The 2017 MLB season is fast approaching, and the St. Louis Cardinals have released their schedule. We have the schedule and some interesting facts about the upcoming season.
Opening Day
The Cardinals’ season opener will be on April 2 against the division rival Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. It will be a night game, and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
Interleague Play
The Cardinals will face several American League teams during interleague play. They will play the Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Rays, and the Toronto Blue Jays at home. They will play the Blue Jays, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox on the road.
Rivalry Games
The Cardinals have some intense rivalry games coming up this season. They will face the Cubs a total of 19 times, with 10 games at home and 9 on the road. They will also play the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates 19 times each during the season.
West Coast Trip
The Cardinals will take a trip to the West Coast in late April/early May. They will play a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, followed by a four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will take place on July 11 at Marlins Park in Miami. No Cardinals players were voted in as starters, but several players are in the running to make the team through the fan vote and manager selection.
Postseason
The Cardinals finished the 2016 season with an 86-76 record, just missing a playoff spot. They will be looking to make a return to the postseason this year. The regular season will end on October 1, and the playoffs will begin shortly after.
Overall, the 2017 season should be an exciting one for Cardinals fans. With rivalry games, interleague play, and a push for the postseason, there will be plenty of baseball to watch and cheer for.
