On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Paul Goldschmidt returned to Busch Stadium as a member of the New York Yankees. The 37-year-old first baseman played six seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals after joining them in 2019. During that time, he won a Gold Glove Award, a Silver Slugger Award, and was named the 2022 National League Most Valuable Player. Goldschmidt became a fan-favorite and a leader in the Cardinals organization.