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Two-game series between the Cubs and Cardinals in London in 2023
London Stadium in July 2015
The 2023 MLB London Series was a two-game
Major League Baseball series between the
Chicago Cubs and the
St. Louis Cardinals at
London Stadium in
London ,
United Kingdom , in 2023. Sponsored by
Capital One , it is branded as The MLB World Tour London Series Presented By Capital One. These were the second MLB games ever played in
Europe .
The games were played on June 24–25, 2023, with the Cardinals serving as the designated "home" team for both games.
Background
On May 9, 2022, commissioner Manfred and London mayor
Sadiq Khan announced a long-term partnership between the league and the city that includes regular-season games in 2023, 2024 and 2026, along with other major events over the next five years.
[1] On August 4, 2022, the first matchup of the extended partnership was announced: the Cubs and Cardinals are scheduled to play a two-game series in London on June 24–25, 2023.
[2] The 2024 series will involve the
New York Mets and the
Philadelphia Phillies on June 8 and 9.
[3]
Roster
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Catchers
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Outfielders
Manager
Coaches
St. Louis Cardinals roster
Active roster
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Pitchers
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Outfielders
Manager
Coaches
Series summary
Players and coaches of both teams are introduced before the first game of the series
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