Hope is the word against the Los Angeles Dodgers - A Series Preview
The Dodgers are kind of good
2024 Cardinals Season Predictions
A new season means a new set of season predictions. Hopefully my picks turn out better than they did last year.
What Cardinal makes sense to sign to an extension?
It has to make sense for the player too, so the player you’re thinking of is probably not what this is about
Spring Training Notebook - Week 4
My final Spring Training notebook contains my thoughts on a few pitchers, a hitting prospect that has stood out to me, and my take on the seemingly finalized roster.
The Fan Mix
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Victor Scott should not make the Opening Day roster
I don’t care what happens in spring training, Scott should start the year in the minors
2024 Spring Training Notebook - Week 3
I have a number of thoughts and observations from the last week of spring games.
Cardinals with pivotal 2024 seasons
Pivotal season in this case is not necessarily a clear concept
Spring Training Game Recap: The Cardinals feature a regular season line-up against the Astros
Liberatore takes the mound
VEB Podcast: 2024 Top 20 Prospect List
The site’s minor league experts break down the site’s top 20 prospect list.
The anatomy of Lance Lynn being ejected from a Spring Training game - A Hunt and Peck
Let’s try to break this down.
2024 Spring Training Notebook - Week 2
A few pitchers have stood out to me while the Opening Day outfield is a major question mark.
Spring Training Game Recap: Cardinals regulars get some work in against the Nationals
A Spring Training tilt
Brycen Mautz is your #19 prospect. Vote on the last prospect here.
Who will round out the top 20 list?
Some Sunday Podcast Sharing
I don’t have an article today so I want to share some podcasts that I have made appearances on recently.
Lars Nootbaar has fractured his ribs
The "torso soreness" that had left Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar unavailable on Thursday has now been confirmed by President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak to be fractured ribs. I'm no doctor, but I would imagine that would cause some torso soreness, indeed. The good news is as far as fractures go, a standard rib fracture requires pretty minimal treatment: rest, ice, and NSAIDS. Pain should subside in a few weeks, which puts Nootbaar's availability for Opening Day in jeopardy, but doesn't entirely rule it out. More to come as more information is reported!
Hyping up Steven Matz - A Hunt and Peck
My first step to becoming Steven Matz’s number one hype-man.
Matt Svanson is your #18 prospect. Vote on the next prospect here.
A reliever was selected, not the way I would have guessed would be first though.
The top five hardest hits by Cardinals in 2023
Something fun for your Wednesday
We interrupt this programming to freak the heck out about Sonny Gray - A Hunt and Peck
...and then continue on with the rest of our day.
2024 Spring Training Notebook - Week 1 - Hitters
A number of Cardinals position players are making interesting tweaks this spring.
Lars Nootbaar is working on his swing - A Hunt and Peck
...with some help from the Arenado brothers!
Pedro Pages is your #17 prospect. Vote on the next one here.
Back-to-back catchers on the list
2024 Spring Training Notebook - Week 1 - Pitchers
There are quite a few interesting developments to track amongst the Cardinals group of arms in camp.