Former Cardinals Players Coaching Exhibition Softball Games Amid Franchise Interest
Former St. Louis Cardinals Kyle McClellan, Matt Adams, and Trevor Rosenthal are coaching the Gateway Gold in a two-game professional softball exhibition series at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri. The event aims to gauge public interest in establishing a permanent…
St. Louis, MO, July 30, 2026 —
Former Major League Baseball stars Kyle McClellan, Matt Adams, and Trevor Rosenthal are stepping onto the softball diamond as coaches for the Gateway Gold. The trio, all formerly of the St. Louis Cardinals, will lead the team in a two-game professional softball exhibition series.
The series is scheduled to take place at CarShield Field in O’Fallon, Missouri. This event is designed to serve as a barometer for public enthusiasm regarding the potential establishment of a permanent professional softball franchise within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
McClellan, a former relief pitcher, Adams, an outfielder and first baseman, and Rosenthal, also a relief pitcher, bring their significant baseball experience to the coaching roles. Their involvement is expected to draw attention to the exhibition games and the broader initiative.
The exhibition series will provide an opportunity for fans to see professional softball played at CarShield Field and for organizers to assess the level of local support for a professional team. The outcome of these games and the fan response will be crucial in determining the feasibility of launching a new franchise.
Details regarding the specific dates of the exhibition series and the opponent for the Gateway Gold were not provided in the available information. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was also not provided.
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