Despite cycling through a few names since its inception, the team's mascot ... The Bats came to Louisville in 1982 as the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Back then the team ...

Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images / Jordan Prather-Imagn Images Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; The Louisville Cardinals mascot cheers during the second half against the Creighton ...

Despite cycling through a few names since its inception, the team's mascot ... When the Cardinals moved their Triple-A team to Memphis, the Redbirds stuck around in Louisville and became ...