Gashouse Gang

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey host The Gashouse Gang and give their outlook on the 2026 MLB Postseason, which does not include the St. Louis Cardinals. Is this the year the Milwaukee Brewers go all the way? How would they stack up against the Dodgers? Today’s guests include Cardinals broadcaster Mike Claiborne and MLB Network host Greg Amsinger.

Chris Rongey and Matt Pauley discuss the Cardinals season, Nolan Arenado having a bounce back season in Arizona and Cardinals front office ranks among best in baseball. Cardinals TV Host Dani Wexelman talks about Cardinals final series, how much she has enjoyed covering the Cardinals this season and more. Cardinals Broadcaster Mike Claiborne joins to discuss Cardinals coaches compared to talent on team and more.

Tom Ackerman and Chris Rongey discuss Cardinals baseball plus AA Springfield and AAA Memphis are playing in championship series tonight that we get a preview of that and all Cardinals prospects with Brian Walton from thecardinalnation.com. St. Louis Native and Actor Jon Hamm joins the show to discuss his new show and his beloved St. Louis Blues.

Tom Ackerman, Chris Rongey and Bernie Miklasz talk with Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol about the organization’s young talent, building a winning culture in the minors and what the club learned this season. Marmol discusses the upcoming evaluation process, Jordan Walker’s late-season struggles, JJ Wetherholt, Andre Pallante and why third base remains wide open, including prospect Jesus Baez. He also shares the Paul Goldschmidt story that changed how he connects with players and explains how the modern manager’s job is increasingly about communication, trust and clubhouse culture. Plus, Tom, Chris and Bernie look ahead at what a future Cardinals lineup could look like at Busch Stadium.

Chris Rongey and Kevin Wheeler are joined by Mike Claiborne to break down the Cardinals after their elimination from playoff contention and why there is still optimism about the organization’s direction. They discuss Leo Bernal and the catching situation, Joshua Baez and the prospect pipeline, Jordan Walker’s difficult September, lineup struggles and what the Cardinals need this offseason. Claiborne makes the case for adding front-end starting pitching, bullpen depth and multiple late-inning options.