The St. Louis Cardinals are a Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in St. Louis, Missouri. One of the oldest franchises in professional sports, the Cardinals have been playing in St. Louis since 1892. Despite the team's modest market size, the Cardinals have consistently been one of the most successful franchises in MLB, with 19 National League pennants and 11 World Series championships. This success has been attributed to the team's strong fan base, smart front office moves, and excellent player development. As such, the Cardinals can be considered a big market team despite their smaller market size. Keywords: St. Louis Cardinals, MLB, National League, World Series, success, fan base, front office, player development.
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