Gateway to Baseball Heaven: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

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 tough week for the Cardinals bullpen, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) have no real answers but "wait it out" since the season is almost over. Will Riley O'Brien be the closer next year? Who should get a shot in the last two weeks? Leo Bernal has taken the catcher position by storm. What does that mean for everyone else? Plus talk about the upcoming CBA battles and the Cardinals HOF ceremonies. Give it a listen!

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 truly a busy week for the club, with players coming up and going down, games being won and lost in dramatic fashion, and becoming the right side of a national controversy. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) go over it all, from the dramatic debut of Cooper Hjerpe to the steady reliability of Leo Bernal. What does all of this mean for the '27 roster? Can the club finish over .500? And how much grace do you give Doug Eddings? All that and much more in this week's show!

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. Somehow no broadcasters were harmed in the making of this podcast, which is not something the team can say about their players seemingly every game. The IL is filling up and some of the replacements, like Nolan Gorman, have been underwhelming. Occasionally, though, you get a Quinn Mathews or, apparently, a Leo Bernal. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the rumored promotion and how it would work on the team. They also discuss what September might look like for this team and when there might be an exciting lineup again. Come join us!

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) brings you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. There's really just one topic this week and you can guess what it is. Joshua Baez burst onto the MLB scene in historical ways and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) spend a lot of time marveling at his success. How many home runs will he hit the rest of the way? Why did the Cardinals bring him up now and how will they use him going forward? Plus there's talk about the heating up offense and the general improved run of the club. Give it a listen!

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 came out of the trade deadline gate firing on most cylinders, winning series against the Yankees and the Rockies. Is that enough to get the playoffs hopes firing again? Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) debate that topic and if they are willing to get hurt again. The guys also talk about Alec Burleson's role in the Cardinals future, wondering if he's a core player. They are pretty sure Matthew Liberatore is not one, but what does the future hold for him? Then they gush on the minors a bit and deal with a hard question. Come join 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 Cards are playing the Yankees (but before the big offensive explosion), Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) get together to ignore all that and focus on the chaos that was the MLB trade deadline. Some players didn't get moved (Ryne Stanek, which caused angst before the show was done, and any catcher) but otherwise the departures were as expected. The returns were incredible, though, as Chaim Bloom continues to show that he not only has an amazing eye for talent but he's able to do what it takes to acquire it. Where do the new guys rank and how will they fit in? The guys tackle that as best they can as they salute those that left and get excited about the new. Way to go, Chaim!

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) out of pocket, Daniel (@C70) brings in Kyle Reis (@kyler416) of prospect fame with the express verbal intent of NOT rehashing the draft or the minor leagues. How well did that work? The guys talk over the recent struggles of the Cardinals and where the energy has gone with this team. There's also discussions of Jimmy Crooks, Kyle Leahy, and Matt Svanson as well as the upcoming trade deadline. Then they go down a side road and touch on the Marvel news coming out of Comic-Con and Star Wars in general. Come give it a listen!

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) put the most recent Cardinals meltdown aside to get some expert insight on the draft from Baseball America writer Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo). The guys ask Carlos questions not only about what he liked about the St. Louis draft but how BA goes about putting together their boards. We're talking Trevor Condon, Tegan Kuhns, and more, including how the draft has changed over the past few years and what the new CBA proposals might do to it in 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 was a busy week which leads to a supersized show as Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) try to cover all the bases on this one. The Cardinals have finished their 2026 draft and are receiving glowing reviews. What do we think of Trevor Condon? What other players are intriguing from this draft? The guys also talk about the promotion of Jurrangelo Cijntje to AAA and Luis Gastelum to the majors, what might happen at the deadline in three weeks, and the long-term extension of JJ Wetherholt. Packed show, folks, so come give it a listen!

On this bonus episode, David Jones (@iPopEditor) discusses the upcoming MLB Draft and examines realistic options for the Cardinals at 13, this year's draft class, strategy, later-round picks, and a few misconceptions about the Draft.

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 Sunday was a tough day for the Cardinals in Wrigley, all you have to say is "17-1" for fans to perk up. It actually was a very good week for the Redbirds as they started this hard push for the All-Star Break. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the issues from today's game as well as discussing the rebound of Jordan Walker, the resiliency of this team as a whole, and the tough week ahead for the Birds. There's also talk about the All-Star Game and David teases his draft podcast dropping on this channel soon!

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 Cardinal offense and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) wonder if this is just a tough patch or if this is the club coming back to earth. Jordan Walker has scuffled--can he pick it back up? Is it possible for the offense and pitching to get going at the same time? What about Matthew Liberatore--is anything going to change there? Plus an old familiar face in a new place, so give it a listen!

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 club made some moves this week but none were bigger than the promotion of Blaze Jordan at the expense of Nolan Gorman. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about the move and discuss the long-term ramifications. Can Gorman ever make it back? What's his future like? The guys also get into the tough loss in Minnesota on Friday night, trying to make sense of a lot of different aspects. What's the future of this Kyle Leahy experience? Why did Ryne Stanek melt down? All that and more on this early episode!

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 a little help from the Reds, the Cards finished off one of their rare sweeps this season, moving back to seven games above .500. David (@iPopEditor) was blacked out from most of it but that doesn't stop him and Daniel (@C70) from talking about the excitement of the team. What all will Lars Nootbaar bring to this team? Can they keep this going against the next part of the schedule which has some soft spots? The guys also talk about Oli Marmol's selection to the All-Star Game coaching staff as well as many other things. Come join 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. As the Cardinals open their series with the Rangers, Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) look over the offense and find it wanting. Can the Cards keep winning if these struggles continue? Will the return of players like Lars Nootbaar and Nathan Church help? What about the moves the club made this week, can they be a spark? Daniel also talks about the Blogger and Podcaster Day that was held this weekend and some of the comments that Chaim Bloom made are intriguing but also could lead to some controversy in time. Lots of great stuff so give it a listen!

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 quite a great or even dry week, but the Cardinals did win some games and stayed in second in the NL Central. Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) talk about Matthew Liberatore and his attempt to keep pace with Jacob Misiorowski in the Memorial Day game. The guys also discuss the debuts of Brycen Mautz and Bryan Torres as well as the impending return of Lars Nootbaar. Not a bad way to wrap up your holiday weekend!

Every week, two of the Best Fans in Baseball (TM) bring you all the news and analysis you need about the St. Louis Cardinals. And that doesn't just stop at on the field but goes above it as well. The "Tarps Off" guys from Stephen F. Austin brought some energy and buzz to Busch Stadium this weekend and Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) give it the focus it deserves. Can the energy last? Would this have happened in the past? The guys also give kudos to the pitching staff, talk about irreplaceable players, and look ahead at the NL Central gauntlet. Give it a listen--shirt optional!

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 series win in San Diego slipped through the Cardinals' fingers, but Daniel (@C70) and David (@iPopEditor) are still encouraged by the .500 run against Milwaukee and the Padres. Can the offense get on track and will Lars Nootbaar's impending return help matters? The pitching--and especially Michael McGreevy--was strong this week. Can we trust it? Finally, Rainiel Rodriguez is on his way to Springfield. What should we expect from him? All that and much more!

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!

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?