Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

GTBH 9/24/23: #ThankYouWaino

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 miserable week for the Redbirds with folks getting hurt right and left, but at least we had #200 for Adam Wainwright as part of it.  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the beautiful game that got Wainwright to history before looking at the wreckage that was the rest of the week.  Through all that, though, there's a chance for you to show what the impact Uncle Charlie has had on this organization, this city, and this fan base!

GTBH 9/17/23: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals.  In a slightly shorter show than normal, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) discuss the news that Oli Marmol is expected back as manager of the Cardinals in 2024.  Shouldn't someone be sacrificed for this season?  Do the Cardinals really want that sort of turnover in the managerial seat?  What sort of wood makes the best torch for storming a station?  Plus a little thinking of Tyler O'Neill on the occasion of his return to the injured list.

GTBH 9/10/23: Throwing A Curve

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 two series this week?  Against playoff locks or contenders?  The Cardinals?  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) try to make sense of the madness.  Winning with home runs beats losing by getting just one hit, as the team proved this week.  Can Miles Mikolas do anything this winter to stop his slide?  What's the possibility Zack Thompson is in the rotation next season?  How much fun is it to watch Jordan Walker now and are there any concerns about his friend and teammate Masyn Winn?  And finally, what about that guy in Anaheim?  No, not that superstar, the other one....

GTBH 8/27/23: Is This String Already Played Out?

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  When your AA affiliate scores more in an inning than you do in a series, you might be a last place team.  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) try to find things to talk about surrounding this team but it's hard to do that and stay positive at the same time.  Are the veterans already checked out?  Who has any buzz around this team right now?  Are the injuries more from an abundance of caution or is there something going on in the workout room?  It's not easy to talk about this team right now but the guys give it their best shot!

GTBH 8/20/23: Does Anyone Still Care?

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 fairly miserable week of Cardinals baseball, but that doesn't help it stand out from much of the season. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the lack of attendance in recent games as well as the newest attendee, Masyn Winn. There's also discussion about the starters the Cardinals are looking for this winter and a guarantee that this show will never be sponsored by Fanatics.

GTBH 8/13/23: A Quiet Sunday

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals.  Hopefully you don't need much because there wasn't a lot going on this week, starting with the fact there was no Sunday ballgame for the first time since 1995.  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) do the best they can with what they have, talking about the great starts of Steven Matz and Matthew Liberatore.  Can we trust these results?  What does it mean for 2024?  That leads to a discussion of Adam Wainwright and what to do about his struggles before a check of the MLB Pipeline prospects.  It's not much but it's honest work.

GTBH 8/6/23: Trying To Stay Focused

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 the Memphis or Springfield Cardinals.  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have found themselves watching a lot more of the minor leagues now that the major league club is struggling to not be the worst team in the National League.  Is it too early to look toward the offseason and speculating on what will happen there?  Are there things to watch for this year?  What DO you do when your major league team is this bad?

GTBH 7/30/23: The Jordans Flow Out, Sem and the Gang Flow In

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis about the St. Louis Cardinals.  The day we never thought would come is here and the Cardinals, officially, are sellers.  How did they make out in the deals that sent Jordan Hicks to Toronto and Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton to Texas?  Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) discuss many of the facets of the deals, from trying to pronounce Robberse and Saggese to figuring out where all these new folks fit in the future of the Cardinals.

The deals aren't done, either, as Jack Flaherty and others still remain on the roster.  Where might he go?  What bats might join him on the way out of town?  And who is going to pitch the rest of the season?  It might well be you, dear listener!  Come in and marinate in the trade talk!

GTBH 7/23/23: Getting Close to Crunch Time

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 put together a little run this week but three straight losses at Wrigley Field seem to have quenched whatever candle of hope they had for this season.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about where the Cardinals are and where they should be in eight days.  Who should be gone by this time next week?  What sort of return should the club be seeing?  Is Dylan Carlson on the block and if so, why is he not playing every day?  Plus the guys get into the return of Adam Wainwright and debate who was better, Scott Rolen or Nolan Arenado.  Plenty of baseball discussion in here so come join us!

GTBH 7/9/23: Chasing After The Future

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 the All-Star Break and Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are looking forward to the break and what lays beyond.  Will the Cardinals be able to put together any sort of run or is the selloff on its way?  Is there an excitement about who the Cards may trade?  The ASB also means the MLB draft these days and David gives a brief rundown on St. Louis's first pick, OF Chase Davis from Arizona.  Come and give it a listen!