What happened: The Cardinals commemorated the 2011 championship run on Wednesday, 15 years after clinching the World Series crown in Game 7. That victory followed an extra-inning Game 6 comeback the previous night to extend the Fall Classic.

Why it matters: The 2011 championship stands as the franchise's 11th and most recent World Series ring. The calendar milestone arrives one day after the club recognized the 20th anniversary of its 10th World Series title from 2006.

What to watch: While the 2026 World Series continues this week, the Cardinals face winter roster decisions across the outfield, third base and catcher.