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Steve Herl

Joined: Feb 23, 2017

Scholarship football player at Va. Tech under Jerry Claiborne and Charley Coffey. Played Wide Receiver, Cornerback and Quarterback with Don Strock and Bruce Arians. Dan Henning was our offensive coordinator for two years. Coached football at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge as offensive coordinator, wide receivers coach and quarterback coach for Bob Pruitt who went on to coach Randy Moss and Chad Pennington at Marshall University. Write my own blog at SteveHerl.com.

May 14, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) follows through on a two-run home run during the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Cardinals take two of three from Chicago Cubs, and the NL Central is officially a race

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May 8, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (18) delivers a pitch in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis takes game two from Chicago setting up rubber match on Mother’s Day

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May 12, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Jedd Gyorko (3) looks on as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

Game one of big NL Central clash goes to Chicago Cubs

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Oct 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The Washington Nationals bullpen watches during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Four weeks that will decide the fate of the Washington Nationals

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Apr 4, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Stephen Piscotty (55) scores as Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) fields the throw during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals and Cubs round 2 – A big weekend

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iOct 14, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Blue Jays batter Edwin Encarnacion argues with umpire Laz Diaz after striking out against the Cleveland Indians in the 8th inning in game one of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Laz Diaz strikes again – But the pitch was outside, of course

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Apr 23, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Mike Leake (8) pitches in the fifth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Leake picked up the win as the Cardinals berat the Brewers 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Not bad for a number 4 starter: Mike Leake flying high with the Cardinals

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May 5, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter (13) celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina (4) after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

How can the Cardinals compete with the Cubs? Better than you might think

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Apr 6, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) watches for the ball as Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (17) scores a run during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

National League Central contenders and pretenders

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Apr 29, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brock Stassi (center) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

The Philadelphia Phillies have turned the corner

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Apr 5, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) and second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) and shortstop Trea Turner (7) and third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) and right fielder Bryce Harper (34) and center fielder Adam Eaton (2) stand during the National Anthem against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals’ incredible offense is covering up their greatest weakness – the bullpen

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Apr 30, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) celebrates with Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) and Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the fourth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Statistically speaking, 12 teams could be champs

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Apr 16, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (18) hits a two RBI single during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Top 10 Hot Starts by Veterans Age 30 and Above

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Apr 21, 2017; New York City, NY, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) hits a two run home run against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

How Bryce Harper Compares to Mickey Mantle and Johnny Bench

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Apr 12, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; iThe Chicago Cubs celebrate receiving their 2016 World Series championship rings before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: 10 Teams Who Can Win It All in 2017

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Apr 14, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi (16) hits an RBI single during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox’s Benintendi Joins Elite Company by Going 5-for-5

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