Cardinals Skyline mesh-back hat and Pack of Cards

Saturday, Aug. 10 vs. Pirates, 6:15 p.m.

While a pack of Topps baseball cards or a mesh-back hat that the team says will highlight the St. Louis skyline may not be every fan's thing, chances are good most fans will dig at least one. Plus, the hat can be used at this night game to block the setting sun as needed in the early innings.

Cardinals golf umbrella

Saturday, July 13 vs. Diamondbacks, 6:15 p.m.

Without a picture, it's tough to accurately tell how attractive these will be, but an umbrella of any kind is always useful and one with a Cardinals logo would be welcome. If it's truly a golf-sized umbrella with minimal space given to sponsors, this goes up a notch.

Six Flags nights

Friday, May 24 vs. Braves, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 vs. Reds, 7:15 p.m.

Up to 30,000 fans with a ticket entering the stadium will get a free ticket to the famous amusement park. Not bad at all. One small catch: You'll have just over two months to redeem the ticket.

Cardinals adult and kids beanie

Sunday, Sept. 15 vs. Brewers, 1:15 p.m.

All kids and 30,000 fans 16 and older get a beanie to wear during the winter. What will it look like? Good question.

Rawlings kids glove

Sunday, June 23 vs. Angels, 1:15 p.m.

Look, getting your own glove with a Cardinals emblem on it and using it to try to snag foul balls is pretty sweet. If this glove is like the one handed out last year, older kids won't want to use it in a game, but it's fine for the T-ball set and a pretty cool giveaway either way.

2019 magnet schedule

Thursday, April 4 vs. Padres, 3:15 p.m.

Magnet schedules aren't the most exciting thing, but they always fit and are always welcome, though because of the beer sponsor, these only go to fans 21 or older.

2020 magnet schedule

Saturday, Sept. 28 vs. Cubs, 6:15 p.m. AND Sunday, Sept. 29 vs. Cubs, 2:15 p.m.

This won't have game times on it, but it will have game dates and opponents to help you see into the future. By the way, mind giving us a few winning lotto numbers while you look ahead?

Cardinals kids tumbler

Sunday, May 26 vs. Braves, 6:05 p.m.

When asked to tick off things that get them excited, most kids aren't going to put a 14-ounce tumbler with a straw near the top. But the team promises a design that highlights "a few greats from the current Cardinals lineup," which might entice kids to try to keep track of this item. Unlike most anything else.

Kids Cardinals pajama pants

Sunday, Sept. 1 vs. Reds, 1:15 p.m.

As cooler temperatures loom in the not-too-distant future from this game, the pajama pants will come in handy, especially because they'll have a Cardinals touch. Of course, two hurdles remain: The design, which isn't available, and trying to snag a pair of pants in a size that remotely comes close to fitting the kid that gets them.

Yadier Molina Funko POP! exclusive

Monday, Sept. 2 vs. Giants, 1:15 p.m.

Funko fans certainly will get a kick out of getting a Busch Stadium exclusive (plus it will feature Yadi in some way) and it might be a neat giveaway even for those who've never heard of the company that makes pop culture collectibles. That said, what's being offered could certainly change that assessment, given that the company makes figurines, bobbleheads, plush items, and much more.

Ice cream Sundays

Starting two hours before every Sunday home game

It's true: The team offers free frozen treats starting two hours before every Sunday home game in the plaza behind the center field stands until supplies run out. Word of advice: Unless you enjoy standing in a long line with antsy kids, get there early, especially in warmer months. And if supplies are low by the time you get up front, let the kids have the treats. Afterward, there are plenty of kids to play with and places to help run off the sugar (and duck out of the heat in the summer).