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 int...
Aug 11, 2025•37 min•Season 9Ep. 24
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 ...
Aug 06, 2025•45 min•Season 9Ep. 23
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 t...
Jul 28, 2025•1 hr•Season 9Ep. 22
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 (tha...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 9Ep. 21
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 th...
Jul 07, 2025•48 min•Season 9Ep. 20
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 network...
Jun 30, 2025•41 min•Season 9Ep. 19
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!...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min•Season 9Ep. 18
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 tha...
Jun 16, 2025•34 min•Season 9Ep. 17
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 ...
Jun 09, 2025•43 min•Season 9Ep. 16
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!
Jun 02, 2025•30 min•Season 9Ep. 15
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 Ca...
May 27, 2025•32 min•Season 9Ep. 14
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? Al...
May 19, 2025•31 min•Season 9Ep. 13
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 ...
May 12, 2025•46 min•Season 9Ep. 12
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 G...
May 07, 2025•38 min•Season 9Ep. 11
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 gu...
Apr 28, 2025•32 min•Season 9Ep. 10
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 ...
Apr 15, 2025•40 min•Season 9Ep. 9
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 ...
Apr 07, 2025•41 min•Season 9Ep. 8
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!
Mar 31, 2025•37 min•Season 9Ep. 6
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...
Mar 24, 2025•41 min•Season 9Ep. 6
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 a...
Mar 18, 2025•47 min•Season 9Ep. 5
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!...
Mar 10, 2025•36 min•Season 9Ep. 4
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 ...
Mar 03, 2025•42 min•Season 9Ep. 3
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!
Feb 24, 2025•38 min•Season 9Ep. 2
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.
Feb 17, 2025•34 min•Season 9Ep. 1
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!...
Feb 11, 2025•42 min•Season 8Ep. 40
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 ...
Jan 21, 2025•43 min•Season 8Ep. 39
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!
Jan 13, 2025•35 min•Season 8Ep. 38
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!
Dec 24, 2024•35 min•Season 8Ep. 37
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?...
Nov 25, 2024•41 min•Season 8Ep. 36
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...
Oct 28, 2024•39 min•Ep. 42
