April 2013

  • The Blues are hosting the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs for the second straight year, and we’re helping out the only way we know how, by drinking. Lots. You can follow us live during the game below or using the tag #BlueNoteDrinking on Twitter. Let’s get right into things.

  • The 2013 season is well under way and you’ve probably been finding yourself at a loss for words when cheering on your favorite Cardinals. We here at View From The Pine have compiled a helpful list of nicknames for the 2013 season. Feel free to shout them at ballpark, but be prepared for the onslaught…

  • The NFL released team schedules for the 2013-14 season last Thursday, and rewarded the Rams’ most competitive season in recent memory with their first Monday night game since 2006. Which they lost to the Bears 42-27. The Rams get the Seattle Seahawks at home in this one, so let’s hope they can carry over their…

  • Everyone’s favorite super-tan pitching sensation turned laser-armed outfielder is playing for the Cardinals Cast-offs in Houston these days. Well, aside from losing in Oakland* he’s doing his usual homer or strikeout deal, but damned if I still don’t root for him.

  • It’s always cool when the entire stadium chips in to sing the National Anthem at a sporting event. Boston Bruins fans did just that tonight before their game with Buffalo as they joined in to deliver a powerful anthem. Check out the video below.

  • The Cardinals weekend went slightly better than the Blues, as the Birds took 2 of 3 from the Brewers and saw their consecutive scoreless innings streak reach 39 before Rosey gave up a 2-run shot to Braun. Then of course, Boggs couldn’t get it together after a bloop single to start the 9th. The Blues…

  • Some enterprising Chicagoan dropped a goat’s head off at Wrigley Field for Cubs’ owner Tom Ricketts Wednesday afternoon. Apparently killing goats and delivering them to Wrigley Field has become the go-to curse breaker in Chicago, as just back in 2009 a dead goat was found hanging on the statue of Harry Caray. And also in…

  • This is a thing that exists at Busch Stadium. It costs $17. I ate it. I have no regrets.