Podcast appearances and mentions of Derrick Goold

Joon Lee joins Buster to discuss the Mets crowd letting Justin Verlander have it and the Mets rotation missing last year's dependability, the brewing rivalry between the Yankees and Blue Jays, and Kenley Jansen's fight against anxiety. Then, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold stops by to talk about which Cardinals player will end the season with the most starts at catcher, Andrew Kninzer's place in the clubhouse, Willson Contreras' professionalism, if Jack Flaherty can get on a roll and the NL Central not putting St. Louis away when it had the chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joon Lee joins Buster to discuss the Mets crowd letting Justin Verlander have it and the Mets rotation missing last year's dependability, the brewing rivalry between the Yankees and Blue Jays, and Kenley Jansen's fight against anxiety. Then, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold stops by to talk about which Cardinals player will end the season with the most starts at catcher, Andrew Kninzer's place in the clubhouse, Willson Contreras' professionalism, if Jack Flaherty can get on a roll and the NL Central not putting St. Louis away when it had the chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug demands we talk about the FPCC over the Redbirds 17-run victory yesterday. Cletus is going to play from the senior tees. Doug weighs in. Plowsy gives a retroactive take on Corey Patterson. Doug is fully dressed in Brewer Blue. Arenado has caught fire. Gorman is putting up big boy numbers, yet he still needs to ride the pine from time to time. Jack Flaherty had a dominating performance. 10 K's in 7 innings of work. Doug says Contreras took an online course on how to catch. Jack gives a "cheeky little nod" to the velo question of last week. Piggyback season. The headline on Derrick Goold's article. Cardinals odds to win the central and WS. Who are the WS favorites? Doug updates us on the Vaughn Index. The StrodeCast predicts possible rain on Friday. Doug is so unrelatable. The Dotem preview video. There will be treats and beverages aplenty on the course. PlowHawk predicts he will eat 6 donuts. NHL playoffs. Who is Doug's least favorite fanbase, Philly or Boston? We really inform the listening audience about the city of Philadelphia. Talking about processing the audio for the podcast. The skeleton. Iggy and the Minnesota Vikings cheerleader. The FCC won't let me be, or let me be me. Ball striking. PGA Championship this week. Oakland A's had 2,000 fans last night. New Swope's Picks on Jay Jr. coming soon. Bo Van Pelt was out at Gateway trying to qualify. Larry Nickel joins us for the WWE Recap. Previewing the PGA Championship. Who will win the Dotem? Wellington is willing to track Cletus' group for scoring purposes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we take a mini-break, we celebrate the 150th episode of the Dattitude Podcast. Inside, we dive deeper into the New Orleans Saints' 2023 schedule, which was released Thursday. Zach Ewing and I will go through it and preliminarily offer our over or under on the projected 9.5 wins. We also will try to find other early values across the NFL. Then, one of Major League Baseball's top beat writers, Derrick Goold, who is a Times-Picayune alum, joins the show to give his take on the first month-plus of the season, the new rules and how they're working, and the biggest surprises so far. Derrick also talks about how big changes could be coming to the way we watch baseball.

Where better to go for background and informed viewpoints on the Cardinals decision to reduce All-Star catcher Willson Contreras' time behind the plate than to two of the people who covered him the longest as the man behind the mask for the World Series champion Cubs? Patrick Mooney, baseball writer at The Athletic, and Gordon Wittenmyer, longtime Cubs beat writer for the Chicago Sun-Times and elsewhere, join the Best Podcast in Baseball, hosted by St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold, to discuss the Cardinals' choice, how the Cubs developed and managed Contreras at catcher, and how this while kerfuffle feels familiar around Wrigley Field, like a Cubby Occurrence. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design, is a production of StlToday.com, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Flaherty goes after The Cat and gets personal with Derrick Goold in the post game media scrum

Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold and they discuss what Willson Contreras' path back to catching looks like.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from Busch Stadium. Derrick tries to make sense of Oliver Marmol's usage patterns including why Andrew Knizner has seen a bump in playing time. He also reacts to the 2023 Cardinals Hall of Fame class.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold who joins the show from Oracle Park ahead of the Cardinals facing the San Francisco Giants. Derrick questions if Dylan Carlson needs more playing time than the current outfield situation allows. He also analyzes Willson Contreras' comments that the pitching staff needs to pitch with more of an edge.

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About to start a long road trip out west, the Cardinals have already encountered some jarring potholes at the beginning of their season, from a split series vs. Pittsburgh to a botched series opener vs. Arizona. Pitching is the leading culprit. The rotation's contribution of two quality starts in the first 17 games has compromised a bullpen. The recent handling of Jordan Hicks spotlights another question: How and why have the Cardinals struggled recently to develop pitching, particularly power pitching? Alex Reyes is gone having never reached his potential. Dakota Hudson is in Class AAA looking for his. Hicks is in a mopup spot. And now Andre Pallante is optioned. With highway traffic as both a soundtrack and a metaphor, St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Ben Frederickson joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss the speed bumps behind and the road ahead. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold who joins from Busch Stadium ahead of the Cards facing the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bernie and Derrick debate just what consitutes a quality start for a pitcher. They also take a look at the recent offensive production from the outfielders.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold from his hometown of Denver. Derrick talks about some of his fondest memories of the early days of Rockies baseball (and later days of the Denver Zephyrs). Derrick also weighs in on Tyler O'Neill's standing in Oliver Marmol's lineup and offers an update on when Adam Wainwright could return to a major league mound.

The season-opening home stand ended with sweep by Atlanta and the first true stress tests of the Cardinals -- one long predicted and the other completely unexpected. Once the cars had been returned to their sales lots and the Clydesdales to their stable, the Cardinals flashed a deep, persistent offense, as advertised. Jordan Walker, the 20-year-old rookie, punctuated his strong debut with his first career MLB homer. The Cardinals also had abbreviated, choppy, and messy starts from the rotation. The Cardinals leave for their first road trip of the season with rotation ERA higher than 7.00. They allowed 42 hits, and that includes five no-hit innings from Jack Flaherty. And that's not the only question lurking. Manager Oliver Marmol questioned Tyler O'Neill's effort on a pivotal play that yielded an out at the plate, and O'Neill was not in the lineup for the series finale vs. Atlanta. O'Neill defended himself, insisting it was not a lack of hustle, and he's eager to prove differently. It's not the first time Marmol has questioned a player's effort publicly, but it is the first time this season and it's earlier than ever, leading to a two-pronged test of the Cardinals: Who will lead the rotation through turbulence, and how will the clubhouse react to the O'Neill decision? St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Ben Frederickson joins baseball writer Derrick Goold at Busch Stadium to discuss. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to discuss the first 4 games of the Cardinals season and what to do about an already struggling bullpen.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Disptach Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Derrick offers up his predictions for Jordan Walker and predicts when he thinks the team will hit its stride this season.

Bernie chats with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold who is in Miami for the World Baseball Classic final. Bernie and Derrick delve into how much this tournament means for a lot of the players involved and baseball as a whole before previewing tonights Japan vs USA final. The roster moves the Cardinals made and the end of Spring Training performances and roster decisions are also discussed.

Derrick Goold, beat writer for the Cardinals at the Post Dispatch, talks with Tom Ackerman about his expectations for the season, the decisions the Cardinals must make before opening day., and more.

St. Louis CIty SC has done it again and now they are in the MLS history books for being the first expansion team in MLS to win 4 straight games to start the season. Hear about this and highlights in our first segment. The, Derrick Goold, beat writer for the Cardinals at the Post Dispatch, talks about his expectations for the season and decisions the Cardinals must make before opening day. Next, Matt Zimmerman, radio analyst for the razorbacks & former coach at MIzzou, covers everything NCAA March Madness. To wrap the hour,  All Elite Wrestling and WWE legend, Chris Jericho, talks his Dad playing for the St. Louis Blues, St. Louis' entanglement with wrestling over the years, the beauty of the sport, what to expect from All Elite Wrestling, and more.

The pitch clock introduced this year by Major League Baseball has the potential to radically change the pace of games, the pulse of pitchers, and even how games are covered by broadcasters. Who better to talk about it than a former pitcher who is now a broadcaster -- and never had an issue working fast? Brad Thompson, Bally Sports Midwest color commentator and a regularly contributor to 101.1 FM/WXOS in St. Louis, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to talk about the rule changes from a pitcher's perspective and how the countdown might stress relievers and alter the effectiveness of pitches. Thompson also discusses his own spring training experience as an example of how a player can make an impression on the back fields and ride that to the majors. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of StlToday.com, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and its host, baseball writer Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn have been standouts of the Cardinals' spring training, and there have been other young players who have impressed. But if spring training has been a showcase for the future of the Cardinals, what about the present and the pressure to compete for a World Series championship now? Tom Ackerman, sports director at KMOX/1120 AM, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss what he's seen so far in spring training from the young players and what that means for the window to contend with a powerful nucleus of Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt. Is this collection of standout players in jeopardy of falling short what other strong cores have accomplished in St. Louis? The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.com, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Derrick Goold checks in from Cardinals Spring Training in Jupiter. Derrick points out that it's hard to prognosticate who will hit where in the lineup as he expects Oliver Marmol to mix and match pieces around Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Derrick also tries to predict what Nolan Gorman's long term future holds and if a move to designated hitter is in his future once Masyn Winn emerges.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold who joins the show live from Lakeland after the Cardinals' loss to the Detroit Tigers. Derrick takes a look at who will emerge as the backup shortstop behind Tommy Edman and if Nolan Gorman will find a spot on the Opening Day roster. He also weighs in on Dylan Carlson's performance to date as his offseason work is appearing to pay dividends.

Entering spring training, the Cardinals promised competition. No really this time. Seriously. And maybe top prospect Jordan Walker is an example why. Manager Oliver Marmol and John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations, acknowledged that in past springs they've said there is competition but they start February with an idea of the roster. Actions are going to have to say otherwise this spring. St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports Ben Frederickson makes the case that there is competition this spring, while baseball writer Derrick Goold suggests it's the same verse, different spring. They've had competition in the spring before and yet find themselves circling back to the same situation. They perpetually open up ways for young players in the outfield, and annually look to the next generation to seize the job the previous players with opportunity did not. Walker could flip the script, and he is off to a powerful start. And he's not alone. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Jupiter, Florida. Derrick talks about his experience getting to tour the Hall of Fame with the newly-inducted Scott Rolen. Derrick also reacts to the news that Jack Flaherty will have his spring training debut delayed by a day, and examines how the enforcement of some of the new MLB rules may change before Opening Day.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead St. Louis Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold chats with Bernie from Jupiter to talk about a wide variety of topics regarding the team, including Tyler O'Neill's pursuit of the starting center field job, Oliver Marmol's handling of the DH spot and the number of lineup combinations available to him this year. Bernie also gives his thoughts on the outfield situation at the start of Spring Training

In his new book 'Winning Fixes Everything,' author Evan Drellich details the corporate culture that led to the Houston Astros sign-stealing quagmire and probes how many of the leading executives got their start in baseball with the Cardinals. Drellich joins St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold to discuss new insight into the hacking scandal that will forever bind the Astros and Cardinals, the baseball operations approach that former Cardinals exec Jeff Luhnow created in Houston, and how organizational arrogance may have led to negligence. Drellich, a senior writer at The Athletic who along with Ken Rosenthal broke the story on Houston's trashcan caper during the 2017 season, explores the reporting on that story and the fallout from it, including how baseball clubs are reluctant to talk about their "trade secrets" and why that's bad for the game, bad for storytelling, and yet ignored because without the sign-stealing the Astros' winning would have lacquered over everything. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the game's greatest bards and gentleman, Tim McCarver made his big-league debut at 17, played for the Cardinals, won with the Cardinals, and in his final tour as a Hall of Fame broadcaster returned to the Cardinals to call games. McCarver died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. He was 81. Back in May 2016, while on a road trip to Washington, McCarver sat in the stands with St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold to talk about his return, the role John Mozeliak played in it, and why there is still power in storytelling in baseball, even in a world accelerated by Twitter. This is a special rebroadcast of that episode that first aired May 31, 2016. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie chats with Derrick Goold live from Jupiter after he broke the news Monday that the Cardinals agreed to a contract extension with president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Derrick points out how the biggest discussions weren't about keeping Mozeliak but about what his role will be moving forward. Derrick weighs the odds of Mozeliak ending his tenure atop the baseball operations department after 2025, even if it by no means will be the end of his time with the organization. Derrick also cautions against expecting the Cardinals to radically changer the team's operational model and spending habits.

Recorded in Jupiter, Fla., on the eve of the Cardinals' opening their 2023 spring training with the first official workouts, the 11th season of the Best Podcast in Baseball begins as it traditionally does: with 10 (or so) questions facing the Cardinals as spring blooms. St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold and sports columnist Benjamin Hochman go question by question in a preview of the decisions and dilemmas welcoming the Cardinals to Florida, from who plays center field to who wins lefty relief roles in the bullpen, who can make the most of the World Baseball Classic opportunity to what to make of prospect Jordan Walker's chances. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie checks in with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold who joins the show from the Cardinals' spring training home of Jupiter, Florida. Derrick analyzes the Cardinals' acquisition of LHP Anthony Misiewicz from the Kansas City Royals. Derrick also talks about the impact of the Cardinals losing numerous star players to the World Baseball Classic and who could emerge as a legitimate contributor in spring training.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Bernie and Derrick talk about the Cardinals prospect rankings as one list had Jordan Walker only rated at #14. They also talk about how the Cardinals failed to address their biggest needs this offseason.

After a discussion of Scott Rolen's election to the Hall of Fame and the coming parade of third basemen to Cooperstown, the Best Podcast in Baseball dives into a topic looming (huge) on the horizon. As spring training nears, one of the biggest storylines in Major League Baseball is how the game will be played. The bigger story may be how the game is watched. There are rising issues with the current broadcast model. Streaming has to modernize. And the gambling industry is becoming a major presence in professional sports -- and could be at any point for the teams in Missouri. That means betting, even micro-betting on individual pitch outcomes, could be part of the near future. There's a lot of money at stake. To make sense of this, Mark Saxon, baseball writer and former Cardinals beat writer and now reporter at Better Collectiv, joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss how the increasing presence of the gaming industry at games and on broadcasts of games will shape how fans watch games and how reporters cover the games. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick talks about Scott Rolen's chances of being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Derrick also questions why writers are reluctant to vote in third basemen despite having several qualified candidates.

Another year, another Hall of Fame debate. Each winter, the Hot Stove gives way to the Hall of Fame, and while there is a limited number of voters, there are numerous opinions for how they should vote. Continuing an annual episode here at Best Podcast in Baseball, host and baseball writer Derrick Goold discusses his ballot for the 2023 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductions -- the votes, the close calls, the concerns, and hopefully the consistently. Kevin Wheeler, host of drive time at KMOX/1120 AM, joins to share the ballot he put together for MLB Network Radio and quiz Goold on his choices with both questions and criticisms. A crux of the conversation is what to do with great players who were suspended for positive PED tests and whether it's possible to be a fan of a small Hall but a voter with a big ballot. Closing out its 10th year, the Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of StlToday.com, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and Derrick Goold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast, Denver Post sportswriter Kyle Newman moderates a discussion between three BBWAA voters on the 2023 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Newman talks with Rockies beat writer Patrick Saunders, AP sportswriter Pat Graham and Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch about the ballot. What is the Hall of Fame case for Rockies first baseman Todd Helton, and Cardinals/Phillies third baseman Scott Rolen? Will either player get in this year, or soon? Plus, all three voters discuss their philosophy when voting for the Hall of Fame, the hardest decisions on this year's ballot and more Cooperstown analysis in a packed show.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Derrick recaps the Cardinals Winter Warm-up and reacts to Bill DeWitt, Jrs.' comments about the economic state of baseball and the Cardinals' spending.

This is a segment from Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley. Lead Cardinals writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Derrick Goold, joins the show and discusses his story on Nolan Arenado's batting cage work at his training facility dubbed "The Warehouse", and the news of Joe McEwing replacing Matt Holliday as Cardinals bench coach after Holliday resigned from the position yesterday. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

In the first hour of tonight's Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by lead Cardinals writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Derrick Goold, who discusses his story on Nolan Arenado's offseason batting cage work, and Joe McEwing replacing Matt Holliday as Cardinals bench coach after Holliday resigned from the position yesterday. Benjamin Hochman, also of the Post-Dispatch, then joins the show to preview his special presentation on the 2011 World Series Cardinals team which takes place at the Shark Bar in Ballpark Village Saturday at 3pm. Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8pm on KMOX barring any Billikens or NFL games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick talks about his trip to California to visit Nolan Arenado at his training facility and why Arenado is very happy with the prospect of finishing his career with the Cardinals. Derrick talks about the importance of pitching in a postseason run, and how the recent performance from the pitching staff aren't conducive for postseason success. He then previews what questions he expects reporters to ask Cardinals executives at the upcoming Winter Warm-up.

Episode 1006 In the first show of 2023, we welcome back a beat writer friend to talk Cardinals before introducing a new series on the podcast. At the top of the program, David Laurila is joined by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (and The Best Podcast in Baseball), who last appeared on episode […]

The New Year begins on the baseball beat at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch with a major acquisition -- Lynn Worthy, the former Royals beat writer for the Kansas City Star and a veteran baseball writer with years of experience covering minor-league ball, joins the Post-Dispatch and StlToday.com constant Cardinals coverage at the beginning of the 2023 season. In St. Louis to meet with other baseball writers (and scout out a place to live), Worthy joins baseball writer Derrick Goold on the Best Podcast in Baseball to talk about how he became a baseball fan, how he became a fan of baseball writer, his time playing football in college, and what appeals to him about coming to St. Louis and plunging into the Cardinals beat. Alas, the days of long debates about double switches in the Busch Stadium press box are over. But there is something that St. Louis assures that Worthy is eager to see. Oh, and there's talk about St. Louis pizza. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StLToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold fresh off his trip to London for the holidays. Derrick talks about how the Braves extending newly-acquired catcher Sean Murphy is further proof that the Braves have supplanted the Cardinals as one of the most shrewd MLB teams for developing and acquiring young talent and locking it in.

Looking ahead to 2023 with Kevin Wheeler, of KMOX/1120 AM, and how what must happen for the Cardinals to challenge for a championship in the next year has its roots in one of the most remarkable things to happen in the past year. The biggest story of 2022 for the St. Louis Cardinals was an obvious one: Albert Pujols' homecoming and successful quest for 700 home runs. So captivating was Pujols' second half production that it surpassed an MVP season from Paul Goldschmidt and a division title as the leading highlight of 2022, but it leaves the Cardinals with a strikingly familiar offseason question: How do they fill Pujols production? It's 2011 all over again. Except it's not. It's 2022, and this is Steve Cohen's National League. The Mets' owner stunned Major League Baseball by continuing his free-spending and reportedly signing Carlos Correa to a massive, $300-million deal shortly after a massive, $300-million deal with San Francisco Giants dissolved due to the physical. This podcast was recorded before that news. But the comments and evaluations still apply. Just change the teams. And heighten the description of the Mets' spending.  The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cardinals new catcher Willson Contreras, President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, Voice of the Cardinals John Rooney and lead Cardinals Post-Dispatch reporter Derrick Goold all join Mike Claiborne and Matt Pauley on Cardinals Countdown to Opening Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Costas, a senior researcher at MLB Network and part of the network's weekday morning 'Hot Stove' show, visits the South Grand neighborhood in St. Louis for a slice of pizza, a cup of coffee, and a conversation about the Cardinals' pitching and their place in the National League. Costas, a St. Louis native, joins St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold to also talk about their first visits to ballparks, their fascination with robust spending by National League pennant favorites, and how fans can tell the difference between offseason speculation and entertainment for what teams should or could do and reporting on what teams will do. Costas also introduces the podcast to the term "aircraft carriers" and it will be used regularly henceforth. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willson Contreras, a three-time All-Star and long-time Chicago Cub, joins the Cardinals, ready, he says, the takeover for Yadier Molina at catcher and possibly hit fifth, where Albert Pujols last did. No pressure, right? How the Cardinals went from exploring trades to committing nearly $100 million to Contreras at catcher is the subject of a brand new Best Podcast in Baseball, featuring St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Ben Frederickson and baseball writer Derrick Goold. The two discuss the ways Contreras impressed the Cardinals, the first impression he made at his press conference, and how he changes the look of the team, from behind the plate as well as at the plate. There is also a brief tangent on how pitch-framing isn't going anywhere in baseball, even with an automated strike zone. What the signing means for the Cardinals and what the Cardinals must do next is also covered. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best Podcast in the Minors, the weekly show produced for StlPinchHits.com, invited Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold to talk about the minors, review the season, and discuss development within the Cardinals system. In other words: Crossover podcast! BPIB is proud to give its listeners a peek at its cousin podcast, available at StlToday.com's StlPinchHits, and the conversations co-hosts Daniel Guerrero and Carter Chapley have weekly. In 30 episodes this past summer, they've had on coaches and prospects and given updates on top performers throughout the Cardinals' organization. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to turn a World Series or a World Series champion into a Fall Classic? Well, Lance Berkman sure helps. New York Times national baseball columnist and New York Times bestselling author Tyler Kepner joins the Best Podcast in Baseball to discuss his new book, "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series." In it, Kepner plunges into the stories generated by World Series, revealing the history of Major League Baseball's championship through themes and personalities, not a linear retracing of box scores. With Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold, Kepner discusses the Cardinals prominent place in World Series history, how this year's Astros fit with the all-time World Series teams and tales, and what to make of Jeff Luhnow's influence over their run of pennants under the shadow of a sign-stealing scandal. Oh, and Berkman's role in the 2011 World Series is not to be overlooked. Plus, stay to hear Kepner capture the risk the Cardinals run of not responding to fan pressure and then wow with one of his talents -- instant recall of the final outs of World Series. The Best Podcast in Baseball, sponsored by Closets by Design of St. Louis, is a production of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, StlToday.com, and Derrick Goold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.