What happened: The Cardinals sent birthday wishes to Jose Oquendo on Saturday, honoring him with his famous nickname: the Secret Weapon. The July 4 post drew a wave of well-wishes from fans joining the celebration.

Why it matters: The Secret Weapon nickname has stayed attached to Oquendo for decades, and the club's shout-out shows how firmly he remains part of Cardinals lore. The tribute continues a steady run of birthday salutes from the organization, which wished Bryan Torres a happy birthday earlier this week.

What to watch: The Cardinals continue their 2026 regular-season schedule through the holiday weekend, with the club's social channels likely to keep the celebratory tone going through July 4.