Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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!