The St. Louis Cardinals have maintained a peculiar winning streak that coincides with Taylor Swift’s album announcements. The team has secured eight consecutive victories on these occasions, leading to speculation about the connection between the pop star’s music releases and the Cardinals’ success. This pattern began with the release of ‘Speak Now’ in July 2010 and has continued through subsequent announcements, including the recent reveal of her 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’ The coincidences have sparked humor and curiosity, with some joking that Swift’s influence may be contributing to the team’s performance.
The Cardinals’ media relations team confirmed the streak, stating that the team has a perfect 8-0 record on days when Swift announces a new album. The most recent match occurred on Tuesday, when the Cardinals defeated the Rockies 3-2, with the last out recorded two hours before Swift’s announcement. A technicality involving time zones added to the intrigue, as the game was played in central time, allowing for the streak to extend to eight games. Despite the Cardinals’ success on these days, they have a 60-59 record in games played on days when Swift does not announce an album.
Swift’s upcoming album announcement came on the heels of a teasing appearance on her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast, where she hinted at her new project. The Kelce brothers had previously hinted at the podcast’s return with a special guest, with fans correctly guessing it was Swift. Her appearance on ‘New Heights’ will mark her first interview since she was named Time’s Person of the Year in 2023 and following the completion of her ‘Eras Tour.’