A look back at February 2023 photos by Post-Dispatch photographers
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St. Louis Cardinal spring training

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws off the mound at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Ash Wednesday ashes to go

Three-year-old Rottweiler Bernadette, center, watches closely on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, as The Rev. Katrina Drew of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church administers ashes to Robin Bell after saying a prayer of repentance during the Creve Coeur congregation's first Ashes To Go car side service. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent in the Christian tradition, calling on the faithful to live in contemplation of their sins until Easter Sunday. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Ad from on high

A worker on a catwalk high above Highway 40 (Interstate 64) just west of Vandeventer completes the installation of a billboard with a Christian message of faith, on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, as the Lenten season begins this week. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Weed is legal in Missouri

Patrick Moeckel, 57, of Charlack, and his neighbor Ronna Broeker share a joint as they smoke their first legal weed outside the Charlack Pub on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. “It's a beautiful thing, “ said Moeckel. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
Vigil for Octavia Williams, 3, and her dad, Tommy L. Williams

Jestine Woolson mourns during a small vigil on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in front of the apartment where her fiancé, Tommy Williams, and their daughter Octavia Williams, 3, were killed last week in the 5900 block of Pennsylvania in St. Louis' Mount Pleasant neighborhood.
Vigil for Liberty High School sophomore soccer player Lydia Elking

Liberty High soccer players sit together during a vigil for Liberty High School sophomore and soccer player Lydia Elking, 15, of Lake Saint Louis, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Liberty High School in Lake Saint Louis.
Vigil for Liberty High School sophomore soccer player Lydia Elking

"She was my girlfriend," said Carter Taitt, 17, center, who releases a heart-shaped "I love you" balloon during a vigil for Liberty High School sophomore Lydia Elking, 15, of Lake Saint Louis, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the school in Lake Saint Louis. Elking was shot and killed during an attempted robbery Saturday night in St. Charles.
Video: Ryan Loutos and Tink Hence pitch during spring training
Video: Jack Flaherty pitches against Tommy Edman
Two found dead along 5100 block of Pennsylvania

Coroners remove a second body from the scene along the 5100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. A man and a 3-year-old girl were found dead in the city's Mount Pleasant neighborhood, authorities said. The man had been shot to death. The child's body showed no obvious signs of trauma, police said. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Tornado warning sirens sound in St. Charles

Storm clouds roll into St. Charles city, as seen from the parking garage at the Ameristar Casino, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
The art of the scare for Haunted House professionals

Mannequins stand across from the bathrooms as they wait to be dressed at TransWorld's Halloween and Attractions Show at America's Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The four-day show that caters to the Haunted House industry opens on Thursday. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
The art is the scare for Haunted House professionals

Paul Ferrell of Dead Farm Productions, of Anderson, S.C., uses a monster's gurney for a work table as he cuts lumber while setting up his morgue and crematory display at the TransWorld's Halloween and Attractions Show at America's Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. The four-day show that caters to the Haunted House industry opens Thursday.
Sugarwitch review

Sugarwitch co-owners Martha Bass (left) and Sophie Mendelson
St. Louis University defeats Davidson in NCAA basketball

St. Louis University guard Javon Pickett (4) and Davidson Wildcats guard Connor Kochera (23) battle for the ball during the second half of a game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. St. Louis University defeated the Davidson Wildcats 78-65. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis University Billikens take on the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams

VCU guard Adrian Baldwin Jr. (1) celebrates as he walks back to the bench during the first half of an Atlantic 10 Conference basketball game against SLU on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at Chaifetz Arena. Baldwin scored 37 points to lead the Rams past the Billikens.
St. Louis University Billikens holds on late, to beat 76-71 Rhode Island Rams

St. Louis University Billikens forward Francis Okoro (5) reaches for a pass during second half action of a conference basketball game between St. Louis University Billikens and the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday, Feb.7, 2023, at Chaifetz Arena. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC makes its MLS debut vs. Austin FC in Texas

Austin FC defender Kipp Keller (4) reacts as he watches St. Louis City SC midfielder Jared Stroud (8) shoot and score late in the second half on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
St. Louis City SC Klauss scores game-winning goal against Austin FC in Texas

St. Louis City SC forward João Klauss (9) celebrates his game-winning goal off Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) late in the second half during the first half of a MLS game between St. Louis City SC and Austin FC on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis City SC and Purina team up to buy detection K-9 for St. Charles County Police

Erica Spain wipes sweat from the head of her husband, St. Charles County police Det. Jeff Spain, before Spirit, a new explosives detection K-9, is introduced to the media at CityPark stadium on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. Spirit, a German short-haired pointer, was provided to St. Charles County police by St. Louis City SC and Purina. She will split her time working between soccer matches at CityPark and police work in St. Charles County.
St. Louis Blues play Arizona Coyotes

St. Louis Blues defenseman Calle Rosen, 43, celebrates with forward Robert Thomas, 18, after scoring during the third period of their game against the Arizona Coyotes at Enterprise Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. Photo by Jordan Opp, jopp@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Blues play Arizona Coyotes

Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (55) hugs forward Robert Thomas (18) after Thomas scored a goal during the third period against the Coyotes at Enterprise Center on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023.
St. Charles County crash kills teen, injures 5 others

Vehicle debris lies in a field along New Town Boulevard in St. Charles County just north of the New Town area on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, as an Ameren crew replaces the utility pole that was damaged when a car carrying six teenagers veered off the road and crashed overnight, killing one of them. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Sam Houston of Red Bud wins $1,886,536 in Queen of Hearts

Merry Miller of Waterloo arrives early, wrapped in a blanket to keep warm, before the Queen of Hearts drawing on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at Outsiders in Waterloo.
Pillars of the Valley dedicated

Devon Whitmore uses his hands to feel a portion of the "Pillars of the Valley" public art piece on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, after a dedication ceremony for it on the southwest corner of the St. Louis City SC's CityPark soccer stadium in downtown St. Louis. Whitmore was touching the work to get a sense of what it may feel like for a blind person. The sculpture, by artist Damon Davis, stands on ground that was once the center of the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood. The predominantly Black community was razed in 1959 to make way for a highway expansion that never happened. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Officials work scene of shooting in Dupo

Officials work the scene where police say an officer was shot and another person was killed Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, on McBride Avenue in St. Clair County near Dupo.
Nobu's goes small in The Loop

Noboru Kidera preps blue fin tuna from Mexico for sashimi Feb. 2, 2023, at Nobu's in University City.
NHL: St. Louis Blues vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Blues forward Logan Brown, right, goes for the puck as Pittsburgh forward Josh Archibald avoids stepping on it in a game the Penguins won 3-2 on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Enterprise Center.
NHL: St. Louis Blues vs. New Jersey Devils

St. Louis Blues forward Ivan Barbashev (49) slides for the puck as New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) looks on during a game Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. The Blues defeated the Devils 4-2.
Metrol considers fare collection change

A Metro train moves southbound over Interstate 44 on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, towards the terminus of the Blue Line at Shewsbury-Landsdowne Station. Metro is overhauling how it will collect its fares in the future. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Metrol considers fare collection change

A Metro bus passenger waits at the Clayton station on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Metro is overhauling how it will collect its fares in the future. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Less Annoying CRM fixed to stay downtown

Mitchell Manar carries his lunch through a wall being renovated in the Less Annoying CRM offices at 1017 Olive Street in downtown St. Louis on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The CRM (customer relationship management) tech software company has been in its current location for five years and is in the process of building new spaces within the 9,000-square-foot office.
Lamar Johnson is a free man

Lamar Johnson, right, high-fives his former cellmate Ricky Kidd while celebrating his newfound freedom with his legal team on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, at Maggie O'Brien's in St. Louis. A judge overturned Johnson's wrongful murder conviction after he spent nearly 30 years in prison. After 23 years in prison, Kidd was also exonerated after a wrongful murder conviction.
Lamar Johnson is a free man

Lamar Johnson prepares to leave the building shortly after a judge vacated his murder conviction on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in the lobby of the Carnahan Courthouse. Johnson spent nearly 30 years in prison after a wrongful murder conviction.
Krewes prepare for Soulard Mardi Gras parade

Kevin Kuhlman (left) sketches his costume idea while Steve Carr attaches can koozies to a shirt during construction of Krewe de Jonque's costumes Jan. 28, 2023, for the Soulard Mardi Gras parade.
Krewes prepare for Soulard Mardi Gras parade

Lauren Woll of the Krewe de Jonque assembles a hat Jan. 28, 2023, for the Soulard Mardi Gras parade.
Recreational marijuana sales begin in Missouri

Brian Emke of St. John looks over options of cannabis flower on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, as bud tender Alyssa McLaughlin assists with his selection at N'Bliss dispensary in west St. Louis County. Friday was the first day of adult recreational marijuana sales in the state of Missouri. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Judge vacates Lamar Johnson's murdrer conviction

Lamar Johnson, center and his attorneys react on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, after St. Louis Circuit Judge David Mason vacated his murder conviction during a hearing at Mel Carnahan Courthouse in St. Louis. Johnson has been serving a life sentence after being convicted in 1995 of killing Marcus Boyd. Photo by Christian Gooden, POOL
Judge vacates Lamar Johnson's murdrer conviction

Erika Barrow, former girlfriend to Lamar Johnson, reacts on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, after St. Louis Circuit Judge David Mason vacated his murder conviction during a hearing at Mel Carnahan Courthouse in St. Louis. Johnson has been serving a life sentence after being convicted in 1995 of killing Marcus Boyd. Photo by Christian Gooden, POOL
Home schoolers may account for area-wide low enrollment

Six-year-old Nia DeBose looks for her assigned sight word taped on a wall with many possibilities on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, during daily lessons in her Black Jack basement classroom. Tayler Jones, DeBose's aunt, has a degree in education and began teaching her at home with her cousin. COVID-19 pandemic forced Jones to pull Deyton from daycare when he was two years old. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Board of Aldermen meeting

St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green looks over the agenda on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, as she runs a Board Meeting at City Hall. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Car fire

A Richmond Heights fire official arrives in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 on Monday , Feb. 13, 2023, as a car burns just east of Big Bend Boulevard. Traffic was nearly frozen as smoke and periodic small explosions came from the vehicle. According to the fire department, one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals pack up for Jupiter

Cardinal mascot, Fredbird, supervises as a crew with A-Mrazek Moving Systems load one of two tractor trailers on Monday, Feb, 6, 2023, at a Busch Stadium loading dock with everything needed to go to Jupiter, Fla. in time for the start of spring training. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals pack up for Jupiter

A trunk containing Cardinal jerseys that has been in use since the 1930s is locked and ready for another trip on Monday, Feb, 6, 2023, as the team loads everything needed to go to Jupiter, Fla. onto moving trucks in time for the start of spring training. It and trunks like it used to travel with the team via train. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com
CVPA students visit lawmakers to call for red flag gun laws

Central Visual and Performing Arts High School students, left to right, Myomi Lewis, Ja' Niya Corbin, Jaiyana Stallworth, Izzy Ford and Ronald Comage stand on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in the Missouri state Capitol third-floor rotunda outside the House chamber as they and dozens of their classmates rallied legislators. As survivors of a school shooting, they asked lawmakers for red flag laws on gun purchases in the state. Stallworth holds a sign bearing the photos of teacher Jean Kuczka and student Alexzandria Bell, who both died in the shooting attack by a former student last fall.
Daniel Riley hearing

Daniel Riley is escorted from the courtroom on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, after a detention hearing at the Mel Carnahan Courthouse in downtown St. Louis, Mo. Riley is charged in a case regarding an accident that injured 17-year-old volleyball player Janae Edmondson from Tennessee. Photo by Christian Gooden POOL
Jackie Joyner-Kersee visits Wilkinson Early Childhood Center

Jackie Joyner-Kersee hugs second grader Savannah Carter, who dressed to look like the track star, on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, at the Wilkinson Early Childhood Center in St. Louis. Joyner-Kersee visited the school to read from her new children's book titled, "Jackie Joyner-Kersee Running for the Gold: Connecting Kids to Dreams."
Gardner under pressure to resign

An aide to St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner holds back a media question as Gardner finishes answering another at a news conference outside her office on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Forest Park prescribed burn

A contractor working for Forest Park Forever lights grassland on fire during a prescribed burn at Klein Prairie inside Forest Park on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Photo by Jordan Opp, jopp@post-dispatch.com
Forest Park prescribed burn

A contractor working for Forest Park Forever lights grassland on fire during a prescribed burn at Klein Prairie inside Forest Park on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. The group is burning native grasses, wildflowers and other plants to increase the diversity and overall health of the prairie and savanna environments.
Forest Park prescribed burn

Contractors working for Forest Park Forever walk past a fire during a prescribed burn at Klein Prairie inside Forest Park on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Photo by Jordan Opp, jopp@post-dispatch.com
Dining Review: Wright's Tavern

A hot fudge sundae at Wright's Tavern
Field House Museum flood damage

A doll that sustained significant water damage lies with a group of other damaged toys inside the Field House Museum on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.
Edwardsville offers free CPR training to community

"Are you OK?" asks Cherie Compton, as she follows emergency protocol before doing chest compressions on a mannequin during a free community CPR training session on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at R.P. Lumber Center in Edwardsville. Compton's husband Dennis, right, was her partner in the exercise.
Dreamland Ball at HandleBar in the Grove

The Amazon Amariah, who took grand prize in the Runway category, wears a headpiece designed by Maxi Glamour while competing during the Dreamland Ball on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at the at HandleBar, in the Grove.
Dreamland Ball at HandleBar in the Grove

Kira Delcore walks in the Runway category during the Dreamland Ball on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at HandleBar.
Dreamland Ball at HandleBar in the Grove

Nuddy Chanel vogues during LSS (Legends, Statements and Stars), which highlights top ballroom participants from across the country, at the start of the Dreamland Ball on Jan. 26, at HandleBar in the Grove.
Best scenes from Cardinals spring training
Aspiring welders getting start in community college

Ethan Koenig, 20, welds a steel T-joint at the Center for Workforce Innovation at St. Louis Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Koenig plans to work in welding fabrication.
APA hosts an Open House at APA Olivette

Senior technician Wendy Emert gives Prince some love while cleaning up his stall on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, during an open house at the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center facility in Olivette. St. Louis County contracted with Animal Protective Association of Missouri to manage the St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center in December 2022. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Alamo Drafthouse - a theater featuring creative cocktails and bits seat-side

A selection of dishes, clockwise from left, Fried chicken and Asian slaw sandwich, Honey Thyme Wings, the Royale with Cheese burger, Rocky Ridge Cooler, and Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster on display in front of a poster from The Big Lebowski on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at the Alamo Drafthouse in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com
Afghan Community Center opens in Tower Grove South

Sahar Hussaini and Arman Totakhil, right, lead tours of the new Afghan Community Center, showing off the children's room where Hussaini painted artwork on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The English translation for the message on the wall is ‘I will rebuild you Afghanistan'. The community center and chamber of commerce, located on the ground floor of the old South Side National Bank building at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Gravois Avenue in Tower Grove South, is supported by the International Institute. It will serve more than 800 Afghans that have arrived in St. Louis since 2021. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
A mountain of paws march through Soulard in the Purina Pet Parade

Gus is dressed as a Tyrannosaurus rex as he joins his owners Jim and Sara Syron of Benton Park at the 30th annual Purina Pet Parade in Soulard on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The best-dressed pets were selected as members of the Court of the Mystical Krewe of Barkus. For more photos from the pet parade, please see Page A8.
A mountain of paws march through Soulard in the Purina Pet Parade

Ellie, held by her owner Craig Warnhoff of south St. Louis, is excited to see Hamlet, a Purina mascot led by Angel Houston before the beginning of the 30th annual Purina Pet Parade in Soulard on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
A mountain of paws march through Soulard in the Purina Pet Parade

Bella, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu from New Melle, matches her owner Cheryl Hueffmeier as they get ready to walk in the 30th annual Purina Pet Parade in Soulard on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023.
44th Soulard Mardi Gras parade set to roll

Matthew Smith decorates the Joanie's Krewe of Pie float on 11th Street in Soulard on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 in preparation for the neighborhood's rolling of Saturday's 44th Soulard Mardi Gras parade. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com
44th annual Mardi Gras parade in Soulard

Elaine Charlemagne walks in the 44th annual Mardi Gras parade Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
44th annual Mardi Gras parade in Soulard

Jessica Herget plays Operation, hanging on parade participant Cameron Rousseau, during the 44th annual Mardi Gras parade Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis. Photo by Christine Tannous, ctannous@post-dispatch.com
St. Cecilia Catholic Church in St. Louis

Amber Nelson performs with other dancers from Alma de Mexico during the St. Cecilia Catholic Church fiesta fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. The fundraiser was done to help raise money to fix the roof and steeples on the Romanesque Revival style church that was built in 1926. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Cecilia Catholic Church in St. Louis

St. Cecilia Catholic Church choir members Yanit Uscanga, left, Rosa Gurjosa, center, and Susana Carrillo wait for their next song to begin as they sit in the choir loft near the organ during a morning mass at the church on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Cecilia Catholic Church in St. Louis

Carlos Flores Ramirez, director of sacred music at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, plays a hymn on the organ as he also directs the choir during a Sunday morning mass at the church on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Mass at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis

Martie Aboussie takes part in Mass at the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
Yayoi Kusama: Narcissus Garden on display at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Brothers Nash Pettijohn, 6, left, and Trip Pettijohn, 3, get down to take a closer look at artist Yayoi Kusama's Narcissus Garden at Laumeier Sculpture Park on Saturday, Feb.11, 2023. The exhibit of Narcissus Garden features about a 1,000 stainless steel balls and will be on display at Laumeier from Wednesday-Sunday through May 14. The exhibit is free to the public but reservations are required and can be booked online at laumeier.ticketspice.com/yayoi-kusama-exhibition-tickets-feb Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinal spring training, Monday

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake watches pitchers throw as Adam Wainwright peeks over his shoulder to see the stats on the screen the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida on Monday, Feb, 13, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals coach José Oquendo is pretend tackled by pitcher Adam Wainwright during fielding drills at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals minor league prospect Jordan Walker fields fly balls during a drill at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Florida on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake watches pitchers throw bullpens sessions at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, left, hitting coach Turner Ward, and shortstop Tommy Edman tell stories on the bench at a practice field as they wait to take live batting practice at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Friday

Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas photobombs hitting coach Turner Ward, left, and shortstop Tommy Edman as they walk back to the locker room at the team's spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt walks back to the locker room with his kids at his side after finishing practice for the day at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley tosses a ball he signed for fan back over the fence at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
fSt. Louis Cardinals spring training, Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O'Neill steps into the batter's box to take live batting practice at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals spring training, Monday

St. Louis Cardinals Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Tyler O'Neill listen as members of the Cardinals staff introduce themselves before a speech by manager Oliver Marmol in the clubhouse on the first day of official full team workouts at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright throws in the bullpen at the Cardinals spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals minor league spring training Wednesday

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol, left, and prospect Jordan Walker confer on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the team's spring training complex in Jupiter, Fla.