Shelby Miller’s outstanding performance on the mound in Cincinnati was significant for more than one reason, but the most compelling reason is the competition it generates for a spot in the postseason rotation. As of right now, the likely four-man rotation would look as follows: Adam Wainwright, Lance Lynn, John Lackey, and Michael Wacha. The … Continue reading
Things sure got heated in St. Louis this week, and I’m not talking about the 90-plus temperatures in Redbird country. If you missed it — and I’m sure you didn’t — Matt Holliday got plunked, yet again (that’s three times in five games), on his left arm. The Cardinals and Shelby Miller responded by throwing … Continue reading
We’re back! After a crazy couple weeks, the State of the Nation Address is back in full swing, and just in time to talk about that 4-game sweep of the Brewers in Miller Park. We tried to wing it and turn in a more efficient podcast this week…but that sure didn’t happen. So click the … Continue reading
May 4th, 2013 – Cardinals vs. Brewers: It’s time once again for the annual UCB Progressive Game Blog. If you’re not familiar with our little May project, it works like this: Each year we pick a game. For the lucky game picked, we break it up by inning. Each inning gets a different blogger assigned … Continue reading
Harry Weber, the artist responsible for the iconic statues of Cardinals Hall of Famers standing outside Busch Stadium, is looking forward to trying his hand at a statue for recent Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter. “I hope they do make one sometime in the future,” he said by email this week. “And I hope I … Continue reading