Cardinals Bringing in Good Luck Charm Jon Gruden For Critical Cubs Series

Before the Blues’ crucial Game 3 showdown against the Winnipeg Jets — trailing 0-2 in the series — Gruden appeared in a video on social media platform X, unboxing a package of team gear and delivering a jolt of energy. The clip quickly went viral, and Gruden leaned fully into his newfound bond with the Blues.

Although the Blues were not able to pull away the series victory, losing the series 4-3 in shocking fashion, Gruden’s love for St. Louis teams didn’t slow down.

On Wednesday, Gruden will be back in the city for a rivalry matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals (42-36) and the Chicago Cubs. The teams sit 3.5 games apart in the division with the Cubs holding a lead in the NL Central. The Cardinals sit one game behind the Milwaukee Brewers and will look to cut the Cubs lead by winning their four-game series.

The Cardinals exploded in Game 1 of the series on Monday, knocking four two-run homers en route to an 8-2 victory in St. Louis. Lars Nootbar hit his second home run in four games after going 16 games without one, and Willson Contreras went 3-for-4 in the batter’s box to continue his hot start to the season.

If Gruden’s recent track record as a hype man is any indication, the Cardinals are hoping his presence at Busch Stadium can help spark another electric performance — and maybe even a little more magic in their push up the standings.