Fans in the stands? Cardinals continue to explore what's possible, what's 'safe' with mayor's office

Cardinal fans give applause as pitcher Adam Wainwright comes out of the game in the eighth inning on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, after giving up a two-run double by Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com

The Cardinals are “hopeful” at some point during their 60-game schedule that they will be able to open Busch Stadium to a reduced number of fans, but there are hurdles the team and region must first clear, including permission from the City of St.