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Cardinals Reinstate Navy Caps for Road Games
8/12/2026, 9:33:21 PM
Return to Navy Road Caps
The St. Louis Cardinals announced on X that they will again use navy blue caps as their primary road headwear, stating the change will begin with the upcoming series at Wrigley Field. The team’s social-media post, made on Tuesday, confirmed the shift and aligns with a similar announcement reported by local media. The first appearance of the navy caps on the road is scheduled for the weekend series against the Chicago Cubs beginning August 14.
Historical Uniform Practice
From 1957 through 2012, the Cardinals traditionally wore red caps at home and navy caps on the road. In 2013 the club switched to red caps for most road games; that season coincided with a World Series loss. The current decision restores the long-standing navy road cap tradition.
Recent Team Performance
The franchise has missed the postseason for four consecutive seasons and is projected to face a second straight losing year. Analysts note that the uniform change offers a symbolic “small victory” amid broader on-field struggles.
Pitcher Riley O’Brien’s Recent Form
Reliever Riley O’Brien, the Cardinals’ 31-year-old closer, has been effective since his last blown save on July 20. In the seven appearances that followed, he allowed only one hit, according to season analysis.
Upcoming Schedule
The navy caps will debut during the Cubs series at Wrigley Field starting August 14, marking the first road games with the restored color scheme for the 2026 season.
