Cardinals News and Notes: Ankiel, Weaver, Umpires, Searching for Offense, Marlins

Here is what went down yesterday at Viva El Birdos:

• If Rick Ankiel is going to pitch again, it must be with the Cardinals: Ben Godar makes the case for a potential Rick Ankiel comeback, one that he says ought to run through the Cardinals organization.
• A baseball player calls an umpire garbage and you MUST see how - A Hunt and Peck: lil_scooter93 breaks down one of the more entertaining ejections in recent memory.
• In Search of the Elusive Big Bat, 2018 Edition: A.E. Schafer examines what opportunities lie ahead regarding the quest to bring a star hitter to St. Louis.
• The never-changing Luke Weaver: Lance Brozdowski analyzes what changes Luke Weaver has–or hasn’t–made to his arsenal of pitches.
• St. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins - A game thread for August 8, 2018: Here is the game thread for last night’s game in Miami.
• Cardinals Close Out Marlin Series With 7-1 Win: As You Van Slyke It recaps a victorious effort in the Cardinals’ rubber match against the Marlins.

Have a good one,

Tyler