The St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball (MLB) team in the National League Central Division, have played at Busch Stadium since 2006 and are one of the sport's oldest and most successful franchises, boasting 11 World Series titles (the most in the NL), 19 NL pennants, and 15 division titles. Founded in 1881 by Chris von der Ahe as the St. Louis Browns, they joined the National League in 1892 and were renamed the Cardinals in 1900. Their storied history features Branch Rickey's invention of the farm system, Bob Gibson's record 1.12 ERA in 1968, the 2011 championship team's dramatic comebacks, and Albert Pujols' 700th home run, along with a host of Hall of Famers like Stan Musial and Ozzie Smith. Valued at $1.9 billion in 2018, the team enjoys remarkable fan support, consistently ranking among MLB's top in attendance and local TV ratings despite its mid-level market. Through 2025, their all-time win-loss record stands at 11,363–10,486–152 (.520).