Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

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!

GTBH 7/2/23: We Love Adam Wainwright

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 a series against the Yankees after coming oh-so-close to doing the same against the Astros.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and David (@iPopEditor) aren't necessarily feeling an upswing, though.  What's the worst case scenario for this team this year?  What sort of trade return should the Cards be looking for with players such as Jordan Montgomery and Jack Flaherty?  What would the rotation look like without those players?  Then the guys spend some time on the Twitter issues around Adam Wainwright this week and reaffirm their fondness for Uncle Charlie.

GTBH 6/25/23: Redcoats and Redbirds

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 went across the pond this weekend, splitting the series against the Cubs and saving themselves from an international debacle.  Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the two games and what they meant for the season.  Was Adam Wainwright's start an aberration?  Was Jake Woodford the London MVP?  Will going to London be a hurdle for this coming week?  The guys also talk about trades and hope for this season and beyond, so give it a listen!

GTBH 6/19/23: Signs of Life

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 off, Daniel (C70 At The Bat, @C70) and David (@iPopEditor) come together to try to determine if the current Cardinals winning streak is a fluke, a mirage, or the start of something real.  What can you take from seeing the Mets and Nationals?  Is this London trip coming at exactly the wrong time?  When do the Cardinals have to decide who they are?  All this and a couple of high points so come listen in!