PITTSBURGH -- It looked like the table was set for the Pittsburgh Pirates entering their weekend series against Miami at PNC Park.The Marlins, though, had other ideas.Miami, which had lost three straight games and three series in a row, clinched this set with a 3-1 victory Saturday following a 6-5 win Friday.The Marlins moved a half-game ahead of the Pirates in the National League wild-card chase and are 1 1/2 games behind St. Louis, which holds the second wild-card spot.Miami goes for a sweep Sunday against a Pirates team that entered the weekend having won four straight games, four series in a row and was looking to create some space between themselves and the Marlins in the wild card standings.Every day is a game that you basically feel like youve got to go out and win, Miami manager Don Mattingly said. At this point in the year, every day you do that, it kind of stays on your side until the next day, and the next pitcher can hopefully start with zeroes.Things change quickly. We come out of Cincinnati (after losing three in a row and three of four) and everybodys not doing great. Were asked questions about are you fading? Two days later, you feel like youve got a good club and youve got a chance to do something. Thats this time of year.Although David Phelps six shutout innings helped immensely Saturday, Miamis offense has been its biggest asset this weekend.On Friday, the Marlins banged out 16 hits, including three home runs, in a 6-5 victory that could have been lopsided if they had not left 14 men on base. Saturday, they made the most of their six hits in taking an early 3-0 lead.Entering Saturday, Miami ranked second in the National League and third in the majors with a .271 batting average.Right-hander Jose Urena (1-4, 6.80 ERA) is scheduled to start Sunday for Miami. He has been a study in trying to find consistency.Urena has spent time with the Marlins and Triple-A New Orleans -- in the bullpen and as a starter -- since making his major league debut last season.He most recently was called up to start Tuesday at Cincinnati, his seventh recall. In that game, a 6-3 loss, he had a rough patch in the first inning. With two outs, he gave up a bases-loaded walk and a grand slam to the Reds Tucker Barnhart.Then he got back in his groove and lasted through the sixth.I tried to put the ball down in the zone. I couldnt find it, Urena told reporters of his lapse against the Reds. After that, I was doing better.Urena opposes Pittsburgh right-hander Ryan Vogelsong (2-2, 3.20 ERA).Vogelsong missed more than two months this season after facial injuries from being hit by a pitch May 24 led to surgery and a long stint on the disabled list. Since he was reinstated Aug. 4, he is 1-1 with a 2.55 ERA in three starts.He wont have to deal with the distraction he faced his last time out, an 8-5 win Monday against his former team, San Francisco. He gave up four runs on nine hits, with three walks and one strikeout, in 5 2/3 innings, but he didnt hide the fact that the Giants fans warm welcome, including an ovation early in the game, affected him.That first inning, man, I wasnt ready for it, the ovation, Vogelsong told USA Today. It threw me off a little bit. Awesome, though, awesome. Those are the kind of moments you wish every guy would get to experience.Its hard to stay locked in and be appreciative at the same time. Theres moments in these games you want to hold on to and remember for the rest of your life, and (this) was one of those for me. Vlade Divac Jersey . 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Displays for your bobblehead collectionSure, you could just put your bobblehead collection on shelves like everyone else. But why do that when your bobbleheads can live in their own dugout, or bullpen, or penalty box, or grandstand? All that and more is available from BobbleHouse Industries, which creates sports-themed environments that are sized just right for bobblehead dolls. If you dont like any of their stock items, theyll custom-design something for you. A great way to enhance your collection. Check them out here.2. NBA cashmere sweaters and accessoriesGot a spare $1,620 burning a hole in your pocket? Thats how much itll run you to score one of the new NBA cashmere sweaters from the luxury brand Elder Statesman. If you cant afford that, you can always get a cashmere hoodie for $1,200, a cashmere scarf for $725 or a cashmere pompom cap for $420. Sure, the prices are ridiculous, but its still pretty amusing to see classic NBA designs like the Lakers chest lettering rendered in cashmere. (Ditto for not-so-classic designs like the Clippers current logo.) Unfortunately, they dont have a cashmere version of the Hawks neon-green graphics -- maybe next year. Additional info here, and you can check out the full product line here.3. St. Louis Cardinals Uniforms & Logos: An Illustrated History, 1882-2016The Cardinals have had Major League Baseballs best uniforms for several generations running, and this new book, produced by the Cardinals Hall of Fame, takes a detail-driven look at the teams uni history, dating back all the way to 1882. Each entry on the teams uniform timeline is showcased with a series of illustrations and archival photos, and every part of the uniform is covered, from caps and jerseys to socks and sleeve patches. A must for Cardinals fans, and a valuable addition to any uniform aficionados library. Get it here. (Also worthwhile: Redbird Relics, a book featuring items from the Cardinals Hall of Fames collection, including lots of uniforms. Get that one here.)4. Game Worn: Baseball Treasures from the Games Greatest Heroes and MomentsYa say ya want more than just Cardinals uniforms? This new volume from Smithsonian Books charts the course of baseball history through the uniforms worn by the games biggest stars. The early chapters highlight the jerseys worn by legends like Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb and Bob Feller, while later chapters focus on the expansion era, the move to double-knit uniforms and the modern era (you can see some of the books interior pages here). Spectacular photography showcases the feel of each uniform, from the textured flannel of Jackie Robinsons Brooklyn Dodgers jersey to the deep powder blue of George Bretts Royals road uni. A treat for any uniform fan. Get it here.5. Team logo lawn stencil kitsShow your team pride, and make the neighbors jealous while youre at it, with these lawn stencil kits from the appropriately named Great Big LLogo company.dddddddddddd. The kits are available for a range of college teams, and each one comes with the appropriate paint colors for the job. Get them here.6. Painted baseball batsLets face it: Most baseball bats are pretty plain-looking objects. But if you start painting stripes and patterns on them, theyre transformed into surprisingly cool display pieces. Two companies excel at this: Mitchell Bat Company, which specializes in vibrant stripes (check them out here), and Pillbox Bat Co., which adorns its product line with very handsome flag-based imagery (check them out here). The only problem is that youll never find a stocking long enough to stuff the bats into!7. Smartphone cases with real hockey lacesYou might think all shoelaces are pretty much the same. But any serious hockey fan can pick out real skate laces, which have diagonal ticking stripes running through the cloth. Now you can get a Lace Case -- an iPhone case made with real skate laces. Its an ingeniously simple and visually effective way to tell the world which sport is your favorite. Get it here.8. Wallets lined with game-used uniformsPut your money where your uni is -- or maybe its the other way around -- with these genuine leather wallets lined with swatches from authenticated game-used jerseys. Available in a wide range of NFL, MLB, NCAA and NHL teams. Get them here.9. Vintage program and ticket graphics on canvas wrapsIf youre a sucker for the design of vintage program covers, old-school ticket stubs and other sports graphics from yesteryear, youll love Moonlight Wraps, which produces professional-looking canvas reproductions of classic sports designs and illustrations. The pieces are ready to be hung on the wall, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Check them out here.10. Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente T-shirtsIf you or someone on your shopping list is a fan of Roberto Clemente or Jackie Robinson -- and really, who isnt? -- youll like these retro T-shirts. Granted, the $39.95 price tag is pretty steep, but come on, its the holidays. Jackets and caps are also available. Check out the full product line here.Old favorites and honorable mentions:? If theres a Dallas Cowboys fan on your shopping list, maybe hed enjoy this selection of Cowboys underwear.? This print of an old patent drawing for a baseball would look nifty on someones wall.? These NFL and college football blankets look good and will keep you toasty this winter.? Menswear accessory maker Josh Bach makes some interesting baseball-themed neckties featuring pitchers grips, demolished stadiums?and field patterns.? Do you want your favorite teams logo on a dartboard cabinet? Sure you do!? Cycling fans will want to check out this new book about cycling jerseys.? These NHL adult onesies are endearingly absurd.? Old-school video gamers will love these Tecmo Bowl T-shirts.? Your go-to source for throwback college football helmets is still Gridiron Memories.?You can still get beautiful illustrations of old-timey baseball stadiums from Jeff Suntala.?And your best bet for spectacular one-of-a-kind painted baseball gloves is still artist Sean Kane.Paul Lukas knows whos been naughty and whos been nice, but hes not telling. If you like this column, youll probably like his Uni Watch Blog, plus you can follow him on Twitter and Facebook. Want to learn about his Uni Watch Membership Program??Sign up for his mailing list so youll always know when a new column has been posted or to just ask him a question. Contact him here. ' ' '