
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead baseball writer Derrick Goold and guests discuss the Cardinals, MLB and anything related to the national pastime and the city that adores it.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 190 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BaseballSports | |||

One of the first true baseball dynasties in St. Louis history was the St. Louis Stars, who had the talent to back up the name.
And, at their centrally located ballpark, the Stars and greats like Cool Papa Bell played such an entertaining, exciting ... more
It's become book week at the Best Podcast in Baseball.
Long time baseball writer and columnist and former president of the Baseball Writers' Association of America Ken Davidoff joins the podcast to discuss with host Derrick Goold his new book, "101... more
What is it with St. Louis and fielding, what are the seams to tie the city, its fondness for baseball, and defense together?
That's the question that comes at the conclusion of a brand new episode of the Best Podcast in Baseball. Author and histori... more
As the longtime archrivals clash for the first time in 2026 with a weekend series at Busch Stadium, here is what the scuffling Cardinals and struggling Cubs share in common.
They both got to this point thanks to the Brewers.
The Cubs arrive in St... more
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Really enjoy reading and listening to Derrick. However I struggle with Kevin Wheeler who seems to just want to argue and disagree on everything. Hard to listen to him
Maybe have some guests that are less argumentative and want to have constructive dialogue
Only problem is the frequency or lack of frequency. It would be nice if this was a weekly show that dropped on a certain day each week. At least during the Regular Season.
This has been an outstanding podcast since the beginning Bernie and Derrick days.
I think Kevin Wheelerâs appearances need to change or be dropped. I donât want an hour of âarrogant sports talk radio guyâ yelling at me. I listen to this podcast for the opposite of that.
It gets really awkward when they argue and thereâs just no need for it. Disagreements, no worries. But those episodes really stand out as different in a poor way, and usually it just results in a âMark as Playedâ without listen... more
Thanks for more of these. Nathan is great. Wheeler is ok. I just hear him enough already.
âWheelsâ has to be my favorite BPIB guest. Love his insights!
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The show provides informed, long-form analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals, MLB dynamics, and broader baseball topics through a beat writer lens. Episodes frequently explore roster moves, development, and strategic decision-making, often balancing data with storytelling and fan culture. A standout is how the host/leaders blend meticulous reporting with accessible discussions, sometimes featuring prominent national voices to broaden perspectives while staying rooted in Cardinals coverage.
Listeners are likely enthusiasts who value deep baseball knowledge, accountability in coverage, and candid conversations about team building, performance metrics, and the business of the sport. The format often highlights insider context, developing players... more
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