-by-play announcer dent and Treasurer of the Hispanic Arts Council of St. Louis (HAC). Tim McCarver 10/16/1941 75 for the Cardinals for two seasons (1991-92). • More information: http://mlb.com/clemente John Mabry 10/17/1970 46 Sam Tuivailala 10/19/1992 24

UPCOMING MILESTONES Player Current Number Milestone Within Reach Adam Wainwright...... 133 Wins...... Needs 1 to reach 134 and tie for 6th on the Cardinals all-time list ...... 18 RBI...... Needs 1 to reach 19 and tie (1963 & 1970) for 4th in Cardinals single-season history ...... 10 Extra-Base Hits...... Needs 1 to reach 11 and tie Bob Gibson (1972) for 2nd in Cardinals single-season history Carlos Martinez...... 33 Double Plays Induced..... Needs 1 to reach 34 and tie 's single-season (1976) record in Cardinals history Tommy Pham...... 9 Home Runs...... Needs 1 to reach 10 and give St. Louis 10 players with double-digit single-season home totals Yadier Molina...... 1,582 Hits...... Needs 8 to reach 1,590 and tie for 13th on the Cardinals all-time list Brandon Moss...... 27 Home Runs...... Needs 3 to reach 30 and tie his single-season career high (2013) Stephen Piscotty...... 49 Doubles...... Needs 1 to reach 50 for his career Cardinals...... 213 Home Runs...... Need 22 to reach 235 and tie the franchise single-season record (2000)