Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

GTBH 5/3/26: Enjoying The Ride

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:16:49 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Even though the Cards lost on Sunday, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) were pretty pleased with the week that was. Was Monday night in Pittsburgh a real turning point to the team? Why is everyone concerned about Shohei Ohtani anyway? And will the NL Central please stop winning? It's been a great week and it's a fun show!

GTBH 4/26/26: Crashing Back To Earth

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:59:49 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Last week, the Cards were flying high. This week, reality thumped them in the face. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) spend a lot of time talking about the slumping bullpen, but the rotation and some of the bats (hello, Mr. Walker) get a little focus as well. It's not all been bad....just most of it, but we knew that going in. So was the winning a good thing or a bad thing?

GTBH 4/19/26: Leaving Space City on a Rocket

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:11:48 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It wasn't easy, but the Redbirds picked up their first sweep of the season, going to Houston and coming out with three straight Ws. Is this team for real? More reasonably, will they wind up better than the Mets this season? How long can the pitching walk this tightrope? Are some of the slumbering bats like Ivan Herrera and Masyn Winn waking up? And is there hope for Nolan Gorman? Can Victor Scott II get back to stealing bases? So many points and a lot of them are positive!

GTBH 4/13/26: After The Sugar Rush

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:31:18 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Things have started to taper off (well, not Jordan Walker) and some of the initial optimism about this team has faded. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) marvel over Walker, then get into some less happy things like the pitching rotation, Matt Svanson, and Nolan Gorman. We thought it'd be a rough season going in and it's still looking like it, but there are silver linings in all clouds!

GTBH 4/6/26: No One Said It Would Be Easy, But No One Said It'd Be This Hard

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:59:30 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards are 5-5 in their first 10, but they were six outs away from being 6-4 and those six outs--or rather, what happened around the outs--happened right before this show which means Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't in the most forgiving of moods. The guys talk about the bullpen and when and how it might have a different look, then discuss the early highs and lows of Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman. Dustin May's name gets dropped as well, so there's a mix of everything in this one!

GTBH 3/29/26: One Series In The Books

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:07:42 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Soon after Sunday's final out, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) get together to discuss the series between the Cards and the Rays. Is the bullpen going to be a major sore spot this season? Can we trust this breakout by Jordan Walker? Dustin May struggled--how disappointing was that? All that and much more!

GTBH 3/15/26: The Stage Is Being Set

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:54:55 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As basketball season winds down, baseball season gets ready to fire up. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about some of the roster decisions made recently as well as things that have stood out in spring. When do spring stats matter and when do they not? Are we to the "trust the process" stage? Should JJ Wetherholt lead off and is there any way Nelson Velazquez is not on this team? All that and much more in this one!

GTBH 3/8/26: Joshua Fit the Battle of Left Field

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:02:31 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As spring training gets close to the midway point, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about some of the topics that have become interesting. Tink Hence was sent down--while not a surprise, is it disappointing it happened so early? Jordan Walker hasn't exactly lit things on fire. Should there be concern? A good bulk of the conversation, though, centers around Joshua Baez. Can he make the roster? Should he? All that and much more!

GTBH 3/1/26: Marching On In

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:40:25 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) wind up doing a deep discussion on just two topics this week: the lack of spring training games and the signing of Oli Marmol to a two-year extension. Why can't games get televised in some form or fashion? Was the extension a good idea and why or why not? What does success look like in 2026? Settle in for a topical chat!

GTBH 2/22/26: The First Bite of Grapefruit

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:05:55 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Grapefruit League action has started and the Cardinals have split their first two games, though obviously nothing about these games really matter. That doesn't stop Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) from talking about it anyway. From Rainiel Rodriguez getting some early action to Kyle Leahy's start to the addition of Ramon Urias, the guys kick around some of the news from Cardinals camp. Plus some rants about instant replay and some raves about ABS!

GTBH 2/15/26: We, Too, Are In the Best Shape of Our Lives

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:17:07 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As another season dawns in Jupiter, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to talk about the comings and goings down in spring training. The trade for George Soriano was a bit puzzling and the guys grapple with it a bit as well as the news that Thomas Saggese might be heading for the outfield. Time for us to kick off another season as well. Come along for the ride!

GTBH 2/9/26: What Is It They've Sent Us?

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:04:32 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. While the official date for pitchers and catchers is still a few days away, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the spring. Would spring training ever get shortened? Who will be in the best shape of their life? One guy who won't be there is Brendan Donovan, traded this week to Seattle. The guys discuss the trade and its impact on the present and future of the club. All this and reasons to watch this season!

GTBH 2/1/26: A Frozen Week

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:59:21 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a quiet week for the Cards, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) use the lack of a Brendan Donovan trade to wonder how things would be different if John Mozeliak was still in charge--assuming they would be. Should the Cards get what they can or stick to their guns? There's also some talk about the prospect lists which are giving the system some love. Come give it a listen!

GTBH 1/25/26: Warm Talk on a Cold Afternoon

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:16:46 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With David (@iPopEditor) going through an ice storm and Daniel (@C70) with seven inches of snow on the ground, it's obviously the best time to talk about the boys of summer. David gets a chance to talk about Nolan Arenado moving on and both weigh in on the idea of a Brendan Donovan trade Plus: what faith do we have in the DeWitts as owners? And what players are we looking at most for 2026? You aren't going anywhere for a while, so give us a listen!

GTBH 1/11/26: More Fun Than a City Full of Monkeys

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 21:06:45 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With wild monkeys roaming the streets of St. Louis, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about a little less interesting news. The Cards dropped their streamer this week, so what does that mean for both the viewing fanbase and the payroll? What does the club see in Ryne Stanek that they signed him to a deal? Will the Alex Bregman signing loosen things for Nolan Arenado? All that and much more!

GTBH 1/4/26: New Year, Same Us

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:12:21 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the holidays in the rearview mirror and Winter Warmup directly ahead, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) take stock of where the Cardinals are right now. Was the Willson Contreras trade surprising? How different would this winter be if John Mozeliak was still in charge? Should the Cardinals hang on to Brendan Donovan? Will they really keep Nolan Arenado if a trade doesn't materialize? All this and much more!

GTBH 12/14/25: It's Gonna Be May

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:28:55 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It might be cold outside but the Cardinals are looking to spring, flipping the calendar to (Dustin) May. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the latest addition to the club and why it feels like a breath of fresh air even if it doesn't pan out. The guys also discuss the Rule 5 addition, the drop in the draft lottery pick, and the Brendan Donovan rumors. Come listen in on maybe the last Gateway of the year!

GTBH 12/7/25: On the Doorstep of the Winter Meetings

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:06:04 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Well, maybe more like every month, but after a gap Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are back to cover some of what has happened and some of what might happen. Was the timing of the Sonny Gray trade a little surprising? Did that trigger Willson Contreras to want out of town? What kind of activity will we see this week in Orlando? All that and much more!

GTBH 11/2/25: Let the Second Season Begin

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:25:12 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. OK, every week is a little bit of a stretch, but after a month away Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) finally get back to business. The guys talk about some takeaways from the Chaim Bloom press conference, how exciting and interesting the 2025 playoffs were, and what they'd like to see from Bloom as the offseason trade and free agent market opens. Good to be back, come give it a listen!

GTBH 9/28/25: No Mo' Mo, Bloom Gets To Bloom

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:53:26 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2025 season has come to a close and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to mark the occasion. Was intentionally walking Michael Busch on Saturday a good thing or a troll job? Should the closing lineup have been a little more robust? And the less said about Miles Mikolas the better. The guys also talk about the upcoming press conferences by John Mozeliak and Chaim Bloom plus the fates of the no-trade-clause guys. A rough season but, hey, we aren't Mets fans!

GTBH 9/21/25: The Home Curtain Comes Down

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:54:39 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. We've seen the last of the Cardinals at Busch Stadium for 2025 and while there are still some more games, there was a lot of finality this weekend. Miles Mikolas made his last start on the home mound, John Mozeliak watched his last games from the POBO suite, and Nolan Arenado walked off to a huge ovation without even playing. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about some of the endings and some of the beginnings, starting with Chaim Bloom and what he might do this winter. How can Cardinal fans stay engaged when a rebuild is coming? Let's find out together.

GTBH 9/14/25: Well, It Wasn't a Total Loss

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:45:22 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a very rough week for the Redbirds (well, not the Springfield ones) and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't terribly inclined to talk about it. They do give some kudos to Miles Mikolas (of all people) while talking about the pitching problems next year may have. Are we expecting too much from Chaim Bloom or will this actually be a busy offseason? Plus Masyn Winn gets shut down, finally. All that and more on this week's outing!

GTBH 9/8/25: Gray and Overcast

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:25:11 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the Cards about to take on the Mariners, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) dive into a few things team related. Would Sonny Gray waive his no-trade this winter? Would the Cardinals actually be able to trade him? How about the buzz around Jordan Walker this week? Was it a big deal? The guys also remember back to September 8, 1998.

GTBH 8/31/25: New Faces, Same Blahs

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 20:31:51 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards took two of three from their closest wild card rival but splitting with Pittsburgh before that took a lot of wind out of the sails, if it was there to begin with. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the flagging offense, what to watch for in September, and who the 2026 catcher might be among other things. Spend your Labor Day with the guys!

GTBH 8/24/25: The Dog Days of the Season

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:57:25 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. A mediocre week for the Cardinals as they made their Florida tour, but "mediocre" seems to be the word of the season so it's not a big surprise. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) wonder about Masyn Winn's knee, how the two factions in the front office are working together, and the frustration of watching this team. We'll miss them when they are gone but they'll drive us crazy until then!

GTBH 8/17/25: Misery Loves Company

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 20:23:47 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards were just one Brendan Donovan pinch-hit away from being swept in two series this week by teams on both ends of the spectrum. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the futility of the team and where it goes from here. Would this season be different had Chaim Bloom taken over already? What do you do with JJ Wetherholt? What will we get out of Nathan Church? All than and much more!

GTBH 8/10/25: Is There Hope?

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:04:19 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Another week closer to the end of the season and the Cardinals are still somewhat hanging around, 4 games out of a wild card spot as Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) record this episode. Does that mean the flame of hope is still flickering? If not, is there hope for next year? When WILL there be hope, when a data chip gets sent to Princess Leia? (Sorry, wrong fan interest) The guys talk about the current and the future and try to read some tea leaves!

GTBH 8/5/25: What's Left?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:32:17 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The trading deadline has come and gone and neither Daniel (@C70) or David (@iPopEditor) was all that enthused about it. It was fine, but will any of the returns make it to the majors? What about the roster and the clogs of bats that are there? Will we see Nolan Arenado again? Who will be the September callups? It's a hodgepodge of a show but it might be more entertaining than the current Cardinals game, depending on when you listen.

GTBH 7/27/25: Stumbling Toward The Deadline

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:51:13 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After a tough stretch in Arizona and Colorado, the Cardinals come home and split with the Padres, but that feels like too little too late for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). The trade deadline should be a busy one and the guys talk about all the various options, including the unlikely ones in Sonny Gray and Brendan Donovan. They also discuss how things might look the rest of the way and if there's anything that will swing Oli Marmol's job status one way or another. Double sized show this week, so enjoy!

GTBH 7/13/25: I Feel a Draft

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 19:49:22 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. This week, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) tag in Allen Medlock (@amedlock1) of Meet Me at Musial fame in a simulcast of the two shows. David breaks down the pick of Liam Doyle and what that means for the near and long-term future, then bows out as Allen and Daniel talk about the first part of the season and what to look for in the second one. A supersized show (that is the same as this week's MMM so you won't want to listen to them both)!

GTBH 7/6/25: Definitely Fedde Up

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:38:43 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As the Cardinals get demolished on national television for the second time in three days, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) hash out their feelings about how the club is going. Will the club make a move on Erick Fedde after yet another disastrous outing? Do the Cardinals put too much emphasis on what might be and not enough on what is? What will the Cardinals do at the deadline--or perhaps more telling, what can they do? All that plus David's final draft prediction and an honoring of Brenden Donovan!

GTBH 6/29/25: Broom Me

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 20:31:59 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After a downer midweek, the Cardinals came back out and swept the Guardians in Cleveland. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) sort out how they feel about this team now that they've basically run their June gauntlet. How bright is the future, both in 2025 and beyond? How impressive was Sonny Gray's game and who do we have to talk to about at least limiting niche networks to once per series? And why did Chumbawamba make an appearance? All that and much more!

GTBH 6/22/25: A Win Is a Win

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:40:32 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards took both series this week but that doesn't mean everything is perfect. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about some of the struggles, such as the bullpen, and the loss of Ivan Herrera. There's also discussion about the trade deadline and how things might shake out after a big series against the Cubs this week. Plenty to chew over so come join us!

GTBH 6/15/25: Rock Bottom, We Hope

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 20:27:58 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a rough week for the Redbirds--come from ahead losses, incomplete comebacks, and only one win against Toronto and Milwaukee. What's the problem? Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) pin most of the blame on the struggling offense. Is it just a down beat or is it a lingering problem? Who is taking ownership and trying to lead the team out of the mess? And while that's the big problem, there's also the Ryan Helsley question to tackle. Plus David talks about what the Cards might do in next month's draft.

GTBH 6/8/25: Two Out of Three....Is Pretty Darn Good

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 20:54:19 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards arrested their slide toward the mean by taking two out of three from a very good Dodgers team over the weekend at Busch Stadium. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the grit of this team, how fun it is to watch, and what we might expect for the next month. Plus Daniel was at this year's Blogger and Podcaster Day so there's plenty of talk about what Mo said and that whole experience. Come give it a listen!

GTBH 6/1/25: A New Month, But Will It Be the Same Cardinals?

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:28:09 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards dropped two of three against the Rangers, which elevated Daniel (@C70) and David's (@iPopEditor) anxiety level. Are we starting to see some regression to the mean, especially out of the pitching staff? Do the Cards need to move Ivan Herrera back behind the plate more? What should they do about a six man rotation in June? All that and plenty more!

GTBH 5/26/25: Falling For the Trap

Mon, 26 May 2025 20:21:16 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's a Monday show this week which gave the Cards a chance to lose, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't too down on the team even after a shaky game. That doesn't mean everything is hunky-dory--there's still decisions to be made on Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman and there are a few concerns on the pitching staff--but otherwise it's been a good week for the Cards and that means a good week for us!

GTBH 5/18/25: The Cardinals Keep Rolling

Sun, 18 May 2025 20:31:58 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards actually dropped a couple of games this week but that doesn't damper the mood of Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). They talk about the varied nature of the offense, what you do with Alec Burleson, and note the rough start against the Phillies by Sonny Gray. Plus another mid-2010s Cardinal decides to retire--should Kolten Wong get Cards HOF consideration? All that and more in this week's show!

GTBH 5/11/25: A Winning Streak Is the Second Biggest News of the Week

Sun, 11 May 2025 20:50:37 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need for the St. Louis Cardinals. For this anniversary show, though, we've got three of them. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are joined by longtime co-host Tara Nichols (@tarawellman) for the 300th show since leaving Blog Talk Radio. Tara catches us up on things and then joins the discussion about a Cardinals team that is suddenly winning and doing so in a dare we say fun way. What players catch her eye? What should be done with Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman? How many catchers are too many? All that and much more!

GTBH 5/6/25: Are The Cardinals Interesting?

Tue, 06 May 2025 20:31:50 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Who's afraid of the big bad Skenes? As the Cardinals finish off yet another win against the Pittsburgh ace, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about an interesting run of baseball from the team. Is the pitching actually good? How incredible has Matthew Liberatore been? Is it deliberate that Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman tend to not be in the lineup together? Is Gordon Graceffo the new bullpen piece? All of that and plenty more!

GTBH 4/27/25: The Roller Coaster Heads Back Down

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:50:56 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After some optimism on the last show, the Cardinals continued to not win on the road and struggle with some games at home. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk it out, including whether Ryan Helsley's lesser stats are due to a normal regression or more the lack of playing time. Who on the offense is really clicking? Why is Thomas Saggese being sent down? Plus the guys spend time to honor Walt Jocketty on the event of his passing.

GTBH 4/14/25: We're So Back (For Now)

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:32:31 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Ferris wheel that is the 2025 season is back on the upswing after the Cards took two of three from Philadelphia. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about how likely this is to last. Willson Contreras is starting to hit--is it the bat? How does the spread of offense keep this team from going cold? How important is it that Masyn Winn gets back soon? Can Matthew Liberatore keep the run going? All that and much more in this week's outing!

GTBH 4/6/25: Ship Them Away From Boston

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:50:07 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As the final innings of a ESPN-broadcast pounding take place, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) take a look at some of the real concerning things that have taken place recently. How concerning is Ryan Helsley's meltdown against the BoSox? Should we expect anything from Miles Mikolas? What happens now that Ivan Herrera is heading to the IL? There's been some positives as well, but they are harder to find when the staff gives up double digits twice in three games. Come listen and see if they are in there!

GTBH 3/30/25: Make Broom for St. Louis

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:37:57 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The 2025 season has kicked off and, if this weekend is any indication, it’s going to be a fun one. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about all the different facets of the Cards’ sweep of the Twins. Should we call VS2 Victor Van Go? Is there still concern with Sonny Gray? How is Oli Marmol going to keep up the lineup juggling? All that and much more!

GTBH 3/23/25: Great Scott (II)!

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:29:50 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards finalized their Opening Day roster and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to talk about the surprises. Victor Scott II will be in center for the opener--in St. Louis, not Memphis. What are the ripple effects from that decision? Who takes shortstop on days Masyn Winn isn't out there? Matthew Liberatore is in the starting rotation after making just one start this spring. Does that matter? And do all of these different choices indicate that a new day truly has come for the Cards front office? Come join the guys as they talk it out!

GTBH 3/17/25: Make The Hard Decision

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:51:57 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Just one week left in spring but there's still plenty of questions around the club. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) work their way around some of them. What's really behind this idea of a six-man rotation and why are the Cardinals apparently willing to do it in the absolute worst way? Who is going to be the 26th man and does it really matter? How worried do we get about Sonny Gray's less-than-sunny spring? All that and more!

GTBH 3/9/25: Opportunities Abound

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:20:24 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Another week of spring training in the books and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are noticing things. Like the improved play of Nolan Gorman, capped off with a home run on Sunday. Or the fact that the Yankees suddenly seem to have a need for a major league starter. Or how Thomas Saggese has caught fire as well. All of these and much more elaborated on in the show!

GTBH 3/2/25: What, Us Worry?

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:39:38 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Spring training is in full swing and there's been just enough statistical data for people to start getting a little buzz going. It's not like Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are really concerned about Masyn Winn not having a hit or anything like that, but there are still some things to take note of. Can Luken Baker make the team? What do the early cuts mean? Who is impressing in the early going? There's enough out there to start some conversations, so come listen to ours!

GTBH 2/23/25: Here We Go Again

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 22:51:23 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans of Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With two spring games in the book, of course it is time for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) to overact wildly about the results. OK, maybe not, but the games do give a jumping off point to talk about Tekoah Roby, Sem Robberse, JJ Wetherholt, and many more. Baseball is back, folks. Let's talk about it!

GTBH 2/16/25: Nolan Reports

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:40:22 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) kick off season 9 of the show by talking about the main event, the reporting of Nolan Arenado to Cardinals camp. The guys break down his media scrum and talk about the impact he'll have on the season. Plus they give their first impressions of camp and look forward to real games this weekend.

GTBH 2/10/25: No News Is...Pretty Typical

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:40:21 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The quiet winter is starting to come to an end and it can't come quickly enough for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). They talk about what hasn't happened, how the roster could change during the year, Nolan Arenado, and Jim Edmonds's thoughts about the club. Plus it's the only Cardinal podcast you'll hear this week with a reference to the Book of Revelation!

GTBH 1/20/25: Trying To Light The Fire

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:24:48 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. This weekend, the Cardinals hosted Winter Warm Up, in part to help the streets around St. Louis finally thaw. The news is still frigid, however, as everything is waiting on the glacier pace of a Nolan Arenado trade. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) spend some time with what did come out of the charity event, plus discuss why the 2025 team has hopes and what can dash them. Plus there's talk about the streaming package, a detail of which came out due to the intrepid work of Kyle Reis. Huddle round and let's see if we can get some heat off of these embers!

GTBH 1/12/25: Welcome To Arb-y's

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:29:39 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's been a quiet few days...weeks...months for the Cards, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to break down all the news about Bailey Horn. OK, not really, but they do go through the arbitration cases while pondering the front office's approach. Come give it a listen!

GTBH 12/23/24: Wrapping Things Up

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 21:43:12 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Every week is pushing it in the winter, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are back before the Christmas holidays to break down all the Cardinal activity which is...nothing. So we talk about Nolan Arenado, why ownership shouldn't be looking for salary dumps, Paul Goldschmidt as a Yankee, and the draft lottery pick. Merry Christmas from the guys to all!

GTBH 11/24/24: Podcasting--How Does It Work?

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:05:01 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Actually, due to many different circumstances, it's been about a month since Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have been able to sit down and talk about the Cardinals. Not a lot has changed, though there has been some news. What do we make of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras wanting to stay while Nolan Arenado is open to leaving? Was last year's trade deadline a bust? Do the Rule 5 protection picks tell us something about the new front office focus? All that and more!

GTBH 10/27/24: Cerfolio's Portfolio

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:33:48 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The World Series is going on, and while Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk a bit about it, the Cardinals made some news of their own this week. What will Rob Cerfolio bring to the table from the Cleveland organization? What does this hire say about Chaim Bloom? Can Brant Brown make an impact on these hitters? Is there a risk? All that, some really bad jokes, and a tribute to a fallen STL radio show in this episode!

GTBH 10/21/24: All Rise for The Federalist

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:19:02 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's been quiet, which means Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have to cast a wider net to find topics. Does the fact that Tommy Edman was NLCS MVP for the Dodgers mean that trade should go with the other trades of questionable vintage? What does the World Series matchup tell us and is it a good one? Jon Jay is back and Willie McGee steps aside. How much will that matter? A little conversation in the quiet time!

GTBH 10/7/24: Warding Off Problems

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 20:35:25 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. A week out from that important press conference, it was a little quieter for the Cards. That doesn't mean Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) don't have things to talk about. The Cards have cut ties with hitting coach Turner Ward. What are the ramifications of that? How much was he to blame? There was also news on the broadcast front, with the potential of Diamond Sports dropping the team. Will it happen? Should it? It's a nice calm show after last week's chaos, so check it out!

GTBH 9/30/24: A New Era Blooms For The Cardinals

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:47:57 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The season is over for the Redbirds and while Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) pause to address that a bit, the big news was the press conference held by ownership on Monday. The Chaim Bloom era is getting started with a focus on player development before taking on John Mozeliak's job in 2026. What else came out of the presser? How much credit or blame should Mo get? Where does ownership sit in all of this? What's this winter going to look like? It's a double-sized version of Gateway so come join the conversation!

GTBH 9/22/24: The End Is Near

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:37:48 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. At least Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) don't have to try to talk about the White Sox every week, so there are silver linings to everything. After marveling at those 120 losses, the guys get into what's going on with the Cardinals and what needs to change for next year. Does falling short of 3 million fans ring alarm bells? Do the words of Willson Contreras carry any weight? If the Cardinals were going to spend money, would we trust them to do it right? All this plus instant reaction to the firing of David Bell!

GTBH 9/15/24: Pick a Lane

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 20:03:43 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After a disappointing weekend in Canada, the Cards sit a game under .500 with just two weeks left to salvage something from 2024. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) think the team can win some games but the real work seems to need to come from a front office that increasingly feels like they are throwing things at the wall. The discussion frames around center field, though other examples are in there as well. Should the club be playing the kids already? What needs to be the focus for a front office that might not be here in 2025? Can anything be done about hitting with runners in scoring position? A free-wheeling chat that you are invited to join!

GTBH 9/8/24: Miles To Go

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 20:29:38 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After another very rough outing by Miles Mikolas, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) try to figure out his place on the team and how likely it is he'll be finishing out his contract in 2025. Gary Larocque stepped down as Director of Player Development this week. How important is this hire and what signs could we get from how they fill the role? The guys also talk about Paul Goldschmidt and finish up with a good and a bad category for the Cards this season.

GTBH 9/1/24: A Show (Crisa)fulli of Fun

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 20:54:02 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With David (@iPopEditor) still on the IL, Daniel (@C70) goes to the bench to bring in legendary pinch-hitter Alex Crisafulli (@alexcards79) to talk about a good week of Cardinal baseball that probably means nothing in the grand scheme of things. What can we see in the last month that will make a difference for 2025? How smart can two guys that haven't seen a game in a while sound? Are the Cubs destined to rule the world (or at least the NL Central)? And we remember a former Cardinal as only a couple of '80s kids can.

Show notes:
Daniel's Substack article: https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/the-case-for-selling

Milt Thompson article: https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-alumni-catching-up-with-milt-thompson

GTBH 8/26/24: I Don't Know, Fly Casual

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:03:36 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Well, almost every week. For the first time in Gateway history, Daniel (@C70) flies solo. After talking about the upcoming temporary hosting change, he gets into where the Cardinals are after taking two of three from the Brewers and the Twins. Should we write them off? What's going to happen this winter? If you are looking for a nice white noise podcast to drift off to, we've got you covered!

GTBH 8/19/24: Back Into The Mess

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:16:41 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Waiting a day to record didn't really help Daniel (@C70) and David's (@iPopEditor) mood or patience with this current incarnation of the Redbirds. How frustrating are moral victories at this time? Will the club finish over .500 or will they finish in last place? What happens this winter--will change come then or even before? The guys hash it out with not a lot of optimism. You've been warned!

GTBH 8/11/24: Treading Water

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 20:27:02 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. After a week on the IL, David (@iPopEditor) is back to join Daniel (@C70) to talk about a club that seems to be just spinning its wheels. What are the real chances for October baseball? What should the club do with Jordan Walker? Which pitcher besides Sonny Gray do you trust? It's not the most upbeat show but this team isn't the most upbeat team right now either!

GTBH 7/28/24: Skidding Toward The Deadline Wall

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:31:18 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As of recording, the trade deadline is less than 48 hours away and it's still not clear what the Cardinals will do. They plan to be buyers but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) question if that is the right move for a team that feels like it's going to bob around .500 the rest of the way. The club sent Giovanny Gallegos packing, but was it for performance or was it a salary issue and if it's the latter, well, what in the world is going on here?

The guys also talk about potential trade pieces from the Cardinals as well as try to make sense of Sonny Gray's recent struggles. All this and the tightrope walking David does trying to stay cogent while on medication!

GTBH 7/21/24: A Good Southern Weekend

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:41:55 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the All-Star Break in the rear view mirror, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the series against the Braves this weekend. Winning two of three is all you could ask for, but it wasn't enough to keep from losing ground in the division. How frustrating is that? The Cards have been tied to Erick Fedde in the trade market. Is that a good thing? Are there some warning signs? The lineup on Sunday had Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado out of the top 4. How long will that last? All this and much more!

GTBH 7/14/24: This Is The JJ

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 21:00:56 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. While the Cards finished up the first half on Sunday, the bigger news was happening in Texas. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) react to the selection of West Virginia SS JJ Weatherholt with the seventh overall pick. How did a player projected to maybe go 1-1 wind up available for St. Louis? Where is he going to play? How exciting is it to have this sort of talent in the organization?

The guys do get to the action on the field as well, trying to decide how much of the recent surge is a team coming together and how much of it is the schedule. What sort of concerns are there hanging around this team? How much could the right move at the trade deadline impact the division or the wild card race? Plus some talk about Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt to wrap it all up.

Daniel's Substack article: https://cardinal70.substack.com/p/random-musings-on-an-anniversary

GTBH 7/7/24: Pushing Toward the Break

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 20:49:24 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It wasn't always pretty but it was a successful week for the Cardinals, who have pushed deeper into the October picture with some victories. How does the last week change the trade deadline picture? How will the roster shake out with the returns of Lars Nootbaar, Ivan Herrera, and Tommy Edman? What did David learn by watching the Memphis Redbirds this week? Why did Ryan Helsley need MLB to step in and add him to the All-Star roster? All that and some draft talk in this week's show!

GTBH 6/30/24: Insert Larry David Gif Here

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:09:56 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards finished a 7-3 homestand by taking a series against the Braves and splitting a four gamer with the Reds. That's good! However, the run production was minimal and some of the pitching stalwarts got blown up. That's bad! Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) try to sort out exactly how they feel about this team with all its flaws. Plus discussion of the trade deadline, the All-Star Game, and much more!

GTBH 6/23/24: An Expected Sweep In an Unexpected Place

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:40:46 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was an eventful week for the Cards, playing games in three states and winning a majority of them, even if it wasn't how you'd expect. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about different ways to look at the Marlins series, from disappointment to bump in the road. They also discuss the Cardinals catching situation with the injury to Ivan Herrera as well as what the roster issues might be as people get healthy. There's also talk about the pitching, including a salute to Sonny Gray's game on Sunday. Finally, there's discussion about the Rickwood game and if there can be any icons any more. Longer running time but hopefully worth it!

GTBH 6/16/24: A Great Holiday

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:48:00 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards took both series they played this week which should put a bounce in the step of Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). There's still a lot of questions around this team, like what are they going to do for offense when Pedro Pages gets demoted? Miles Mikolas has been great and Andre Pallante has stepped up enough that the fifth starter question is about to get interesting. All that and much more!

GTBH 6/10/24: Blogger and Podcaster Day at Busch

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:43:11 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) got together this weekend in Busch Stadium but that doesn't mean that they actually recorded anything. Instead, with a couple of days to process, the guys get into what the experience was like both for the new guy (David) and the old veteran (Daniel, obviously). They also discuss John Mozeliak's comments on player development, Jordan Walker, center field, the fifth starter, and much more as well as discussing the current state of the team. Daniel tells stories of how things used to be and David tunes him out as is right and proper.

GTBH 6/2/24: True Brotherly Love

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:35:24 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals took a hot stretch into Philadelphia and were treated like a little brother that had violated their big brother's bedroom. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) recorded this as Game 3 was going on and the Cards tried to salvage something from the weekend. Topics include: concern about Sonny Gray, excitement about Nolan Gorman, lots of praise for Masyn Winn (and then watching him make some misplays), Andre Pallante as fifth starter, and Jordan Walker's first homer. Big show for a big week!

GTBH 5/27/24: Soggy Cardinals Still Soar

Mon, 27 May 2024 21:10:52 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals only lost one game this past week, so why are Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) still stressing out? After all, the club has made up ground in the division, swept the powerhouse Orioles, and won two rain-soaked games against the Cubs. What's not to like? Well, there's still some weak spots in the offense and the bullpen is putting off some warning lights. Could there be help on the horizon? And the guys also get into the surprising news of Angel Hernandez retiring.

GTBH 5/19/24: Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, But It's Still Not Good

Sun, 19 May 2024 21:10:01 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Redbirds won both of their series last week, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't throwing any parties just yet. There's still a lot of concerning things with this team even if things are a little more optimistic than they were a week ago. Is the offense coming around just in time to see the pitching go south? What should the club do with Matthew Liberatore and the fifth starter spot? Should Dylan Carlson being playing more or Jordan Walker returned from Memphis? All of this and these two fashionistas tackle the City Connect jerseys as well!

GTBH 5/12/24: The Worst Week of a Terrible Season

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:56:49 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Redbirds won on Sunday for the first time all season but that's really all the good news Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have about the last seven days. The Cards dropped all their games with only a rainout sparing them from a complete set. They lost their catcher and main offensive weapon when Willson Contreras's arm got in the way of J.D. Martinez's bat. The offense didn't pick up the slack, either. There are a lot of issues with this team and the guys pick through most of them.

GTBH 5/5/24: Really? Losing to the White Sox?

Sun, 05 May 2024 20:34:21 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It was a pretty miserable week for the Cardinals, dropping series to the Tigers and the worst team in baseball coming into this series. What's a team to do? Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) don't really have any solutions, but they definitely can point to some problems. What will it take to get some offense around here?

GTBH 4/28/24: This Week Was Not Offensive

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:45:19 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals won both series they played this week and were one strike away from getting a sweep at CitiField. That doesn't mean everything is sunshine and roses for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). There's no doubt that the bullpen has been remarkable and the starting pitching more stout than expected, but where are the bats? Why can't they seem to find a groove? We know where Jordan Walker is--at Memphis, trying to find his stroke. Was that the right move? All this and much more!

GTBH 4/21/24: The Kyle Gibson Episode

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:52:44 -0600

Two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have real concerns about the offense of the Cardinals and how things are trending in a very similar direction as last year. There's no solutions here, but before we get to the concerns and complaints, David had a chance to interview Kyle Gibson (@kgib44) earlier this week. So listen to that and then maybe stick around for two grumps. We also had some recording glitches, so we like the Cardinals also had trouble making contact.

GTBH 4/14/24: Second Verse Same as the First?

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:24:58 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. A downer of a series in Arizona puts the Cardinals exactly where they were at this point last season, something that does not inspire Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) with confidence. Can this offense get clicking? What's up with all the Masyn Winn rest days? Are all of Oli Marmol's moves doomed? At least the guys end on a Sonny note, talking about the return of the staff ace.

GTBH 4/7/24: A Much Better Week

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 20:28:05 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Even though they lost Sunday's game against the Marlins, there's plenty in the last week that encourages Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor). Things haven't clicked on all cylinders but people like Sonny Gray and Lars Nootbaar should be returning soon. How does the roster look then? Do the Cardinals have one of those "good problem to have" at catcher? What's up with Nolan Arenado? All this and much more!

GTBH 3/31/24: Are We Having Fun Yet?

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:21:46 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) recorded at their normal time, which happened to coincide with when John King came into the game, so you can hear the tone of the show shift in real time! Actually, there's plenty of issues with this team already and a tough series coming up. Come listen in as the guys try to make sense of it all!

GTBH 3/26/24: An Honest Evaluation

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:56:36 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. Spring training is over and Opening Day is almost here. However, if you are expecting a rah-rah, pump-you-up show to kick off the season, you are going to be disappointed. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk honestly about the weaknesses of this team, what this season means, and how it could go south. It's not all doom and gloom, though! There are things to be excited about and, if nothing else, perhaps you save this episode to point out just how wrong both these guys are!

GTBH 3/17/24: The Blarney Stone

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:30:29 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and information you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's St. Patrick's Day and the Cardinals could use a little luck of the Irish to keep everyone in one piece. Keynan Middleton went down this week, a troubling injury in an area where the Cards actually have some depth. Oli Marmol found a pot of gold mid-week as the Cardinals extended him for two years. Is this really a big deal and does it change much of anything? And do spring training stats start counting now that there are just 10 days left? Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are wearing the green and talking the red!

GTBH 3/10/24: VSII Be or Not To Be

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:41:56 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. This week's show is brought to you by Mercy Health because it's all about injured Cardinals and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) don't have medical degrees. Sonny Gray's hamstring was whole a week ago. Are we worried about what that means for the long term? When in the world will Tommy Edman come back and can Dylan Carlson pick up the slack? We'd make a Lars Nootbaar crack but his ribs beat us to it. With him out, the guys debate pro and con on the idea of Victor Scott II on the roster. It's a show Hawkeye Pierce and Joan Watson would approve of!

GTBH 3/3/24: What, Us Worry?

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:39:23 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cards were rained out on Sunday, meaning that they didn't get a chance to finally hit a home run. You'll have to judge if Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) picked up the slack. The guys talk about some early stats that aren't flattering and their level of concern over them. They try to make some sense out of the Brandon Crawford signing. And Daniel doesn't let David get by without addressing his prediction from last week. Plenty in here for you!

GTBH 2/25/24: We Have Baseball!

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:32:30 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. The spring training games have gotten underway and so far all three games have been available on TV, giving Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) plenty to discuss. Does Masyn Winn's big Sunday put to rest some of the questions that swirled this week about shortstop? Has Alec Burleson's outfield work this winter paid off? How are the Cardinals going to get all those arms into the bullpen? Unlike the new Fanatics jersey pants, there's plenty of material here!

GTBH 2/19/24: Leading the Way Into a New Season

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:21:39 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. It's a new season, both for the team and for the show, and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to talk about what's been going on in Jupiter this week. Is this leadership thing taking hold? Can we tell? What has impressed the guys so far out of the first few days? And how does the team utilize Zack Thompson and Matthew Liberatore this season? All that and some disturbing imagery to boot!

GTBH 2/5/24: Closing the Book

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:37:47 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the signing of Keynan Middleton, the Cards seem to have wrapped up their work for the winter. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) discuss what the Cardinals have done, where they think the team sits now, and what the rest of the NL Central looks like. The truck's off to Jupiter and a new season awaits!

GTBH 1/28/24: Edman Tell No Tales

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:41:35 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. As January winds to a close, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the little news there is and then get a little ranty about this past winter. Tommy Edman signed a two year contract that bought out his arbitration years. Is this a big deal? Why didn't it go longer? Why are the Cardinals so afraid of insurance in the rotation? David also goes down the prospect lists that have come out and talks about where the young Cardinals show up. Plenty for you in this one!

GTBH 1/22/24: The Traveling Wilburys

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:53:32 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. This week there were plenty of moves for Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) to discuss, even if most of them wound up in the "eh, it's fine" pile. James Naile goes to Korea, which means the Cards can sign Matt Carpenter. Can his bat do anything? Can he be the leader they want? Do they even need said leader? The guys also get into Tommy Edman's contract extension, so stick around for Daniel's hot take, or as hot of a take as he is capable of.

GTBH 1/14/24: Finding Warmth on a Cold Weekend

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 22:47:12 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need for the St. Louis Cardinals. There might be snow on the ground where Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are but that doesn't mean that nobody's talking baseball. Winter Warmup in St. Louis brings John Mozeliak and the players out for media availability. What stood out to the guys? Is it really true the RSN situation didn't affect this winter? Is Victor Scott II really the next Mookie Betts? And why are the Cardinals going to arbitration with Tommy Edman? All that and more on this week's show!

GTBH 1/8/24: The Roster In Full Bloom

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 21:49:17 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the holidays behind, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) get back together to talk baseball in an extra-long edition of Gateway. The club seems to be done with its construction of the 2024 team. Where did the payroll increase that was discussed go? Was last year really a wake-up call for this club? The bullpen has gotten a low-cost makeover--how encouraging are its chances next season? All that plus much more!

GTBH 12/4/23: A Chilly Time in Nashville

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:05:18 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals. The baseball world has converged on David's (@iPopEditor) town for winter meetings and he and Daniel (@C70) talk about the news of the day, what news there is. The Cardinals have made it official that they are open to trading Tyler O'Neill. Is there any way that doesn't happen? What kind of return would they get? Are there other outfielders that could move? The bullpen seems to be the team focus right now. What sort of players might get added? All this and guesses on what else might happen soon!

GTBH 11/27/23: It’s Always Sonny In St. Louis

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:57:11 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. John Mozeliak did a lot of shopping around the Thanksgiving holiday, checking off the Three Wise Starters from his list. How interesting is it to have Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Sonny Gray in the fold? Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about their reactions to the moves, whether the Cards are the favorites in the division, and whether this is more of a band-aid than a true course correction. Give a listen and let us know if you think this would be a better haul were it not for the Shadow of Yamamoto!

GTBH 11/19/23: No No Nola

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:25:33 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. News out of Philadelphia is that Aaron Nola is staying put and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are here to discuss what that means. Is it a problem that the Cardinals apparently never met with the pitcher? How nervous does it make you that there is one less chair? The guys also talk about the non-tender deadline and the moves that were made there. Do they show a new focus for the organization? Come in and enjoy during your Thanksgiving week!

GTBH 11/13/23: November Details

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:46:44 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Still no major moves as of yet, so Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) start talking about the smaller ones. Does it make sense that the Cards filled up their 40-man roster? Will they make a Rule 5 pick? Should Jordan Walker have gotten a ROY vote? All these and more on a special Monday night edition!

GTBH 11/5/23: Start Your Engines

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:39:47 -0600

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. With the World Series in the rear view mirror, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) discuss the Rangers' championship before diving into the free agency issues. The opening bell sounds on Monday but do either of these guys expect a big deal before the turkey is ready on Thanksgiving? There's also talk that Chaim Bloom might be joining the Cardinals in an advisory role. Is this a good idea? Before the free agency begins, give a listen to this show!