'We have to earn it': Anuk Karunaratne sends his message to Cardinals fans

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals announced a change in organizational leadership. Anuk Karunaratne has been named the new president of business operations. During media appearances, CEO Bill DeWitt III and Karunaratne described the move as an evolution. Karunaratne emphasized to Cardinals fans that the organization must earn their support. Both executives spoke with the press regarding the promotion and the strategic direction of the team's business operations moving forward.