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The Cardinals STUNNING Collapse: Receiving Revenue Sharing for the First Time
The St. Louis Cardinals have officially fallen from Major League Baseball's financial elite and will receive revenue sharing payments for the first time ever. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the shocking data behind this decline and what it means for the future of the franchise under the DeWitt ownership.
Key Takeaways:
* A Historic Shift: For the first time since the program began in 1996, the Cardinals are revenue sharing recipients rather than payers.
* Attendance Freefall: Home attendance dropped to 2.2 million in 2024, the lowest full-season average since 1984.
* The "Small Market" Reality: The team is now financially grouped with franchises like the Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Miami Marlins.
* Financial Hits: Ticket revenue is down 31% over two seasons, and the TV broadcast deal was slashed by 23%.
* Ownership Accountability: Bernie argues that the DeWitt family is responsible for the product's decline by neglecting player development and spending poorly.
* The Rebuild Road: Chaim Bloom faces a massive challenge in winning back a fanbase that has grown apathetic.
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The St. Louis Cardinals have officially fallen from Major League Baseball's financial elite and will receive revenue sharing payments for the first time ever. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the shocking data behind this decline and what it means for the future of the franchise under the DeWitt ownership.
Key Takeaways:
* A Historic Shift: For the first time since the program began in 1996, the Cardinals are revenue sharing recipients rather than payers.
* Attendance Freefall: Home attendance dropped to 2.2 million in 2024, the lowest full-season average since 1984.
* The "Small Market" Reality: The team is now financially grouped with franchises like the Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Miami Marlins.
* Financial Hits: Ticket revenue is down 31% over two seasons, and the TV broadcast deal was slashed by 23%.
* Ownership Accountability: Bernie argues that the DeWitt family is responsible for the product's decline by neglecting player development and spending poorly.
* The Rebuild Road: Chaim Bloom faces a massive challenge in winning back a fanbase that has grown apathetic.
⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders
🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com
👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours.
🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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