The Bernie Show: Recent Episodes
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Weekdays Monday through Thursday from 3P-6P and Friday 4-6PM Bernie Miklasz will inform and entertain you for your ride home on 590 The Fan.
Bernie welcomes his final guest and MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. John and Bernie discuss the Cardinals' recent moves to call-up Gordon Graceffo and move Steven Matz to the 60-day IL. Bernie and John also chat about the cause for the Cardinals turnaround and what the next moves are for the future.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the Blues' most recent trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets prior to the NHL Draft. Bernie talks about the horrendous outing from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas in game one of a four game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Bernie also runs down a list of the worst outing in Cardinals history.
Bernie opens the show by reflecting on his career in sports media and at 590 The Fan. Bernie breaks down the Cardinals lineup and praises rookie Michael Siani for his improved hitting stats over the last month. Bernie also gives his biggest surprises of the season for the Cardinals.
Bernie rants about the social media "flip-floppers" and praises Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol for his ability to make decisions without regret.
Bernie welcomes CBSSports.com writer Dayn Perry to the show. Dayn and Bernie take a deep dive into the story behind Jordan Walker’s down year from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Memphis Redbirds. Dayn breaks down the way in which the organization is handling the situation with Walker and how they are letting the young hitter develop slowly.
Bernie chats with Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Bernie and Andy chat about the recent moves from the Blues front office and coaching staff. Andy also breaks down what moves the Blues should make in regards to the NHL draft, free-agency, and potential trades.
Bernie welcomes ESPN.com senior writer David Schoenfield to the show. David and Bernie discuss different elite pitchers around the league including former Cardinal Jack Flaherty and Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo. David and Bernie also chat about the mediocrity surrounding the National League due to lack of consistent offensive production.
Bernie gives his thoughts on Matthew Liberatore’s six-inning shutout of the Atlanta Braves to win the series at home. Bernie chats about the potential of the starting rotation if they could get this much consistency out of the fifth spot. Bernie also praises the aggresiveness and confidence shown by Matthew Liberatore.
Bernie welcomes TheCardinalNation.com's Publisher and Editor Brian Walton. Brian breaks down the rapid growth from Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Matthews and makes a prediction of where he will end up by the end of the minor league season. Brian also gives an update on top prospects Tink Hence, Cooper Hjerpe, and Adam Kloffenstein as they have been in the headlines for multiple reasons.
Bernie reviews game 2 from the three game series between the Cardinals and Braves. Bernie breaks down postgame interviews from Manager Oli Marmol and starting pitcher Kyle Gibson. Bernie also dives into the outing from Gibson and gives his prediction for the rubber match between Matthew Liberatore and Bryce Elder.
Bernie reviews negative aspects from the Cardinals' first half of play. Bernie breaks down the reasons as to why the Cardinals are unable to maximize their full potential through offensive play because of the down performances of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Bernie emphasizes certain stats which tell the story of the down first half from the Cardinals' stars.
Bernie welcomes MLB.com Statcast writer David Adler to the show. David and Bernie discuss which players have the most exciting statcast numbers and which players have the most underwhelming numbers. David and Bernie also break down how statcast can help improve the quality of play and make it more exciting from a fan perspective.
Bernie gives his first half review for the Cardinals as the month of July approaches. Bernie breaks down why he thinks Masyn Winn is the first half MVP and also why he is the best defensive shortstop that the city of St. Louis has seen since Ozzie Smith.
Bernie chats about the potential for the Milwaukee Brewers as they continue to run away with the National League Central. Bernie rants about the unfair social media hate that manager Oliver Marmol has been receiving for decisions beyond his control. Bernie also gives his opinion on who temporary fifth starter should be for the Cardinals based on what the stats are showing.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals Beat Writer Lynn Worthy. Bernie and Lynn discuss how dominant the Cardinals bullpen has been with the return of Giovanny Gallegos looming. Bernie and Lynn also discuss the Cardinals' potent offense and the competitiveness of rising star Masyn Winn.
Bernie discusses the downward trend in Cardinals' Closer Ryan Helsley's play over the past couple of weeks. Bernie breaks down why he thinks Helsley is having a tough time trying to control his fastball and what he needs to do to get back on track.
Bernie chats with Senior writer at the Athletic MLB Andy McCullough. Andy discusses the Athletic's five part series "Missing Bats," and breaks down what the deep dive is all about along with the conception of the idea. Bernie and Andy talk about the evolution of the pitcher and why the idea of "Missing Bats," is so effective with the right leadership.
Bernie chats about the Florida Panthers capping off their Stanley Cup Final run with a game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Bernie analyzes Conor McDavid's historical performance and also praises Panthers General Manager Bill Zito for transforming the team into a defensive juggernaut.
Bernie previews Game 2 between the Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves. Bernie debates whether Nolan Arenado's arm injuries will linger and disrupt his play. Bernie also praises Lance Lynn's outing Monday, and talks about the impact Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan are making on the lineup.
Brenie rants about the struggles of Jordan Walker on the professional and minor league levels. Bernie breaks down what he thinks the ceiling and ground can be for the young Cardinal. Bernie also dives into his expectations for game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final along with what the NHL can do to gain more viewership.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan and Bernie discuss whether the Cardinals can keep up their dominant pace, an outlook of the NL Cantral, and checking in on other teams around the league. Bernie also gives his opinion on some of the Cardinals' mock trades he has seen including one that involves recieving a strating pitcher.
Bernie discusses what Cardinals statistics have stood out during the red hot (24-13) surge since May 12th. Bernie dives into the bullpens "bend don't break" style of play along with the impressive performances from individual hitters like Brenden Donovan and Masyn Winn. Bernie also chats about what is going well when the Cardinals win and what goes awry when they lose.
Bernie welcomes Florida Hockey Now and Palm Beach Post Panthers writer Colby Guy. Colby gives Bernie a rundown of possibilities for game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final including what could happen if the Panthers lose. Bernie breaks down the long road that led the Edmonton Oilers to the final while also making his official prediction for the last NHL game till September 2024.
Bernie gives a rundown of his top reasons as to why the Cardinals have been turning their season around over the last month. Bernie emphasizes the improvements that the Cardinals have made over this stretch, such as tighter run prevention, consistent offensive production, quality starts, and a bullpen that doesn't seem to break when called upon.
Bernie chats about how the Cardinals are viewed nationally and argues that the red hot birds should be taken more seriously around baseball media. Bernie also talks about what holes the Cardinals have and how they should repair them come the deadline.
Bernie asks if Andrew Kittredge is starting to break down as his numbers are slipping in high-leverage situations. Bernie also discusses Andre Pallante's ongoing struggles against right-handed batters.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie for his weekly visit brought to you by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John discusses Brendan Donovan's standout performance at Rickwood Field in his native Alabama, Adam Kloffenstein's dominant MLB debut and the return of Giovanny Gallegos.
Bernie chats about the Cardinals' front office failures and goes through a list of bad decisions made by them since Oliver Marmol has taken over as manager. Bernie also rants about the Cardinals habit of giving up on players too early into their careers and the age-related drop in production from Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt.
Bernie recaps Thursday's historic matchup between the Cardinals and the Giants from Rickwood Field in Bimingham, Alabama. Bernie gives his thoughts on the pressure that manager Oliver Marmol faces from the fanbase. Bernie also makes his prediction for game six of the Stanley Cup Final along with what needs to happen for the Edmonton Oilers to force a game seven.
Bernie evaluates the Blues' 2023 first round draft picks and talks about what needs to happen for the Blues to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025.
Bernie chats with ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski. Greg offers up his prediction on if the Edmonton Oilers can force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final. Greg gives his opinion on Connor McDavid's performance throughout the postseason. Greg also breaks down the Blues' move to make Alexander Steen Doug Armstrong's successor as general manager.
Bernie discusses some topics around the MLB including the dominant offense of the Baltimore Orioles and the Cardinals future front office plans. Bernie breaks down the odds of the Cardinals going with a new front office regime after the 2024 season and thinks fromer Boston Red Sox Executive Chaim Bloom would be a good fit for the position.
Bernie talks about his different experiences with Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio and why he was not on the same level as the late great Willie Mays. Bernie rants about the beef with the word "momentum," claiming that it does not exist with this year's Cardinals. Bernie also breaks down what pieces the Cardinals should look for as the deadline approaches.
Bernie welcomes CBSSports.com MLB Writer Matt Snyder. Bernie and Matt break down the 15-team pile up that is the National League. Matt brings up some possible positive outcomes of a losing team making the playoffs this year and gives a fan perspective of the gloomy National League. Bernie also continues to praise the lasting contributions that Willie Mays made throughout his career.
Bernie makes the argument that Willie Mays is one of the greatest baseball players to ever live. Bernie considers the environment Mays played in along with some of his most jaw dropping stats as important factors that back the "GOAT" statement up.
Bernie rounds the bases on the latest news in sports with the Los Angeles Lakers inking former NBA sharpshooter JJ Redick to a four-year deal to become the team's next head coach and the Cardinals taking on the Giants at historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama. Bernie also rants about the Cardinals' desperate need for a fifth starter as injuries continue to plague key contributors.
Bernie chats about the historically dominant playoff run that Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had this past season. Bernie breaks down why he thinks Tatum should have won the Finals MVP and why he thinks Tatum's jersey will be in the rafters with the other Celtic greats by the end of his career.
Bernie visits with NHL on TNT analyst and former Blues broadcaster Darren Pang. Darren breaks down the Stanley Cup Final and the dominant performances from Edmonton in games four and five. Darren also gives his opinion on the Blues transitional move with Alexander Steen being the successor for General Manager Doug Armstrong.
Bernie rants about the sudden burnout throughout the Cardinals starting rotation. Bernie breaks down some possible solutions for the burnout issue and suggests that the Cardinals follow the blueprint of giving more young talent innings in the big leagues rather than gassing out in the minors.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer and longtime Cardinals fan Ben Clemens. Ben and Bernie talk about Cardinals starter Lance Lynn and his habit of emptying the tank early into his starts. Ben also breaks down how the additions of Willson Contreras and Lars Nootbaar will bolster the Cardinals lineup.
Bernie shares some of his favorite memories of watching Willie Mays play and recalls the greatest plays made by the "Say Hey Kid" including one that may never be repeated.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the cardinals' series loss in Miami. Bernie breaks down the laste-inning offensive struggles against the statistially bad Marlins bullpen while praising the Cardinals bullpen for giving them a chance to win the game. Bernie also rants about the Cardinals' poor quality at bats with runners in scoring position.
Bernie chats about the inconsistent and underwhelming production from the Cardinals offense. Bernie discusses how he thinks Masyn Winn is better fit for the bottom of the lineup rather than the leadoff slot. Bernie also talks about how the offense needs more consistent contact and and quality plate appearances rather than just hitting for power and striking out.
Bernie chats with USA TODAY senior baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob goes into detail about how Cardinals stars Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are viewed around the league and what the roster needs to bolster their lineup at the deadline. Bob also gives insight on the NL Central and what each team needs to be considered a top contender.
Bernie visits with NBA writer and publisher of https://www.lastnightinbasketball.com/ Jared Dubin. Bernie and Jared discuss the NBA Finals and defensive play of the Boston Celtics. Jared gives Bernie some more insight on the Celtics' defensive crumble in Game 4 and why he thinks they will close it out in five.
Bernie talks about how he belives Pedro Pages deserves more playing time thanks to his stellar defense behind the plate. Bernie also breaks down why he thinks Ivan Herrera needs to be sent down for everyday playing time after Willson Contreras is returns the lineup and rants about how the Cardinals' trust in Steven Matz has only come back to bite the organization.
Bernie chats about how the bullpen's clutch run prevention and the starting rotations continued dominance are some of the main reasons for the Cardinals turnaround since May 12. Bernie also explains why the Cardinals are in desperate need of Tommy Edman because of the lack of offensive output from the centerfield position.
Bernie rips the narrative that Duncan Keith was the spark the Edmonton Oilers needed to reverse their fortunes in the Stanley Cup Final, as Keith's speech is a sign of a lack of veteran leadership. Bernie also points out how other great motivational speeches (Jason Heyward) are only remembered because of the end result when the outcome could have easily been different.
Bernie talks about the dominant NBA Finals performance from the Boston Celtics. Bernie also expresses his disappointment in the Dallas Mavericks' non-existent defense and Luka Doncic's on court antics.
Bernie breaks down some postgame sound from the Cardinals victory over the Chicago Cubs. Bernie talks about Kyle Gibson's seven inning shutout, Dylan Carlson's two hit game, and Pedro Pages' first MLB home run.
Bernie compares the Cubs and Cardinals' organizations off of the field. Bernie gets into the Cubs' front office and developmental system while ranking the moves made by them going back to the 2016 World Series. Bernie also breaks down the reasons why he thinks the Cubs have an upper hand on the Cardinals in terms of prospects.
Bernie breaks down the Cards' 3-0 victory ove rthe Cubs at Wrigley Field. Bernie praises Pedro Pages' work behind the plate as well as Kyle Gibson's performance on the mound. Bernie also expresses concern about how Kyle Hendricks was able to shutdown the Cardinals offense.
Bernie breaks down some postgame interviews from Game 3 of the Cardinals series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bernie talks about the trust he is gaining in relief pitcher Chris Roycroft and how the Cardinals are starting to turn the corner once again.
Bernie talks about the promotion of Alexander Steen and what kind of effect it will have on the rest of the organization. Bernie also reminisces on Steen’s playing days for the Blues while pointing out some of the characteristics that led to his promotion and make him a great hockey mind.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley. Bernie and Steve talk about what makes the Boston Celtics such a dangerous team and why this series against the Dallas Mavericks has not been close. Steve also breaks down the history of winning in Boston and why the banners are so important.
Bernie breaks down the Stanley Cup Final through the first two games and what to expect for Game 3. Bernie discusses why this game is a must win for the Oilers along with the amount of pressure that is on their Captain, Connor McDavid. Bernie also talks about why he thinks the Cardinals’ pitching staff is trending in a positive direction.
Bernie welcomes CBSSports.com MLB writer R.J. Anderson to the show. R.J. and Bernie chat about the Cardinals’ key pitching additions, inconsistent offense, and potential to make the postseason. R.J. breaks down some potential directions which the Cardinals can take at the trade deadline and beyond.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Blues General Manager and President of Hockey Operations Doug Armstrong. Armstrong gives an inside look at the move to make former Blue and Stanley Cup Champion, Alexander Steen his successor for the General Manager role. Bernie also breaks down Game 3 of the NBA Finals and explains why he thinks the Celtics will win the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Bernie reflects on the life, career and legacy of Hall of Fame guard and executive Jerry West who passed away on Wednesday. Bernie also shares some of his personal memories from watching West while he was growing up.
Bernie chats with the lead Cardinals writer at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Derrick Goold. Derrick and Bernie recap Tuesday's game between the Cardinals and Pirates while breaking down the offensive substitutions in the ninth inning. Derrick also gives an update on when Tommy Edman could return to the active roster both from Edman's perspective and a more realistic point of view.
Bernie talks about the state of the Cardinals bench and how it is getting worse by the numbers everyday. Bernie also goes over some of the possible options for the right-handed hitting outfielder that Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak mentioned was a need for the team.
Bernie talks about the state of starting pitching around the National League. Bernie also breaks down the importance of quality starts and how the Cardinals have a tough time cashing in on their offense when pitchers do earn them.
Bernie chats wtih Brewer Fanatic and North Side Baseball writer and managing editor Matthew Trueblood. Matthew and Bernie talk about the Cubs' sluggish offense, the state of the NL Central, and the development of the automatic strike zone in the minor leagues. Bernie also breaks down the progression of Cardinals' top pitching prospect Tink Hence.
Bernie dives into the NBA Finals to discuss the Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum. Bernie breaks down Tatum's versatility through his ability to adapt on the fly and make the teammates around him better.
Bernie gives his take on the pitching duel between Miles Mikolas and Paul Skenes from Gm1 of the Cardinals versus Pirates. Bernie also explains why he think Cardinals fans are some of the best in baseball and why they reignite his love for covering professional sports everyday.
Bernie talks about the relationship between Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras and his former team, Chicago Cubs. Bernie analyzes the rumors as to why the Cubs let go of the three-time All-Star and his evolution as a professional, on and off the field.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie for his weekly visit courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates from the Cardinals farm system and analyzes Nolan Arenado's ongoing struggles.
Bernie discusses the downward trend in attendance at Busch Stadium and gives his ten reasons as to why Baseball Heaven is seeing more and more empty seats. Bernie cites a lack of star players, lack of recent on-field success, and failed roster composition as some of the many factors.
Bernie welcomes Hall of Fame hockey writer Scott Burnside whose work can be found at https://burnside-on-hockey.ghost.io. Scott talks about what it will take for the Edmonton Oilers to overcome a 2-0 deficit to be the first Canadian team to hoist the Stanley Cup since 1993. Scott also evaluates Matthe Tkachuk's performance to date.
Bernie gives his take on the Lakers' coaching situation after top candidate Dan Hurley turned down a contract worth up to $70 million. Bernie takes a peek at some possible trade deadline moves for the Cardinals and looks into several different outcomes based on how they fare over the next 6-8 weeks.
Bernie opens the show with some analysis of the NL Central, particularly the Pittsburgh Pirates and their youthful phenoms. Bernie breaks down the upcoming three-game set between the Pirates and the Cardinals, while slaso recapping his thoughts from Gm2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Bernie breaks down the stats, plate coverage, and mentality that has helped propel Alec Burleson into a key offensvie asset for the Cardinals. Bernie also analyzes and compares Burleson's 2023 offensive year to what he has done this far in '24.
Bernie chats with ESPN Chicago-based MLB writer Jesse Rogers to gain some insight on the tight race for a playoff spot in the NL Central. Jesse gives Bernie the scoop on each team in the Central along with their chances of making the playoffs. Bernie also dives into the fast rising rookie Paul Skenes, as he is set to make his first start in St. Louis on Tuesday.
St. Louis American sports editor and Billikens radio analyst Earl Austin Jr. joins Bernie to talk about the NBA Finals. Earl analyzes how Dallas can recover from its 2-0 deficit with The Finals returning to Texas. Bernie also talks about why he believes the stars are aligned for Jayson Tatum to deliver the Larry O'Brien Trophy to Boston.
Bernie points out how Paul Goldschmidt's bat has returned and the stats back it up. Bernie then defends Oliver Marmol giving Masyn Winn periodic days off to rest his balky back as Winn as thrived whenever he returns to the lineup after a break.
Bernie breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' win over the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Bernie points out how Tatum was able to adjust his game and setup his teammates when he was targeted by the Mavericks. He also talks about how the Celtics are masters at attacking opponents' weaknesses.
Bernie recaps a busy weekend in St. Louis sports before turning his attention to the Cardinals. Bernie questions why it took Kyle Gibson offering unsolicited advice to steer Andre Pallante to improve his preparation between starts.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Busch Stadium for his weekly visit. Derrick provides key injury updates and explores where the Cardinals should turn to fill the massive hole in the starting rotation.
Bernie previews the NBA Finals matchup featuring the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Bernie analyzes some of Jayson Tatum's comments and talks about why he believes this is the year the Celtics can raise another banner at TD Garden.
Bernie chats with legendary horse racing writer and handicapper Dick Jerardi ahead of Saturday's Belmont Stakes. Dick talks about what horses he likes including if Sierra Leone can prevail.
Bernie previews the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics. Bernie also breaks down what some of the ESPN basketball analysts are predicting along with some intriguing prop bets for the series.
Bernie evaluates the Cardinals' pitching prospects as he looks at who could be a candidate to help the major league club. Bernie also provides an update on Masyn Winn and why it's important for him to continue to get maintenance days for his ailing back.
Bernie talks about how Lars Nootbaar's absence magnifies the black hole in the offense known as the team's center fielders. Bernie also talks about how the Cardinals have increased offensive expectations as they navigate through a soft portion of the schedule.
Bernie continues his evaluation of the National League Central Division by pointing out what fans can look forward to seeing in the summer months.
Bernie explains how the Milwaukee Brewers are the elite organization in the NL Central as the Cardinals and Cubs get inferior results with more resources.
Bernie chats with NBA.com writer and former St. Louis Globe-Democrat sportswriter Shaun Powell to preview the NBA Finals. Bernie and Shaun dive into the NBA finals, evolution of Kyrie Irving, and the pressure on Jayson Tatum to bring a ring back to Boston.
Bernie talks the Cardinals' Wednesday win against the Houston Astros in the last game of the series. Bernie also breaks down some postgame sound and debates if Miles Mikolas is actually starting to turn the corner this season.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' historically bad batting average with runners in scoring position going all the way back to the organizations' existence. Bernie also dives into the historically great statistics from the Pennant winning 2013 Cardinals team.
The Athletic Senior MLB Writer Stephen Nesbitt joins Bernie to talk about what teams are surging two months into the season. Stephen talks about what the future holds for Cardinals veterans Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. Stephen also dives into which teams are surging across baseball including the Cleveland Guardians having a spectacular start to the season under first-year manager Stephen Vogt.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' win Wednesday afternoon over the Houston Astros to avoid being swept. Bernie also talks about how he's been disappointed by the Cardinals consistent lack of quality defensive play.
Bernie previews a pivotal series in the AL Central featuring two of the season's surprise teams.
Bernie breaks down Nolan Gorman's recent power surge at the plate, and talks about how the offense could use a productive Jordan Walker to help combat injuries and ineffectiveness. Bernie also talks about the impact of relief pitcher Keynan Middleton being lost for the season.
Bernie visits with USA TODAY MLB writer Gabe Lacques. Gabe talks about the ongoing impact gambling has had on baseball with a round of suspensions and a lifetime ban issued this week. Gabe also provides his assessment of where the Cardinals stack up two months into the season.
Bernie talks about how the pressure is on for Jayson Tatum to bring home an NBA title to cement his legacy in Boston as falling short doesn't fly for a storied franchise like the Celtics.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com college sports writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis talks about the recent court settlement ordering the NCAA to retroactively compensate players for NIL, and how The University of Missouri has been able to be one of the NIL trend setters.
Less than a week after the surging Cardinals were the talk of the town, Bernie examines their recent skid that has seen the team go 3-4 on its current road trip and points out some areas of concern.
Bernie talks about how disappointed he was by the Cardinals' performance Monday night in Houston as they snatched defeat from the hands of victory.
Bernie provides some additional stats showing just how poorly most of the Cardinals outfielders have been performing at the plate this season with Michael Siani not even being one of the top concerns.
Bernie talks about the maddening inconsistency of the Cardinals outfield as the outfielders Oliver Marmol keeps playing are trending in the wrong direction at the plate. Bernie also points out how the Cardinals still have a leadership void in the clubhouse with some veterans potentially not doing enough to help their younger teammates.
St. Louis Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht checks in ahead of the Battlehawks hosting the San Antonio Brahamas in St. Louis' first home pro football playoff game in more than 20 years. Anthony provides an update on quarterback A.J. McCarron's ankle, previews what it will take to beat the Brahmas for the third time this season, and talks about the importance of having a big crowd at the Dome on Sunday.
As the MLB season approaches its unofficial Flag Day start, Bernie dives in to look at what teams are pretenders and which ones are contenders as he specifically dives in to how the Cardinals stack up to MLB's top teams. Bernie also points out how a team's early season performance is rarely an indicator of postseason success.
Bernie chats with former Atlanta Hawks executive, and current Substack publisher Neil Paine. Neil previews the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as he breaks down the chances of each participant. Neil's Substack can be found at https://neilpaine.substack.com/
Bernie breaks down St. Louis CITY SC's match Saturday night against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF and questions if some of CITY's inaugural season stars are living up to the early hype generated during last season's Cinderella run.
Bernie breaks down an exciting weekend in sports including the Battlehawks securing home-field advantage for the UFL playoffs and the Cardinals staying competitive to salvage a win Sunday night in Philadelphia.
Bernie checks in on teams around the National League including the NL Central matchup between the Cubs and Reds. Bernie also talks about the best defensive catchers in the National League before circling back to talk about the Cardinals' young core.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins the show live from Philadelphia courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates on the latest Cardinals injuries including a last minute lineup change prior to Friday's game. Bernie then talks about the importance of giving players rest, and tells some stories about Cardinals legends.
Bernie talks about how Oli Marmol deserves praise for his work over the first two months of the season as the Cardinals have made notable strides.
Bernie wraps up the show and finishes up his Masyn Winn discussion by talking about how not even the Cardinals can mess up Winn despite its issues developing players.
Bernie profiles Masyn Winn's breakout rookie season and points out how even though he's not hitting for home run power, his approach is setting him up for long term success at the plate and in the field.
Bernie chat with The Score senior MLB writer Travis Sawchik. Travis talks about the disfunction in Queens known as the New York Mets after Jorge Lopez's meltdown Wednesday. Travis later turns his attention to the Cardinals and where they stack up after a hot second half of May.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer Tom Timmermann ahead of St. Louis CITY SC's match Saturday against Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi. Tom details the empact a healthy Eduard Loewen will have on CITY as he ramps up to play more minutes.
Bernie continues his breakdown of the Cardinals' wild month of May as they finally returned to .500.
Bernie dives into the Cardinals' wild roller coaster ride featuring ups, downs, twists and turns through the month of May.
Bernie chats with The Analyst and Baseball Prospectus contributor Zach Crizer. Zach dives into the analytical side of speed and different pitch mixes in MLB throughout the years.
Bernie talks about the league-wide offensive drought that hitters have been facing this season. Bernie also dives into the "new-school" approach of swinging for the fences rather than hitting for average and putting balls in play.
After checking in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bernie welcomes Viva El Birdos and The Cardinal Nation writer Blake Newberry to the show. Blake checks in on top Cardinals pitching prospects Tink Hence and Quinn Mathews, and analyzes if the current big league team can sustain its recent success.
Bernie talks about the Ryan Helsley and Andrew Kittredge's recent struggles and talks about how the Cardinals organization is still lacking in its ability to develop and improve pitchers as he points out how the Cardinals are missing gurus like Yadier Molina and Dave Duncan who could identify flaws.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals series win over divisional foe Cincinnati. Bernie also dives into the Andre Pallante's scoreless outing in his first start in almost two years, and what will be next for the third-year righty.
Bernie talks NHL and NBA playoffs as they approach their final rounds. Bernie dives into what it could take for Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers to overcome a 2-1 series deficit to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season.
Bernie breaks down Nolan Arenado's cold start to the season, and points out why and how he has struggled at the plate. Bernie also talks about how the Cardinals' younger players have stepped up to carry the offensive load.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Derrick talks about what to expect from Andre Pallante as he returns to the starting rotation, and if better days at the plate are in the near future for Nolan Arenado.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Michael Baumann. They talk about the NL Central as the season is approaching the dog days of summer. Bernie also talks about how the Cardinals stack up against divisional foes like the Cubs and Brewers.
Bernie weighs in on St. Louis CITY SC's continued struggles this season and shares some of his favorite Bill Walton memories from over the years.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have work to do if they want to sustain their recent success that has led to winning 10 of their last 13 games.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' and Cubs' rich history, especially in the past two decades. From Derek Lee and Carlos Zambrano to Jim Edmonds and Albert Pujols, Bernie talks about why this series is not just another series.
Bernie chats with MLS 360 analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips ahead of St. Louis CITY SC facing the Seattle Sounders Saturday night at CITYPARK. Bradley talks about if CITY has lost an edge now that teams are familiar with its schemes and system, and how CITY can generate more offense.
After talking about Kyrie Irving's game 1 performance, Bernie dives into the long term impact of the Cardinals sweeping the Baltimore Orioles and if the recent hot streak is sustainable.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer and publisher of the Birdy Work Cardinals Substack Dayn Perry. Dayn talks about what's sparked the Cardinals to win eight out of their last 10 contests, and who can be counted on to continue to produce through the heart of the season.
Bernie reacts to the early conference finals action in the NBA and NHL as he pays special attention to what Jayson Tatum and the Celtics need to do to prevail over Indiana in Game 2 Thursday night.
Bernie talks about how preseason predictions that the Cardinals would be improved don't seem to be as far off base as they were just two weeks ago. Bernie then previews the Cardinals' upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs and which under the radar players could play key roles.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about what it would mean for Jayson Tatum to represent St. Louis as an NBA Champion.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie makes the case for fast tracking top prospects like Tink Hence and Sem Robberse to the big leagues after the Cardinals have had past success with that approach in recent history.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie proves he's incapable of jinxing the Cardinals as they closed out Wednesday's win over the Baltimore Orioles to secure their first sweep of the season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie visits with MLB.com Statcast writer David Adler. David talks about how the Cardinals stack up in Statcast data and how Statcast can enhance one's understanding of the game.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with NHL writer Scott Burnside who publishes Burnside on Hockey at http://burnside-on-hockey.ghost.io to preview the NHL Conference Finals.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' win over the Orioles in the completion of Tuesday's suspended game and the Cardinals' regularly scheduled game that was delayed in the fourth inning.
Bernie previews the NBA and NHL conference finals before turning his attention to the Cardinals and how they will fill Steven Matz's spot in the rotation on Saturday.
Bernie talks about the importance of pitchers needing to go deep into games as Lance Lynn takes the mound having struggled in that regard this season.
Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III joins Bernie to talk about the new City Connect uniforms and the 2024 Cardinals Hall of Fame class featuring Matt Morris, Dave Duncan and Whitey Kurowski.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley to preview Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' upcoming Eastern Conference Final series against the Indiana Pacers. Steve explains why the Celtics should have the edge against a defensively lacking Pacers squad.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals' young hitters have been carrying the offense with Willson Contreras out and Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado not producing at peak levels.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' new City Connect uniforms as he expresses relief that Alec Burleson won't resemble a 1975 Boog Powell in the all-red Cleveland Indians uniforms.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals facing the Baltimore Orioles 80 years after the teams met in the 1944 "Streetcar Series" at Sportsman's Park. Derrick talks about who could emerge in the starting rotation, and if there's anyone the Cardinals can fast track in the minor leagues.
Bernie talks about the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring former Blues head coach, Craig Berube. Bernie mentions how Chief could be a good fit for a Leafs team coming off of another early exit from the playoffs with a roster full of high profile stars. Bernie also calls out Doug Armstrong for putting Berube in a position to fail in St. Louis.
As Bernie tries to figure out who could start in Matthew Libertatore's spot in the rotation, he highlights how the organization has seen its pitching depth evaporate as it lacks bonafide MLB starting options.
Bernie visits with MLB.com writer and MLB Network contributor Anthony Castrovince. Anthony talks about his book "A Fan's Guide to Baseball Analytics." Anthony also previews the upcoming Cardinals/Orioles series and provides insight into Baltimore's emerging young talent.
Bernie is concerned by the Cardinals' inability to sweep series this season as the organization continues to stand in its own way.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals are continuing to do a disservice to Matthew Liberatore by not giving him weapons to get right-handed batters out. Bernie then previews Game 7 between Edmonton and Vancouver in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie makes his picks and offers up his final observations ahead of Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie live from Busch Stadium courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides an update on Willson Contreras and insight into the Cardinals' decision to start Matthew Liberatore on Sunday. Before John joins the show, Bernie also reacts to Scottie Scheffler's odd arrest prior to the second round of the PGA Championship.
Bernie checks in on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as three second round series near their completion. He then directs his attention to the NBA with a Game 7 looming between Minnesota and Denver and back and forth series between the Knicks and Pacers.
Bernie points out how Oli Marmol is more of a victim of organizational ineptitude than anything being forced to make moves like starting Matthew Liberatore with a lack of better options in Triple-A. Bernie also points out how a quick fix like hiring Albert Pujols or Yadier Molina would be nothing more than eye candy.
Bernie explains why things may get even worse for the Cardinals as he points out signs of trouble at the plate.
Bernie chats with legendary horse racing writer Dick Jerardi ahead of the Preakness Stakes. Dick makes his picks including if Mystik Dan can repeat his Kentucky Derby magic.
Bernie goes into detail on how the Cardinals' pitching has declined over the past decade including how the depth that previously existed in a formerly robust farm system has evaporated.
Bernie visits with USA TODAY senior baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob talks about how he's seen the Cardinals organization decline and the amount of work needed to restore its past glory.
Bernie shares his initial thoughts on the 2024 NFL schedule including to being subject to an innordinate amount of New York Jets games on national TV.
Bernie talks about how he wasn't surprised to see the Cardinals squander a chance to sweep a series from the Angels in Anaheim.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' Wednesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as they look for their first sweep of the season.
Bernie goes off on Alec Burleson continuing to only get intermittent playing time despite arguably being the team's second best hitter behind the injured Willson Contreras to date this season.
Bernie opens the segment talking about why nobody should have been surprised to see Caitlin Clark struggle during her WNBA debut given the high level of talent in the league. Bernie then chats with CBSSports.com writer Matt Snyder. Matt and Bernie talk about how a rebuild can be hard to execute without spedning money as they point out how every team other than the Baltimore Orioles has had to dole out cash to supplement rebuilds.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe about how there are a lot of mediocre to bad teams this season. Jay also takes a look around the NL Central including how the Reds have struggled to start the season. Bernie then directs his attention to the upcoming MLB Draft and how the Cardinals could select a player with the 7th overall pick who could contribute sooner than later.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have soldiered on to overcome the loss of Willson Contreras at the plate and behind it. He also calls out Angels manager Ron Washington for trying to blame Luis Guillorme for not executing a suicide squeeze bunt on a pitch well outside the strike zone.
With the Cardinals on a three-game winning streak, Bernie takes a break from the negative to point out some of the positives he's seen during the streak.
After Matt Carpenter's recent return to the leadoff spot, Bernie talks about how having a hitter with a solid approach like Carepnter's atop the lineup is critical to sustaining offensive success.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from Anaheim ahead of the Cardinals facing the Angels. Derrick talks about the lack of minor league depth options for the Cardinals compounded with a lack of production at the big league level.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben takes a deep dive into the Cardinals' offensive decline and points out how the underlying metrics aren't favorable for an immediate improvement. Ben and Bernie also discuss how the Cardinals' one-time pitching factory has gone dry.
Bernie goes off on critics who are complaining that Caitlin Clark is actually bad for the WNBA as he points out how having a star attraction helps the sport as a whole.
Bernie talks about how it's unfair to blame Oli Marmol for poor results that come from a lack of talent on the roster, including not having any viable starting pitching options at Triple-A Memphis.
Bernie chats with Mr. Soccer, Bill McDermott, after St. Louis CITY SC's 3-1 win over Chicago Fire FC on Saturday. Bill talks about which new addition has made the biggest impact for CITY, and he checks in on the EPL table and previews the UEFA Champions League Final.
Bernie mixes the good with the bad as he breaks down what he currently likes and doesn't like about the St. Louis Cardinals.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy checks in after covering the Cardinals' weekend series in Milwaukee. Lynn provides updates on the current state of Cardinals pitching and points out how hard Oli Marmol and his staff were working in Milwaukee to break the team out of its slump.
Bernie reacts to the release of the latest Statcast stats and features, and points out that all of the glowing Statcast results can't compensate for the intangibles of being a winning pitcher.
Bernie points out how the simple move of firing Oli Marmol, John Mozeliak or hitting coach Turner Ward won't make a dramatic impact when the Cardinals have so many flaws as an organization.
The Cardinals won a game, and Bernie is itching to do a shirtless TikTok dance to celebrate! Well, Bernie might not be that enthused, but he does talk about how one win doesn't change the fact that the Cardinals have serious problems. Bernie is also less than impressed by John Mozeliak's self-reflection on KMOX on Sunday where he tried to take Oli Marmol off the hook.
Bernie questions if the Celtics may have underestimated the Cleveland Cavaliers as he checks in on the NBA conference semifinal action that has stood out to him.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton checks in from Milwaukee for his weekly visit presented by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides the latest injury updates on Willson Contreras, Matt Carpenter and others. John also speculates who may get sent down to Memphis to make room for Carpenter when he returns to the roster.
Bernie takes a brief break from talking about the reeling St. Louis Cardinals as he discusses his appreciation for Brian Wilson, of Beach Boys fame, amidst reports that his health is failing. Bernie then turns his attention to the broken record known as the Cardinals that continues to spin and skip.
After another frustrating loss, Bernie points out why a simple move such as firing Oli Marmol or trading a player or two won't be enough to right and organzation that has fallen precipitously over the past decade.
Bernie makes the case for why Alec Burleson should have a permanent spot in the lineup, and he preaches patience with now-starting catcher Ivan Herrera.
Bernie points out how Willson Contreras' injury shouldn't be enough to take the Cardinals' season off the rails when Tony La Russa's 2002 team had to deal with the death of its ace.
Bernie checks in on the NHL coaching carousel and analyzes David Pastrnak fighting Matthew Tkachuk in Game 2 between the Panthers and Bruins. Bernie then turns his attention to narratives and why he rarely subscribes to them anymore.
MLS Season Pass analyst Kyndra de St. Aubin joins Bernie ahead of calling Saturday's match between St. Louis CITY SC vs. Chicago Fire FC. Kyndra talks about what St. Louis CITY SC needs to do to get its offensive attack back on track.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold ahead of the Cards opening a four-game series in Milwaukee. Derrick provides the latest updates on the Cardinals' catching situation and Paul Goldschmidt's struggles. Derrick and Bernie also start speculating about who could get dealt if the Cardinals' woes continue.
Bernie explains why the worst is yet to come for the St. Louis Cardinals who are paying the price for years of organizational neglect.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals aren't to blame for the trend of catchers hovering closer to batters to frame pitches. He then tells some of his favorite stories from his days covering Tony La Russa.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Battlehawks Coach Anthony Becht ahead of St. Louis' game Saturday against the undefeated Birmingham Stallions.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie points out some very concering season-long trends including one veteran who looks like he may be done.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer R.J. Anderson. R.J. analyzes the struggles of Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker and looks at how much the loss of Willson Contreras hurts the Cardinals.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how foolish it is to single out the Cardinals for Willson Contreras' injury when catchers interference calls are on the rise. Bernie praises Willson for how he worked to improve as a pitch framer.
Bernie is searching for answers for the Cardinals' hitting woes, and highlights the club's inability to hit four-seam fastballs and pull the ball for power.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan talks about the surging Baltimore Orioles before turning his attention to the Cardinals and why they can't get more offensive production.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to talk about the Blues officially naming Drew Bannister as the organization's next head coach.
Bernie listens in to some of Blues general manager Doug Armstrong's comments after he announced that Drew Bannister will be the team's 27th permanent head coach. Bernie talks about what he likes about the move and where he is skeptical.
Bernie once again is shaking his head at the Cardinals' latest antics including not adequately planning for Steven Matz going on the IL (again), and contiuing to pitch Givoanny Gallegos when he was obviously compromised. Bernie also points out how the standings don't lie about the current state of the team.
Bernie talks about how more than a decade after Jeff Luhnow left the Cardinals for the Houston Astros, the Cardinals are finally feeling the impact of the loss of brainpower from Luhnow and his assistants who left with him and are now in front offices across baseball.
Bernie attacks the other media members and fans who are making excuses for the Cardinals' slow start based on non-factors like the team's schedule.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton checks in from Busch Stadium courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides medical updates on Dylan Carlson, Steven Matz and others and provides insight on who could get tabbed to replace Matz in the starting rotation. John also addresses the criticism being directed towards hitting coach Turner Ward.
Bernie talks about how blaming hitting coach Turner Ward for the club's hitting woes is as foolish as blaming his predecessor, Jeff Albert, given both of their track records.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals, despite being improved, still have a lot of holes on their roster and inside the organization. Bernie also offers up some updated thoughts on the Kentucky Derby.
Bernie talks about how Sonny Gray, Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn have made the Cardinals better by going deep enough into games to minimize having to use fringe relievers.
Bernie chats with longtime friend and horse racing handicapper Dick Jerardi ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Dick reveals what horses are catching his eye for the Derby and Friday's Kentucky Oaks race.
While the upgraded pitching staff has been a bright spot of this Cardinals season, Bernie takes a look if the success is a result of quality work or an overall downtick in offense across MLB.
MLS360 analyst Bradley Wright-Phillips joins Bernie ahead of St. Louis CITY SC facing Houston Dynamo FC on the road Saturday night in a match that will be televised for free on Apple TV with no subscription or credit card info required as part of MLS Season Pass' free preview weekend. Bradley talks about the challenge St. Louis SC will face in trying to contain Dynamo captain Hector Herrera.
Bernie chats with Chicago-based MLB writer Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com. Jesse talks about how the NL Central is shaping up one month into the season. Jesse examines if the best is yet to come for the Cubs and if the Brewers can sustain their early season success. He also looks at what the Cardinals need to do to gain ground.
Ahead of his upcoming interview with Dick Jerardi, Bernie runs down what horses have caught his eye ahead of Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Bernie also shares some of his favorite Derby memories.
Bernie throws out some numbers to suppor the increasingly apparent reality that the Cardinals offense is performing at a historically poor level.
Bernie talks about what games he's looking forward to watching on a Wednesday night without Cardinals baseball.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from Detroit after the Cardinals fell to the Tigers 4-1 Wednesday. Derrick provides an update on Steven Matz's back injury and talks about who he would expect to be called up if Matz has to go on the IL and miss at least one start.
Bernie turns his attention to the struggles of Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz and asks when one of them will be removed from the rotation and who might come up to fill a spot. Bernie also explains why one of them will not be leaving the rotation.
With the Cardinals continuing to struggle as a team at the plate, Bernie looks at which players have underachieved at the plate early this season.
Bernie chats with Kansas City Star sports columnist and former St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Vahe Gregorian. Vahe talks about the ongoing battles by the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to build new stadiums and the viability of building stadiums in Kansas.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals loss to Detroit on Wednesday including how the team feels like it's continually treading water.
Bernie reveals his new nickname for Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz based on his ability to hurt the team with his performance on the mound.
Bernie talks about how even Oli Marmol's detractors have to be impressed by the way the pitching staff has performed early in the season and how well this Cardinals team has executed "small ball."
Bernie chats with USA TODAY MLB writer Gabe Lacques who joins the show live from Oriole Park in Baltimore. Gabe offers up his thoughts on Kyle Gibson after his superb outing in Detroit. Gabe also provides updates on the top teams in both leagues one month into the season including if the Kansas City Royals can sustain their success.
Bernie sounds the panic alarm as the Cardinals offense is performing at historically low levels that indicate more than a short term slump. Bernie also turns to Vin Scully to teach a lesson about the power (or lack thereof) of the jinx.
St. Louis American columnist and Saint Louis University men's basketball radio analyst Earl Austin Jr. joins the show. Earl assesses the performances of Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum in the NBA Playoffs and provides insight into if there's hope for Beal and the Suns to make a championship run in the future. Earl also analyzes some of the new additions to the Billikens basketball program as Josh Schertz continues to build his first SLU team.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals outfield isn't necessarily any worse than it was during the Tony La Russa era as he runs through the journeymen who got starts in the corner outfield spots in the 105-win 2004 season.
Bernie looks at some of the Cardinals' early season offensive standouts who need to ramp their production off after slumping recently.
Bernie chats with The Athletic NFL writer and analyst Ted Nguyen. Ted talks about which teams he felt had the best draft and why he believes the Chicago Bears were winners even beyond picking Caleb Williams with the first overall pick.
Bernie chats with Baseball Prospectus and The Analyst contributor Zach Crizer. Zach talks about the trends in baseball over the month of the season including how Milwaukee is dominating the NL Central. Bernie and Zach also look at what is plaguing the Cardinals offensively over the first month of the season.
Bernie takes a look at just how historically bad the Cardinals offense has been through the first month of the season, and he explains why Michael Siani is the least of the team's worries.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals taking two of three from the Mets over the weekend and explains why Matthew Liberatore shouldn't be faulted for fading in his third inning of work. Bernie also talks about what stood out to him in the NFL Draft and looks at the future for former Mizzou and current 49ers running back Cody Schrader.
Bernie dives into some early season trends that are troubling him as he evaluates the team 25 games into the season.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton checks in from Citi Field courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides insight into Miles Mikolas' struggles ahead of his start Friday night, and an update on Masyn Winn's back and how it may impact him long term.
Bernie analyzes the first round of the NFL Draft as he questions Denver, Minnesota and Atlanta reaching for quarterbacks.
Bernie rants about the poor quality of Apple TV's MLB broadcasts and baseball's inability to capture viewers like the NFL. He also emphasizes how silly it is to overreact to a baseball team 25 games into the season.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have been helped by their defense this season, and he highlights one unsung defensive hero who deserves more love than he has gotten.
Bernie chats with former Rams coach and 33rd Team contributor Mike Martz ahead of the NFL Draft. Mike gives his expert analysis on the draft's top quarterbacks and talks about his experience drafting in St. Louis despite often picking at the end of the first round.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have gotten good bang for their bucks spent on pitching in the offseason both in the rotation and the bullpen.
Bernie chats with Too Deep Substack publisher Mike Tanier, whose work can be found at http://miketanier.substack.com. Mike previews the NFL Draft while poking fun at some of the so-called experts who overtype their mock drafts.
Bernie takes a look at what has gone wrong for Jordan Walker as he reverted to hitting the ball on the ground after finding success elevating the ball last season. Bernie also explains why sending him to Memphis was the right move.
Bernie reacts to the top news of the day including the Cardinals ending their homestand on a winning note, the Boston Celtics showing vulnerability again against Miami and if this could be the year a Canadian team finally wins the Stanley Cup in the 21st Century.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about why it's hard for a quarterback drafted in the first few picks to have a long, successful NFL career.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how fans should be celebrating how Kyle Gibson can consistently deliver performances befitting of pitchers on Tony La Russa's championship teams. Bernie also points out how the bullpen is better than some stats may indicate.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie tells some of his favorite stories from his time covering the Dallas Cowboys including the day in training camp when Tom Landry yelled at him for an interaction with Michael Irvin.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie previews the NFL Draft with FTN Fantasy chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz. Bernie then tells some stories about covering the draft and being able to see when players are about to go bust.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County Bernie chats with The Athletic MLB writer Stephen Nesbitt about the Cardinals' early season struggles, how the Cardinals stack up in the NL Central, and the breakout teams in the first month of the season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' win over the Arizona Diamondbacks and the decision to option OF Jordan Walker to Memphis.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Derrick provides insight on what Jordan Montgomery's offseason was like before signing with the Diamondbacks and provides the latest Cardinals news and notes.
With Jordan Montgomery scheduled to pitch Wednesday for Arizona at Busch Stadium, Bernie provides an update on his reaction to returning to St. Louis, and he praises Oliver Marmol for staying committed to defense and resisting the temptation of starting Lars Nootbaar in center field.
Bernie talks about how despite the stolen base being en vogue, homers still matter as the Cardinals proved in their comeback Monday night against Arizona. Bernie also talks about the improved Cardinals bullpen and where you can maybe find a decent crab cake in St. Louis.
NFL Media writer and analyst Chad Reuter joins Bernie to preview the NFL Draft. Chad looks at what teams might be looking to make trades in the draft and what organization is taking an unusually passive approach.
Bernie talks about how the Dodgers are struggling despite their offseason shopping spree. He and Jim Heuer also react to the early games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals win over Arizona Monday night and talks about why the team isn't stealing bases like one might expect.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need to be smarter about spending their money, especially on contract extensions, as their payroll advantage over the Brewers is much greater than any advantage on the field.
The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik joins Bernie to talk about the Cardinals and the rest of the NL Central. Travis also weighs in on his recent piece about a shrink in the range of fastball velocity between pitchers' median and peak velocities.
Bernie chats with Sports Info Solutions senior VP of football and data analytics and 33rd Team managing editor Matt Manocherian about some of the top prospects available in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.
Bernie breaks down the top quarterbacks in the upcoming NFL Draft as he reveals who he's high on.
Bernie talks about how the now-demoted Andre Pallante's meltdown Saturday shouldn't detract from the Cardinals bullpen's otherwise solid body of work this season.
Bernie offers up his initial reaction to the Cardinals being swept by Milwaukee. He then turns his attention to St. Louis CITY SC as he goes off on the classless Sporting Kansas City fans. Bernie also reacts to some breaking news in the Mizzou AD search.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie brought to you by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates on the rehab of Dylan Carlson and Tommy Edman, and insight into the struggles of Paul Goldschmidt and Jordan Walker at the plate.
With the Cardinals set to face Milwaukee and new manager Pat Murphy for the first time this season, Bernie provides a scouting report of the Brewers before turning his attention to the Cardinals' own strengths and weaknesses.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, continues sounding the panic alarm on Paul Goldschmidt, and blasts the narrative that the Cardinals are facing a troubling decline in attendance.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers and reacts to yet another stint on the IL for Tyler O'Neill.
Bernie visits with MLS Season Pass lead play by play broadcaster Jake Zivin ahead of his call of St. Louis CITY SC at Sporting Kansas City on Saturday. Jake talks about where he's seen improvement from CITY and about how CITY has evolved from last season.
Bernie talks about how Whitey Herzog's teams took on his strong personality and he compares Whitey's image to that of other greats including Earl Weaver and Tony La Russa.
Bernie chats with longtime Cardinals coach and former MLB manager Jim Riggleman. Jim shares some of his favorite stories about Whitey Herzog after working with him for years on his coaching staff.
Bernie chats with The Cardinal Nation publisher Brian Walton about the club's minor league prospects. Brian provides updates on the top hitters down on the farm and whether he thinks Tink Hence could see time with the big league club this season.
Bernie listens into and comments on some of Doug Armstrong's remarks from his end of season news conference today. Doug reacted to the team's performance and the search for a permanent head coach.
Bernie reacts to Doug Armstrong's end-of-season press conference and he talks about how former Mizzou basketball player Jontay Porter positioned himself to be the perfect example for Adam Silver to show he's hard on gambling.
Bernie chats with FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay talks about how the Cardinals stack up to the competition three weeks into the season, and he looks into who else is thriving in the NL Central including the young Cubs breakout start to watch.
After the Cardinals lost the series finale in Oakland, Bernie dives into an early troubling trend of the team's inability to close out series.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Andy talks about which young players have shown signs of promise for next season, and he talks about a couple of potential coaching candidates if the Blues deside not to retain interim coach Drew Bannister.
Bernie is worried that Paul Goldschmidt's struggles to date are more than just a slump, and he talks about some other concerning trends with the Cardinals as well.
Bernie shares some of his favorite Whitey Herzog stories dating back to his time with the Mets and Royals in 1970s. Bernie also highlights how Whitey continually had to deal with interference from corporate suits.
Bernie talks about how this Cardinals team is honoring Whitey Herzog's legacy by emulating his style of play, albeit without necessarily the same rate of getting on base. He also stands firm in his preseason stance that the rotation is improved despite naysayers saying otherwise.
The Bernie Show co-host Jim Heuer pays tribute to Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog in this four-part hour-long special.
The Bernie Show co-host Jim Heuer pays tribute to Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog in this four-part hour-long special.
The Bernie Show co-host Jim Heuer pays tribute to Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog in this four-part hour-long special.
The Bernie Show co-host Jim Heuer pays tribute to Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog in this four-part hour-long special.
NFL.com lead draft writer Eric Edholm joins Bernie to preview next week's draft. Eric talks about where he expects the top quarterbacks to land, and he turns his attention to how Mizzou's prospects may fare.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from the Bay Area ahead of the Cardinals facing the Oakland A's. Derrick shares his reaction to Whitey Herzog's passing and reflects on Whitey's role in Cardinals history. Derrick then talks about Sonny Gray's second straight dominant performance.
STLSportsPage.com publisher Rob Rains joined Bernie to talk about some of his favorite memories covering the late Whitey Herzog both in St. Louis for the St. Louis Globe Democrat and in Kansas City for UPI.
Bernie shares some of his favorite Whitey Herzog memories hours after learning about the Hall of Fame manager's passing.
Bernie asks why fans are willing to overlook Doug Armstrong's many flaws as a GM while wanting to tar and feather John Mozeliak. Bernie also shares some of his favorite John Sterling memories after the legendary Yankees announcer announced his retirement.
STL United FC Soccer Sunday regular guest (and St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer) Tom Timmermann joins Bernie to talk St. Louis CITY SC after the hometown eleven earned its second win. Tom talks about where the offense will come from and he reveals his biggest surprises to date on the season.
Bernie rips Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol's continued insistence of using Andre Pallante in high-leverage situations despite sub-optimal results. Bernie also dives into the struggles of offensive stalwarts Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Jordan Walker and Nolan Gorman.
FanGraphs writer Michael Baumann joins Bernie to talk about how Lance Lynn is finding relative success this season. Michael also talks about what's responsible for the Yankee's strong start and if the Royals can sustain their early success.
Bernie gets disugsted when he digs down to the real reason Oli Marmol and the Cardinals are giving Masyn Winn so many off days when he's the hottest hitter on the team.
Bernie starts the show reacting to Scottie Scheffler winning The Masters. Bernie talks about why he likes the idea of Scheffler becoming one of the most prominent faces of golf, and why he thinks it's ironic that many of the defectors to the LIV Tour are struggling.
Bernie talks about how sports bring the best out of St. Louis as a community whether it's generating activity downtown to the area coming together to support the Chiefs after the Rams departed.
Bernie calls out Cardinals fans who are still caught up in last year's struggles and fail to credit the organization for positive strides it has made since then.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins the show from Phoenix courtesy of The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about how Jordan Walker is fighting through his struggles and what to expect out of Lars Nootbaar as he returns from the IL.
Bernie talks about how having both Willson Contreras and Ivan Herrera on the Cardinals roster isn't a problem, especially as Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt continue to decline.
Bernie talks about some troubling trends with the Cardinals offense including a lack of productive long balls.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie after interviewing former Blues and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville earlier in the week. Andy talks about Joel's involvement in the Kyle Beach sexual assault case in Chicago, what he says he was unaware of and what he would have done differently. Andy also talks about the chances of Quenneville being able to coach in the NHL again.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Derrick talks about how the Cardinals will split playing time between Willson Contreras and Ivan Herrera, what Lars Nootbaar will bring in his return to the lineup, and the decline of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Bernie talks about how the offense is the number one factor in the Cardinals' early season struggles as he points out how Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt are in highly-inclusive company with their woeful slugging percentages.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how Jackson Holliday will give a boost not just to the Orioles but to the entire Baltimore area.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie presents his top bets for The Masters including why it's risky to put money on Scott Scheffler.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with new Saint Louis University men's basketball coach Josh Schertz. Coach Schertz talks about why SLU was the right fit for him, what lies ahead for him to rebuild the program and his approach to recruiting.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals starting pitching continues to hold up even as the team falters in other areas.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens about the state of the current Cardinals. Bernie and Ben then dive into a discussion on if the Cardinals really messed up in not getting the most out of Jordan Hicks by not properly conditioning him to be a starting pitcher.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the Cardinals performance as they fall to the Philadelphia Phillies and if Victor Scott II is overwhelmed right now.
Bernie tries to talk down fans worried about the Cardinals' pitching and young players and directs his attention to the underperforming 2-4 spots in the lineup normally occupied by veteran sluggers.
Bernie chats with Birdy Work Substack publisher and CBSSports.com MLB writer Dayn Perry. Dayn talks about which young Cardinals have impressed him early this season and which veteran he's afraid may not bounce back.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals starting rotation is doing its share to pick up the slack, and hasn't been an issue this season.
Bernie points out just how dominant UConn was and how the Huskies exceeded his already high expectations.
CBSSports.com college sports writer David Cobb joins Bernie. David shares his reaction to the NCAA Tournament championship game and talks about why he thinks SLU deserves a ton of praise for hiring Josh Schertz.
Bernie reacts to the speculation that Robbie Avila could be following Josh Schertz to Saint Louis University. He then turns his attention to Tyler O'Neill and explains why nobody should have seller's remorse despite his early success in Boston.
Bernie starts reacting to the Cardinals losing to Philadelphia and the team's play over its current homestand before being interrupted by some potentially concerning injury news.
Bernie makes his pick on who will prevail in Monday night's NCAA Tournament championship game between UConn and Purdue.
Bernie tries to find an answer for why more pitchers are getting hurt than ever before, and the conversation does not involve a clock.
USA Today MLB columnist Bob Nightengale joins Bernie to talk about the uptick in pitchers' injuries, Skip Schumaker potentially being a free agent manager after 2024, and the surging NL Central.
After sharing some Rick Majerus memories, Bernie reacts to the mundane injury updates on Dylan Carlson and Tommy Edman and the Cardinals continuing to false start Willson Contreras. Bernie also offers kudos to the Cardinals television analysts who aren't sugar-coating Nolan Arenado's continued struggles and lack of power at the plate.
The Athletic college basketball writer C.J. Moore joins Bernie live from Glendale ahead of Monday night's NCAA Tournament championship game. C.J. breaks down the matchup and also weighs in on SLU hiring Josh Schertz and John Calipari's pending jump to Arkansas.
Bernie talks about why he's excited to welcome in the Josh Schertz era at Saint Louis University, and how he's similar to late Billikens coach Rick Majerus.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals taking two of three games from the Miami Marlins and the rash of pitching injuries sending MLB into a panic.
Bernie makes his picks for the Men's and Women's Final Fours as he looks at if UConn has what it takes in both brackets to be hoisting hardware.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton makes his weekly appearance brought to you by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about what's led to the Cardinals righting the ship over the past week, and provides updates on Sonny Gray, Lars Nootbaar and others.
Bernie quells any notion that fans were revolting against the Cardinals by booing John Mozeliak on Opening Day as he points out what happens when fans are truly upset.
Bernie previews the Final Four and talks about how the naysayers may have been too fast to declare the demise of the 2024 Cardinals.
Bernie talks about what young Cardinals reliever caught his eye in the team's loss in San Diego Wednesday.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland makes his weekly visit on the Bernie Show. Andy provides insight on Jimmy Snuggerud's decision to stay at Minnesota and explains why it may not be final. Andy also talks about which player has really pleasantly surprised him this season.
St. Louis Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht joins Bernie ahead of the Battlehawks home opener on Saturday. Anthony talks about the advantages of having a year of experience and why he thinks the best is yet to come on the field.
Bernie tips his toes into the NFL Draft water and looks at the quarterbacks set to go near the top of the draft. He examines LSU QB Jayden Daniels and asks if he'd be best served on the Patrick Mahomes plan sitting a year before starting.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News college basketball columnist Mike DeCourcy. Mike previews the men's and women's Final Four and shares some of his favorites memories of more than three decades covering March Madness.
Bernie talks about just how much Willson Contreras has brought to the Cardinals lineup since July 1 of last year, and how his production ranks among the elite hitters in baseball.
Bernie analyzes the Cardinals' start to the season and hammers home the importance of quality starts and defense.
Bernie professes his love for the Patrick Swayze version of Road House and explains why he isn't afraid to admit it.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from PETCO Park in San Diego ahead of the Cardinals facing the Padres Tuesday night. Derrick has the latest updates on Lars Nootbaar and other Cardinals injuries, what the future holds for Victor Scott II, and he and Bernie share travel stories.
As the Cardinals continue their series against former manager Mike Shildt and the San Diego Padres, Bernie takes a look at what the Cardinals are missing without Shildt's leadership and what Shildt did to force his way out of St. Louis.
ESPN.com college basketball writer John Gasaway joins Bernie to preview the NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four. John also makes his case for why it's time to expand the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie reacts to the Blues pulling out an overtime win against Edmonton and Jimmy Snuggerud's announcement that he is returning to Minnesota for another season. He then shifts his attention to the Cardinals where he points out how Kyle Gibson delivered just what they were looking for when they signed him.
Bernie looks for answers after being flabbergasted by the Blues delivering another clunker against a wobegone San Jose Sharks team on Saturday night.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com senior college basketball writer Jerry Palm. Jerry talks about Matt Painter finally taking Purdue to a Final Four and what it means to him as a Purdue alumnus. Jerry also previews what it will take for Alabama and NC State to pull off upsets in Saturday's semifinal games.
Bernie catches up with Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III ahead of Thursday's home opener. DeWitt talks about what's new at Busch Stadium for 2024 and provides the latest information in the ongoing saga to make Cardinals television broadcasts more accessible.
Renowned sports injury guru and Under the Knife Substack publisher Will Carroll joins Bernie. Will talks about Tommy Edman's wrist injury and presents the best and worst case scenarios for Edman returning.
Bernie continues his reaction to the Cardinals' opening series in Los Angeles. In addition to questioning pitching moves, Bernie asks why Oil Marmol felt the need to rest players just three games into the season.
Bernie previews what could be the game of the season in women's college basketball between LSU and Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes. Bernie then turns his attention to the Cardinals' collapse in Los Angeles Sunday night.
Bernie laments the fact that the Blues don't have more to show for their recent surge even if they made their own hole to climb out of to reach the postseason. Prior to that, Bernie also ranted about bloggers who feel like a remote connection to a team or a player makes them an expert.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about what stood out in Victor Scott's debut and what to expect from Zack Thompson as he makes his season debut Friday night.
Despite all the negativity coming from a 7-1 loss, Bernie points out one positive involving Victor Scott and a parallel to another Cardinals legend's MLB debut.
Bernie recaps the Illini's exciting win over Iowa State Thursday night and looks at what they must do to prevail over #1 UConn Saturday.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the cries for more leadership in the Cardinals clubhouse were warranted. He also expresses relief that Jordan Montgomery signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins the show from Dodger Stadium following the Cardinals' workout. Derrick previews what to expect from Victor Scott and provides updates on some of the six Cardinals opening the season on the injured list.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie makes a plea for fans to put the negativity on a hold for a day and to bask in the sheer day of baseball returning Thursday.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with The Score basketball editor Matthew Winick. Matthew makes his picks for each game including the Illini facing Iowa State.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about what could go wrong to derail the Cardinals season including having to tap into questionable pitching depth, not having a set group of outfielders, and too many washed up bench pieces.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie details what needs to go right, and what pleasant surprises need to occur for the Cardinals to improve to the point where they can contend for the postseason.
Bernie is brimming with optimism over an improved Cardinals pitching staff, but asks if the pitchers can sustain their performances over the course of a 162 game season.
Bernie chats with Illinois basketball legend and radio analyst Deon Thomas ahead of Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against Iowa State.
Bernie offers up some free money as he makes his picks for the Sweet 16 and points out why he's higher on ACC teams than their Big Ten counterparts.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy joins Bernie as the Cardinals transition from Spring Training play to the regular season. Lynn talks about who caught his eye during Spring Training in Jupiter and what he expects from Victor Scott II as he prepares to make his major league debut Thursday.
Bernie reacts to Monday night's Blues overtime loss to Vegas, and questions if the Blues have enough to overcome falling another point behind Vegas in the race for the final Western Conference wild card spot.
Bernie talks about how Dylan Carlson's sprained AC joint forced the Cardinals to make the move they should have made a week ago in having Victor Scott II open the season on the 26-man roster as the starting center fielder.
Bernie checks in on the conferences remaining in the NCAA Tournament, and especially the Fighting Illini. Bernie points out how Brad Underwood has admitted that he had to learn a different formula to win in the NCAA Tournament versus Big Ten play.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan talks about his expectations for the Cardinals and the rest of the NL Central. He also sums up Shohei Ohtani's presentation to assembled media at Dodger Stadium.
Bernie reacts to Shohei Ohtani's lengthy statement he delivered to the media and how the Ohtani circus will impact the Cardinals in their opening series in Los Angeles.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of the Blues' pivotal matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Andy talks about the impact of Vegas being without Alex Pietrangelo and the importance of the matchup in the Wild Card standings.
Longtime college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan who's publishing his Buzzer substack at eamonnbrennan.com joins Bernie to recap the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Eamonn also reveals who he likes to emerge out of the Sweet 16.
Bernie questions the Cardinals' decision to have Victor Scott II open the season in Memphis when he can provide a skill set that cannot currently be found on the 26-man roster. Bernie also says the time will come when injuries force Scott into the lineup in the wake of Dylan Carlson leaving Monday's Spring Training game.
Bernie opens the show with his reactions to the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament before being interrupted by Dylan Carlson leaving the Cardinals' Spring Training game against the Cubs with an injury after colliding with Jordan Walker in the outfield.
Bernie talks about why the Cardinals lineup should improve in 2024....if it stays healthy. He points to Nolan Gorman and Willson Contreras as two players who can take a step forward this upcoming season.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie for his weekly visit sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John offers updates on the five Cardinals, including Sonny Gray, who will open the season on the injured list. John also weighs in on Victor Scott II's chances of making the Opening Day roster and if Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will bounce back in 2024.
Bernie reacts to the news that RHPs Sonny Gray and Keynan Middleton, LHP Drew Rom, and OFs Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar will open the season on the IL. Bernie examines who's in line to replace them including if Victor Scott II could open the season with the big league club.
Bernie talks about what has stood out to him almost midway through the second day of March Madness. He also makes a plea for Greg Sankey to sit down and shut up after he bemoaned not having more power conference teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie recaps Illinois' first round win over Morehead State, previews the Blues contest at Ottawa and offers up his takes on who he does and does not want to see on the Cardinals Opening Day roster.
Bernie highlights how the Cardinals' inability to develop starting pitching in recent years has hurt the club off the field as well as on it. Bernie points out how homegrown pitching had previously given the Cardinals flexibility to make bigger moves when needed.
With former Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery still unsigned, Bernie takes a look at Scott Boras' impact on the free agent market and questions if his sometimes self-serving tactics are coming back to bite the MLBPA. Bernie points to Boras' handling of Tyler O'Neill going to arbitration as a prime example of where Boras isn't looking for his client's best interest.
Bernie checks in on the Saint Louis University coaching search to replace Travis Ford as he admonishes fans who are quick to rule out a lesser known candidate like Blake Ahearn.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from Spring Training in Florida. Derrick talks about Victor Scott II's chances of making the Opening Day roster and if Dylan Carlson has finally turned the corner offensively.
Bernie visits with ESPN senior MLB writer David Schoenfield. David makes his predictions for the NL Central and highlights what teams to watch for in 2024.
Bernie previews the first full day of the NCAA Tournament and what teams he likes including what to be concerned about with the Fighting Illini.
Bernie reacts to the Blues just falling short against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday night, and he complains about how the NCAA is denying fans glorious upset opportunities by keeping mid-majors like Indiana State out of the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie provides a primer for picking upsets in the 2024 NCAA Tournament including why 11-6 upsets are a much better bet than 12-5 and what former SEC coach could make some noise with his surging team.
With Cardinals nation hyperventilating over a rough start for Kyle Gibson, Bernie talks about why it's important to just throw out Spring Training stats, especially for established veterans.
Bernie chats with The Analyst freelance writer Ryan Fagan. Ryan talks about his TRACR inspried March Madness bracket and why it's hard to bet against UCONN to be the NCAA's first back-to-back champion since 2007. Ryan also previews the upcoming MLB season including who could be some of this year's breakout players.
Bernie chats with The Score basketball editor and college basketball betting expert Matthew Winick ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Matthew talks about why UConn may have a treacherous path to repeat, and he reveals what teams he thinks are under and over seeded.
After Blake Snell finally signed with the San Francisco Giants, Bernie asks where former Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery will land. Bernie explains why it won't be St. Louis and why fans shouldn't even remotely think Trevor Bauer will wear a Cardinals uniform.
With Spring Training entering its final week, Bernie does his best to calm the panicked fanbase of Cardinals nation and checks in on how the competition in the NL Central is shaping up ahead of next week's start of the regular season.
Bernie examines the Pittsburgh Steelers acquiring Justin Fields and shipping off Kenny Pickett and asks what Pickett was thinking forcing his way out of Pittsburgh.
Bernie reacts to St. Louis CITY SC's 3-3 draw against the L.A. Galaxy Saturday night. Bernie points out how Roman Burki managed to keep the game close for CITY for the full 90 minutes and how increased depth is already paying dividends.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Matthew DeFranks. Matthew and Bernie talk about the Blues' slim playoff chances and what needs to happen if they want to play more than 82 games this season.
Bernie points out how the Cardinals' start to the season won't be indicative of the end result as he points out seasons where fast starts fizzled and others where a slow start led to a season going deep into October.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News college sports writer Bill Bender as they try to make sense of the seemingly non-sensical 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket.
Bernie talks about his level of concern over various Cardinals' injuries ranging from Keynan Middleton to Tommy Edman.
Bernie complains about the critics bemoaning Oliver Marmol's contract extension as he talks about how the biggest mistake was not announcing it sooner.
As the major conference college basketball tournaments advance, Bernie offers up a pick or two that could be profitable ahead of the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass broadcaster Keith Costigan ahead of his call of Saturday's St. Louis CITY SC match at the LA Galaxy that will be available for free on Apple TV. Keith talks about how remarkable St. Louis' inaugrual season was and previews what it will take for St. Louis to prevail over L.A. Bernie also offers up a quick preview of the Big Ten men's basketball tournament.
Bernie puts St. Louis' historical NFL woes into perspective as he dives into the continuous string of missteps and bad luck for the New York Jets since the AFL-NFL merger.
Bernie can't contain his joy about the UFL Championship Game coming to St. Louis in June as he hopes the Battlehawks can serve as a proving ground for St. Louis to show the country how good of a football town it is.
Bernie asks if the Cardinals are finally returning to their roots developing pitching and finding value diamonds in the rough after several years that saw the club's pitching depth evaporate.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Derrick starts handicapping some of the battles for roster spots, and provides updates on the new look Cardinals pitching staff.
Bernie continues his plea for the Cardinals to have Victor Scott II open the season on the 26-man roster with Tommy Edman and possibly Lars Nootbaar opening the season on the IL.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy focuses on what players need to step up offensively if the Blues want to make a late-season run at a Stanley Cup Playoff spot.
Bernie reacts to the top news of the day including Saint Louis University firing men's basketball coach Travis Ford and the Cardinals announcing that Tommy Edman will start the season on the IL.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the Tennessee Titans handing Calvin Ridley a massive contract, and the New York Yankees continuing to stumble with Gerrit Cole poised to miss at least a month.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie tries to sort through another Cardinals outfield logjam as he tries to find the right candidates (a.k.a. Victor Scott II) to open the season in St. Louis. Bernie also looks to recent history for prime examples of roster malpractice.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes a moment to highlight the top-notch goaltending of Jordan Binnington that often gets lost in the malaise in front of him.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with NFL.com senior columnist Jeffri Chadiha. Jeff weighs in on what moves he has liked in the frantic NFL free agency period.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Matt weighs on how he expects the Cardinals to stack up in the NL Central, and he talks about what young players he's excited to see across baseball this year including Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie makes an impassioned plea for the Cardinals to let Victor Scott II open the season as the starting center fielder after seeing other teams ready to roll with top prospects. Bernie also makes a connection to who may have mentored Dylan Carlson.
Bernie asks who could be the next Billikens coach if Travis Ford is indeed fired after the Atlantic-10 tournament. Bernie also explains why Darian DeVries shouldn't have any interest in SLU despite media noise to the contrary.
Bernie checks in on the Blues after a dominant win over Boston, and asks if they have what it takes to back into the playoffs. Bernie also discusses how the team has not missed Ville Husso after he showed his true colors in 2022's postseason loss to Colorado.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton makes his weekly appearance on The Bernie Show brought to you by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates on the statuses of outfielders Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman and predicts which one could return first. John also weighs in on his observations of the Cardinals pitching staff.
Bernie examines how the remaining teams without a legitimate starting quarterback will fill their vacancies including what will Denver do to replace Russell Wilson with limited cap space. Bernie also offers a cautionary tale for what can happen if a young quarterback is thrown to the wolves.
Bernie checks in with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley. Steve talks about what life has been like post-Belichick for the Patriots, and provides updates on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.
Bernie reacts to some of the notable moves on Day 2 of the NFL's legal tampering period leading up to Wednesday's official start to free agency including Drew Lock signing with the New York Giants.
Bernie allows himself to wonder what Victor Scott II can accomplish in the big leagues this year as his skillset renders comparisons to Vince Coleman and how he forced his way onto the roster to stay in 1985.
Bernie calls out all of the haters who are complaining about Indiana State likely receiving an at-large NCAA Tournament berth with its #29 NET ranking. Bernie then directs his attention to St. Louis CITY SC's 2-2 draw in Austin and what he liked in that performance.
The Hockey News and NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac joins the show. Lou talks about what he's looking to see as the Blues start inserting younger players into the lineup for remaining few weeks of the season. Lou also explains just what needs to happen if the Blues even want to have a chance at earning a spot in the playoffs.
Bernie checks in on the Blues after another lackluster performance on Saturday, and points out how the same issues that plagued the Blues under Craig Berube have re-emerged. He also explains how the Stanley Cup pedigree is gone with so few players remaining who played in the postseason in 2019.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben provides insight on how he expects Victor Scott II to perform if he has to spend the season on the major league club. Ben also analyzes the Cardinals recent acquisitions of Matt Carpenter and Brandon Crawford.
With Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar in serious doubt for Opening Day, Bernie examines who the Cardinals might turn to on the grass as he hopes the answer does not lie in injured players.
Bernie reacts to the flurry of moves leaking out during the NFL's legal tampering period ahead of free agency including Kirk Cousins heading to Atlanta and Saquon Barkley signing with the Eagles.
With injuries dominating the headlines coming out of Cardinals Spring Training, Bernie talks about why Cardinals fans should be thankful not to have to worry the injuries that come with relying on younger pitchers.
Bernie listens into and analyzes Doug Armstrong's comments he made in his media session after Friday's 2 p.m. NHL Trade Deadline. Bernie also makes the case that there's no sugarcoating that the Blues are in a rebuild.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins the show from Florida thanks to The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the official cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John provides updates on Tommy Edman and Lars Nootbaar and talks about the opportunities the injuries could provide for Victor Scott II and Alec Burleson.
Bernie reacts to the news that Lars Nootbaar will miss at least 10-14 days with fractured ribs and that Tommy Edman is doubtful to be ready on Opening Day. Bernie also comments on why the Blues' inactivity at the NHL Trade Deadline wasn't a surprise.
Bernie turns back the clock to 2015, as he points out just how talented that pitching staff was en route to carrying the Cardinals, without the services of Adam Wainwright for most of the season, to 100 wins and a NL Central title.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland makes his weekly appearance on The Bernie Show. Andy talks about what the Blues could do ahead of Friday's NHL Trade Deadline and he forecasts Drew Bannister's chances of earning the right to stay on as the Blues' permanent coach. Bernie also touches on a few Cardinals topics including the importance of a quality pitching staff.
Bernie sounds the alarm bells on Lars Nootbaar after he has been sdielined by another seemingly "minor" injury. Bernie then chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer and analyst R.J. Anderson about where the Cardinals stack up with their veteran-laden roster in the NL Central and what prospects could make an impact this season in St. Louis.
Bernie weighs in on the day's top stories including Jordan Walker and Matt Carpenter both homering in Spring Training, what moves the Blues could make before Friday's deadline, and Jake Paul thinking he's accomplishing something fighting Mike Tyson.
Bernie and Jim Heuer breakdown a busy day of NHL trades that saw Vladimir Tarasenko get shipped to the Florida Panthers. They also analyze who Doug Armstrong could move ahead of Friday's deadline.
Bernie chats with USA TODAY national baseball writer Gabe Lacques. Gabe weighs in on why the free agent market has stagnated in recent years with Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell remaining unsigned. Gabe also explains why no MLB team has wanted to take a flier on Trevor Bauer.
Bernie talks about how the last thing John Mozeliak needs to do is overreact to Sonny Gray's injury and race out to sign an injury prone veteran. Bernie points out how some of the "younger" options on the market pose as many or more risk than the Cardinals' current veteran rotation.
Bernie chats with ESPN college football and soccer writer Bill Connelly. After talking about his recent European soccer trip, Bill evaluates how Mizzou prospects may fare in the NFL Draft, and why the future is still bright for the Tigers. He also details where Brad Smith and Chase Daniel slot in as top college QBs in the 2000s.
Bernie goes into detail on how Dennis Gates' Mizzou basketball team is hitting historic lows with its winless SEC performance to date this season. Bernie then dives into why the Illini could be in trouble heading into the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie chides the Blues for another disappointing effort on Long Island, and explains why there's just not much there for the Blues to sell as the team will likely not go into this Trade Deadline as a buyer.
Bernie checks in on the Mizzou athletic director search and tries to make sense of the nonsense coming out of Columbia, Missouri.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins the show from Jupiter. Derrick provides a reason for optimism with Sonny Gray's injury, and provides updates on how the Cardinals can expect to forge ahead if Gray has to miss time in the regular season.
Bernie reacts to John Mozeliak's comments about Sonny Gray's hamstring injury and the progress of the Cardinals' projected Opening Day center fielder.
Bernie starts the show recapping Monday night's Blues game and previewing Tuesday night's Illini contest versus Purdue set to air on 590 The Fan. Bernie then shifts his attention to the Cardinals pitching staff where he scoffs at fans complaining about the Cardinals rotation being too old.
Bernie closes the show by wondering whether it will take Scott Boras' "mystery team" to get the market moving on free agent starting pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery.
Bernie visits with longtime football writer Mike Tanier, publisher of Mike Tanier's Too Deep Zone, to recap his experience at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mike talks about what impressed him about Bo Nix and other observations from the NFL's annual dog and pony show.
Bernie examines the Cardinals starting rotation behind Sonny Gray and urges fans to not get worked up about the lack of game action for Lance Lynn and Steven Matz.
Bernie chats with The Score senior MLB writer Travis Sawchik. Travis talks about what's been holding up the free agent market with starters Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell remaining unsigned. Travis also weighs in on the future of MLB television and visual media and how bright Tink Hence's future is.
ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Whyshynski joins Bernie to preview the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline. Greg weighs in on what moves the Blues could make this week.
Bernie reacts to how the Cardinals will react if Sonny Gray has to miss any significant time, and he kicks the tires on free agent pitcher Blake Snell.
Bernie weighs in on Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaking Pete Maravich's NCAA career scoring record, and why it's a significant accomplishment even with Maravich setting his record in fewer games with no three-point shot.
After a season of criticism last year, Bernie offers a heartfelt apology to Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake, formerly referred to as Coach iPad, as Bernie reveals why he feels like he was blaming Dusty for problems he was trying to rectify that were out of his control.
Bernie goes in depth on why he expects the Cardinals pitching staff will be better this year, and he points out how it starts with having starting pitchers that can go deep into games.
MLB.com Cardinals beat report John Denton joins Bernie brought to you by the Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the Official Cheesesteak of the Bernie Show. John talks about what relievers have stood out to him over the first week in camp as he checks in on some of the top battles for spots on the big league roster.
Bernie breaks out The Bernie Bits to start the show as he weighs in on the current Cardinals, Tyler O'Neill and the weekend's busy sports calendar.
Bernie tries to prognosticate where the top available quarterbacks in the NFL Draft will land with several teams proving ready to move on from their existing quarterbacks.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals' efforts to improve the club's all-around depth can only lead to improved results after last season saw the likes of Casey Lawrence and Jacob Barnes pitch out of the bullpen down the stretch.
Bernie points out how the Fighting Illini resemble an ABA team with their ability to put the ball in the hoop and not necessarily stop it the other way. This makes Bernie feel nostalgic for the old ABA as he tells some of his favorite stories from the Baltimore Claws, Spirits of St. Louis and others.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer and Birdy Work substack publisher Dayn Perry. After talking about the current Cardinals team, Dayn turns his attention to his lifelong fandom of the Cardinals and he and Bernie both rip the new Cardinals and MLB Fanatics produced jersesys.
Bernie reacts to the Blues' overtime loss to Edmonton on Wednesday as he explains why he's not too concerned about the Blues conceding a point. Bernie also explains why the extreme hot and cold surges shouldn't come as a surprise.
Bernie reacts to the Kansas City Chiefs being ranked the second-to-worst organization in the NFLPA's annual player survey with Clark Hunt receiving a F- grade as owner. Bernie then tells stories from his early days as a sportswriter about the fine line between demanding accceptable accommodations and being a diva.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie points out a common flaw in Doug Armstrong and John Mozeliak that have kept their organizations from achieving continued success.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie examines Dylan Carlson's decline, and tries to find why his production nosedived after he excelled at every level at a young age.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with St. Louis CITY SC academy director and radio analyst Dale Schilly. Dale talks about why he's not concerned about CITY dropping the second leg of its Champions Cup match and who he's most excited to see suit up for CITY this season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with The Analyst writer and former Yahoo Sports MLB editor Zach Crizer. Zach talks about what he likes about the 2024 Cardinals and weighs in on the lack of player movement this offseason.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers joins Bernie live from Cubs camp in Arizona. Jesse talks about the impact of Cody Bellinger re-signing. Jesse also tries to predict where Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery will sign, and reveals his NL Central predictions.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about why he's warmed up to the signings of Brandon Crawford and Matt Carpenter and why he expects 2024 to have a better finish for the Cardinals this season.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins the show live from Jupiter. Derrick talks about the impact he expects Brandon Crawford to make on the team, and who could be on the outside looking in with Crawford and Matt Carpenter set to occupy two of 13 available roster spots for position players.
Bernie reacts to some of Brandon Crawford's comments after signing with the Cardinals, and points out just how he can help the team in 2024.
Bernie sounds alarm bells as he worries that the Blues are repeating some of their tanking performances that got former coach Craig Berube fired.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com senior writer Jerry Palm as March Madness approaches. Jerry reveals his projected top seeds and who else he is keeping an eye on. Jerry also offers up his assessment on Mizzou's dreadful season. After Jerry praises Marquette, Bernie then turns his attention to Saint Louis University where he talks about how the basketball program will continue to never gain traction if the university doesn't start taking Division 1 athletics seriously.
Bernie talks about John Mozeliak's concerted effort to add more veterans to the Cardinals clubhouse and evaluates if the moves will make Mozeliak's desired impact.
Bernie explains why the Cardinals signing Brandon Crawford was a necessity given the health of backup shortstop options Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan.
Bernie pays tribute to former Cardinals pitcher Jose DeLeon who passed away Sunday night at the age of 63. Bernie points out how DeLeon was an underrated pitcher on teams that didn't have enough pitching depth to reach the postseason.
Bernie looks at where Brandon Crawford will fit on the Cardinals roster and whether he can provide any contributions beyond being a veteran presence.
Bernie chats with Mr. Scoccer, Bill McDermott ahead of St. Louis CITY SC facing Houston in the second leg of opening round CONCACAF Champions Cup play. Bill talks about what he liked in CITY's first two games this season, and how the defense may look when CITY takes the pitch Tuesday night.
Bernie takes a deep dive into the Cardinals' veteran starting rotation to see if the starters are capable of meeting or improving on last season's production.
The television voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray, joins Bernie to preview the upcoming 2024 season. Chip talks about what players he's most excited to see this spring.
Bernie reacts to the Cubs re-signing Cody Bellinger as he points out how Cardinals fans shouldn't get worked up. Bernie also points out how Bellinger is my no means the biggest acquisition for the Cubs this offseason.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' reported signing of former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford as he looks to see where he can slot in on the Cardinals 26-man roster. Bernie also evaluates the Cardinals' pitching depth early in spring.
Bernie takes a trip down memory lane as he supports why the 1999 St. Louis Rams landed high on an expert panel's list of the NFL's Top 100 Most Influential Teams of all-time.
Bernie lays out what has to happen for St. Louis CITY SC to repeat or improve on last season's success. Bernie then shifts his focus to Cardinals Spring Training and who he's most excited to watch.
Bernie catches up with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the official cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John reveals who he's most intrigued to watch this spring, what he expects from Tommy Edman and why he hasn't given up on Dylan Carlson.
Bernie talks about how he had no issues with Zac Bolduc during his NHL debut in an exciting game Thursday night.
With the Cardinals announcing their 2024 Modern Era Cards Hall of Fame Ballot, Bernie makes a case for Edgar Renteria to be inducted and emphasizes how it's a travesty he has been on the outside looking in for a decade.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins the show. Andy talks about what to expect from Zac Bolduc in his NHL debut and Scott Perunovich in his return to the Blues lineup. Bernie then talks about some of his favorite memories from the 1980 Miracle on Ice team on the 44th anniversary of the USA's win over the USSR in the Olympic semifinals.
Bernie dives into recent comments from Albert Pujols about wanting to manage one day and explains why he could see Pujols being a good manager.
Bernie chats with longtime baseball writer Ryan Fagan as the Cardinals move closer to their Grapefruit League opener. Ryan checks in on the current Cardinals team and weighs in on the controversial new MLB uniforms.
Bernie looks at if the Illini men's basketball team is in trouble after squandering a lead to Penn State. He then can't help but look optimistically at Mizzou's outlook for 2024 as early projections are promising.
Bernie previews Zac Bolduc's upcoming debut for the St. Louis Blues and highlights how the Blues are desperate for some more offense with a number of players mired in offensive slumps.
Bernie puts Mizzou's dreadful basketball season into perspective, but explains why it is not the most hopeless program in the area. Bernie then offers up his thoughts on St. Louis CITY SC's 2-1 win over Houston in Champions Cup play Tuesday night.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from St. Louis Cardinals camp in Jupiter, Florida. Derrick talks about the impact Sonny Gray has already made on the pitching staff, and who will be looked to to provide more leadership in the clubhouse this season.
Bernie talks about why he expects the Cardinals to be a motivated team with chips on their shoulders after last season's dreadful performance. He also goes back 39 years with a prominent example of what another team was able to accomplish when it was being questioned.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer Tom Timmermann ahead of St. Louis CITY SC's opening match of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Tom talks about what areas he expects CITY to improve in this season, and where it should translate over the MLS season.
Bernie chats with Power Mizzou publisher and editor Gabe DeArmond about Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois' departure for Arizona. Gabe talks about the underlying factors behind the decision and what the future holds for Mizzou Athletics.
Bernie follows up on his conversation with Joe Sheehan and points out why Cardinals fans should be thankful to have Bill DeWitt as the team's owner instead of Cubs owner Tom Ricketts when it comes to spending money on the big league club.
Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan newsletter, about a great way to start getting a weekly newsletter from Joe for free. Bernie and Joe also discuss Cubs owner Tom Ricketts making comments similar to Bill DeWitt Jr. when it comes to spending despite having more revenue to work with, and what strides Jordan Walker could make this season.
Bernie asks if recalling former first round pick Zac Bolduc could help give the Blues the spark they need to snap out of a two-game losing streak.
Bernie talks about how once the initial shock wore off, he wasn't surprised one bit to see Desiree Reed-Francois depart to get out of the complicated minefield known as being Mizzou's athletic director.
Bernie opens up his notebook to talk about a potpourri of topics including Jayson Tatum appearing in yet another NBA All Star Game, the greatness of Albert Pujols in his prime, and the continued idiocy of some Pro Football Hall of Fame voters in keeping certain candidates out.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer joins Bernie presented by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, Home of the Official Cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about how the club is putting last year behind itself and how it is determined not to have a repeat. John also reports on what newcomer has caught his eye in camp.
Bernie talks about how much better the Cardinals would be if they had Jordan Montgomery and/or Cody Bellinger, but he also criticizes anyone who thinks that would have been realistic.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins the show live from Jupiter, Florida after the first official Cardinals Spring Training workout. Derrick breaks down the pros and cons of the Cardinals' new uniforms. He also offers up his early takes from Tuesday's bullpen sessions including what can be made out of early Spring Training workouts.
Bernie previews 2024 for Jordan Walker and tries to predict just how much he will improve after an up and down rookie season.
Bernie talks about how not even the Cardinals realized just how much Yadier Molina meant to the team after playing without him for the first time in almost 20 years last season. He then pivots to talk about how Steve Spagnuolo shouldn't be defined by his time coaching the Rams given the lack of talent he had to work with.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay analyzes Fangraphs' predictions for the NL Central as well as the rest of Major League Baseball. He also looks into the future and examines Yadier Molina's Hall of Fame candidcacy.
Bernie bashes the new Cardinals Fanatics produced uniforms as looking like knock-offs of a classic look that resemble shirseys.
Bernie reacts to the Blues losing in Toronto, the San Francisco 49ers firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, and the tragic shooting at the Chiefs' parade in Kansas City.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy explains how the Blues have come together with more players having defined roles, and which defenseman has flown under the radar to produce a solid season.
Bernie chats with MLB.com writer Anthony Castrovince as MLB Spring Training camps open. Anthony explains why there has been less activity than normal this offseason with several prominent free agents remaining unsigned. Anthony also offers up his predictions for the 2024 Cardinals.
Bernie talks about how meaningless preseason roster projections are ahead of Spring Training, as he points out how young talent, especially pitching, can emerge in the spring. Bernie also reveals which pitching prospect he is high on heading into camp.
Bernie talks about how the Blues' five-on-five play is a promising sign of better results to come for this year's Blues team.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac. Lou talks about how an improved power play and Drew Bannister's familiarity with the team's younger players has led to recent succcess.
Bernie explains why Kyle Shanahan was doomed to be second guessed when the 49ers won the overitme coin toss, regardless of whethere he decided to have the ball first.
Mike Tanier, formerly of the late Messenger, Football Outsiders and New York Times sports department, joins Bernie to recap Super Bowl LVIII. Mike talks about where Patrick Mahomes' performance puts him in the larger picture and where Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers fell short.
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Bernie talks about how important it will be for the Cardinals to hit their stride at the start of the season as they play a lot of top teams early.
Bernie checks in on the Blues after they won two straight over the weekend, and points out one key area where the team has shown improvement since interim coach Drew Bannister took over.
Bernie breaks down Super Bowl LVIII including why he feels vindicated by the final score after predicting that the Chiefs would win and cover.
Bernie provides stats and information to support his top game-related bets pertaining to Super Bowl LVIII including why he just can't warm up to the 49ers being favored.
Bernie chats with FTN Network chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz who joins the show from Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. Aaron talks about his random celebrity encounter while eating chicken wings before transitioning to who his DVOA analysis predicts to win the Super Bowl.
Bernie explains why it shouldn't be a surprise to see Torry Holt on the outside looking in again at the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Bernie explains just how difficult it is to get inducted, and why it's not even a shock to see Antonio Gates need to wait.
Bernie reacts to Chip Kelly leaving his head coaching job at UCLA to be Ohio State's offensive coordinator and Torry Holt missing out on the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Bernie explains why anyone expecting Tommy Edman to withstand the grind of starting 150+ games in center field is out of touch with reality. He also takes a trip down memory lane looking at the veteran pitchers Dave Duncan was unable to fix.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the official cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about what role Ivan Herrera could have with the team this season after starring in the Caribbean Series. John then touches on what to expect from the revamped bullpen including updates on some of the club's top prospects.
Bernie breaks down Sunday's matchup between the Chiefs and 49ers and points out one area where Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City has a distinct edge in Super Bowl LVIII.
Bernie chats with Westwood One lead NFL announcer and the Voice of Super Bowl LVIII Kevin Harlan ahead of his call of Lakers/Nuggets on TNT. Bernie leaves Kevin Harlan speechless at the beginning of the interview. Kevin talks about the challenges of bouncing between assignments before diving into who he thinks has the edge in Super Bowl LVIII.
Bernie rails on The Athletic's offseason MLB organizational grades as he calls out a writer with an axe to grind against the Cardinals as evidenced by the Brewers receiving the same grade.
Bernie starts hitting the panic button on Mizzou basketball as he points out how there is no way to sugarcoat a potentially winless conference season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie wraps up his earlier discussion about Baseball Prospectus' Cardinals PECOTA projection, and actually criticizes PECOTA for not being high enough on the team's offseason moves.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the new streaming service being launched by Fox, Warner Media and Disney and waxes nostalgically about the days of having a one stop shop to watch sports.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as he makes his way to Jupiter, Florida. Derrick talks about why the Cardinals pitching staff is in a much better place than a year ago, and he checks in on Yadier Molina's transition to coaching and managing.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie presents his keys for the Kansas City Chiefs to prevail over the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl. Bernie explains why a fast start is critical for Andy Reid's team.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with NFL.com lead draft writer Eric Edholm to recap the Senior Bowl. Eric talks about what impressed him about Mizzou's Darius Robinson and also evaluates Cody Schrader and Javon Foster.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie weighs in on Baseball Prospectus' Cardinals PECOTA projections and explains why he's rarely worried when the projected win total is on the low side.
Bernie continues to scoff at the notion of labeling talented quarterbacks as game managers as he points out how Patrick Mahomes has evolved to be able to "manage a game" just as well as he slings around the pigskin.
Kansas City Star columnist Vahe Gregorian joins Bernie live from Las Vegas. Vahe weighs in on if this could be Andy Reid's last hurrah as an NFL head coach. Vahe also touches on how the Chiefs have revamped their offense to not be so reliant on Patrick Mahomes' heroics.
Bernie dives into the defensive line play of the 49ers and Chiefs, and why the team with the better pash rush could prevail in Sunday night's game.
Bernie highlights how the Cardinals shouldn't feel obligated to spend with the top spenders when it's been proven that a World Series can be won with a mid-tier payroll.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com writer and analyst R.J. Anderson about his St. Louis Cardinals propsect rankings. R.J. talks about what he likes in Masyn Winn and Tink Hence, and why last season's acquisitions of Thomas Saggese and Tekoah Roby could pan out quite nicely for the Cardinals.
Bernie weighs in on some of the top stories of the day including Vegas' mayor saying the A's should stay in Oakland, Edmonton approaching an NHL record winning streak, and where Super Bowl XXXIV ranks amongst all Super Bowls.
Bernie reacts to the UFL releasing the St. Louis Battlehawks' 2024 schedule and talks about why he's looking forward to the season and seeing St. Louis support the team, and why he hopes the 2024 UFL Championship Game is played in St. Louis as is rumored. Bernie also follows up on his 2024 Cards prospect thoughts including why Masyn Winn won't be fighting for his job.
GOPHNX.com editor and writer and Sirius XM NFL Network Radio contributor Howard Balzer joins Bernie. Howard talks about Torry Holt's Hall of Fame case and past voting to nominate St. Louis Rams, and he offers up his initial thoughts on Sunday's Super Bowl.
Bernie reacts to Sunday night's Grammy awards and talks about how hypocritical the Taylor Swift haters are and why he's a fan of her.
Bernie chats with The Athletic's Keith Law about his 2024 MLB Top 100 Prospect Rankings. Keith explains why he thinks Masyn Winn is due to break out and how he evaluates Tink Hence and Victor Scott II.
Bernie evaluates Clay Davenport's 2024 Cardinals projections and explains why he thinks the Cardinals can outperform Clay's projections, especially with their upgraded pitching staff.
Bernie takes a look at some of the top Super Bowl bets and explains why the game rarely goes as predicted and how slim the margin for error is to even make a Super Bowl.
Bernie evaluates the Brewers' trade of RHP Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles and talks about how the Brewers have lost the pitching that formed its foundation. Bernie also points out who the new team to beat in the division may be.
While John Mozeliak couldn't comment on the reported pending signing of free agent RHP Keynan Middleton, Bernie opens up and talks about why he can bring a much needed boost to the Cardinals bullpen on and off the field.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak for a comprehensive conversation. Bernie and John talk about the Cardinals pitching staff for 2024 and why it should be better, who is expected to make strides amongst the position players, and why Daniel Descalso could make a huge difference assisting Oli Marmol in the dugout.
Bernie points out St. Louis' continued strong NFL television ratings, especially when it involves the Kansas City Chiefs, as he calls out the local NFL haters for being merely a vocal minority when it comes to local viewing habits.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy offers up his assessment of the Blues at the season's midway point. Andy also offers up praise for Jordan Binnington and what he's looking to see from Colton Parayko and Torey Krug.
Bernie praises the Washington Commanders for making the "safe" hire of Dan Quinn to replace Ron Rivera as the franchise's head coach as other teams have eschewed established veterans like Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. John talks about which Cardinals bench players aren't a lock to make the final 26-man roster, and what the likelihood is of the team acquiring additional relief pitching.
Bernie digs into recent Cardinals history as he exhumes numerous examples of how overpaying for pitching, especially relief pitching, can come back and bite a franchise for years.
Bernie reacts to another disappointing Mizzou basketball loss, and he points out how the Cardinals have been smart with their offseason shopping to bolster the pitching staff.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. After a quick preview of Wednesday night's Mizzou basketball games, Bernie reacts to some Super Bowl prop bets being out and provides some notes that could be beneficial by February 11.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the news that the Angelos family is selling the Baltimore Orioles. Bernie compares Peter and John Angelos to Bill Laurie in how they went from seemingly good owners to manic tyrants. Bernie shares some notable Bill Laurie stories from his time owning the Blues.
Bernie chats with Power Mizzou's Gabe DeArmond as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Gabe talks about the Missouri football team and why he believes it warrants praise heading into 2024. Gabe then turns his attention to Dennis Gates' basketball team and puts this season into perspective compared to the last one and the next one.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie scoffs at the notion that being a system quarterback is a bad things as he points to present and future Hall of Fame examples.
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 talks about how the Cardinals will be able to find enough at bats for all of their left-handed hitters, and why winning a division may be overrated when it comes to finding postseason success.
The Bernie Show is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the news of the day including brutal losses for the St. Louis Blues and Saint Louis University Billikens.
Bernie checks in on the Blues as they look to extend their winning streak to six, and urges fans to enjoy it and not get too down on analytics that say the streak is a fluke.
Bernie chats with longtime San Francisco Chronicle sports columnist Ann Killion. Ann supports Bernie's rallying cry that Brock Purdy should not be labeled a system quarterback as he prepares to lead the 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. Bernie and Ann also discuss the potential fall of the Warriors' dynasty and the ongoing soap opera known as the Oakland Athletics.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer and birdywork.substack.com publisher Dayn Perry. Dayn breaks down the Cardinals pitching staff and analyzes what to expect out of the current rotation and bullpen, and where the club still needs to improve.
Bernie lashes out at the critics who were accusing Brock Purdy of being a system quarterback heading into the postseason.
Bernie visits with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac. Lou puts the recent five-game winning streak into perspective and highlights a few players who have exceeded his expectations.
Bernie reacts to Joel Reuter ranking the Cardinals 14th in his preseason rankings and explains why he thinks a desperate Cardinals team will be a better one with so many members of the organization, on and off-field, having a lot to prove.
Bernie talks with joebucsfan.com columnist Ira Kaufman about Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games. Ira reveals his system he uses for evaluating quarterbacks. Bernie and Ira also share stories about Chuck Berry and the St. Louis Sun.
Bernie questions who Oli Marmol can rely on to get outs, especially strikeouts, late in games as an improved rotation does not necessarily fix the problem.
Bernie tries not to be a Debbie Downer as he points out why the Blues' recent five-game winning streak might be an aberration.
Bernie reacts to the NFC and AFC Championship games that produced a Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl. Bernie defends Dan Campbell's decisions on fourth down while criticizing other areas for the Lions.
The Athletic senior NFL writer Larry Holder joins Bernie to preview Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games.
Bernie reveals why he's a fan of the underdogs as he reveals his best bets for Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games.
Bernie follows up his opening segment by profilling some of the internal candidates who could step up to take a higher-leverage role in the Cards' bullpen, and why Tink Hence shouldn't be counted on.
Bernie takes a look at some of the remaining available arms on the free agent market as he ponders how the Cardinals will be able to improve their bullpen with internal options lacking.
Bernie analyzes the track records of new Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and Cardinals manage Oli Marmol heading into 2024. Bernie points out Harbaugh's dramatic impact on the San Francisco 49ers and how Marmol is so determined to succeed, he's not letting paranoia about his job deter him from getting the best possible support.
NFL.com columnist and senior draft analyst Eric Edholm joins Bernie ahead of Sunday's AFC and NFC Championship games. Eric breaks down the keys for the final four teams and takes a look ahead to the Senior Bowl.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy explains why the Blues have experienced some success under interim coach Drew Bannister and how Doug Armstrong was very calculated in deciding to pull the trigger on firing Craig Berube.
Bernie fights back at the posers who claim St. Louis has no interest in the NFL as he uses the TV viewership numbers to make his case. Bernie also highlights how many owners supported St. Louis as Stan Kroenke and Jerry Jones tried to steer the Rams to Los Angeles.
Nick Hester of STLTerm.com joins Bernie to offer up some tips on shopping for term life insurance and the benefits of STLTerm.com.
Bernie reacts to the latest NFL coaching hires including the Los Angeles Chargers hiring Jim Harbaugh and the breaking news of the Falcons preparing to hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.
Bernie reacts to the Illini losing a tight game in overtime at Northwestern and the Blues pulling off an impressive overtime win in Vancouver.
Despite complaints from fans about the Cardinals not spending more money, Bernie explains how John Mozeliak improve the club's rotation, if for no other reason than it's hard for it to get any worse.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer. Vinnie offers up his picks for the AFC and NFC Championship games as he surprises Bernie with his AFC pick.
Bernie rants about how some Hall of Fame voters use sheer lunacy to not vote for deserving candidates.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie for an in depth conversation analyzing the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame class. Derrick also details the highlights of his recent trip to London.
Bernie evaluates the Brewers' signing of first baseman Rhys Hoskins and points out how Milwaukee isn't raising the white flag despite having to make cuts this offseason.
Bernie reacts to Tuesday's Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 announcement, Mizzou continuing to struggle on the hardwood and the Blues' continued roller coaster season. Bernie explains why he has softened his stance on Coors Field stats.
Bernie reacts to the news that Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer have been elected in to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. He then turns his attention to the Cardinals as he tries to figure out who will supply power outside of Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras.
Bernie chats with Kansas City Star Chiefs beat writer Jesse Newell ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game. Jesse previews how Steve Spagnuolo will attack Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense, and what will be the key for Patrick Mahomes and company to put up points.
Bernie supports John Mozeliak and Bill DeWitt Jr. for not backing up the Brinks truck to spend on pitching after track record has dictated they won't make a big splurge in the neighborhood of what they had offered to David Price before he signed with Boston.
Bernie chats with The Score baseball writer Travis Sawchik ahead of the results being released from the BBWAA's 2024 Hall of Fame ballot. Travis talks about Joe Mauer's case and how Mauer getting inducted could help Yadier Molina's chances when he's eligible. Travis also weighs in on the impact of the Pirates' signing Aroldis Chapman to a one-year deal.
Bernie checks in on early returns for the Baseball Hall of Fame ahead of Tuesday's announcement of the 2024 BBWAA class. He especially weighs in on Joe Mauer, Carlos Beltran and Gary Sheffield's cases.
Bernie focuses on the upcoming NFC Championship Game and points out how San Francisco's performance against Green Bay could have been a sign of Kyle Shanahan overcoming a major hurdle.
Bernie points out how despite the faults of the newly signed Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, the Cardinals have significantly improved their starting rotation over what the club trotted out to the mound in 2023.
Bernie points out why the Detroit Lions will have their hands full taking on Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers with or without Deebo Samuel.
Bernie chats with longtime NFL writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Rick Gosselin. Rick talks about who he expects to prevail in a battle of top quarterbacks in the AFC Championship Game. Rick then turns his attention to the NFL coaching vacancies as he prognosticates where Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh may land.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie sponsored by The Post Sports Bar and Grill, home of the official cheesesteak of The Bernie Show. John talks about how important the re-signings of Tommy Edman and Matt Carpenter are to the Cardinals, and why he thinks Nolan Arenado is due for a bounce back season.
Bernie points out how Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs continue to own Josh Allen and the Bills when it counts, and compares Josh Allen's Bills to a legendary NBA team that took years before it found success in the postseason.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the weekend's NFL Playofff action including which pick he missed the mark on.
FTN Network chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz joins Bernie to preview the NFL Division playoff games. In addition his DVOA picks, Aaron also talks about some of the coaching moves around the NFL including how Bill Belichick could be taking the Atlanta Falcons back in time.
Bernie listens into and reacts to John Mozeliak's comments after the Cardinals signed Matt Carpenter for 2024. Bernie also talks about the Cardinals' leadership void and the club's tone-deaf public relations.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals bringing back Matt Carpenter for 2024 with mixed emotions as he's more excited about Matt the person than Matt the hitter (at least the hitter outside of Yankee Stadium).
As Bernie previews the weekend's NFL Playoff games, he points out how many of the great quarterbacks squaring off could be destined to join the ranks of the elite who have never won a Super Bowl.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about what the Blues need to do if they want to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season.
Bernie highlights why he's optimistic about the Cardinals' ability to rebound in 2024 including expected improvements from Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Bernie chats with NFL.com columnist and NFL Network Reporter Judy Battista ahead of the NFL Division round playoff games. Judy talks about how C.J. Stroud and Baker Mayfield have stepped up to win playoff games for the Texans and Bucs, and why Baltimore could be poised to go one and done. She also dives into the offseason coaching carousel including why BIll Belichick could end up in Atlanta.
Bernie talks about how the teams that typically win the most games don't hoist trophies at the end of October in baseball.
Bernie talks about who the Blues may look to deal if they find themselves on a trajectory to miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight year. He then shifts his attention to baseball and where the remaining prominent free agents may land.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie makes his case for Whitey Kurowski to join many of his teammates from the 1940s in the Cardinals Hall of Fame after he played a pivotal role on those teams including helping the Cardinals win the 1942 World Series.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie makes a case for why he believes Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado will have bounce back seasons and why Dylan Carlson shouldn't be written off.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Dan goes into detail on his 2024 Cardinals ZiPS projections including what's in store for Jordan Walker and what players and pitchers he believes ZiPS is being too harsh on.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews the NFL Divisional Round matchups as he focuses in on quarterback play to help determine which teams have the edge.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. After going down memory lane talking about some of his favorite St. Louis Steamers from the 1980s, Lou directs his attention to the current Blues. Lou talks about the impact of Kasperi Kapanen's injury, why the team has fallen into old habits, and how the top line can increase its production.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to a busy day in sports including multiple Alabama players transferring out following Nick Saban's retirement despite the Tide landing a top coach in Kalen DeBoer. Bernie also reacts to The Athletic's Seth Emerson predicting Missouri to go 11-1 in football in 2024.
Talk of Fame Two writer and longtime friend and colleague of Bernie Clark Judge joins the show to talk about the first weekend of the NFL Playoffs. Clark talks about the Saturday matchup that totally stunned him and what to expect in the Divsion round.
Bernie previews the NFL Division round games and highlights how John Harbaugh has seen surprisingly little postseason success since he beat his brother, Jim, and the 49ers to win his only Super Bowl as a head coach.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to discuss what separates Oliver Marmol from his predecessors, why Brendan Donovan is poised to step up as a leader and what the future may hold for Paul Goldschmidt.
Bernie talks about how the Blues have fallen into their old habits of inconsistency after an initial surge under interim coach Drew Bannister.
Bernie reacts to the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs and he highlights how the Cowboys under Jerry Jones have been frauds and haven't won anything since Jimmy Johnson and the players he brought in left the organization.
Bernie makes his NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Picks including a Browns/Texans rematch of their week 17 matchup and Sean McVay and the Rams facing former QB Jared Goff and the Lions.
Bernie asks how can Alabama remain elite after Nick Saban and points out past examples in the school's history and others' where there has been a noticeable drop-off when a legendary head coach retires or leaves.
Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III joins Bernie on the show ahead of the Cardinals Care Winter Warm-up. DeWitt talks about the impact the Diamond Sports Group/Bally Sports Midwest bankruptcy is having on the organization and his frustration with games not being more accessible to the masses on television. He also discusses what goes into the team's decisions on setting the major league payroll.
Bernie reacts to Washington coach Kalen DeBoer heading to Alabama to replace Nick Saban and LSU's Brian Kelly poaching another member of the Mizzou coaching staff.
Bernie issues a word of caution to those begging Bill DeWitt Jr. to spend more money on upgrading the Cardinals as he points out numerous examples of where the teams that spend the most (Mets, Dodgers) fall well short of the ultimate prize.
Bernie discusses Alabama coach NicK Saban's retirement as he asks if Nick Saban can be classified as an all-time great with his success at Alabama as well as LSU. Bernie also explores the daunting task for Alabama to replace Saban.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie ahead of the Blues facing the New York Rangers. Andy highlights what's factored in to Colton Parayko's improved play this season.
While the Cubs' recent signing of Shota Imanaga has been generating headlines, Bernie points to another signing that bolsters the Cubs lineup as bigger reason to take the Cubs seriously in 2024.
Bernie chats with longtime NFL columnist and radio host John McClain about the coaching vacancies around the NFL including what team is most likely to land Jim Harbaugh. John then previews the NFL Playoffs and offers a stunning Super Bowl prediction.
Bernie listens in and reacts to Flyers coach John Tortorella's passionate defense of Kevin Hayes against accusations he influenced former Flyers prospect Cutter Gauthier not to sign with the organization. Bernie then shifts his attention to the Blues and what they need to avoid to have a chance against the New York Rangers.
Bernie reflects on the coaching careers of Bill Belichick, Nick Saban, and Pete Carroll who all stepped away from their teams in a 24 hour span. Bernie also calls out Rams fans for their hatred of Belichick.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie in studio where he talks about how Oli Marmol is in a better position to succeed in 2024 with changes and additions to his coaching staff.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold is in studio with Bernie. Derrick talks about what bullpen moves the Cardinals could make, how the clubhouse chemistry stands to be improved this season, and he and Bernie talk about some of their favorite players to cover over the years.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold is in studio with Bernie. Derrick talks about the true impact Dusty Blake has made on Cardinals pitching despite not having the ideal resources to truly thrive.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie in studio where he reacts to the breaking news of Nick Saban's retirement. Derrick tells stories about his time covering Saban at LSU as they arrived simultaneously.
Chaim Bloom's former Baseball Prospectus co-worker and current newsletter author Joe Sheehan joins Bernie on the show. Joe explains why it is unfair to judge Bloom's time in Boston based on the Red Sox's record and how Chaim can improve the Cardinals' approach to developing pitching. Bernie also reacts live on the air to Chris Low's report that Alabama football coach Nick Saban is retiring.
Bernie breaks down the Cubs' pending signing of Japanese LHP Shota Imanga and questions if the Cubs could wind up being the offseason winners of the NL Central with other moves likely to follow.
Bernie reacts to another Blues letdown as the Note and their lethargic power play fell to the Florida Panthers Tuesday night. Bernie then talks about the importance of owners knowing their strengths and weaknesses as the Titans, Raiders, Chargers and now the Seahawks among others look to fill head coaching vacancies.
Bernie closes out the show by calling out the vocal minority who claim St. Louis is done with the NFL despite TV ratings speaking to the contrary.
As he evaluates teams' offseason performances, Bernie points out how budget doesn't always correlate with success as he contrasts Milwaukee's ability to thrive on a budget with the Cardinals and Giants looking to spend money and still striking out.
Bernie explains how the Florida Panthers will provide a crucial test for the Blues who have shown signs of life under interim coach Drew Bannister.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. John talks about his conversation with Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III about the club not looking to spend significant additional money and brings up his areas for concern heading into the 2024 season.
CBSSports.com college sports writer David Cobb joins Bernie. David recaps the National Championship Game and explains why Washington was never able to generate momentum against Michigan. David also prognosticates the Illini's future if Terrence Shannon Jr. isn't reinstated.
Bernie talks about how desperately the Cardinals need Chaim Bloom as his expertise in identifying and developing pitching could bring an element the Cardinals front office has lacked for years.
Bernie closes out the show with a few observations on why he thinks newly-acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge can help the Cardinals in 2024.
After singing the praises of newly-acquired Cardinals reliever Andrew Kittredge, Bernie chats with NFL.com columnist and Michigan alumnus Jeffri Chadiha. Jeffri prognosticates where Jim Harbaugh could land if he leaves Michigan, and previews the NFL Wild Card round matchups.
Coming off a big win at Carolina Saturday night, Bernie asks if the Blues are legitimately showing signs of life and improvement under interim coach Drew Bannister as the team navigates through a difficult month of January.
Bernie offers up his and Bill Bender's predictions for Monday night's National Championship Game. He then diverts his attention to the NFL as he offers up his early predictions for this week's Wild Card round matchups and rants about Saturday night's Chiefs-Dolphins game being exclusively streamed on Peacock.
Bernie checks in with the Sporting News college football writer Bill Bender who joins the show live from Houston ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game. Bill breaks down the battle between elite quarterbacks and more.
Bernie talks about how he's disappointed to see former Mizzou defensive coordinator Blake Baker depart for LSU, but how he shouldn't be vilified for deciding to be closer to home.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals hiring of Chaim Bloom as an advisor and highlights how he could help the organization right the ship after falling behind the curve, especially in identifying and developing pitchers.
With many teams resting a lot of regulars, Bernie examines the Week 18 NFL matchups not just for how they may impact the postseason but also how it may impact the 2024 NFL Draft order.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' acquisiton of RHP Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Richie Palacios. Bernie also points out how John Mozeliak needs help in delivering messages after news broke that Tommy Edman underwent arthroscopic wrist surgery after Mozeliak said in October he did not anticipate any medical procedures in the offseason.
Bernie chats with former Cardinals and Michigan Hall of Fame tackle Dan Dierdorf. Dan breaks down what it will take for his alma mater to prevail over Washington in Monday's College Football Playoff championship game.
Bernie reacts live on the air as the Cards announce they have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Richie Palacios.
Bernie checks in on the reeling Saint Louis University Billikens and makes a strong case for SLU AD Chris May to move on from Travis Ford. Plus, Bernie offers up a dose of reality to Cardinals fans who question if Sonny Gray is a legitimate top of the rotation starter.
Bernie makes a case for Blake Baker to stay where he's found success with Eli Drinkwitz and Missouri after the rumor mill has heated up about a potential return to LSU where Brian Kelly fired his entire defensive staff.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie ahead of the Blues facing the Vancouver Cancuks. Andy weighs in on Brayden Schenn's recent slump, how the team can improve offensively, and Andy checks in on the Blues prospects participaing in the World Junior Championship.
Bernie chats with CBSsports.com national college football writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis previews Monday's College Football Playoff championship game and also discusses how the 12-team playoff will impact the college football season including the transfer portal and players declaring for the NFL Draft. Dennis then talks about how a 12-team playoff stands to benefit a program like Missouri and how the Tigers may have fared if the future system had been implemented this year.
Bernie takes a peak at the Blues' upcoming schedule and points out how it could make or break the season.
With John Mozeliak and the Cardinals quiet on the trade and free agent front, Bernie dives in to Mike Shildt's decision not to hire a bench coach and questions if it's Shildt's way to assure he doesn't find himself in a similar situation to what he dealt with in St. Louis both as a bench coach and a manager.
NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac joins Bernie as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Lou look at the future of the Blues in regards to what to expect from the current roster, who's waiting in the minors, and who is starring in the WJC.
NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac joins Bernie as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Lou evaluate Drew Bannister's performance to date as the Blues' interim coach and the impact he has made on the team.
NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac joins Bernie as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Lou evaluate the Blues' performance since Craig Berube was fired and they question if the firing was the right move.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Saturday Down South national columnist Connor O'Gara joins the show to preview Monday's college football National Championship Game including what he thinks Washington needs to do to prevail over #1 Michigan.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to Fangraphs writer Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections for the 2024 St. Louis Cardinals including one player he thinks the computer model is way too hard on.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Bernie explains why Michigan is looking like a good bet heading into Monday's College Football Playoff championship game.
Bernie points out how Michael Penix Jr.'s success in the Sugar Bowl was no fluke as he had already laid down an impressive track record of performing well in big games since joining Kalen DeBoer and the Washington Huskies.
Bernie continues looking back at NFL Week 17 as he asks if the Chiefs have finally emerged from their weeks-long offensive slumber or if Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes just capitalized on a woeful Bengals run defense.
The Messenger NFL writer Mike Tanier joins Bernie to recap NFL Week 17 and preview the upcoming playoffs and key matchups for Week 18. Mike talks about how Philadelphia fans can't wait to fire coach Nick Sirianni and how Joe Flacco is turning himself into a Cleveland folk hero.
Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards joins Bernie to recap Missouri's 11-2 season that culminated with a win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Howard explains why he thinks this will be a season that will be talked about well into the future and why the future is looking bright for Eli Drinkwitz and the Mizzou program.
Bernie reacts to Monday's college football semifinals including how Kalen DeBoer and Michael Penix, Jr. showed how their success against Texas was no fluke. Bernie also questions Nick Saban's play-calling in overtime in Alabama's loss to the Wolverines.
Bernie starts the new year by highlighting what stood out to him in NFL Week 17 and in Mizzou's win over Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. Bernie also laments how there's very little to talk about in regards to the Cardinals and MLB as a whole as teams have gone quiet.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the Colorado Avalanche before diving into his New Years Six bowl and NFL picks.
Bernie expresses concern that it's been weeks since the Cardinals have even been mentioned in free agent or trade rumors given the perilous state of the bullpen. Bernie points out John Mozeliak's confidence in the bullpen heading into 2023 and the club's history of burning out relievers as reasons for panic.
Bernie chats with Saturday Down South editor and writer Adam Spencer ahead of Friday night's Cotton Bowl. Adam explains why he's optimistic about Mizzou despite the line tilting the other way, and the impact Devin Brown could make at quarterback for Ohio State.
Bernie previews Friday night's Cotton Bowl between Missouri and Ohio State as he explains why the line has fluctuated wildly since the matchup was announced. Bernie also makes his prediction and shares why he's worried about the Tigers.
Legendary Hall of Fame and former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa joins Bernie. Tony talks about what the Cardinals need to do to get back on track in 2024 and how a manager's role has evolved since he last called the Cardinals dugout home in 2011. Tony also talks about how Walt Jocketty has not gotten enough credit for building a winning organizational culture and how unfortunate it was to see him get back-stabbed by Jeff Luhnow.
Bernie goes off on a rant about how the major national outlets have diminished the MLS product as a whole by focusing almost solely on Lionel Messi since he signed with Miami.
Bernie makes a case for Walt Jocketty to be inducted in the Cardinals Hall of Fame ASAP after he built a winning culture upon his arrival in 1995 that provided a solid foundation for John Mozeliak before it deteriorated over the last decade.
Bernie chats with ESPN.com NFL writer Bill Connelly. Bill previews Friday's Cotton Bowl matchup between Missouri and Ohio State and the rise of the Mizzou program. Bill also previews Monday's College Football Playoff semifinal games.
Bernie checks in on the Blues and points out reasons for concern despite the optimism generated by the team's recent three-game winning streak. Bernie highlights the lethargic power play and overall lack of an elite defenseman.
Bernie previews Friday night's Cotton Bowl between Missouri and Ohio State. Bernie highlights how Mizzou fans may be Ohio State too lightly and how even Ohio State fans don't appreciate how great their team truly is.
With the pressure mounting for John Mozeliak to make moves to upgrade the Cardinals' bullpen, Bernie offers up some words of caution for those who wish the Cardinals would try to keep up with the top spending teams, racking up millions in luxury tax penalties.
Bernie takes a look at some of the NFL's most pleasant surprises in 2023 including Baker Mayfield's resurgence in Tampa and the Browns thriving under Kevin Stefanski despite starting four different quarterbacks.
Bernie visits with the Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer. Vinnie analyzes what's next for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos as the two parties appear headed towards a breakup. He also offers up his MVP predictions and checks in on the struggling Kansas City Chiefs and surging Cleveland Browns.
Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards joins Bernie to preview Friday's Cotton Bowl vs. Ohio State. Howard offers up his keys to victory for the Tigers and provides a scouting report on what to expect from the Buckeyes.
Bernie explains why the Cardinals' inactivity in reinforcing the bullpen may not be a bad thing as the price of relief pitching is set to drop as Spring Training approaches, but it doesn't mean the Cardinals can settle for low-hanging fruit.
Bernie reacts to a wild weekend in the NFL and its aftermath including the Broncos benching Russell Wilson. He also snaps back at fans who have been over the top in praising Brayden Schenn as the Blues captain.
After his Kyren Williams prop bet recommendation proved to be prophetic, Bernie lays down the rest of his Week 16 NFL picks including an upset to watch in a key NFC North battle.
Bernie lays out why the Cardinals are so starved for pitching and how the organizational's complacency compares to how Anheuser-Busch stopped putting money into the team after August A. Busch, Jr. died.
With all the criticism directed towards the Blues this season, Bernie highlights how Robert Thomas has been one of the few players to take his game up another level. Bernie also offers up praise for Pavel Buchnevich and how he handled being benched by Drew Bannister during Tuesday night's third period.
Bernie reacts to the Dodgers signing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a massive 12-year deal and why such an expenditure made absolutely no sense for the Cardinals.
Bernie makes a plea for everyone tracking Yoshinobu Yamamoto to calm down as the hysteria surrounding his every move is indicative of baseball's inability to create compelling offseason storylines.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about who needs to step up for the Blues and compares Drew Bannister to the last interim coach to take over the team coming up from the AHL.
Bernie asks how baseball can emulate the NFL and turn the offseason into a year-round news cycle as the offseason has hit a lag with Shohei Ohtani signed.
Bernie chats with NFL.com writer Eric Edholm ahead of NFL Week 16 as they try and make sense of the tight NFC South race and take a look at which coaches are on the hot seat. Bernie then dives into the end of longtime legendary NFL coaches' tenures with Bill Belichick's time appearing to come to an end. Bernie tells stories of covering Tom Landry's final days with the Dallas Cowboys.
Bernie talks about his favorite Christmas foods before transitioning into why the younger generation of NHL players is afraid to show physicality and hit opponents.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to evaluations of the Cardinals starting rotation as he continues his quest to prove that innings matter.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie checks in on how St. Louis products are faring in the NFL and NBA including how one hometown product is out-performing his more famous St. Louis counterpart on the Phoenix Suns.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Josh Jordan of Feed My People about opportunities to help those less fortunate have a special holiday.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. The Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly joins the show and offers praise for Eil Drinkwitz's recruiting class and previews the McBride Homes Braggin' Rights game vs. Illinois and Mizzou's matchup vs. Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on 12/29.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals will be in great shape if their new pitching acqusitions deliver a plethora of quality starts after last year's rotation struggled to reach that threshhold consistently.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie calls out the Blues for a lack of leadership in the locker room and an inability to identify quality defensemen as they reverted to their old ways in Tampa.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on Mizzou's signing class and also touches on the work Eli Drinkwitz has done utilizing the transfer portal.
Bernie takes an early look at some of the top Week 16 NFL matchups. Bernie points out just how dire things are looking for the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals. Bernie also looks at some of the teams poised to potentially clinch playoff berths.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick talks about expectations for Dylan Carlson, what's next in the Cardinals' pursuit of bullpen help, and how the Diamond Sports Group (parent company of Bally Sports Midwest) court proceedings could impact the Cardinals and their television broadcasts.
Bernie chats with ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyhsynski. Greg explains why he wasn't surprised to see Craig Berube lose his job, why the Blues got to the point of having to make a coaching change and if he expects the team to sustain its initial success under Drew Bannister.
Bernie makes his case for not counting out Nick Saban and Alabama in the Rose Bowl against a Jim Harbaugh lead Wolverines team that has had a history of struggling in bowl games.
Bernie is tired of hearing what players the Cardinals are interested in given the organization's long-standing track record of finishing in second place when it comes to landing top shelf free agents.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals to continue to excel at coming in as runners-up on key free agents and how remarkable Drew Lock's performance was for the Seahawks on Monday Night Football.
Bernie asks what it will take to get the Cardinals offense to hit up to its potential as a potentially superior lineup produced meddling results in 2023.
As the transfer portal heats up and early signing day approaches, Bernie looks at some of the moves Eli Drinkwitz has already made to help assure that this year's Mizzou team is not a one hit wonder.
Bernie checks in on St. Louis' most recent NFL team and how Vianney alumnus Kyren Williams is helping the Rams surge back into the playoff race.
Bernie visits with The Athletic senior NFL writer Larry Holder. Larry looks at some of the quarterback play around the NFL including Sean Payton chewing out Russell Wilson, the Saints staying alive in the NFC South race, and Joe Flacco continuing his resurgence in Cleveland.
Bernie chats with The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik. Travis evaluates the Cardinals' offseason moves to date and profiles who the Cardinals should pursue to upgrade the bullpen.
Bernie digs deeper into the Blues' 2-0 start under interim coach Drew Bannister as he examines if the club can sustain its success without falling back into bad habits. Bernie then explains why Joe Flacco has found new life in Cleveland after time off to regain his touch.
Bernie looks ahead to what moves will come next for the Cardinals this offseason as the rumor mill starts heating up.
Bernie talks about why he thinks Chicago (+3) is a good bet facing the injury-depleted Cleveland Browns on the road as he runs down his NFL picks for the weekend.
Bernie reacts to Craig Berube's comments he made to Andy Strickland on Hockey Sense earlier Friday about Jordan Kyrou and being relieved of his duties coaching the St. Louis Blues. Bernie also doubles down on his support of fans holding Kyrou accountable by booing him.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay analyzes some of the major MLB moves over the past few days including the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring Tyler Glasnow and he handicaps some of the leading Baseball Hall of Fame candidates.
Bernie talks about how the Kansas City Royals have shown with their offseason spending how they're more committed to winning than the St. Louis Cardinals. Bernie also praises fans for booing Jordan Kyrou Thursday night and giving him what he hopes is a much needed wake-up call.
Bernie chats with joebucsfan.com NFL columnist Ira Kaufman. Ira talks about why the Chiefs offense has lost its big play ability and why Bill Belichick's days in New England appear numbered.
Bernie analyzes a few free agent candidates who could provide a significant upgrade to the Cardinals bullpen.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy explains what led to Craig Berube's demise and why he wasn't reaching younger players like Jordan Kyrou.
Bernie begins his dive into the state of the Cardinals bullpen and what moves need to be made to shore it up.
Bernie listens into and analyzes Drew Bannister's comments in his first press conference as interim head coach ahead of the Blues facing the Ottawa Senators Thusday night.
Bernie goes off on Jordan Kyrou after his no comment in reaction to Craig Berube being fired and his seeming indifference to the team's success that helped cost Berube his job.
Bernie is feeling the buzz surrounding the SEC schedule release and basks in how the 2023 Mizzou team and the move to the SEC has piqued St. Louis' interest in college football. Bernie also looks ahead to how Mizzou's QB room may look once Brady Cook exhausts his eligibility.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben talks about why he thought signing Sonny Gray was the perfect move for the Cardinals and why he felt like they didn't need to sign Lance Lynn.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac. Lou talks about when he first felt that Craig Berube's job was on the line and what the real problem is with the St. Louis Blues.
Bernie makes a call for the Cardinals to be proactive and try to address potential problems before they manifest instead of hoping for bounce backs from the likes of Givoanny Gallegos, Andre Pallante and Steven Matz.
Bernie chats with Kansas City Star columnist and former St. Louis Post-Dispatch writer Vahe Gregorian. Vahe talks about why Bill Self might not have migrated to Kansas if he had been hired over Quin Snyder to replace Norm Stewart at Mizzou in 1999. Vahe also dives into the Chiefs' recent struggles including how Patrick Mahomes owned his outburst after Sunday night's loss and the Travis Kelce/Taylor Swift effect.
Bernie plays some highlights from Blues general manager Doug Armstrong's press conference and reacts to his remarks about firing Craig Berube. Bernie mentions how the move may have been made as a favor for Chief.
Bernie reacts to the Blues dismissing Stanley Cup winning coach Craig Berube as he calls out the team for its inconsistent play.
Bernie does not have a rosy outlook for the short term future of the Chiefs offense as he points out why the team's recent struggles aren't an aberration.
Bernie chats with FTN Fantasy's Aaron Schatz to recap NFL Week 14. Aaron explains why the San Francisco 49ers are shaping up to be a historically good team and why he still likes the Cleveland Browns even with all of their injuries.
After looking at why the Blues pose a good chance of snapping their losing streak, Bernie previews the Cotton Bowl and looks at why Mizzou might have more of a challenge than fans are expecting even with OSU playing without starting quarterback Kyle McCord.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy. Lynn talks about his conversation with Twins manager Rocco Baldelli about Sonny Gray, the Cardinals' offseason moves, and when the Cardinals may agree to a contract extension with Paul Goldschmidt.
Bernie dives into if Tommy DeVito can sustain the success that has turned him into a cult hero for the New York Giants.
Bernie looks ahead to what moves the Cardinals will make in the near future as they approach contract extension talks with Paul Goldschmidt. Bernie also reverses course on his previous criticism of Cardinals pitching coach Dusty Blake after becoming enlightened to how Blake had no chance given how little the organization gave him to work with.
Bernie offers up his reaction to the Dodgers deferring the majority of the money owed to Shohei Ohtani in his reported 10-year $700 million deal.
Bernie chats with FanBuzz Senior NFL Insider Matt Lombardo. Matt talks about why the Chiefs have much more to worry about than officiating. Bernie also explains why the Cleveland Browns are poised to be in position to make a deep playoff run.
Bernie makes an impassioned plea for leadership to emerge in the Cardinals' clubhouse with a major void surfacing during last season's struggles. Bernie also points out how welcome Brendan Donovan's return will be on and off the field.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Derrick breaks down the latest additions to the Cardinals coaching staff and analyzes the return for Tyler O'Neill.
Bernie offers up his thoughts from Sunday's NFL slate including if the San Francisco 49ers have emerged as the favorites to earn the top seed in the NFC.
Bernie checks in on the Blues after a disappointing road trip as he points out how it's never a good sign when a second-year player in Jake Neighbours is one of the team's best competitors.
Bernie reacts to the Chiefs losing their minds over a correct call on Sunday night and the ripple effect of Shohei Ohtani signing a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bernie looks at how the Cardinals have improved their roster this offseason after Friday's trade of Tyler O'Neill to the Boston Red Sox.
As information continues to pour in, Bernie evaluates if RHPs Victor Santos and Nick Robertson was a big enough return for Tyler O'Neill. He also looks at how removing O'Neill impacts the Cardinals' lineup and depth chart for 2024.
Bernie reacts as the news breaks that the Cardinals have traded outfielder Tyler O'Neill to the Boston Red Sox for right-handed pitchers Victor Santos and Nick Roberston.
Bernie previews the Army/Navy game and explains why it's so meaningful both to him personally and the nation as a whole.
Bernie questions if Bill Belichick is burnt out after a rough few seasons post-Brady in New England as the Patriots continue to spiral heading into Thursday night's game vs. Pittsburgh.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland makes his weekly visit on the Bernie Show. Andy talks about what he's liked from the recent stretch that has seen the Blues split their last eight games, and Bernie points out a pattern in what's expected out of Craig Berube's defensemen and why it may not bode well for Scott Perunovich.
Bernie fires back at criticism of the Cardinals' offseason pitching signings by pointing out how just having starters who can pitch at least six innings in a start will be a huge upgrade over last season.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie after returning home from the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville. Derrick explains why the Cardinals are a better team with their offseason additions and looks ahead to what moves John Mozeliak may make next.
Bernie makes a plea for John Mozeliak to improve his messaging after several statements in recent years have generated unnecessary scrutiny including his recent comments about being a championship contender.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night and talks about what Cardinals rival he expects to be most active coming out of the Winter Meetings.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie commends Oliver Marmol for not showing signs of insecurity as potential managerial candidates Daniel Descalso and Yadier Molina (at times) will be in uniform for the Cardinals in 2024.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie examines the state of Cardinals pitching as he looks as what viable starting candidates remain available and he points out how the organization's approach to pitching, including coaching and analytics, has dramatically fallen behind the times.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins the show live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville. John interprets John Mozeliak's comments about Yadier Molina's new role as a special assistant and checks in on the latest on the Cardinals trying to deal an outfielder.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie checks in on the reeling Saint Louis University Billikens and questions how much longer Travis Ford has at SLU if he doesn't turn things around quickly. Bernie also reacts to another team signing former Cardinals DH Juan Yepez to a minor league deal.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with CBSsports.com college sports writer David Cobb. David talks about why he thinks Florida State is getting absolutely hosed in the CFP and he and Bernie highlight a path for them to finish atop the final AP poll. David also dives into why Mizzou exceeded his expectations.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie goes off on MLB for taking away all of the buzz that used to come with the Winter Meetings.
Bernie takes time to put Eli Drinkwitz being named 2023 AP SEC Coach of the Year into perspective as Drinkwitz joined elite company in coaches not named Kirby Smart or Nick Saban to win the award.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac. Lou talks about if Monday's win over Vegas is a legitimate sign for optimism and what needs to happen for the Blues to sustain success with the current roster.
Bernie checks back in on the state of the Cardinals outfield as he questions if there is anything to salvage in Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson.
Bernie goes off on the critics who say Florida State's exclusion from the College Football Playoff is unprecedented as he points out several moments in history where the team with the best record was not an undisputed national champion.
Bernie rails on the demise of the Pac-12 and the CFP's decision to exclude undefeated Florida State in a move that was a result of the ACC protesting the 12-team playoff.
With the MLB Winter Meetings underway in Nashville, Bernie questions if trading Tyler O'Neill is the smartest move to solve the Cardinals' outfield logjam when Dylan Carlson could fetch a higher return.
Bernie chats with Saturday Down South writer and editor Adam Spencer about Missouri drawing Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl, Mizzou landing seven players on the All-SEC Team and Eli Drinkwitz as the AP SEC Coach of the Year and more.
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald joins Bernie. Charles reveals who he thinks will finish the regular season atop the NFC and how he expects the playoff picture to shape up across the NFL.
Bernie looks at just how dominant the San Francisco 49ers are when healthy and how the Chiefs showed on Sunday night how they miss Tyreek Hill even if they won a Super Bowl without him in 2022.
Bernie is excited for Mizzou facing Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl as he previews that matchup including Eli Drinkwitz's comedy routine on ESPN Sunday and breaks down the College Football Playoff.
Bernie makes his Week 13 NFL picks as he deciphers if the Green Bay Packers have what it takes to hold off the Chiefs at Lambeau Field and what may make the Pittsburgh Steelers an attractive bet.
Bernie makes his picks for some of the top conference championship games including if Florida State can prevail over Louisville with a third-string freshman quarterback.
Bernie chats with Sporting News baseball writer Ryan Fagan. Ryan highlights what moves the Cardinals need to make moving forward in the offseason and states a trade that has to happen for the team to have success.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' wild win over the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night as he points out where Jake Neighbours' scoring pace ranks amongst the league's elite players.
Bernie Miklasz scoffs at the notion that Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan are near equal players as he makes a case for why the Cardinals shouldn't and won't trade Donovan.
Bernie catches up with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland to preview Thursday night's game, try to explain the team's glaring inconsistency, and talking about the impact newly inducted Hockey Hall of Fame members Ken Hitchcock and Pierre Turgeon made with the Blues.
Bernie reacts to former Cardinals first baseman Xavier Scrugg's social media thread praising Mike Shildt as he explains how Shildt deserves the utmost respect for his work as a manager regardless of how his time in St. Louis ended.
Bernie chats with The Messenger NFL writer Mike Tanier. Mike details why he thinks the Chiefs are back thanks to some emerging young receivers.
Bernie previews Thursday night's matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks before shifting gears to why it made sense for Yadier Molina not to take a job as the Cardinals' bench coach at this stage in his life.
Bernie asks if the Cardinals should overcome their PTSD from trading Sandy Alcantara and Zac Gallen in the Marcell Ozuna deal and trade Tink Hence for an established pitcher.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Jim Thomas joins Bernie on site as they share more of their favorite memories from their two decades covering the Rams together.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Jim Thomas joins Bernie at Friendly's as they share some of their favorite Blues memories over the years including some of Jim's earliest hockey memories at The Arena.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie and Jim talk about how the Blues have shown they're a soft team as evidenced by their performance Tuesday in Minnesota. Jim Thomas then stops by as he and Bernie share stories from The Greatest Show on Turf era.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie visits with Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition national college football writer Matt Hayes. Matt offers up his analysis ahead of the conference championship games, where Mizzou' season stacks up, and what the future holds for Cody Schrader.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold about what's next for the Cardinas after signing Sonny Gray including how to bolster an anemic bullpen.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie breaks down the various college football playoff scenarios after the latest round of rankings.
Bernie points out how even though he despises the Rams, he's still rooting for members of the organization with St. Louis ties. He also makes a plea for the Cardinals to reinforce their bullpen with Ryan Helsley prone to get hurt at any moment.
Bernie visits with Talk of Fame Two writer and host Clark Judge. Clark reveals who he thinks has the best shot to win it all this season and Bernie and Clark dive into the recently improved Denver Broncos.
Bernie makes a case for why Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo might be the top assistant coach in the NFL as he runs through his NFL Week 12 notes.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton about his reaction to the Cardinals signing Sonny Gray and what moves he expects the Cardinals will make next.
Bernie analyzes reaction across baseball to the Cardinals' signing of Sonny Gray including one analyst who is not a fan of the acquisition.
Ambassador Midwest Floor VP of Sales & Marketing Brian McGee joins Bernie to talk about Ambassador's promotions and charitable endeavors for the holiday season.
Bernie checks in on the world of college football ahead of the latest CFP rankings announcement as he bemoans how many of his fellow Heisman Trophy voters are factoring in team success for an individual award.
A day after the Cardinals signed Sonny Gray, Bernie asks what's next for John Mozeliak and what young player he thinks the Cardinals might want to explore trading.
Bernie listens in to some of John Mozeliak and Sonny Gray's remarks from Monday afternoon's press conference and doubles down on why Mozeliak deserves praise for his moves to date this offseason.
Bernie visits with CBSSports.com MLB writer and Birdy Works substack publisher Dayn Perry. Dayn analyzes the Sonny Gray signing and weighs in on the other Cards' moves over the offseason as well as who else could be on the move in or out of St. Louis and what to expect from returning players.
Keith Law of The Athletic joins Bernie to break down the Cardinals' acquisition of Sonny Gray.
Bernie chats with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards. Bernie and Howard talk about if Cody Schrader deserves Heisman Trophy consideration and about what's next for Mizzou as it awaits its bowl assignment.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts and analysis on the Cardinals signing Sonny Gray to a three-year contract with a club option for 2027.
Bernie reacts to listener texts critical of the signings of Kyle Gibon and Lance Lynn and provides context on just how they can help the big league club.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold just hours after John Mozeliak formally announced the signings of RHPs Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson. Derrick weighs in on those moves and all of Mozeliak's musings from Tuesday's press conference.
Bernie chats with NFL.com and NFL network reporter Judy Battista. Judy talks about signs of decline for the Kansas City Chiefs and why the Cleveland Browns are still a playoff team. She also discusses some of her Italian Thanksgiving staples including her special gravy.
Bernie talks about the pros and cons of the Cardinals signing Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn including if Lynn can still make meaningful contributions.
Bernie weighs in on the Cardinals' signings of pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson and reacts to some of John Mozeliak's comments from earlier in the afternoon.
How will the Illini returning to Luke Altmeyer at quarterback impact their chances at Iowa? Bernie dives into that and the other top matchups of Week 12.
After assessing where the competition in the NL Central currently stands, Bernie evaluates the current state of the Cardinals as he questions when they might be able to win another pennant.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to discuss what has led to the Blues' resurgance over the last two weeks.
Bernie chats with Power Mizzou publisher and editor Gabe DeArmond where they discuss who should get the credit for the Tigers' resurgance and the impact of new offensive coordinator Kirby Moore.
Bernie checks in on the rest of the NL Central to see where the teams stack up ahead of trade and free agency season.
Bernie checks in on some of the most compelling college football conference races and previews the Blues' contest against the reeling San Jose Sharks.
With Brady Cook having a breakout season, Bernie takes a look at who on Mizzou's coaching staff deserves the lion's share of the credit for his improvement.
Bernie makes the call for the Cardinals to consider a Mizzou alumnus to fill out the back of the starting rotation.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold makes his weekly appearance with Bernie. Derrick and Bernie talks about the Cardinals' biggest needs, the timetable for when to expect moves and more as the free agent and trade frenzy approaches.
Bernie chats with NFL.com senior columnist Jeffri Chadiha where they discuss potential coaching moves on the horizon in the NFL and the impact of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's season-ending injury.
Bernie calls out the Mizzou haters and points out why fans should be proud of this Tigers team which could be having its best season in the CFP/BCS era.
Bernie questions if the Cardinals will be priced out of this offseason's pitching sweepstakes given the uncertainty of their TV deal after the season.
Bernie reveals his list of top pitchers available on the trade market and explains why Shane Bieber is not at the top of his list.
After profiling Bills QB Josh Allen's decline, Bernie tries to find comparable cases including one recent NFL MVP.
After the Buffalo Bills fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, Bernie dives into Josh Allen's performance and looks into when the last time a quarterback suffered a massive, sudden decline.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News college football writer Bill Bender. Bill takes a look ahead to The Game between Ohio State and the Wolverines and provides insight into where Mizzou stands with two weeks remaining in the regular season.
Bernie profiles recent MLB free agents signings to try and determine which potential Cardinals targets could hold their value through the duration of a long term, high priced contract.
Bernie asks if the Cardinals will take a realistic approach to improving their club this offseason going against their tendency to overvalue their own players.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' moves to prepare the 40-man roster for the Rule V draft. He then talks about why he's not sleeping on Bama' despite Nick Saban's team having a seemingly down season.
It was a great weekend for the area FBS college football teams, but a couple of hated rivals end up on Bernie's losers list for week 11.
Bernie takes a dive into the pitching options available for the Cardinals as free agency and the trade market prepare to heat up.
Bernie recaps a thrilling NFL Week 10 with FTN Network chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz. Aaron talks about if Deshaun Watson is back for Cleveland after a thrilling second half comeback in Baltimore and how Kansas City is dominating in a different facet than in previous seasons.
Mizzou football radio analyst joins Bernie to break down Mizzou's win over Tennessee Saturday and talk about how Eli Drinkwitz has made a concerted effort to connect with the school's St. Louis fanbase and alumni.
Bernie makes an argument that Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer haven't gotten enough credit for their performance this season as they've helped cover for the skaters' deficiencies.
Bernie recaps an exciting weekend in college football that saw Mizzou and the Illini end up with wins.
Bernie makes his predictions for college football Week 11 including why Missouri has a chance of beating Tennessee and how the Illini should fare at home against Indiana.
Bernie asks if the Cardinals have done enough to make St. Louis an attractive destination for free agents as the team approaches one of its most important offseasons in years.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie to talk about who the Cardinals may pursue on the pitching market and a Cardinals tie to Japanese free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that the Big Ten has suspended Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh for the school's final three regular season games in connection to the sign stealing investigation. Bernie also reacts to the Blues' continued power play woes despite winning against Arizona.
Bernie wraps up his NFL picks with some reflections on Tommy DeVito starting at quarterback for the New York Giants and offers up a couple familiar faces he wouldn't mind seeing wearing the birds on the bat this spring.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland to preview the Blues' matchup against the Coyotes and get Andy's take on what Scott Perunovich will bring to the lineup.
Bernie takes a look at some pieces of "low-hanging fruit" that could be shrewd budget buys for the Cardinals to shore up their pitching.
Bernie previews NFL Week 10 with Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer and asks if Al Michaels should retire after showing a lack of enthusiasm on Amazon's Thursday Night Football broadcasts.
Bernie breaks down a Ben Clemens piece on Fangraphs and tries to make predictions on where the top MLB free agents will land.
Bernie reacts to Roman Burki being named MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and the Blues' lineup changes ahead of Thursday night's game vs. Arizona.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie makes the case for not just giving up on Tyler O'Neill given his previous track record.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes a look at who the Cardinals should acquire and what pieces of the current roster should be expendable.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie dives into how the Cardinals have fallen behind the times in developing pitching and explains why nobody, including Dusty Blake, can fix it overnight.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks to Saturday Down South senior national columnist Connor O'Gara. Connor makes a prediction on who he expects to prevail when Mizzou faces Tennessee and weighs in on the latest news and notes around college football.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik as they discuss a variety of topics including what it will take to improve the Cardinals' pitching staff and organizational approach to pitching.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie follows up on his conversation with Derrick Goold on Tuesday's show as the GM Meetings continue in Scottsdale.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from the MLB GM Meetings in Scottsdale. Derrick explains why John Mozeliak's comments about not significantly increasing the payroll were taken out of context and what moves could be ahead in the Cardinals' future.
Bernie gives the Fighting Illini some love and doesn't go easy on Jimbo Fisher in his week 10 college football winners and losers.
With the Cards in need of major upgrades, Bernie explains why now may be the time for the Cardinals to trade one or more key veterans.
Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan Newsletter at joesheehan.com joins Bernie to discuss how his former Baseball Prospectus intern/co-worker Chaim Bloom could help the Cardinals and what the Cardinals may need to give up to acquire a top starting pitcher on the trade market.
Bernie asks if the Blues' recent play over the weekend is anything more than a mirage as they prepare to face the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday night.
Bernie dives into how Cubs President of Baseball Ops Jed Hoyer was able to bring Craig Counsell south to Wrigley Field and why Cardinals fans shouldn't feel like they missed out.
Bernie wraps up the show with some quick takes on some of John Mozeliak's comments from the MLB GM Meetings in Scottsdale.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer Tom Timmermann joins the show to analyze what went wrong for St. Louis CITY SC as it saw its season come to an end losing to Sporting Kansas City in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Bernie makes a case for why Yadier Molina in the dugout is exactly what the Cardinals need.
Bernie chats with The Athletic NFL writer Mike Sando where they debate if the Baltimore Ravens are the best team in the NFL and if Deshaun Watson is on the rise in Cleveland among other topics.
Bernie chats with Mizzou football radio ananlyst Howard Richards about Mizzou's loss to Georgia. Bernie also dives into why he thinks Tennessee is a must-win game for Missouri and why he absolutely despises Vols coach Josh Heupel.
Bernie breaks down what he liked and what he didn't like from the Tigers' performance against #1 Georgia Saturday and what may have been the difference in the game.
Bernie breaks down how the Cubs hiring Craig Counsell as manager could impact the Cardinals and what to make out of St. Louis CITY SC's early playoff exit.
Bernie has some upset specials cooking as he makes his college football picks for Week 10.
Bernie runs through some of the Cardinals' top prospects and young players and determines who he wouldn't mind to see dealt and who needs to stay put.
Bernie talks about why he thinks that Mizzou has a great chance to cover and could even have what it takes to upset #1 Georgia on the road in Athens on Saturday.
Bernie reveals his keys for St. Louis CITY SC to rebound against Sporting Kansas City to extend its season.
Bernie continues along with his Week 9 NFL picks as he offers some words of wisdom on what to expect from Will Levis under center for Tennessee.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland after another disappointing game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie points out all of the areas the Cardinals need to overhaul if Bill DeWitt Jr. is indeed serious about reversing the recent trend.
Bernie is done with Craig Berube's line changes and explains why he has given up expecting improvement with all the flaws on the current Blues roster.
Bernie chats with The Athletic national college football writer David Ubben. David talks about what has impressed him about Mizzou and weights in on the impact of Michigan's cheating and any potential sanctions.
Bernie shares his thoughts on the Texas Rangers winning the World Series before turning to how important the offseason will be for the Cardianls.
Bernie wraps up the week with his Week 9 college football picks and reveals which top 25 team he refuses to even try to handicap.
MLS Season Pass analyst Marcelo Balboa joins Bernie to preview St. Louis CITY SC's inaugural playoff match against Sporting Kansas City. Marcelo reveals a key area where CITY could find itself in trouble.
Bernie dives into a key area as he previews the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers.
Bernie recaps the Blues' best performance of the season and offers up his initial previews of St. Louis CITY SC's playoff match vs. Sporting Kansas City and the World Series.
Bernie questions the identity and the potential of the Blues before diving into the Cardinals jettisoning multiple players off the 40-man roster.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins the show for his weekly visit as he analyzes Jakub Vrana being scratched and Craig Berube electing to dress seven defensemen in Calgary.
Bernie runs down the exciting slate of Week 8 matchups and makes his picks including a dark horse team that's about to get a major boost on the offensive line.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick previews the World Series and contrasts the differences between Mike Shildt and Oliver Marmol as Shildt appears to be a frontrunner to be the next manager of the San Diego Padres.
Bernie sorts through his notes and numbers as he reluctantly makes his World Series prediction despite not wanting to count either team out.
Bernie reacts to the news of the day including Blues lineup changes, CITY drawing Sporting Kansas City as its first round playoff opponent, and fans and pundits not giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a chance in the World Series.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie looks at all the familiar faces in the World Series and asks why the Cardinals have systematically eliminated every badass from the organization.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie demands that the NCAA make an example out of the Michigan football program after egregious cheating allegations.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with on3.com writer and goldandblack.com publisher Tom Dienhart. Tom weighs in with his reaction to the latest Michigan scandal and what people are saying around the Big Ten.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with CBS Sports MLB writer and Birdy Work substack publisher Dayn Perry about what to expect from the Cardinals in the next month and what the future holds for Paul Goldschmidt. Bernie then provides instant reaction to SLUH 5-star WR Ryan Wingo's decision to commit to Texas over Mizzou and other schools.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie rants about how many pundits are discrediting the Arizona Diamondbacks' NL pennant and counting them out.
Bernie looks at the lunacy of the Cardinals letting Randy Arozarena and. to a lesser extent, Adolis Garcia get away and asks who will be the next player to thrive after leaving St. Louis.
With the NBA season tipping off Tuesday night, Bernie highlights how Mizzou has a considerable presence with five former Tigers playing for NBA organizations on opening night.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer Tom Timmermann to check in on St. Louis CITY SC as it heads to the postseason in its inaugural season with several players playing in a playoff environment for the first time as pros.
Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan newsletter at joesheehan.com, to take a deeper dive into the penultimate NLCS game and deciding game of the ALCS.
Bernie reveals his top NFL teams including how the Browns and Jaguars have found their way into the league's upper echelon despite some serious flaws.
Bernie reacts to a dramatic day of baseball Monday as he points out how managerial accumen proved to be a huge difference in the ALCS between veteran skippers Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy.
Bernie reacts to the Arizona Diamondbacks pulling ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the NLCS.
Bernie visits with Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald to recap the week 7 action including Philadelphia asserting its dominance over Miami.
Former Mizzou offensive coordinator and current Tennessee coach Josh Heupel is featured prominently in Bernie's rundown of Week 8 college football winners and losers.
Bernie points out how Jordan Binnington is masking a lot of flaws for the Blues in the early stretch of the season.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards as they discuss why this Mizzou team has them both feeling more confident than any team has over the past decade.
Bernie previews Monday's NLCS and ALCS matchups that could decide the World Series and reacts to the news of the ruling on the appeal of Bryan Abreu's suspension and Abreu's status for Game 7. Bernie also talks about why he's more excited about Mizzou football than he's been for at least a decade.
Bernie presents more of his college football picks including why Toledo at Miami OH draws his attention.
Bernie makes most of his Week 8 College Football Picks including why Penn State could beat Ohio State at its own game and what to expect from the Fighting Illini against Wisconsin.
Bernie catches up with current sportsradio610.com columnist and former Houston Chronicle football writer John McClain. John points out what has allowed the Astros to come back and even up the ALCS before transitioning to what stands out to him in the NFL.
Bernie checks in on the exciting turns of baseball's League Championship Series before turning his attention to the Blues' woes.
Bernie makes his Week 7 NFL Picks as he looks at if the Chiefs' struggles are legitimate and is Sean Payton an overrated coach.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins the show ahead of the Blues facing the Arizona Coyotes.
Bernie talks about how while he likes what he's seen from Mizzou this season, he's not ready to annoint this team has Eli Drinkwitz's arrival just yet.
Bernie unleashes on the modern day NBA and lauds commissioner Adam Silver for putting restrictions on load management to protect fans going to games to see stars.
Bernie talks about how Thursday night's contest against Arizona is a home ice test for the Blues with Joel Hofer getting the start before the schedule ramps up.
After watching the Philadelphia Phillies bully their way through the MLB Postseason, Bernie makes an impassioned plea for the Cardinals to bring back some bad ass players like they had during the peak La Russa years.
Bernie reveals which three Cardinals players he does not want to see the team trade regardless of who could be acquired.
Bernie goes off on national outlets claiming Nolan Arenado was snubbed for not being named a Gold Glove finalist despite a subpar season.
Longtime college football writer and podcaster Andy Staples, now with on3.com joins Bernie to talk St. Louis barbecue and college football. Andy reveals which St. Louis dining establishment he constantly gets trolled with and wants to visit. He also talks about why he thinks Mizzou's improvement this season is for real.
Fangraphs MLB writer Ben Clemens joins Bernie to breakdown the MLB playoffs and examine who the Cardinals could sign this offseason. Ben also offers up his assessment on what Yadier Molina could bring to the Cardinals coaching staff.
With Aaron Nola delivering a strong postseason, Bernie asks if Bill DeWitt Jr. will do what it takes to get Nola to St. Louis during the offseason.
Bernie talks about a dominant Phillies win over the Diamondbacks in Game 2 of the NLCS and what he expects from Max Scherzer in game 3 of the ALCS.
Bernie asks if Yadier Molina joining the Cardinals will be the impact move the team needs or a repeat of Mike Matheny's tenure as manager.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cards beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick answers the question what would have happened if the Cardinals had signed Bryce Harper and what will the Cardinals have to sacrifice to upgrade the starting rotation.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports college football writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis takes a look around the SEC at how Georgia will fare without Brock Bowers and if Alabama has chance to make it to the SEC Championship Game. He also examines how the Pac-12 schools will adapt to playing in the Big Ten.
Joe Sheehan, author of the joesheehan.com newsletter, joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Joe talks about how the MLB Postseason has shown that the talent gap amongst contenders is far narower than what their regular season records indicate.
Bernie looks at the pros and cons of Yadier Molina joining the Cardinals coaching staff, if it's even a reality.
Bernie finally sees the light about Maryland being a pretender after the Terrapins were exposed by the Fighting Illini in a contests heard on 590 The Fan.
The Messenger NFL writer Mike Tanier joins Bernie to recap a wild NFL Week 6. Mike points out how the Miami Dolphins offense is functioning at a historically great level not seen since 1958.
Bernie offers up some praise for Ohio State coach Ryan Day as he runs through his College Football Week 7 Winners and Losers.
Bernie talks about how the Browns defense caught him by surprise against the 49ers and other NFL takeaways from a wild Week 6.
Bernie struggles to find reason for optimism looking ahead with the Blues despite the team's 1-0-1 start as he points out what costly areas the team is lacking in.
Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards joins Bernie following the Tigers' win over Kentucky in Lexington. Howard recaps the win and looks at what could be in Mizzou's future.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have paid and are about to pay for under-valuing and under-utilizing Jordan Montgomery as a result of the team's fundamental inability to identify and utilize starting pitching.
Bernie recaps an exciting weekend of college football including what he liked in Mizzou's win over Kentucky. He also previews Monday's NLCS and ALCS matchups.
Bernie makes his week 7 college football picks where he's optimistic about Mizzou but worried that the worst is yet to come for the U.
Bernie found it refreshing to see Braves pitcher Spencer Strider own his and his team's elimination after the excuses have mounted for the Braves and other top teams that have met an early end to their postseason.
Bernie breaks down what he liked and didn't like in the Blues' opener in Dallas, and he has a couple of revelations about Craig Berube that are more than just a recent trend.
After taking time to enjoy Mizzou football's 5-0 start, Bernie points out some areas of concern ahead of the Tigers' trip to Lexington on Saturday.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to preview the Blues' season opener at Dallas. Andy explains why the defense can be improved and how last year was not a precursor to a repeat of the 2005-06 season.
Bernie reveals his list of the top 10 Cardinlas relievers during the Bill DeWitt ownership era including his top pick who should be inducted in the Cardinals Hall of Fame once he formally retires.
Bernie chats with The Athletic senior NFL writer Dan Pompei. Dan talks about what the future holds for a struggling Bill Belichick. He and Bernie also preview the Chiefs' matchup against Denver on Thursday Night Football.
Bernie expresses why he's optimistic the Blues can improve this season both defensively and as a whole after missing the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.
Bernie breaks down Wednesday's NLDS and ALDS games as he points out how the trend of 100-win teams getting prematurely bounced in the postseason is hardly new.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac is in the house to preview the 2023-24 season and he and Bernie then turn their attention to the world of soccer and other sports topics.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac is in the house to preview the 2023-24 season as he and Bernie talk about the potential of the Blues offense with arguably the top three forwards together on the same line.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac is in the house to preview the 2023-24 season as he and Bernie talk about why Joel Hofer could be the answer to unlocking Jordan Binnington.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac is in the house to preview the 2023-24 season as he and Bernie talk about what to expect from the Blues defensively.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac stops by to preview the 2023-24 season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cards beat writer Derrick Goold joins the show where he offers up his NLDS and ALDS analysis explains what the Cardinals need to do to get more out of Willson Contreras.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. just east of I-55 in south St. Louis County. Bernie rips FOX's MLB studio coverage and exposes how 100 wins is not a very good path to a World Series title in recent years.
Jaime Garcia over Darryl Kile? Bernie explains why DK 57 was omitted when he named his top 10 Cardinals starting pitchers since Bill DeWitt Jr. bought the team in 1996.
Nationally syndicated Pac-12 and college football columnist Jon Wilner makes his Bernie Show debut. Jon talks about the litigation surrounding Washington State and Oregon State trying to keep the Pac-12 intact and the stellar play in the conference despite all of the off-field distractions.
Bernie gets fed up with all of the St. Louisans who boycott the NFL as he points out why it's a shame to cutoff the entire league all because of one or two owners.
Joe Sheehan, whose newsletter is available at joesheehan.com, joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Joe explains why Torey Lovullo and Craig Counsell rank among the best managers in the game and he offers up what has and has not suprised him throughout the NLDS and ALDS.
With the Blues' opener coming up on Thursday, Bernie explains why he doesn't think Craig Berube needs to worry about his job heading into the season. However, Bernie does question a couple of the moves Berube has made during the preseason.
Bernie recaps the Braves' thrilling comeback against the Philadelphia Phillies and explains why the Dodgers are on the brink of being eliminated by an Arizona Diamondbacks team that barely qualified for the postseason.
Bernie turns to the 2023 Postseason to point to events that could serve as learning experiences for Oliver Marmol and the Cardinals. Bernie makes an impassioned plea for the St. Louis National League Baseball Club to fortify the back end of the bullpen with pitchers who are physically capable of taking the ball when needed.
It takes a real winner to be a good loser, but Mario Cristobal and Bret Bielema might not be able to make the cut after poor Week 6 performances.
Bernie recaps NFL Week 5 with NFL.com columnist and NFL Network reporter Judy Battista. Judy delivers some sobering reality when it comes to Bill Belichick's time as an elite NFL coach and some reasons why the Dallas Cowboys got anhilated by the San Francisco 49ers.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards. Howard explains what went wrong for Mizzou (a.k.a. what Bernie predicted) and why it's important for Missouri to up its intensity, focus and discipline moving forward in SEC play.
Bernie chats with the Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan to get some answers on why MLB's top teams have struggled over the first six games of the NLDS and ALDS.
Bernie recaps a wild weekend in sports as he reacts to underdogs preailing in the bulk of the ALDS and NLDS games played over the weekend.
Bernie breaks down the top games of the weekend in Week 6 including Texas A&M hosting #11 Alabama and the Red River rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.
Bernie previews the MLB Division Series that start Saturday as he reveals why he thinks his hometown Baltimore Orioles are in trouble against Bruce Bochy and the Texas Rangers.
Bernie chats with Saturday Down South editor and Mizzou alumnus Adam Spencer ahead of the Battle of Tigers in Columbia Saturday. Adam reveals why he's so excited for the Mizzou/LSU matchup but he offers up caution to those who are swimming in blind optimism. Adam also previews the remainder of Saturday's SEC slate including 11th ranked Alabama heading to Kyle Field.
Bernie is getting ready for the battle of the Tigers between Mizzou and LSU, but he offers some words of caution to anyone who is feeling tempted to bet on the contests with the line going down.
Bernie intends to rant about how some evaluators judge quarterbacks, but quickly gets caught up in his frustration over how the Cardinals' fundamentals have deteriorated to Matheny era lows.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland makes his weekly visit on the Bernie Show. Andy previews the opening night roster and explains why he believes the defense will be improved over last season despite a lack of roster churn on the blue line.
Bernie steps up to the defense of Brady Cook and points out how all of the recent hype about Cook's turnaround is coming too late.
After some quick Mizzou observations, Bernie chats with The Cardinal Nation editor-in-chief and publisher Brian Walton to recap 2023 in the Cardinals farm system. Brian points out how a change in the Cardinals draft philosophy might be hurting the organization at the major league level. He also provides updates on several top prospects including pitching phenom Tink Hence.
Bernie talks about what stood out to him in Tuesday's opening Wild Card series games including if the Tampa Bay Rays' collapse is one of the most epic in recent memory.
With an 8-year-old story about the Cardinals not pursuing Max Scherzer making the rounds, Bernie asks the question why would any talented free agent want to join the Cardinals to play for manager Oliver Marmol and his coaching staff of neophytes.
Bernie reacts to Jordan Montgomery delivering a dominant outing for the Texas Rangers while Rays manager Kevin Cash made a Marmolian gaffe managing his bullpen. Bernie also questions if a return to the Cardinals for Montgomery is even possible.
CBSSports.com college football and basketball writer David Cobb makes his Bernie Show debut. David reminisces about his days covering the Cardinals as an associate reporter for MLB.com in 2015 before heaping praise on the Missouri Tigers basketball and football programs and taking a look at the college football landscape as a whole.
Joe Sheehan, publisher of his weekly newsletter at joesheehan.com, joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Joe previews the MLB Wild Card series and takes a look at starting pitching candidates for the Cardinals and other teams in the market.
Bernie turns back the clock to 1995-1996 when it comes to dusting off the blueprint for the DeWitts to restore a championship pedigree to a team full of players who have not won as much as a NLCS game with the Cardinals.
While sitting and watching former Cardinals starter Jordan Montgomery deal for the Texas Rangers, Bernie laments how the Cardinals have lost their winning edge and culture.
Bernie takes a look back at his college football winners and losers for Week 5 including a mention of Mizzou QB Brady Cook that would have been unimaginable two months ago.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to recap Waino Weekend and start looking at the franchise's path to return to relevance without a player who won a World Series ring in a Cardinals uniform. Derrick also previews the National League and American League Wild Card series.
Bernie catches up with old friend Peter King, publisher of NBC Sports' Football Morning in America. Peter discusses the potential demise of Bill Belichick and which college football quarterback will easily be the best in the NFL Draft and could play in the league right now.
Bernie chats with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers improved to 5-0. Howard talks about why he thinks Mizzou can build off its hot start and why the early offensive success isn't a fluke.
Bernie takes a quick look around MLB previewing the Wild Card series. He also questions the latest happenings surrounding front office changes with the Mets and status quo with the Padres.
Bernie unwraps a busy weekend in sports with Adam Wainwright saying goodbye to Cardinal Nation, St. Louis CITY SC cliniching the #1 seed in the Western Conference, Mizzou improving to 5-0 and mroe.
Bernie makes his Week 4 NFL picks before circling back to the college ranks for a couple of key matchups.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie live from Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals facing the Reds. John and Bernie start looking ahead to the offseason and John previews the atmosphere surrounding Adam Wainwright's final homestand.
Bernie makes his college football picks for the week and offers up some advice for anyone who doubted him on the PAC-12.
Bernie takes a look back at the storied career of Adam Wainwright and puts his accomplishments achieved from 2005-2023 into perspective. Bernie also names his all-time team for teammates of Adam Wainwright.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news of the San Francisco Giants firing manager Gabe Kapler and points to that as a warning for what the Cardinals' future could look like under Oliver Marmol.
After another disappointing Cardinals loss, Bernie turns back the clock to 1990 as he shares his own personal memories of covering Whitey Herzog's resignation and Red Schoendienst taking over on an interim basis.
Bernie catches up with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy handicaps Nick Ritchie's chances of making the Blues roster and reveals who he expects to make the biggest strides for the Blues this season.
Bernie visits with retired Houston Chronicle NFL writer and Sports Radio 610 Houston columnist and host John McClain. John questions the Astros' long term strategy under Jim Crane's watch and provides updates on the emerging Houston Texans and an opinion on what the New York Jets should do at quarterback.
Bernie looks at the viability of a merged XFL and USFL and how it could stand to help (or harm) the Battlehawks.
As speculation continues surrounding where Craig Counsell will manager after his contract with the Brewers expires after the season, Bernie asks why he doesn't have any Manager of the Year hardwae to back up a spectacular body of work.
Bernie gets defensive as he talks about the Cardinals' defensive deficiencies including why Nolan Arenado regressed in a big way.
St. Louis CITY SC Academy Director and radio analyst Dale Schilly stops by Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Dale provides a glimpse behind the scenes at St. Louis CITY SC and what the players are really like when the cameras and microphones are off.
St. Louis CITY SC Academy Director and radio analyst Dale Schilly stops by Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Dale talks about the academy programs and his experiences in the build-up to St. Louis CITY SC emerging.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie pays tribute to retiring Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona. He explains why Tito wasn't a viable option for John Mozeliak in 2011 but how Mozeliak has struck out in his hires since then.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Saturday Down South national writer Matt Hayes joins the show to discuss his piece on Luther Burden III and breakdown the college football landscape.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie is getting excited about the week 4 slate of NFL games and reveals a special menu item for this upcoming Sunday at Friendly's. He also reveals which team is tremendously overrated.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Derrick Goold joins the show from Milwaukee ahead of the Cardinals facing the Brewers. Derrick explains why Adam Wainwright did not have another pitch left in him after win #200 and checks in on how several other key members of the pitching staff can expect to improve in 2024.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews the show and some of the door prizes available at Friendly's and asks if Miles Mikolas' outing is reason for optimism next season.
Bernie points out how John Mozeliak sabotaged Oilver Marmol with an inadequate pitching staff and a total lack of depth as he compares the 2023 staff to its counterparts from 2011-2015.
Bernie pays tribute to one of MLB's all-time greats and one of his childhood heroes in legendary Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson after learning of Robinson's death during the show.
Bernie talks college football with The Sporting News' Bill Bender. Bill offers up his assessment on Notre Dame after falling to Ohio State and what he thinks the future looks like for Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs.
Joe Sheehan joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Joe checks in on the postseason races and reveals which pitching staff he likes most heading into the postseason and his pick for the best trade deadline acquisition.
Bernie makes a case for not firing Oliver Marmol after having to manage a pitching staff that not even Tony La Russa could win with.
Bernie reacts to one exciting and one dud of a Monday Night Football game and questions if there is any future for Zach Wilson with the Jets.
Bernie makes his Week 3 NFL picks as he points out why this week is pivotal for the Miami Dolphins and why he's still a Baker Mayfield fan.
Bernie makes his picks for a busy weekend in college football and provides an update on Mizzou quarterback Brady Cook.
MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton joins Bernie live from San Diego ahead of the Cardinals beating the Padres. John touches on Nolan Arenado going on the IL to end a disappointing season, what the level of concern is surrounding Miles Mikolas and if A.J. Preller has had a worse season than John Mozeliak.
Bernie points out how he is not surprised to see Nolan Arenado head to the injured list after declining to historically poor performance over the past month.
With all of the talk this season of Father Time catching up with Adam Wainwright, Bernie raises red flags over a couple other Cardinals stars who might be seeing their primes move into the rearview mirror.
With Blues training camp underway, 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland makes his return to the Bernie Show. Andy offers up his players to watch and why he thinks the team's defense will be much improved over last season.
Bernie expresses his admiration for Brewers manager Craig Counsell before pivoting to talk Blues after the team opened training camp. Bernie plays and reacts to Doug Armstrong's comments at the open of camp including expectations for Jordan Binnington, Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou.
Bernie chats with Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer to preview Week 3. Vinnie makes his picks for the weekend's games and reveals what NFL team has surprised him the most this season.
Bernie makes the call for the Cardinals to upgrade their starting rotation after Miles Mikolas was tabbed to fill the role of an ace despite pitching like a back of the rotation pitcher for the majority of the seaason.
Bernie calls out Oliver Marmol and the Cardinals for their arrogance in believing they still have the foundation of a winning ballclub when his and the team's recent track record say otherwise.
Bernie listens in to Justin Fields' comments about being hampered by the Chicago Bears' coaching staff and calls him out for trying to deflect responsibility for his play.
Bernie makes an argument for Brendan Donovan to be the everyday left fielder in 2024 after pointing out how well the Cardinals did the last time a manager went with a set outfield.
Bernie visits with CBS Sports MLB writer and Birdy Work substack publisher Dayn Perry. Dayn previews the 2024 Cardinals outfield and questions what the future holds for Cardinals stars Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Bernie questions if Sam Hartman has what it takes to beat Ohio State in an exciting top 10 matchup on Saturday in South Bend.
Bernie chats with ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg after providing an update on the MLB playoff race. Adam previews Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in South Bend and looks at what's behind the recent declines of Clemson and Alabama.
Bernie laughs at the Cardinals' first elimination lineup, reacts to Justin Fields' critcism of the Bears coaching staff and examines where Brady Cook stacks up amongst SEC quarterbacks.
Bernie gives props to Cardinals starting catcher Willson Contreras after Contreras dealt with an unnecessarily rough first season as Yadier Molina's replacement.
Bernie visits with STL Post Dispatch soccer ace Tom Timmerman ahead of Wednesday's titanic clash between STL City SC and LAFC.
Bernie visits with STL Post Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold and they celebrate Adam Wainwright's 200th win, who could replace him in the rotation in 2024, and whether that person will face a Willson Contreras-type backlash.
Bernie examines how Nick Chubb's injury will impact the Cleveland Browns, if the Chiefs can get back on track and more as he goes around the NFL with Week 2 in the books.
Bernie has his weekly visit with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan dot com and they discuss the gravity of Adam Wainwright's 200th win and the playoff picture in both leagues.
Bernie reacts to the revealing of the St. Louis Blues' new captain Wednesday and what that means for the upcoming season.
Bernie celebrates Adam Wainwright finally getting win number 200 Monday, then looks at who may be next to join him in the 200 win club.
Bernie goes off on why he would not extend Oliver Marmol under any circumstance in 2024 after seeing enough reasons why the Cardinals need to move on this season.
Alabama coach Nick Saban, LSU QB Joe Milton and Illinois QB Luke Altmeye all make Bernie's Week 3 list of college football winners and losers.
Bernie clamors for Jordan Walker to get a more prominent role regardless of matchup as Oliver Marmol continues to commit malpractice in constructing lineups.
Bernie visits with Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers upset then #15 Kansas State in Columbia. Howard highlights what went right and points out what needs to happen for the Tigers to improve to 4-0 against Memphis in St. Louis,
Bernie breaks down the NFL Week 2 action including why he's concerned about how the Chiefs are handling the loss of offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
Bernie breaks down a busy weekend in sports as he reveals what he liked from Mizzou and St. Louis CITY SC as well as what frustrated him from the Cardinals. He also explains why the Milwaukee Brewers are the class of the National League Central Division.
Bernie makes his pick and breaks down the matchup as Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes face in-state rival Colorado State.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick examines what positions on the coaching staff could change after John Mozeliak addressed the media and announced Oli Marmol will return in 2024. Derrick also offered his outlook on how the Cardinals can do if they address their starting pitching deficiency in the offseason.
Bernie takes a look at some of his favorite college football matchups for week 3 including Illinois vs. Penn State and Mississippi State playing its first SEC contests since Mike Leach's death.
Bernie catches up with St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Benjamin Hochman to preview his play The Game's Afoot which will be staged Friday and Saturday nights outside CITYPARK at 22nd and Olive. Bernie then takes a look at the MLB matchups that appeal to him including one that will be unavailable for non Apple TV subscribers.
Bernie reacts to the news that Oliver Marmol is returning in 2024 and makes some of his NFL picks for Sunday.
Bernie previews Thursday night's matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles as he questions if Jalen Hurts and the Eagles can recapture their dominant form they displayed in Week 1 in a favorable matchup.
Bernie previews St. Louis CITY SC's Saturday night match against Houston Dynamo FC with MLS Season Pass broadcaster Mark Rogondino. Mark offers reassurance that CITY is better situated than many teams to hold up in the Houston heat and humidity to try and steal 3 points. He also displays an affinity for St. Louis soccer teams of yesteryear.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie for his weekly visit. John and Bernie look at why Drew Rom has thrived since joining the Cardinals and if Dusty Blake deserves credit for his success. They also start to piece together how the Cardinals may look in 2024.
Bernie calls out Colorado football coach Deion Sanders' detractors for ripping him for his brashness when his team is backing it up on the field.
Bernie visits with Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian. Vahe provides the latest update on Travis Kelce's status and looks at what the Chiefs need to do to improve from their week 1 loss. He then shifts his attention to Mizzou preparing for Kansas State and offers an honest assessment of Eli Drinkwitz's performance in his fourth year at Missouri.
Bernie asks if the Boston Red Sox fired Chaim Bloom to open up the organization's top spot for former general manager Theo Epstein. He also reveals some praise for Cardinals GM Mike Girsch.
Bernie contrasts the Cardinals to the Cleveland Guardians as he points out how an outdated operating model has much more to do with the Cardinals' recent woes than a lack of revenue.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Benjamin Hochman joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Ben goes in depth previewing his play The Game's Afoot, which will be staged Thursday-Saturday outside of CITYPARK at 22nd and Olive.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Benjamin Hochman joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Ben previews his play "The Game's Afoot" that will be staged outside CITYPARK Thursday-Saturday and talks about some of his favorite memories growing up a St. Louis sports fan.
Longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rams and Blues beat writer and current host of Talking Football with Mike Martz Jim Thomas joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Jim and Bernie share stories about their days covering the Blues and Rams.
Longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rams and Blues beat writer and current host of Talking Football with Mike Martz Jim Thomas joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Jim congratulates Bernie on his upcoming induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame as they share some of their favorite stories working together.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie makes a plea for Oliver Marmol to play Richie Palacios more since he's done nothing but impress since being acquired from Cleveland.
The Bernie Show is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie glows over Adam Wainwright turning back the clock to earn his 199th career win Tuesday in Baltimore.
Bernie relieves his frustration over the Cardinals by talking about some of the artists he most relished seeing and one who he regrets never having gotten to watch in person.
Bernie points out all of the ways organizational malpractice is hurting the Cardinals whether it pertains to Masyn Winn, Jordan Walker, Adam Wainwright, Oliver Marmol and of course John Mozeliak.
Bernie chats with 24-7 sports national college football writer Brandon Marcello. Brandon reveals why Bama is performing as he expected and looks into just how much noise Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes can make in their Big XII swansong.
Joe Sheehan of joesheehan.com joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Joe talks about how David Stearns going to the New York Mets could be a game-changer and predicts that the Oakland A's may not be the only team to relocate in the next few years.
Bernie looks at the impact of Aaron Rodgers going down for the season and looks at the Jets' fortunes without him. Bernie also looks at the other top stories of the day including Torey Krug's injury and Julio Urias' MLB career potentially coming to an end.
Bernie justifies his absence from the Dakota Hudson fan club as he points out how the real Dakota Hudson pitched Monday night in Baltimore. He also questions Oliver Marmol's love affair with using Andre Pallante in the clutch.
Bernie examines how Bill DeWitt Jr. and the Cardinals should spend money in the offseason as he makes a case for Zack Thompson filling one of the spots in the starting rotation in 2024.
With week 2 of the college football season in the books, Bernie offers up his winners and losers with the area schools not on the first list.
FTN Network chief analytics officer Aaron Schatz joins Bernie to recap the first Sunday of the NFL season. Aaron reveals how the Cleveland Browns didn't surprise him and questions why Justin Herbert is being held back in Los Angeles.
Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards joins Bernie for his weekly visit where they break down Missouri's win (in name only) over Middle Tennessee State and discuss what Mizzou needs to do if it has a chance to beat Kansas State on Saturday. Bernie also calls out Eli Drinkwitz for being all talk with little to back it up.
Bernie calls out Bob Nightengale for intimating that Matt Holliday could be a candidate to manage the Cardinals in the future. Bernie also contrasts the Cardinals to the present day Orioles while pointing out Bill DeWitt Jr.'s O's ties.
Bernie recaps a busy weekend in sports including the Pittsburgh Steelers laying at home against San Francisco, the Cardinals taking two of three in Cincinnati, and St. Louis CITY SC playing the L.A. Galaxy to a draw.
Bernie recaps the Chiefs' dropped-marred loss to the Detroit Lions and highlights how the Cardinals' impressive showing in Atlanta highlights how many times Oli Marmol has dropped the ball this season at the helm of the Cardinals.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie from Great American Ballpark ahead of the Cardinals facing the Reds. John previews Drew Rom taking the mound in his hometown and starts looking ahead to next season.
Bernie previews Week 2's top college football matchups including the potential for a Longhorns upset on Saturday in Tuscaloosa.
Bernie puts Adam Wainwright's season into historic(ally bad) perspective as he eases up on the criticism of his allowing four home runs in Atlanta.
Derrick Goold joins the show live from Atlanta where he previews Adam Wainwright's last start in his home state. Derrick also previews what the Cardinals will have to do this offseason to bolster a weak pitching staff.
Bernie takes a look at the matchups that jump out at him as he previews the week 2 slate in college football.
After talking with Mike Martz earlier in the show, Bernie goes in depth on how Spygate had little to nothing to do with the Rams losing to New England in the Super Bowl in 2002.
Bernie chats with former St. Louis Rams coach Mike Martz who will be joining Jim Thomas for Talking Football on 590 The Fan every Saturday and Sunday morning at 8. Mike talks about what makes Andy Reid and the Chiefs great and dishes up who his favorite teams are heading into this season.
Bernie examines why the potential absence of Travis Kelce could be a difference maker for the Chiefs and Lions. He also tries to determine if the Cardinals' recent offensive explosion is a legitimate reason for optimism.
With Jordan Walker on fire at the plate, Bernie looks at an X Factor whose addition to the roster may have taken Walker to the next level.
Bernie rants about how the Cardinals have a bunch of mismatched parts when top prospects come up to the big leagues totally unprepared for their positions at the game's highest level.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer and longtime Cardinals fan Ben Clemens. Ben and Bernie try to find a path to fix the Cardinals and aren't afraid of potentially resorting to drastic measures to make it happen.
Bernie chats with NFL.com writer Eric Edholm. Eric previews the Kansas City Chiefs' opening night contest against the Detroit Lions and offers up a new pick for his suprise team of the season.
Bernie basks in a rare Cardinals win against a top team while questioning if Wednesday night's starter, Dakota Hudson, is a viable candidate for the 2024 rotation.
Bernie reacts to the news about a returning St. Louis Cardinal off the injured list and tries to decioher what that means for the rest of the roster.
Bernie reacts to the latest college football AP Top 25, praises three of the newer head coaches at the FBS level, and wonders why people are already counting Mizzou out in the race for the SEC East crown.
Bernie visits with joesheehan dot com founder and writer Joe Sheehan and they discuss the Cardinals lost season and the NL Wild Card race that is getting increasingly tight.
Bernie has a chat with Mizzou football lead radio analyst Howard Richards and they react to the home win over South Dakota and Eli Drinkwitz making the decision in the "battle" for the starting quarterback job. They also preview Saturday's matchup at home against Middle Tennessee State.
Bernie previews the upcoming Cardinals at Braves series and continues to find himself annoyed by the failure that is the 2023 season on multiple organizational levels.
Bernie laments the fact the Lionel Messi is getting all of the attention in MLS as St. Louis CITY SC continues to defy expectations during its inaugural season.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton after the Cardinals took two of three games from the San Diego Padres. John dives into if Wednesday's game was a signal of a breakout for Jordan Walker.
Bernie questions if the future is murky for Nolan Gorman and Tommy Edman as they continue to break down physically at the hands of the Cardinals medical staff.
Saturday Down South senior columnist Connor O'Gara joins Bernie for some SEC predictions. Connor throws colt water on Billy Napier's supposed hot seat and offers up his expectations for Mizzou in 2023.
Bernie questions if Illinois or Missouri could make it into a college football superleague after Pat Forde's SI piece had both schools on the outside looking in.
Bernie previews Mizzou's opener vs. South Dakota as he questions if Brady Cook will be the answer at quarterback.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie points out where criticism of Willson Contreras isn't justified and questions whether Doug Armstrong will be able to get out from under a few questionable long term contracts.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie makes a major announcement about a new football show coming to 590 The Fan. He then dives into Brady Cook and where he ranks among SEC quarterbacks.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes a trip down memory lane telling a couple of stories involving a pair of legendary Hall of Fame coaches/managers.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with Jeffri Chadiha of NFL.com to preview how the Chiefs will cope without Chris Jones and many of the other top NFL storylines. Bernie then offers up instant reaction to the Cardinals' back-to-back walkoff wins.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with Joe Posnanski, author of "Why We Love Baseball" ahead of his speaking and signing event on Thursday, September 7, at the JCC's Staenberg Family Campus in Creve Coeur.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie steps up to defend Willson Contreras and excuse him from his wrath of calling out players who aren't competing down the stretch.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals facing the San Diego Padres. Derrick weighs in on the flurry of players placed on waivers and on whether results from young pitchers down the stretch should play a role in shaping the 2024 rotation.
Bernie makes a plea for the Cardinals to find a way to upgrade their pitching staff as he points out how flawed the organization has been in recent years in identifying, acquiring and developing pitching.
Bernie throws some cold water on fans' yearning for the Cardinals to claim Lucas Giolito off waivers. He also reacts to last weekend's shooting at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago and the sad reality of fights and attacks at sporting events.
Bernie chats with ESPN college football writer Bill Connelly ahead of week 1 of the college football season. Bill offers up his preseason predictions including the ceilings for Missouri and Illinois.
Bernie laments Adam Wainwright's solid effort going to waste as he points out what Adam Wainwright may have done to right himself.
Bernie goes off on Oliver Marmol for being more politician than manager as he goes out of his way to protect his starts from justifiable crticism.
Bernie chats with The Score baseball writer Travis Sawchik. Travis dives into a number of hot topics around baseball including Shohei Ohtani's outlook facing another potential Tommy John surgery and the NL Central race heating up.
Bernie, in need of some therapy after going off on the Cardinals, lightens the mood and tests Jim Heuer on SEC coaches' favorite musical artists including Eli Drinkwitz.
Bernie rants about how Oliver Marmol is not giving young hitters enough chances while veterans continue to struggle. He then makes a case for why Marmol might be the worst Cardinals manager since he started covering the team with Whitey Herzog at the helm.
Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards joined Bernie to preview the season. Howard reveals what areas he has high expectations for the team and makes a prediction for the team's success this season.
Bernie takes a look at just how much it will cost for John Mozeliak and company to upgrade the Cardinals pitching staff after the team went on the cheap for 2023.
With the Cardinals floundering, Bernie calls out the club's numerous veterans who aren't pulling their weight.
Bernie talks about what he is looking to see from Phillies starter Aaron Nola this weekend as he remains a prime offseason target for the Cardinals who will be looking to bolster their starting rotation.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton ahead of the Cardinals opening a weekend three-game series in Philadelphia. With all the attention being paid to how the Cardinals will upgrade their pitching staff for 2024, John focuses on what the other half of the club's battery will look like with Ivan Herrera proving he's ready to contribute.
Bernie laments the lack of run production from the Cardinals offense despite getting plenty of runners on base.
Bernie is getting fired up for Saturday's Notre Dame vs. Navy contest to kickoff the college football season and also dives into an under-the-radar Blues signing from earlier this week.
Bernie chats with The Athletic NFL writer Mike Sando as they take a look at the quarterbacks around the lead and how they will impact their teams' fates.
Bernie reacts to Saturday Down South writer Connor O'Gara's Mizzou preview with his own predictions for how Eli Drinkwitz's Missouri Tigers will fare this upcoming football season.
Bernie makes an impassioned plea for Bill DeWitt, Jr. to step up and demand higher standards for the Cardinals as they wallow in mediocrity.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass broadcaster Tyler Terens ahead of his call of St. Louis CITY SC at Orlando SC Saturday night. Tyler previews Orlando and touches on how CITY has shown amazing depth as an expansion team.
Bernie visits with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob reacts to the upheaval on Chicago's south side and Tony La Russa's role, the future for Shohei Ohtani, and the legacy of Terry Francona.
Bernie laments another disappointing year of injuries and underachievement by the Cardinals as he points out how two veterans have dramatically fallen off from last season.
Bernie takes a look around baseball as he speculates over Shohei Ohtani's future as a pitcher as he left his start with an apparent injury.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from PNC Park in Pittsburgh following the Cardinals' win over the Pirates. Derrick evaluates Masyn Winn's first week in the big leagues and looks at Zack Thompson's future after another stellar start.
Bernie chats with Purdue and Big Ten writer Tom Dienhart of on3.com. Tom previews the Big Ten and looks at what teams he expects to breakout as well as weighing in on the continued talks of conference realignment.
Bernie offers up his take on if a pair of left-handed pitchers who pitched in Wednesday's Cardinals game could be long term pieces of the pitching staff, somehow surviving the coaching of Dusty Blake and company.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports MLB writer Dayn Perry who also publishes the Birdy Work Substack. Dayn takes a look at who should be a part of the Cardinals moving forward and if expectations need to be tempered for a key pitcher and outfielder.
Bernie highlights the total lack of margin for error for the Cardinals defense when Adam Wainwright is on the mound, and reacts live to what he has seen in Wednesday's Cardinals game.
Bernie finds himself annoyed by fans and front office executives that say you can't play two catchers regularly.
College football season is right around the corner, and Bernie breaks down all the top storylines with CBS Sports writer Dennis Dodd leading up to week 0.
Bernie chats with FTN Almanac co-author and The Messenger NFL writer Mike Tanier about the upcoming NFL season, including a few interesting storylines involving the most important position in the sport.
Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan dot com and they discuss the Cardinals continuing to crumble and the playoff races around MLB.
Bernie reviews the Pirates' rout of the Cardinals on Monday and it causes him to take a hard look at the current state of the Cardinals' rotation.
Bernie's feeling the college football fever as he previews the Fighting Illini season and the Notre Dame-Navy clash in Dublin, Ireland. He then goes on to lament the Cardinals bargain bin shopping when it comes to pitching replacements.
Bernie previews what to expect from LHP Drew Rom as he makes his major league debut starting against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe joins the show to talk about why the Yankees are struggling, who will win the NL Central, are the Cubs for real and more.
Bernie calls out Cardinals fans for jeering Pete Alonso over the weekend when Miles Mikolas has acted much more immaturely all season. Bernie calls out Mikolas for his over-the-top antics to try and assert himself as a "leader."
After his daily venting about the ongoing injury sagas of Nolan Gorman and Ryan Helsley, Bernie looks at Dakota Hudson to try and determine if he's showing promising signs for 2024.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch soccer writer Tom Timmermann following St. Louis CITY SC's 6-3 victory over Austin FC on Sunday night.
Bernie doesn't have to look far to try and find the reasons Cardinals attendance took a noticeable nosedive during last week's homestand.
Bernie starts the show on a happy note as he reacts to St. Louis CITY SC's big win over Austin FC Sunday night at CITYPARK.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie from Busch Stadium ahead of Masyn Winn's debut. Bernie also makes a plea for the club to change it's culture if it wants to have postseason success.
Bernie makes a desperate plea for the Cardinals not to mess up the newly recalled Masyn Winn after erring in their handling of previous top propsects to reach the big leagues. He also points to how Winn could be the most impactful prospect in the Class of 2020.
Bernie chats with Memphis Flyer writer and Memphis Magazine managing editor Frank Murtaugh. Frank takes his firsthand experience watching Masyn Winn and projects what's to come for him in St. Louis.
Bernie is hyped for the debut of Masyn Winn and wonders what people can expect from him as he makes his major league debut for the Cardinals.
Bernie previews the eventual call up of star AAA shortstop Masyn Winn and what it could mean for an already crowded but banged up middle infield.
Bernie chats with STL Post-Dispatch Cardinals lead beat writer Derrick Goold and they take a moment to remember the late great Rick Hummel and discuss Nolan Gorman's injury and when to expect the call-up everyone is waiting for.
Bernie gets his feelings about people putting too much stock on pitcher wins and losses off his chest before visiting with MLS Season Pass commentator Kyndra de St. Aubin and discussing the Women's World Cup and STL City SC's return to the pitch Sunday night.
Bernie previews the last college football season before the massive conference overhauls take place in 2024.
Bernie discusses Lars Nootbaar's unfortunate injury from Wednesday night and Adam Wainwright's continuing quest for win number 199.
Bernie celebrates the upcoming resumption of the 2023 MLS Season before talking through his confusion on the Cardinals recent roster moves.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie compares an under the radar MLB contender to the 1999 Greatest Show on Turf St. Louis Rams.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up reassurance that a veteran Cardinals slugger isn't hitting a rapid age-related decline.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie highlights how the Cardinals starting rotation, other than Adam Wainwright, has been underrated but it doesn't necesarily mean it's shaping up for next season.
Bernie chats with Power Mizzou's Gabe DeArmond as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Gabe weighs in on the latest recruits to sign with Eli Drinkwitz and Dennis Gates, and he offers up his prediction for who opens the season as Missouri's #1 quarterback.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Matt weighs in on the NL Central race and names a team that could be a thorn in the Cardinals' side for years to come.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie points out how the Marcell Ozuna trade exposed John Mozeliak's deficiencies in multiple areas.
Bernie makes a plea for the Cardinals to stop trying to put positive spins on Adam Wainwright and to accept the sobering reality of his diminished skills.
Bernie rants about several Cardinals' inability to stay on the field as nagging injuries pile up and linger.
Joe Sheehan, writer and publisher of joesheehan.com joins Bernie for his biweekly visit. Joe issues a stern warning to the Cardinals in their pursuit of more pitching and looks into the future for a popular Cardinals veteran. Joe and Bernie also make a major announcement at the end of the interview.
Bernie chats with NFL Network and NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal. Gregg checks in on the top quarterback battles in Training Camp and how a prominent St. Louis native will fit in with Bill Belichick's Patriots.
Bernie takes the ace of the Cardinals pitching staff (not Adam Wainwright) to task for not piching up to his capability.
Bernie sounds alarm bells on yet another player the Cardinals are running into the ground. He also previews an exciting pitching matchup between a pair of former Cardinals.
Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak gave a press conference to address the media over a new injury to Steven Matz and the current status of the rotation. Berine goes over what Mozeliak had to say and the entire press conference.
The Athletic college football writer David Ubben joins Bernie to discuss recent topics revolving around Mizzou, the SEC, and realignment. Bernie also reacts to Mizzou landing a top recruit in the state and in the nation.
MLB writer Anthony Castrovince joins Bernie to discuss the current divison standings and the latest baseball news.
Numbers don't lie. Bernie deep dives into the telling statistics about this harsh seasons for the St.Louis Cardinals.
Bernie talks about Adam Wainwright's most recent start against the Royals and his season long struggles in his last year on the mound.
Bernie eats some of his words from recent seasons and offers up praise for the Cardinals' unofficial captain who's also a regular on Hot Take Central.
The sky is falling at Busch Stadium as Bernie points out a key area where the Cardinals are taking a hit off the field as a result of their woes on it. Bernie highlights how the struggles are impacting more than just the organization too.
Bernie checks in with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton after Matthew Liberatore dominated the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday night. John tries to find a scenario that will take Adam Wainwright to 200 career wins with fewer than two months remaining in his career.
Bernie looks past the hype over Matthew Liberatore's dominant start Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and puts the outing into perspective amongst lefthanded starters in recent Cardinals history.
The Athletic college football editor-in-chief Stewart Mandel joins Bernie to try and make sense of the wacky, wild, and out of control world of college football realignment.
Former Football Outsiders editor in chief Aaron Schatz joins Bernie to preview the 2023 NFL Season and his 2023 NFL Almanac. Aaron reveals his surprise team and other contenders to impress in 2023.
New York Times and Sirius/XM MLB Network Radio contributor Scott Miller joins the show where he offers up his prediction for who will win the NL Central and offers up some harsh words for the Cardinals who have lost their way.
Bernie checks in on how NL Central clubs have done since making (or not making) moves at the Trade Deadline and then cautions against getting optimistic if familiar Cardinals players runaway with late August or September opportunities to shine outside the pressures of contention.
Bernie wears himself out talking about college football realignment so he turns his vivitrol to a couple of his favorite targets including a coach and his iPad.
Bernie gives stats to back up just how bad the Cardinals have been on offense this season, even the superstars.
Bernie laments the fact that the Cardinals confidence in the players and staff already within the organization is more than likely the reason for their declining play over the years and sudden drop off in 2023.
With football season fast approaching, Bernie chats with NFL Network broadcaster and NFL dot com writer Judy Battista. They discuss Aaron Rodgers on Hard Knocks, whether or not Bill Belichick's career is coming to a close, who could surprise the league, and more.
Bernie visits with CBSSports MLB writer and Birdy Work Substack founder Dayn Perry as they discuss the latest around the Cardinals organization including more Tyler O'Neill injury news and give their thoughts on how the outfield should shake out in the future.
Multiple members of the Cardinals organization draw Bernie's ire, including multiple outfielders along with Oli and his management of the bullpen.
In the world of college football realignment and upheaval, Bernie singles out Greg Sankey and the SEC for seeming to be the only power conference that has stayed stable and regional.
Bernie vents about how the Cardinals didn't learn their lesson in 2018 when deciding again to deemphasize defense heading into the 2023 season.
Bernie checks in with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold ahead of the Cardinlas facing the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Derrick offers up his opinions on whose stock has risen on the big league club and within the organization since the trade deadline.
Bernie looks around the National League Central for proof that blaming the WBC for the Cardinals' woes is fallacy that deflects the attention from the real culprit.
Bernie visits with Mizzou radio analyst Howard Richards to preview the 2023 Mizzou football season. Howard weighs in on the quarterback battle and guesses whose on track to start the opener.
Bernie highlights how John Angelos is following in his father's footsteps with his ridiculous suspension of broadcaster Kevin Brown for repeating a stat featured in the team's game notes.
Bernie previews Tuesday night's Cardinals game against the Rays and takes a look at the Mizzou Athletics program that's giving him reason for optimism.
Bernie makes a pitch to the Cardinals front office to let the younger players play the rest of the season to get reps and to give the fans some excitement now that the veterans have shown they can't bring the team to the playoffs this year.
Bernie finds himself disappointed by this season's version of Adam Wainwright and tells the fanbase it's okay to admit this isn't the Adam Wainwright of the past.
Bernie visits with Sporting News college sports writer Bill Bender as they eulogize what's left of the Pac-12 and wonder what's next for the businessification of college sports.
Bernie visits with Sporting News senior baseball writer Ryan Fagan and they discuss the state of MLB a week after the trade deadline.
Bernie takes a look at where all of the recent college football realignment leaves the nonrevenue sports athletes that will more than likely suffer greatly from the deregionalization of college sports.
Bernie gives his thoughts on everything in the world of sports from the past weekend, including USWNT's disappointing World Cup coming to an end and the STL Cardinals having a rough home series against the Rockies.
Bernie closes out the week with happy thoughts as he wishes for a best case scenario for Adam Wainwright in the final weeks of his career.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton checks in from Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals facing the Colorado Rockies. John provides some injury updates and starts looking ahead to 2024.
Bernie weighs in on the collapse of the Pac 12 and the impact the defectors will have on the college football landscape. He then rants about how the Cardinals have no reason to wait on calling up Masyn Winn.
Bernie takes Coach iPad, Dusty Blake, and the Cardinals coaching staff (among others) to task after the organization sugarcoated Matthew Liberatore's pedestrian outing.
Bernie takes a look around the NL Central after the Cubs and Brewers proved to be the most active buyers in the division at the trade deadline.
Bernie checks in with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold live from Busch Stadium. Derrick provides a breaking injury update and looks at the future of several Cardinals players who weren't traded ahead of the deadline.
Bernie checks in on several now former Cardinals facing each other as Toronto played Baltimore with Jack Flaherty on the mound.
Bernie chats with Talk of Fame Two writer and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter Clark Judge. Clark weighs in on the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees including why Don Coryell was long overdue to be inducted.
Bernie tries to make sense of the college football carousel of conferences picking up steam as the SEC proves to be the closest thing to stability.
Bernie questions if the Cardinals will ever be able to tap into Matthew Liberatore's potential as he prepares for a potentially favorable matchup versus Minnesota Thursday night.
With the post trade deadline dust clearing, Bernie takes a look at who could take advantage of a chance to audition for more regular playing time next season.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and wraps up his day by bidding his final goodbyes and farewells to recently traded Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and talks about the USWNT's recent struggle against Portugal and its fight to win the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and has a hot take on Mike Sando's quarterback tiers piece that was recently released in The Athletic.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and previews the Cardinals game Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Bernie talks pitching, injuries, and why it's okay to give younger players a day or two off every once in a while.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and talks about the Cardinals starting pitching situation and what they should do now that they've traded away two of their starting pitchers.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and chats with The Cardinals Nation publisher and writer Brian Walton. Brian provides his thoughts on the pitching prospects acquired by the Cardinals at the trade deadline and other minor league prospects.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and previews his thoughts after the trade deadline and the Cardinals 3-2 loss against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Bernie wonders aloud how the Cardinals will handle the rotation the rest of the season after they traded two of their starting pitchers.
Bernie reacts to Jack Flaherty getting traded to the Baltimore Orioles and gives his thoughts on the prospects the Cardinals got in return.
Bernie reacts live to rumors that Jack Flaherty is officially on the move as the clock strikes zero on the MLB Trade Deadline..
Bernie speculates whether Jack Flaherty will actually get traded and whether or not the Cardinals front office will actually improve the rotation in the offseason.
Bernie is visits with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan dot com to discuss what the Cardinals have done and could continue to do as the MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaches. Joe also gives his two cents on other big trades throughout the league.
Bernie reacts to a rumor about where a certain Cardinal could end up and Cardinal injury news before continuing to react to the whirlwind of trades ahead of Tuesday evening's MLB Trade Deadline.
Bernie gives his thoughts on deadline deals all throughout MLB, including the Cardinals shipping an infiedler up north.
Bernie refuses to grade the Cardinals' trades with Toronto and Texas as he openly mocks the process of grading prospects who have yet to prove themselves at the major league level.
Bernie weighs in on the Brewers and Cubs making acquisitions to bolster their lineups for the stretch run.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy. Lynn offers up his insight on the Cardinals' trades and takes a look at what the future may hold.
With the trade market heating up, Bernie takes a look at who John Mozeliak could deal next as Tuesday's trade deadline approaches.
Bernie chats with Baseball Prospectus writer and analyst Grant Schiller to get his assessments of the prospects the Cardinals received from Texas in exchange for Jordan Montgomery and Chris Stratton. Bernie also questions the return the Cardinals will get once the pitchers fall into the hands of Dusty Blake a.k.a. Coach iPad.
Bernie expresses optimism towards the Cardinals' returns for Jordan Montgomery, Jordan Hicks and Chris Stratton.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the Cardinals' acquisitions in exchange for Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton and Jordan Hicks.
Bernie takes a look back at happier times when John Mozeliak made moves that actually helped the Cardinals win.
Bernie takes a look at who could and should be on the table for the Cardinals to trade as Tuesday's MLB Trade Deadline approaches.
Bernie fumes about Miles Mikolas' selfish decision to take matters into his own hands deliver instant justice to Ian Happ.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton who joins the show from Busch Stadium. John provides updates on the latest Cardinals trade rumors ahead of what could be Jordan Montgomery's last start with the Cardinals.
Bernie visits with FanGraphs Baseball senior writer Dan Szymborski and they discuss the viability of the Cardinals trading Goldschmidt and Arenado among others.
Bernie reacts to a report from the LA Times report that Nolan Arenado trade talks have commenced between the Cardinals and the Dodgers.
Bernie visits with The Athletic baseball writer Keith Law and they discuss the MLB trade deadline from a national perspective and what the Cardinals should do with Dylan Carlson. Bernie then makes his feelings known on mangement's frequent use of the doghouse.
Amid rumors that the Cardinals are listening to offers on Nolan Gorman, Bernie gives his thoughts on the situation and puts into perspective just how impressive Gorman has been this year.
Bernie is joined in studio by Ambassador Midwest Floor's Cynthia Charleville to discuss their upcoming Dog Days of August promotion.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the Cardinals steady decline over the years and whether the upcoming MLB trade deadline could put POBO John Mozeliak's job on the line.
Bernie reacts to MLB trade news and what exactly it means for the return the Cardinals could get for players they might trade as the deadline gets closer.
With quarterback salaries soaring to record highs, Bernie points out a fascinating fact where a one-time highest paid quarterback now ranks.
Bernie makes it abundantly clear that one young, rising Cardinals player should be absolutely off limits at the Trade Deadline.
Bernie highlights a couple of glaring ommissions from The Sporting News' St. Louis GOAT Mountain released Wednesday.
CBSSports.com writer and analyst R.J. Anderson joins Bernie to discuss who he thinks the Cardinals are most likely to deal and who's generating the most interest from other teams.
Birdy Work publisher and CBS Sports MLB writer Dayn Perry joins Bernie for his semi weekly visit. Dayn explores who the Cardinals have a realistic chance of acquiring at the deadline and highlights one of his least favortie stats in measuring pitching and defense.
Bernie reacts to a piece in The Athletic featuring a couple of Blues players among the 10 worst NHL contracts, and offers up what deal he thinks is saddling Doug Armstrong the most.
Bernie is outraged by the hypocrisy in how the Cardinals treat Willson Contreras compared to others like Andrew Knizner.
Bernie chats with USA Today national baseball writer Gabe Lacques and they discuss what the NL Central's trade deadline will look like.
Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold and they discuss the Cardinals options going into the last week before the trade deadline. Bernie also reacts to contract-related Cardinals news.
Bernie continues his duscussion on what the Cardinals return for their various trade pieces might look like along with the Cardinals impressive drafting as of late.
Bernie sits down with Master Sergeant Samantha Berkemenyer and Sergeant Jeremy Jefferson of the Air Force and the discuss all the opportunities that come with joining the Air Force, including possible professional sports opportunities.
Bernie wonders aloud what exactly the return would be for many of the Cardinals that could possibly get traded along with similar players throughout the league.
Bernie still finds himself upset with people nationwide that have their heads in the sky when it comes to MLB trade proposals that clearly benefit only one side.
Bernie reflects on Scott Rolen's Hall of Fame induction and how special of a moment it was for him and the Cardinals.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals are forced to pray for a miracle from Adam Wainwright after years of letting the club's pitching depth evaporate.
Bernie points out how the Cardinals are paying the price for John Mozeliak not doing his homework ahead of signing free agents to long term contracts in recent years.
USA Today MLB columnist joins Bernie to recap Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff's Hall of Fame induction and shed some light into the rumors that the Cardinals could be looking to deal Willson Contreras.
Bernie chats with The Score baseball writer Travis Sawchik. Travis explores who the Cardinals could realistically deal and who else could be on the move across MLB.
Bernie sifts through the nonsensical trade rumors floating around and tries to examine what trade possibilities are realistic for the Cardinals as they try to set themselves up for 2024 and beyond.
Bernie dives into the Cardinals' dumpster fire of a weekend at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Bernie visits with Sports Info Solutions baseball analyst Mark Simon to chat about Scott Rolen's Hall of Fame worthiness and why it took so long for him to reach the Hall of Fame and get the recognition he deserved for his elite defensive and all-around play.
Bernie is frustrated at the continued excuses from the Cardinals about the organization's inability to develop players while Milwaukee has a much better grasp at evaluating talent with a refreshing sense of honesty.
Bernie lets it all out in a postgame therapy session as he vents about the Cardinals' loss to the Cubs and the organization's continuing inability to develop outfielders.
Bernie talks about what's been unlocking the Cardinals offense and allowing it to thrive during the team's recent surge.
MLB.com Cardinals writer John Denton joins Bernie live from Wrigley Field ahead of the Cardinals facing the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. John provides some key updates with Tyler O'Neill returning and Brendan Donovan having undergone tests on his shoulder in St. Louis.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben assesses who he thinks the Cardinals could deal and what players John Mozeliak over and under values.
Bernie makes an impassioned plea to for the Cardinals to not even think about trading Nolan Gorman without getting someone who's both a Cy Young and MVP candidate on a long term contract in return.
Bernie is throwing a party for Tyler O'Neill's return! That may be an exaggeration, but he does memorialize the Ryan Tepera era for the Cardinals and previews the club's matchup in Chicago.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County. He listens to the postgame comments from the St. Louis Cardinals after their win Wednesday afternoon against the Miami Marlins.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County. Bernie finds himself wondering whether POBO John Mozeliak announced the Cardinals as sellers too soon given the team's current win streak.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County. He previews the MLS All-Star Game set for Wednesday night, then gives his thoughts on the other all-star games throughout US pro sports. Bernie also gives his thoughts on a surprisingly upbeat preview of Mizzou's football season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County where he questions what the next move is for a suddenly resurgent St. Louis Cardinals squad after a Wednesday afternoon victory over the Miami Marlins.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and he chats with ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers. The two preview what the deadline will look like for the NL Central and the upcoming Cards/Cubs weekend series.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in South County and he gives his thoughts on whether John Mozeliak can pull off the trade deadline the Cardinals need.
Bernie checks in with Derrick Goold from Busch Stadium for the latest Cards news and notes including an update in the ongoing Tyler O'Neill soap opera.
Bernie calls out John Mozeliak and Bill DeWitt, Jr. for making Willson Contreras the latest scapegoat for the organizational's deficiencies that have emerged over the last decade.
Baseball analyst Joe Sheehan of joesheehan.com joins Bernie for his bi weekly visit as he weighs in on how to fix the Cardinals' outfield mess featuring Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill.
Bernie tries to figure out when Tyler O'Neill will return and what the team can expect from him as well as who might be jettisoned from the Cardinals outfield ahead of the deadline.
Bernie questions if he can trust John Mozeliak to go out and acquire pitching to help the Cardinals in 2024 and beyond while pointing out how his track record pales in comparison to his predecessor.
Bernie recovers from the shock of Tyler O'Neill not being activated from the injured list to start questioning how John Mozeliak will execute his trade deadline sale.
Bernie recaps some of the highlights from John Mozeliak's press conference including Genesis Cabrera reaching the end of the road and a top propsect potentially reaching the big leagues in the near future.
Bernie throws up his hands in frustration at the Cardinals' continued inability to develop outfielders.
Bernie visits with Saturday Down South writer and editor Adam Spencer. Adam makes his prediction for how Mizzou will fare in the SEC and what should be expected from Eli Drinkwitz in year 4.
Bernie rants about how the Cardinals are deficient in the one area of the game before he weighs in on some of Eli Drinkwitz's remarks about Mizzou's quarterback competition.
Bernie catches up with former Cardinals general manager and current Reds special adviser Walt Jocketty. Bernie talks to Walt about the surging Reds and Scott Rolen's upcoming Hall of Fame induction. Walt also sheds some light into his working relationship with Tony La Russa and just how he handled it when La Russa would push back.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay talks about which Cardinals player is positioning himself to be a lock for the Hall of Fame after this season.
The dominoes are starting to fall for the Cardinals, and Bernie reacts to the team's latest roster move jettisoning a pitcher.
Bernie gives his thoughts on what the Cardinals team looks like after the trade deadline.
Bernie visits with MLB dot com Cardinals beat writer John Denton and they discuss the Cardinals trade deadline options and what their new timeline for contention is.
Bernie finds himself amazed at the amount of attention being paid to Messi's everyday schedule before he even plays a game for Inter Miami FC.
After Bernie reacts to the latest injury news, he continues to find himself annoyed by the Cardinals front office's continued talk of their successful 'model'.
Bernie chats with Mr. Soccer, Bill McDermott, to break down the USMNT falling to Panama in the Gold Cup and who looked good in St. Louis CITY SC's match against LAFC Wednesday night.
Bernie dishes out some grades to Cardinals players and staffers that they'd be afraid to bring home to mom and dad.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports baseball writer Matt Snyder as he focuses on some of the top second half MLB storylines including one team's version of Whiteyball with the Cardinals floundering.
Bernie turns back the clock three decades as he compares the DeWitts' unwillingness to spend money to similar times under Anheuser-Busch ownership.
Bernie breaks down the USMNT's loss to Panama in penalty kicks in the Gold Cup semifinal and St. Louis CITY SC's loss to LAFC Wednesday night.
Bernie questions if the Cardinals are getting enough production out of what the team is spending on its payroll after years of getting superior returns.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas about a wide range of topics including his love for baseball, the Cardinals' struggles, and why he stays off social media.
Bernie chats with The Cardinal Nation publisher and writer Brian Walton. Brian provides updates on a couple top Cardinals prospects and breaks down the team's 2023 draft class.
Bernie continues to react to John Mozeliak's comments in an interview with Martin Kilcoyne including Mozeliak's comments about his own job status.
Bernie reacts to Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak's comments to Martin Kilcoyne on the state of the team, including his expectations for Adam Wainwright for the remainder of the season.
Bernie offers up all he has to say about Tuesday night's MLB All Star Game and weighs in on St. Louis CITY SC's upcoming matchup against LAFC and the Blues re-signing Oskar Sundqvist.
Bernie takes a moment to look back at former Cardinals CF and current Miami Marlins first base coach Jon Jay's contributions to the franchise.
Bernie visits with STL Post Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold and they go through Cardinals alternate history and the good and bad of the All-Star Game.
After wondering where all the personality went on the Cardinals, Bernie gives his midseason awards for a disappointing Cardinals team.
Bernie visits with Apple TV MLS Season Pass broadcaster Max Bretos and they preview Wednesday night's LAFC- STL City SC matchup and discuss how successful City's 'next man up' mentality is.
Bernie looks back at the first half for the St. Louis Cardinals and has plenty of blame to go around throughout the organization.
Bernie gives his reaction to the disappointing locker room situation at Northwestern football and Pat Fitzgerald's subsequent dismissal.
Bernie previews Tuesday's MLB All-Star game and looks at what could have been if the Cardinals had held on to the multiple 2023 All-Stars they had in their system at one point or another.
Bernie previews this week's MLB All Star Game and Home Run Derby including if he thinks a former derby champ is due for a rebound. He also shares some of his favorite historic All Star memories including a memorable moment from Seattle's last game in 2001.
Bernie evaluates the Cardinals' selection of University of Arizona outfielder Chase Davis in the first round of the MLB Draft and reacts to Randy Flores' comments after the draft.
Amidst a season full of frustration, Bernie takes a look at the players' he's liked in the season's first half including one he wishes the Cardinals could lock up or trade versus settling for a compensatory pick.
Bernie dives in and points out just how the Cardinals have been wasting the contributions of Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado as the team's performance has declined since their acquisitions.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports and birdywork.substack.com writer Dayn Perry. Dayn makes a passionate case for why Dusty Blake doesn't deserve to take the heat for the Cardinals' pitching woes and why there is still reason for optimism with the Cardinals this season.
Bernie previews Monday night's Home Run Derby as he explains why he's looking forward to watching a pair of former Cardinals teammates compete at T-Mobile Park.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' series on the south side of Chicago, selecting Chase Davis in the first round of the MLB Draft, and St. Louis CITY SC's win over Toronto FC Saturday.
Bernie decides to take a trip down Cardinals memory lane and checks in on Tony La Russa and all things related to the Cards former head honcho.
Bernie visits with MLS Season Pass analyst Ross Smith ahead of his call of St. Louis CITY SC's match at Toronto FC Saturday.
Bernie tells the Cardinal masses that if they're expecting a huge haul for the Cardinals at the deadline, they're setting up for a disappointment.
Bernie visits with MLB dot com Cardinals writer John Denton and they discuss the Cardinals pending free agent starting pitchers and Willson Contreras seemingly finally finding his groove.
Bernie gives his reaction to the latest Cardinals injury news while previewing the Cardinals first-half ending series in Chicago against the White Sox.
Bernie directs his frustration with the Cardinals to the very top of the organization as he points the finger directly at Bill DeWitt, Jr. for the organization losing its way.
Bernie highlights how early inning pitching woes have made the whole season an uphill battle for the Cardinals. Bernie also cautions against looking to the newly recalled Kyle Leahy as a hope for the future.
Derrick Goold checks in with Bernie from LoanDepot Park in Miami ahead of the Miami Marlins facing Jack Flaherty and the St. Louis Cardinals. Derrick provides an update on Tommy Edman's wrist injury. He also reveals who he believes is most likely to be traded off the Cardinals roster ahead of the August 1 trade deadline.
Despite all of the Cardinals' struggles this season, Bernie focuses on one bright spot at teh plate whose adjustments to his swing have gone better than he could have anticipated.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy highlights who stood out at Blues Prospect Camp, who the next rising star may be in the Blues' front office, and why Vladimir Tarasenko may have overplayed his hand in free agency.
Bernie takes a trip down memory lane to five years ago when Bill DeWitt, Jr. commented that just being over .500 isn't good enough for the Cardinals organization and fanbase. Bernie asks where those standards have gone with the current product on the field.
Bernie welcomes another member of the Cardinals pitching staff into the Headcase Club after a certain starting pitcher admitted to trying to pitch with reduced velocity in Miami.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County. Bernie has no answers for the whole organizational failure that is the 2023 Cardinals season.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, and he gives his thoughts on who may realistically get traded away for the Cardinals once the trade deadline comes closer.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County and he chats with ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski and they discuss the Blues draft class and lack of free agent movement. The two also check in on Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Rielly's free agencies.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County and he finds himself absolutely perpelexed by the decision making and coaching surrounding the Cardinals starting pitching.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County and he chats with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan dot com and they discuss the Cardinals continuing slide and the ramifications on the future if the Cardinals trade pending free agents such as Jordan Montgomery.
Bernie is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County. Bernie finds himself amazed at just how bare the Cardinals starting pitching is past Jordan Montgomery.
Bernie reacts to the Rangers aggressively acquiring Aroldis Chapman while the Cardinals sit on their hand. He also examines how while the Yankees are struggling, they're still in a far better position than the Cardinals.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins the show live from Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals facing the New York Yankees. John provides an update on Brendan Donovan being scratched wtih right arm soreness, and takes a look at who the Cardinals may try to move around the August 1 trade deadline.
Bernie highlights just how the Cardinals have fallen behind the competition in the NL Central in almost every facet of the game.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals should deal with Adam Wainwright moving forward as he also calls out Oliver Marmol's insecurity.
Bernie is joined by 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland and they discuss the Blues draft haul and what it means for the team next season and beyond.
Bernie finds himself annoyed with the Cardinals bullpen blowing yet another late lead Wednesday night, with Giovanny Galllegos to blame for the latest collapse.
After a quick detour to discuss Domingo German's perfect game Wednesday night, Bernie compares the Cardinals pitching to the rest of the NL Central.
Bernie visits with CBS Sports MLB writer Dayn Perry and they discuss whether the Cardinals will be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline and the Cardinals poor performance of late.
Bernie finds himself wondering yet again if the Cardinals pitching will ever improve to being major league level.
Bernie breaks down the media reaction to the St. Louis Blues first roud draft picks Wednesday night.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold checks in from Busch Stadium. Derrick takes a look at what the future holds for pitchers Jordan Hicks and Jordan Montgomery, and explains why fans shouldn't anticipate any trades until close to the August 1 deadline.
Bernie explains why Oliver Marmol's decision to sit Jordan Walker versus Astros starter Cristian Javier isn't a bad move with Javier's splits that favor lefthanded batters.
After urging the Cardinals earlier in the show to extend Paul DeJong, Bernie takes a look at who he thinks the Cardinals should trade away ahead of the Trade Deadline as Jack Flaherty and others approach free agency.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Matthew DeFranks makes his Bernie Show debut live from the NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Matthew takes a look at what Doug Armstrong may do with the team's three first round picks, and looks at what the Kevin Hayes acquisition means for the Blues this upcoming season.
Bernie looks at why it might make sense for Oliver Marmol to sit Jordan Walker during a 16-game hitting streak, and at why it's time for another young Cardinals slugger to break out of his recent slump.
Bernie basks in the glory of the Cardinals' series-opening win over Houston and points to some recent positives with the team including a player he thinks John Mozeliak needs to sign to a contract extension.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the Blues acquiring Kevin Hayes from the Philadelphia Flyers and what that means for the upcoming season.
Bernie finds himself exasperated with the Cardinals recent starting pitching, more specifically Adam Wainwright.
Bernie finds himself disappointed by Nolan Arenado's play this season and wonders when he will return to form.
Bernie has a visit with Yahoo Sports MLB Editor Zach Crizer as they try and figure out if the Cardinals still have a shot at the division crown and what the roster should look like come August 2nd.
After finally hearing an update on Tyler O'Neill that actually brings good information, Bernie then pivots to calling out a certain national baseball writer for suggesting the Cardinals should consider trading Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch soccer writer Tom Timmerman as they discuss what was a very up and down week, A possible trap game against Colorado, where does Sam Adenerian fit in in the future and will CITY use its final Designated Player spot?
Bernie reacts to St. Louis Blues trade news before previewing a home series for the Cardinals against a Houston Astros team that has seemingly done everything the Cardinals haven't been able to do.
Bernie takes a look at Matthew Liberatore's continued struggles and what MLB series this week he is really looking forward to watching.
Bernie highlights just how big of a mess the Cardinals pitching staff is whether it's a result of Dusty Blake seeming to be overwhelmed in his first year as pitching coach or John Mozeliak's continued inability to build a quality starting rotation.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and The Hockey News Blues correspondent Lou Korac. Lou talks about what direction he expects the Blues to go in in the upcoming NHL Draft and what the future looks like for Torey Krug.
Bernie visits with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob looks at what moves the Cardinals could make closer to the deadline and Bernie makes a case for a reunion with a former Cardinals starter who was jettisoned after 2017.
Bernie questions why Oliver Marmol turned to Adam Wainwright to be the game 1 starter in London given his inability to get outs this season.
Bernie takes a look at the good, bad and ugly to come out of the Cardinals' two-game series against the Cubs in London.
Bernie gives his own state of the nation speech regarding the NL Central and gives his own notes on each team and why they could win the division.
Bernie previews the weekend series in London between the Cubs and Cardinals and gives his nlueprint for the Cardinals to get back in contention.
After listening to some of Oli Marmol's comments Friday in London, Bernie finds himself annoyed with how cocky Oli Marmol comes across in press conferences given his inexperience and the Cardinals' rough season so far. Bernie then compares Marmol to the other NL Central managers to see how he stacks up.
Bernie visits with MLB dot com Cardinals beat writer John Denton, who is in London for the Cardinals' weekend series against the Cubs. The two discuss what the Cardinals might do at the trade deadline and whether the Cardinals can still fight for a playoff spot.
Bernie opens Friday's show by letting his thougths known on certain MLB TV broadcasters. He then gives his thoughts on Thuirsday's NBA Draft, including a somewhat surprising pick at #2 and former Mizzou forward Kobe Brown getting drafted in the first round.
Bernie laments the fact that the front office and manager for the St. Louis Cardinals don't seem to realize how bad the team is and the fact that there is not much time to turn it around.
Bernie finds himself annoyed with the fact that nothing seems to be going right for the St. Louis Cardinals, whether it be offense, defense, pitching, or even the front office.
Bernie visits with ESPN Chicago radio host David Kaplan to get some thoughts from the Cubs side of things before the Cubs vs Cardinals weekend series in London with both teams desperately needing wins.
After Bernie gets some things about Victor Wembanyama off his chest, Bernie tries to diagnose the Cardinals problems and see if there is an obvious way to fix them before the team goes too far into the cellar.
Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold, who is in London for the Cardinals weekend series against the Cubs. The two discuss whether the two day reset could help start a turnaround for the team and if not, what will?
Bernie tries to keep up with all of the recent news surrounding the NBA, including the Washington Wizards being busy on the trade front, with the 2023 NBA Draft being mere hours away.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals organization needs a culture change as John Mozeliak has evolved the coaching and baseball operations staffs to be almost entirely comprised of guys developed within the organization who lack outside experience.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie highlights the Cardinals' heavy reliance on the home run offensively and how the club has lost its ability to manufacture runs under Oliver Marmol.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks to Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens about the Cardinals' inconsistent offense. Ben also reveals his level of concern over a struggling young Cardinals slugger.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass play by play announcer Kevin Egan who will be on the call when St. Louis CITY SC faces Real Salt Lake at CITYPARK Wednesday night. Kevin talks about how CITY will adjust to being without Eduard Loewen along with Joao Klauss over at least the next month, and how Real Salt Lake is one of the top MLS road teams.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews the Cardinals' series finale in Washington and reacts to Pierre Turgeon and Ken Hitchcock being named to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
Bernie chats with NBA TV and Tuner Sports personality and Hazelwood West High School alumnus Matt Winer. Matt breaks down the Phoenix Suns trade for Bradley Beal and explains the Suns' reasoning for adding another talented wing to go with Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
Bernie looks at the areas where the Cardinals need to improve if they want to be a legitimate player in the NL Central race this season. He also looks at who might be candidates to be dealt at the trade deadline.
Bernie chats with baseball writer and analyst Joe Sheehan of joesheehan.com. Joe talks about why the Cardinals offense is underachieving and why the team can't be ruled out of the NL Central race.
With Jack Flaherty's name being thrown out as a potential trade candidate, Bernie takes a look at if it makes sense for the Cardinals to trade him at the deadline.
Bernie criticizes the masses who are bashing Oliver Marmol simply for putting infielders in the outfield. Bernie points out where moving infielders to the outfield has made a positive impact and highlights why the Cardinals are having defensive issues with players out of position or inadequately prepared for their positions.
Bernie takes a look around baseball including the amazing job former Cardinals coach and outfielder Skip Schumaker is doing in his first season at the helm of the Miami Marlins. Bernie also questions why teams would want to acquire an inconsistent soon-to-be free agent Cardinals pitcher in his walk year.
Bernie closes the show by talking about why he was impressed by the Cardinals' victory over Washington Monday after falling behind early.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead soccer writer Tom Timmermann. Tom provides updates on the status of injured St. Louis CITY SC stars Joao Klauss and Eduward Loewen, how CITY will cope with their absence, and what went wrong in Nashville Saturday night.
Bernie dives into how he both understands David Freese's decision to decline his induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame while also highlighting how he would be more than worthy of the honor.
Bernie questions why Cardinals pitchers are struggling early in games despite the excellent prepration the team claims the pitchers are getting from Dusty Blake and the coaching staff.
Bernie chats with Forbes NBA writer Shane Young to talk about Bradley Beal and Jordan Goodwin being dealt from Washington to Phoenix. Shane highlights how it was critical for Washington to unload Beal in an attempt to hit rock bottom and start a true rebuild after lingering in the depths of mediocrity.
Bernie chats with MLB.com columnist and MLB Network contributor Anthony Castrovince. Anthony talks about why nobody should be surprised by the Cardinals' pitching struggles and why the Reds may not be a fluke.
Bernie openly mocks those from inside and outside of the Cardinals organization who are claiming nothing is wrong with the team or its preparation.
Bernie's mood quickly goes sour as he reacts live to the Cardinals proving that the two wins in New York were an abberation.
Bernie offers up praise for John Mozeliak as his offseason signing of Willson Contreras has successfully blocked yet anothe prospect in Ivan Herrera.
Bernie talks to MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton who joins the show from Citi Field ahead of the Cardinals taking on the New York Mets. John calls out the Cardinals for their handling of Jordan Walker and provides updates on some key injured players.
Bernie vents about the Cardinals defensive woes as he throws cold water on the excuses presented by Oliver Marmol and management about having infielders in the outfield.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass analyst Jaime Macias who will be working in studio Saturday when St. Louis CITY SC faces Nashville SC. Jaime previews the matchup, highlights what's allowed Nashville to move up to 2nd in the MLS table and looks at how city could cope without Joao Klauss and Eduard Loewen.
Bernie can't contain his jubilation for the Cardinals acquiring Richie Palacios from Cleveland. That may be an overstatement, but Bernie does talk about why he doesn't believe rumblings that the Cardinals should or could trade Paul Goldschmidt at the trade deadline.
Bernie calls out the Cardinals front office and demands accountability for the team's actual problems instead of the continued excuses and finding scapegoats.
Bernie chats with Sports Info Solutions analyst Mark Simon about the overall defensive decline of the team. Mark dives into the decline of Nolan Arenado this season which he profiled in a piece for Sports Info Solutions.
Bernie calls out "Oliver's Army" as he questions what role the massive coaching staff may be having in the team's poor play. Bernie doesn't forget that, at the end of the day, the players are the ones who need to be held accountable.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy previews what the Blues may do in the upcoming NHL Draft with three first round picks and offers up his thoughts on the Blues hiring Michael Babock and Mike Weber as assistant coaches this week.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan as they sift through the Cardinals PR spin and take a look at the real issues plaguing the team.
Bernie goes off on how so many people, including others in the media, are buying the Cardinals excuses for the team's poor play over the first 2.5 months of the season.
Bernie listens in on what the members of the Cardinals clubhouse had to say after their rough loss Wednesday afternoon.
Bernie visits with FanGraphs Baseball senior writer Dan Szymborski and they discuss next steps for a Cardinals team that seems to be out of contention. They then preview the Cardinals upcoming weekend in New York against the Mets.
Bernie finds himself tired of all of the cliches and platitudes doubling as excuses coming from everyone involved with the Cardinals organization for the dismal 2023 season.
Bernie gets asked by a texter to name who ISN'T having a disappionting stretch right now for the Cardinals, and he tries to answer positively. Join the discussion at 855-282-8255.
Bernie is at a loss for words after the Cardinals latest loss, so he turns to the textline to see if they have the answers. Join the discussion at 855-282-8255
Bernie finds himself beyond angry with the fact that the Cardinals blew yet another late lead Wednesday afternoon.
Bernie chats with soon-to-be retired Blues beat writer Jim Thomas about the significance of Alex Pietrangelo winning a second Stanley Cup if Vegas wins one more game, and his legacy as a potential Hall of Famer.
Bernie responds to criticism that Oliver Marmol is strictly John Mozeliak's puppet by comparing him to his three predecessors and pointing out just how far a manager, even one has accomplished as Tony La Russa, can push back against a front office.
With Alex Pietrangelo one game away from winning his second career Stanley Cup, Bernie touches on how Blues fans didn't truly appreciate what he brought to the team during his decade in St. Louis.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer and Birdy Works substack publisher Dayn Perry. Dayn offers up his ideas for what moves John Mozeliak should make to shake up the reeling Cardinals.
Bernie calls out Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for having too quick of a hook with his starting pitchers, especially Matthew Liberatore Monday night. He also points out where Marmol may be cracking from the strain of losing.
Bernie highlights how the Cardinals' struggles with runners in scoring position along with a bullpen in flux have sabotaged decent starting pitching over the last couple of weeks. Bernie also calls for changes in the lineup to alleviate the pressure on struggling sluggers.
Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold and they discuss the Cardinals difficulties with pretty much every facet of baseball recently.
Bernie reacts to STL City SC's disappointing 1-1 draw at home against the LA Galaxy Sunday when a win would have created much needed separation at the top of the Western Conference standings.
Bernie finds himself annoyed yet again by the Cardinals and their ability (or lack thereof) to correctly identify injuries right away and comments on national media saying the Cardinals desperately need to turn it around.
Bernie is joined by Maureen Wuelling and Julie Evans Straatman of Passiglia Nursery and Garden Center live in studio.
Bernie visits with FanGraphs Baseball senior writer Jay Jaffe and they discuss the youth movement happening throughout the NL Central and they try and come up with a blueprint for the Cardinals to get to contender status.
Bernie finds himself perplexed by the fact that seemingly the entire Cardinals offense all going into a slump at the same time.
Bernie hits on a number of topics concerning the underwhelming Cardinals, including the dying level of energy, the fans insistence on blaming Contreras for the team's problems, and the front office's continued excuses.
Bernie reveals his keys for the Cardinals this weekend against the Reds including what players need to heat up at the plate.
Bernie visits with CBSSports.com MLB writer R.J. Anderson as they look at ways the Cardinals can upgrade and what pitching might be available closer to the trade deadline.
Bernie puts out the call to Bill DeWitt, Jr. and the Cardinals to upgrade its business model as the team has gone from being ahead of the curve to lagging behind.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass play by play announcer Tony Husband who will be on the call when St. Louis CITY SC faces LA Galaxy on Sunday. Tony talks about the impact Lionel Messi will make on Major League Soccer and why he thinks CITY will be able to continue to thrive in its inaugural season.
Bernie reacts to the continued injury woes of the Cardinals outfield as Dylan Carlson returns from the IL, and asks if the medical side needs to be lumped in with the rest of the team's issues. He also offers instant reaction to Florida's overtime win in the Stanley Cup Final.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. John points to the team's recent 5-10 stretch as possibly defining the season and makes a plea for the Cardinals to step getting inside the head of Jordan Walker.
Bernie chats with The Ringer NBA and MLB writer and Washington University alumnus Zach Kram. Zach explains why the Nuggets dominated in Game 3, what the Celtics future could look like without Jaylen Brown and why the Cardinals are so inconsistent.
Bernie spoils the Luis Arraez party by presenting a myriad of stats that work against Arraez being able to sustain a .400 batting average for the rest of the season.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues/NHL insider Andy Strickland. Andy looks at why Florida can't seem to compete with Vegas after a long layoff and if the Sergei Bobrovski may be asked to take a seat.
Bernie talks about how he thinks Lionel Messi signing with Inter Miami could make an even bigger impact on American soccer than when David Beckham and Pele signed with American clubs. Bernie also talks about Nikola Jokic's historic performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Bernie talks about the promise Jack Flaherty has shown over his last five starts before diving into trying to identify what exactly is wrong with the Cardinals.
Bernie, broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, continues on in his discussion with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold as they move on to whether Oli Marmol is the right person to lead this team and leadership not exactly being truthful when it comes to their winter activity.
Bernie, broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, continues his discussion with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold and they try and come up with the best way forward for the underperforming Cardinal pitching staff
Bernie, broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, is joined on site by St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold and they discuss who exactly should be getting blamed for the Cardinals rough first couple months of the season.
Bernie, broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, finds himself disappointed with the Cardinals recent teamwide slump, including a Bernie favorite.
Bernie, broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, previews Wednesday's game between the Texas Rangers and the Cardinals, then he wonders if the Cardinals can finally get on track.
Bernie, broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South County, discusses how hypocritical the PGA Tour is being by taking the Saudis money, and then looks into how many "American" things are bought with Saudi money.
Bernie comes up with a metaphor to describe exactly how he feels about the Cardinals and the fact that they continue to do the bare minimum to stay in contention in a down NL Central.
Bernie finds himself surprised by the news that PGA Tour and LIV Golf have merged, especially after many PGA Tour higher-ups have admonished LIV Golf for where they get their funding.
Bernie is joined by joesheehan dot com MLB writer Joe Sheehan as they try and figure out where the Cardinals must go from here to salvage a competitive season.
Bernie chats with Burnside On Hockey founder Scott Burnside and they discuss the Vegas Golden Knights being absolutely dominant through two games.
Bernie finds himself exhausted by yet another loss for the Cardinals Monday night, the most recent being another bullpen implosion.
With the Cardinals showing signs of reverting back to their April malaise, Bernie offers up five areas where the team must improve if it wants to salvage its season.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie live from PNC Park in Pittsburgh prior to the Cardinals facing the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday night. John talks about what to expect from Jordan Walker in his return to the major league club.
Bernie visits with NBA dot com writer Shaun Powell and they discuss a dominant win by the Denver Nuggets over the Miami Heat in game 1 of the NBA Finals and STL native Michael Porter Jr.'s role with the winning team.
Bernie thinks that the Cardinals upcoming weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates could be more important than everyone thinks, especially given the Pirates impressive start and the Cardinals having a rough go of things early on.
Bernie and guest star/The Press Box producer Joe Davis break down game 1 of the NBA Finals and react to the news that Jordan Walker has been called back up and is playing with the Cardinals.
Bernie chats with NYT and Sirius XM baseball analyst Scott Miller and they remember the late Rick Hummel before discussing the ramifications of the Mets spending big and the Cardinals still recovering after stumbling out of the gate.
Bernie hits on a little bit of everything involving the Cardinals, including Tyler O'Neill, where the Cardinals must go from here to fix the on-field product, and a particularly fast-rising prospect in the minors.
Bernie visits with Apple TV+ MLS Commentator and St. Louis native Taylor Twellman as they discuss what the key has been to CITY getting back on track, what got them in their funk in the first place, and Twellman makes a bold prediction for next year.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest NHL Insider Andy Strickland and they preview the Panthers and the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup finals starting Saturday and what the Blues need to do to be in this spot next year.
Bernie finds himself already exasperated by the amount of fan trade deadline rumors surrounding the Cardinals, with one opposing playing being the center of attention. Bernie is also annoyed by the bashing of players based on looks vs ability.
Bernie previews a surprising NBA finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Eastern Conference 8 seed Miami Heat.
Bernie checks in on some former Cardinals including the injured again Harrison Bader and the struggling Lance Lynn.
Bernie previews the Stanley Cup Final with ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski. Greg offers up his early picks for potential Conn Smythe Trophy winners and previews what should be a fascinating matchup between American superstars Matthew Tkachuk and Jack Eichel.
Bernie talks with CBSSports.com writer and Birdy Work publisher Dayn Perry. Dayn talks about how the Cardinals are only still in contention thanks to a weak NL Central Divison and what needs to happen for the Cardinals to play in October. Dayn also examines potential moves the Cardinals could make close to the trade deadline.
Bernie examines the case for the Cardinals to promote Luken Baker as he's lighting up Triple-A pitching but doesn't have a natural defensive position. Bernie also questions why Ivan Herrera has fallen out of favor after Keith Law had annointed him ready to be a major league starting catcher.
Bernie throws cold water on some of the optimism surrounding the Cardinals during their May resurgance. Bernie higlights how many of the Cardinals' flaws haven't gone away including poor outfield production and lackluster starting pitching.
Bernie talks about how St. Louis CITY SC is continuing to surge after ovecoming adversity, and just how juvenile Vancouver's coach was in blaming officiating for the Whitecaps' loss Saturday.
Bernie proudly proclaims the Bernie Show to be Hot Head and not Hot Take radio. He talks about the importance of Miles Mikolas leading the Cardinals to a win ahead of a pair of off days and what's responsible for the Cardinals surge since May 7.
Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold about numerous topics surrounding the St. Louis Cardinals including Matz v Liberatore, the current outfield situation, and the new chapter of the Jordan Walker saga.
After news that Steven Matz may win back his starting rotation job from Matthew Liberatore, Bernie gives his two cents on who he thinks should win the job.
Bernie visits with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley and they discuss what's next for the Boston Celtics after losing in 7 games in the Eastern Conference finals, in no small part due to St. Louisan Jayson Tatum's game 7 ankle injury.
Bernie finds himself exhausted after yet another lost weekend for the Cardinals and tries to get fans to put down the pitchforks pointed at the coaching staff after recent comments from Jordan Walker.
Bernie finds himself disappointed with how the Celtics finished their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Miami Heat. He then turns his attention to the media storm left by Jordan Walker's comments Monday and the Cardinals poor performance over the last few days.
Rick Hummel joined Bernie and Jim at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County on his final day at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on November 30, 2022.
Rick Hummel joined Bernie and Jim at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County on his final day at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on November 30, 2022.
Bernie takes a trip down memory lane to share some of his favorite segments with Rick Hummel who passed away on May 20.
On Monday's show, Bernie chatted with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold to share memories of Rick Hummel who passed away Saturday, May 17.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County on his final day at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on November 30, 2022. Bernie rants about the Paul DeJong hate needs to stop as his contract is turning out not to be the albatross it once appeared to be.
Bernie is broacasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie calls out the Cardinals for presenting a smugness and ego as he points out how the Cardinal Way has led to the organization totally mishandling Willson Contreras and Adam Wainwright in recent weeks.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Brian Walton of The Cardinal Nation about the latest in the Cardinals minor league system. Brian talks about Jordan Walker's recent improvement in Memphis and how he's handled the demotion. Brian also provides updates on Masyn Winn, Gordon Graceffo and others.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues and NHL insider Andy Strickland. Andy explains why he thinks the rumors connecting Blues GM Doug Armstrong to the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM opening have no actual substance.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how it was nice to see Jayson Tatum step up for the Celtics, how stupid Jamie Benn was for Dallas, and reacts to some of the other top stories of the day.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how Tuesday night's win shouldn't gloss over Adam Wainwright's poor performance to date this season as Bernie calls out Wainwright for protesting his removal from the game. He also looks at some of the keys to the win.
Bernie addresses rumors that Jordan Walker could get traded in the Cardinals search for pitching help before questioning if the Cardinals front office actually knows what it's doing.
Bernie visits with mlb dot com Cardinals beat writer John Denton and they discuss the Cardinals depleted and underperforming outfield before trying to figure out what the Cardinals plan is with Matthew Liberatore.
Bernie finds himself baffled by fans that are disappointed Walker got sent down when it was argued by many that he shouldn't have even made the roster in the first place.
After a quick discussion on both the NBA and NHL playoffs, Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan dot com and they discuss a variety of topics around the world of baseball, including the recent play of the Cardinals young core and who will win the NL Central.
Bernie gives his thoughts on Monday's Cardinals-Reds matchup and previews who could come out of a depleted bullpen for Wednesday's matchup.
Bernie visits with former STL Post-Dispatch sportswriter Jim Thomas and they reminisce with stories about Rick Hummel.
Bernie listens back to the interview with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel last Friday while now knowing it was the last time that many people heard him speak.
Bernie finds himself excited at how the Cardinals played against the Dodgers over the weekend, especially a reborn Paul DeJong. Bernie finds himself perplexed by Matthew Liberatore's usage at the Major League level.
Bernie has a chat with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold and they reminisce how how great of a friend and colleague Rick Hummel was.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post Dispatch sports editor Roger Hensley and they discuss the effect Rick Hummel had as a mentor for so many young sportswriters coming up in baseball and in St. Louis.
Bernie takes a few moments to reminisce how close he and Rick were and how much The Commish meant to everyone in the baseball writing world.
Bernie visits with MLB dot com editor Matthew Leach and they trade stories of Rick Hummel's kindness when they crossed paths with him on the job.
Bernie opens up the show by sharing memories of Hall Of Fame St. Louis Cardinals writer Rick Hummel after his passing.
Bernie talks about how the Denver Nuggets deserve more attention for being the best team in the NBA Western Conference and Matthew Tkachuk's impact in a historic game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. The Commish talks about how Tyler O'Neill may not have a spot open for him when he returns from the IL and how is continued optimism about Paul DeJong is proving to be correct.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass play by play voice Jake Zivin who will be on the call with Taylor Twellman for St. Louis CITY SC vs. Sporting KC on Saturday's free Apple TV broadcast. Jake talks about how CITY fans were spoiled by the team's 5-0 start and how important the rivalry with Sporting KC is for both clubs.
Bernie opens the show talking about Matthew Tkachuk's OT4 heroics, the Cardinals' offensive explosion and sharing memories of the late Jim Brown who passed away Thursday night at age 86.
Bernie discusses the backlash from the Willson Contreras debacle and how Contreras has performed since returning to catching.
Bernie visits with MLB dot com Cardinals beat writer John Denton to discuss the latest news in regards to Tyler O'Neill's health and the Cardinals surprising resurgence.
Bernie finds himself disappointed with the hometown hero Jayson Tatun and the Celtics' perfomance Wednesday night in game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Bernie also previews Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets.
Bernie is joined by 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest NHL Insider Andy Strickland and they discuss who has the best chance to win the Stanley Cup among the four remaining teams and if Ryan O'Reilly could come back to St. Louis. Bernie then turns his attention to what can generously be described as the outfield carousel and comes to a shocking conclusion.
Bernie does a deep dive into Paul DeJong's sudden improvent this season compared to the last 3 and whether it is sustainable.
Bernie visits with MLB dot com national writer Mike Petriello and they discuss the national reaction to the Willson contreras saga and the sudden reemergence of Paul DeJong.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the Cardinals win over the Brewers Wednesday and previews the series against the Dodgers starting Thursday.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick provides updates on injured outfielders Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson. He and Bernie also discuss the Cardinals' inability to develop outfielders in recent years and the team moving to a six-man rotation.
Bernie talks about both how the pitch clock may be playing a role in the uptick of pitchers' injuries across baseball, and how the Cardinals don't stack up to the competition when it comes to utilizing pitchers and keeping them healthy. Bernie points out how Oliver Marmol is overcorrecting Mike Matheny's tendency to run pitchers into the ground.
Bernie chats with his co-host of the Seeing Red Podcast, Will Leitch. Will offers up his takes on the Cadinals' struggles to start the season and why Matthew Liberatore is critical if the team wants to right the ship. They also discuss Will's new novel, The Time Has Come. Bernie and Will will be hosting a discussion and book signing on Thursday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at Left Bank Books at 399 N. Euclid Ave. in the Central West End.
Bernie talks about how Nikola Jokic proved his dominance in game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the L.A. Lakers and how the Lakers' flaws were exposed. He also calls out the Lakers for babying D'Angelo Russell when Dennis Schröder is worthy of starter's minutes.
Bernie talks about how it's alarming to see the Cardinals struggle at home this season after being built for decades on dominating on the home grass or turf. He also points out just how bad the current pitching staff is even after the stretch of winning seven of eight games.
Bernie talks about how, at least for one night, the Cardinals returned to their losing ways Tuesday night. He also vents about how Matthew Liberatore starting Wednesday night serves as a reminder at how a flawed organizational mindset and philosophy resulted in his acquisition for Randy Arozarena.
Bernie offers up some final thoughts on Dylan Carlson as he points out how he has struggled all season, even when he's healthy and in the lineup.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley. Steve talks about how Jayson Tatum has shown he has the perfect makeup to be a superstar and how he has led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Coming off the heels of an offensive explosion, Bernie asks if the Cardinals' feast or famine offense can find any consistency after repeatedly showing signs of breaking out.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben takes a look at the Cardinals' recent surge and while he likes what he sees offensively, he still expresses concern over the team's pitching staff long term.
Bernie talks about how Lars Nootbaar has proven he can be a tentpole outfielder for the Cardinals, meaning he can be an anchor for the outfield on a daily basis similar to the roles Jim Edmonds and Matt Holliday played. Bernie also weighs in on Nootbaar leading off and Nolan Gorman getting a start against LHP Wade Miley.
Bernie praises Jack Flaherty both for his outing and how he worked to build up Willson Contreras after previously throwing him under the bus while questioning if his dominant outing is a sign of better things to come.
Bernie is adjusting to having plenty of positive Cardinals notes to talk about after the team won for the seventh time in eight games.
Bernie reacts to Jayson Tatum's comments after the Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win game 7. Bernie talks about how Tatum has emerged as a legit superstar while Doc Rivers' days as a championship caliber head coach may be numbered.
Bernie check in with Jim Heuer for a Stanley Cup Playoffs update. Bernie and Jim talk about how Dallas has responded to every challenge presented so far in the postseason, and what's next for Edmonton and Toronto after seeing their seasons come to an end this weekend.
Bernie makes a call for Oliver Marmol to using Lars Nootbaar in a traditional platoon atop the Cardinals lineup when his numbers versus lefthanded pitching are superior to Tommy Edman's and many others.
The Score baseball writer Travis Sawchik joins Bernie as he tries to put his fingers on why the Cardinals were quick to throw Willson Contreras under the bus for the team's pitching woes. Bernie also rants about how the Cardinal Way has lost its way as years of feasting on weak competition in the NL Central has caught up with the organization.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis CITY SC beat writer Tom Timmermann after CITY lost for the fourth time in six contests. Tom talks about how fans shouldn't be surprised by the team's recent struggles and why the team's fortunes could turn as players return from injuries.
Bernie dives into what the real issue has been with Willson Contreras as he returns to catching after having been made a scapegoat for the team's pitching woes. He also urges fans to lay off the panic button after Paul DeJong had a couple of rough games at the plate.
Bernie asks if the Cardinals' 6-1 stretch is a sign of better things to come or just fools' gold as the team prepares for a seven-game homestand that could set the tone for the rest of the season.
After a quick NBA Playoff preview, Bernie shares some memories of Don Denkinger from over the years after he passed away Friday at age 86.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Bernie and the Commish both agree there's no logical reason to have arguably the best starting pitcher in the organization, Matthew Liberatore, in Memphis. Bernie then breaks down the numerous roster flaws, including an overload of outfielders and designated hitters, that are holding the organization back.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass and Fox soccer broadcaster Nate Bukaty who will be on the call on Apple TV when St. Louis City SC faces the Chicago Fire Saturday. Nate talks about why St. Louis CITY SC fans shouldn't panic despite the team stumbling a few times in recent weeks.
Bernie talks about St. Louis-native Jayson Tatum's performance as the Boston Celtics staved off elimination despite Tatum struggling to find his scoring touch for the first 3.5 quarters of the game.
Bernie wraps up the show with his thoughts on how João Klauss' absence as really hurt St. Louis CITY SC on the field.
Bernie questions if John Mozeliak has lost his touch and if the Cardinals need to make a change atop the baseball operations department.
With all of the attention in recent days being devoted to the Cardinals' pitching struggles, Bernie highlights the plethora of other areas where the Cardinals are falling short in all facets of the game.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about what direction the Blues may go with their three first round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft. He also predicts a multi-game suspension for Alex Pietrangelo for his slash on Leon Draisaitl.
After Celtics starts Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were named to All-NBA teams, Bernie takes a look at the future of the Celtics if Tatum and Brown elect to sign supermax extensions when eligible.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold to recap the Cardinals' series at Wrigley Field. Derrick provides an update on the timetable for Willson Contreras to return to catching and puts the team's poor pitching of late into perspective. Derrick also offers up some craft beer recommendations.
After offering up his initial thoughts on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and NBA Playoffs, Bernie unleashes on the Cardinals pitching staff after another subpar performance on Wednesday. Bernie throws cold water on the theory the pitchers are improving throwing to Knizner and praises Jim Edmonds for some honest commentary on Willson Contreras.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie examines what it will take for the Cardinals to build off their momentum and return to contention, and will Nolan Arenado break out of his offensive slump.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie calls out the Cardinals pitching staff for its poor performance and making Willson Contreras a scapegoat.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with Yahoo Sports MLB editor Zach Crizer as they discuss just how the Cardinals are reeling after being spoiled by Yadier Molina spoon-feeding the pitching staff for nearly two decades.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie listens in to Jack Flaherty's postgame commets and rips him for going out of his way to be adversarial to to the media after reporters dared to ask him about his diminished velocity.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior baseball writer Jay Jaffe as Jay expresses his bewilderment with the Cardinals giving up on Willson Contreras catching so early in the season. Bernie and Jay also focus on where the Cardinals have went wrong in assembling a pitching staff.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie refuses to name Andrew Knizner as the Cardinals' savior sparking them to a three-game winning streak and questions if Nolan Arenado is physically impaired.
Bernie visits with STL Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals writer Derrick Goold and they discuss what Willson Contreras' path back to catching looks like.
Bernie finds it asinine that members of the starting pitching staff have blamed Willson Contreras for the starting pitching's poor start. Bernie believes that the public outcry about the situation could end up helping the organization.
Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan dot com and they both take turns lamenting how out of control the Willson Contreras saga has gotten, with Willson seemingly being the scapegoat for poor starting pitching.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the Lakers win over the Warriors Monday night, including a special guest courtside, before giving his two thoughts on the rest of the playoffs in both the NBA and the NHL. Bernie also reacts to the Cardinals lineup for Thursday night's tilt against the Cubs
Bernie gives his thoughts on the latest developments in the Willson Contreras story including Jack Flaherty throeing him under the bus and Willson becoming a villian in Chicago.
Bernie visits with Chicago-based ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers who joins the show from Wrigley Field. Jesse expresses shock at the Cardinals' decision to give Willson Contreras a break from catching after what he saw firsthand during his Cubs tenure and highlights reasons for the organization's continued struggles this season. Bernie also reacts to Joe Maddon's comments on the situation.
Bernie examines the cost of John Mozeliak, Oliver Marmol and the Cardinals pitchers making Willson Contreras a scapegoat for the team's pitching woes as the move to designated hitter negates his offensive upgrade at catcher.
Bernie tries to find an answer on who to blame for the Cardinals' pitching struggles as Willson Contreras is being saddled with it. He also calls out John Mozeliak for making excuse for everything from pitching to the rules changes that other teams seem to have an easier time adapting to.
Bernie visits with The Sporting News senior baseball writer Ryan Fagan. Ryan looks at the ramifications of the Cardinals giving Willson Contreras a break from catching and what it will take for the Cardinals (or anyone else) to win the National League Central Division.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy. Lynn tries to find a logical reason for the Cardinals giving Willson Contreras at least a short time break from behind the plate and the team's struggles as a whole.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals Monday night lineup and blasts the team for its handling of Willson Contreras and having him, at least temporarily, relinquish his catching duties.
Bernie offers up reasons to believe that Nolan Arenado is about to emerge from his slump.
Bernie previews the 2023 Kentucky Derby with longtime handicapper Dick Jerardi of betonline.com. Dick offers up his picks including what horse may defy many experts' picks.
Bernie continues to try and make sense of the current state of the Cardinals as he offers up his takes on the team continuing to spin its wheels.
Bernie chats with USMNT legend and MLS Season Pass Spanish analyst Marcelo Balboa to preview St. Louis CITY SC's match this weekend against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, and all of the action in MLS Matchday 11.
Bernie intends to talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs but finds himself circling back to the Cardinals after they release predictable injury updates on Tyler O'Neill and Nolan Gorman, and he can't stop laughing after hearing the latest update with Steven Matz.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals roster shake up, as John Denton alluded to on his Thursday appearance, and expresses his frustration at the team continuing to spin its wheels instead of making moves that will have a noticeable impact.
Bernie has some thoughts on why the Lakers-Warriors postseason series holds so much appeal to him.
Bernie has a chat with MLB dot com Cardinals beat writer John Denton about what's next for an underperforming Cardinals squad and what roster moves could be on the horizon.
Bernie takes some time to address Oli Marmol's suspect bullpen usage Wednesday and his questionable comments responding to a media question during the postgame press conference.
Bernie has something to say about Jack Flaherty continuing the trend of members of the Cardinals clubhouse lashing out at members of the media in postgame comments Thursday afternoon.
Bernie questions who, if anyone, will step up and take the role of clubhouse leader to tell the rest of the team the on-field product isn't up to standards.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland and they discuss the Florida Panthers' possibility of winning the Stanley Cup and Vladimir Tarasenko's looming free agency.
After more discussion about Oli Marmol's comments Wednesday night, Bernie turns to the text line and lets fans address their frustrations with the Cardinals organization.
Bernie finds himself beyond annoyed with the Cardinals play both Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon and tries to figure out what the Cardinals need to do from here to somewhat salvage the 2023 season.
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 checks in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He examines the Seattle Kraken after seeing them allow Joe Pavelski to score four goals and still win. He also points out how teams that win the Presidents' Trophy have a high tendency to falter early in the playoffs.
Bernie visits with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob weighs in on the Cardinals' struggles both at the plate and on the mound. He also talks about how Shohei Ohtani is a generational talent, and shares some memories of interacting with the late Mike Shannon.
With the Cardinals pitching staff struggling, Bernie examines who the Cardinals can turn to internally for upgrades. He also takes a look at some past examples of young rotations that have met premature demises due to injury.
Bernie visits with NBA.com columnist Shaun Powell. Shaun talks about how trading away Russell Westbrook changed the Lakers' season, and if Steph Curry and Klay Thompson still have what it takes to make a deep playoff run. He also gives his take on if Joel Embiid is worthy of his MVP award.
Bernie vents over yet another Cardinals loss. He points out how Oliver Marmol's genius complex might be getting in the way of him doing his job.
Bernie looks at storylines surrounding both the NHL and the NBA playoffs, including Jayson Tatum and the Celtics dropping the ball in Game 1.
Bernie discusses the fact that the Cardinals have struggled with both defense and baserunning (among other things), things that have been pillars of the "Cardinal Way" fundamentals for decades.
Bernie visits with The Athletic USMNT and MLS Insider Tom Bogert and they discuss STL City SC's new front office hire before figuring out how CITY can turn it around after a rough April.
Bernie reacts to the roster move made the Cardinals Tuesday afternoon then turns his attention to the fact that the Cardinals front office seems hesitant to sign outside starting pitching help or even call up starters within the organization.
Bernie visits with CBS Sports MLB writer Dayn Perry to discuss what will hopefully be a May reset for the Cardinals and they trade Mike Shannon and Stan Musial Society memories.
Bernie hits on some NHL and NBA Playoff notes before preview Tuesday evening's series opener between the Angels and the Cardinals.
Bernie makes some quick observations around baseball including Skip Schumaker's early performance managing the Marlins and the NBA Playoffs.
Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III joins the show to talk about the passing and legacy of Mike Shannon. Bill talks about how Mike Shannon took great pride in being an ambassador and salesman for the team.
One month into the season, Bernie talks about how the Cardinals pitching staff is in need of some signifcant upgrades and improvement if the club wants to emerge from the NL Central cellar.
Cardinals radio analyst Rick Horton joins Bernie to share some of his favorite memories over the years of Mike Shannon. Rick explains just what made Mike so unique and special to St. Louis. Bernie then shares some more of his own thoughts about Mike Shannon including about how he belongs with MLB's most iconic radio voices.
Bernie digs into the vault to hear and react to classic Mike Shannon stories from Bob Costas and the late Bob Gibson, including why Mike was named Moon Man.
Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie to share some of his favorite Mike Shannon stories and memories. Rick tells the story about how his relationship with Mike almost got off to a rocky start when they first met.
Bernie chats with ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshinski. Greg looks into why Boston blew a 3-1 lead to allow the Florida Panthers to knock off the NHL's winningest regular season team in history. He also highlights why the Avalanche ran out of gas against Seattle and how the Leafs were able to advance to the second round for the first time in 19 years.
Bernie opens the show with some quick thoughts on the Cardinals getting swept in Los Angeles. He then devotes his focus to sharing memories of Cardinals legend Mike Shannon who passed away on Sunday.
Bernie makes a grim prediction for the Cardinals sitting at 10-16 before making his picks for Friday night's Stanley Cup Playoff games.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' Friday night lineup versus Los Angeles as he points out why Paul DeJong's success at the plate is not a fluke. Bernie also examines Nolan Arenado's slump and points out why he's concerned.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders Editor-in-chief Aaron Schatz about round 1 of the NFL Draft. Aaron talks about how the Houston Texans' splash in round 1 might prove costly if the team struggles on the field this sesaon. He also explains why it is surprising to see Will Levis fall out of the first round.
Bernie talks about how with Jordan Walker, rightfully, in Triple-A, the focus now turns to Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson. Bernie questions if the ship has sailed for the two former top prospects.
Bernie reacts to the first round of the NFL Draft including Jesse Levis remaining unselected and the Houston Texans shrewdly maneuvering to get picks 2 and 3. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the Celtics' win over the Hawks and game 5 action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie looks ahead to a very interesting possible pitching matchup in the Cardinals future before reviewing the Cardinals dominant display against the Giants Thursday.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders NFL Writer Mike Tanier and they hit on the latest quarterback news and what the first draft of the NFL Draft could shake out when it comes to multiple position groups.
Bernie gets a visit from Apple TV MLS Analyst and former Canadian National Team player Kaylyn Kyle and they preview STL City SC's rematch Saturday against the Portland Timbers and what exactly has been behind City's record-breaking start.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals Thursday afternoon contest against the Giants as it goes on and finds himself impressed with the teams play.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland and they discuss a number of topics surrounding the NHL playoffs, including former Blues that are still playing.
Bernie makes his way through the news and notes surrounding both the NBA and NHL playoffs, including hometown superstar Jayson Tatum and the Celtics' chance to clinch a spot in the second round. Bernie then goes on to try and de-stress himself about the St. Louis Cardinals start to the season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about the impact of St. Louis CITY SC hiring Diego Gigliani as club president and general manager. He also reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ comments from his New York Jets introductory press conference.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie questions if Adam Wainwright is still capable of pitching effectively at the major league level. He also calls out the Cardinals for not adequately preparing Jordan Walker to be an everyday player.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com and the Around the NFL podcast. Gregg previews the NFL draft as he gives his thoughts on who will go first and where the top quarterbacks will land.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. John Denton joins the show from San Francisco just minutes after the Cardinals announced that they were optioning Jordan Walker to triple-A Memphis and recalling Taylor Motter. John explains why the Cardinals felt like now was the time to send Walker down.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how Jayson Tatum and the Celtics missed a golden opportunity to close out their first round series at home against Atlanta and how that could hinder the Celtics' title chances.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie starts diving in on just what's going wrong with the Cardinals as he asks if certain outfielders might need a little more seasoning in Triple-A.
Bernie and Jim Heuer give their thoughts on the NHL playoffs and what to expect from former Blues in their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Bernie finds himself annoyed with the new round of Jordan vs LeBron discourse after LeBron's heroics Monday night. He then reacts to the posting of Tuesday's Cardinals lineup.
With everyone upset at the Cardinals pitching, Bernie takes some time to point out that the Cardinals offense hasn;t exactly been major-league level lately either, with the stats to back it up.
Bernie is joined by The Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer and they discuss the NFL Draft starting on Thursday, including where all the QB's rank amongst each other.
Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan of the joesheehan.com MLB newsletter and they discuss what the Cardinals can do at this point to change their fortunesand what Joe thinks of the 2023 rule changes.
Bernie checks in on how former Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly is performing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Playoffs and wonders if the Leafs can finally get over the hump.
After Bernie reviews last nights NBA and NHL Playoff games, he finds himself angered with all aspects of the St. Louis Cardinals, including the front office, the fans, and the players on the field.
Bernie reacts to the Aaron Rodgers trade saga finally ending, Nolan Arenado getting a night off, and he offers up his thoughts on the round 1 action in the NBA and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie asks what needs to be done to get Tyler O'Neill back on track after he continues his decline from his career year of 2021. Bernie also points out all of the outfielders who have gotten away in recent years and why John Mozeliak doesn't necessarily deserve the blame for all of them.
Bernie chats with backheeled.com editor and MLSsoccer.com contributor Joe Lowery. Joe breaks down the impact of the Joao Klauss injury while identifying who St. Louis CITY SC's most important player is. He also examines the MLS transfer market hours ahead of the deadline.
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.
Bernie asks and examines the question is the state of the NL Central hurting the Cardinals by allowing them to coast through the regular season without being playoff tested? He also highlights how despite the Cardinals having many problems, Jack Flaherty isn't one.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on St. Louis CITY SC leaving Colorado with a point and losing João Klauss for up to two weeks as well as the Battlehawks missing the playoffs. Bernie then shifts his focus to the Cardinals as he offers up an explanation for why Oliver Marmol may be pressing and insecure.
Bernie previews Friday and Saturday's round 1 action in the NBA and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie chats with MLS Season Pass announcer Chris Wittyngham who will be on the call when St. Louis CITY SC faces the Colorado Rapids Saturday night. Chris explains why he's as excited to call this match as he has been for any match in his career as St. Louis CITY SC has been a special story.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick takes a look at how the Cubs have impressed early in the season and how the Mets' high-priced free agent pitching shopping spree has produced little bang for the buck. Rick also tries to sort through the Cardinals outfield logjam as he tries to pinpoint who has cemented a spot in the outfield and where.
Bernie and Jim Heuer offer up their thoughts on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first round series to date.
Bernie talks about why the Cardinals are not an organization to emulate if a team is looking to build a World Series contender. He points out where the pitching staff continues to fall short.
Bernie again finds himself annoyed by the fact that people are using the "unlucky" excuse for the Cardinals starting pitchers.
Bernie visits with FanGraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe and they discuss Scherzer getting ejected, MadBum getting DFA'd, and they preview the series between the Cardinals and the Mariners.
Bernie gives his reaction on New York Mets right-hander and Chesterfield, MO native Max Scherzer's ejection Wednesday and the differing stories given by Scherzer and Wednesday's umpires.
Bernie continues to be baffled by the fact that Nolan Gorman's excellent start to the season continues to fly below the radar. Bernie is then joined by 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland as they discuss the Blues' end of season press conferences and what seemed to be the Blues' higher ups calling out Jordan Kyrou.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Anthony Becht and they discuss the all-important regular season finale coming up on Saturday and the playoff scenarios at play this weekend as the Battlehawks try to clinch second place in the XFL's North Division.
Bernie discusses a multitude of different topics across the world of sports including Madison Bumgarner getting DFA'd, the Battlehawks playoff scenarios, and the NHL Playoffs.
Bernie listens and reacts to what Willson Contreras, Tommy Edman and others had to say after the Cardinals' decisive win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium.
Bernie previews the upcoming NFL Draft with Sports Info Solutions senior VP of football & data analytics Matt Manocherian.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals stack up to their rivals up north in Milwaukee and Chicago who are ahead of them in the NL Central standings.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton who checks in from Busch Stadium. John talks about Willson Contreras heating up at the plate, Tommy Edman's performance from the left side and more.
Bernie checks in on the NBA and NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bernie laughs at the accusations out of San Francisco that the NBA was personally attacking Draymond Green by suspending him for game 3. He also checks in on how Ryan O'Reilly is helping the Toronto Maple Leafs against good buddy Pat Maroon's Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the Cardinals' rout of the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium.
Bernie discusses why 8 weeks in it seems kind of ridiculous to keep chalking up STL City SC's impressive record to luck when even the numbers point to CITY being for real.
Bernie is joined by retiring St. Louis Post Dispatch Blues lead writer Jim Thomas and they pull back the curtain on life in St. Louis as a sportswriter before discussing the Blues end of the season press conferences and what the future looks like in St. Louis.
Bernie visits with CBSSports national baseball writer RJ Anderson and they discuss why Cardinals fans shouldn't press the panic button just yet and what the Cardinals should do with a struggling Jordan Walker. Bernie then pivots his attention to the NHL playoffs that started Monday and what to watch for with the Blues not being involved.
Bernie continues to be worried about the Cardinals slow start including Jordan Walker's sudden cooldown.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals roster move Tuesday then finda himself perplexed by the storyline that the bullpen is tired when rank middle of the league in innings.
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 listens into some of Doug Armstrong's comments from his end-of-season press conference on Saturday including him admitting he needs to do a better job at finding a way to relate to the younger, modern athlete.
Bernie talks about the need for the Cardinals to find someone who can legitimately play shortstop to help avoid running Tommy Edman into the ground. Bernie comments how clubhouse dissatisfaction can be the biggest motivation for the front office to act, pointing to how Adam Wainwright has successfully lobbied to send out pitchers in the past.
Bernie chats with The Athletic soccer writer Jeff Rueter after St. Louis CITY SC returned to the top of the table with a 5-1 win over FC Cincinnati. Jeff talks about how CITY has capitalized on how MLS is structured to promote parity. He also questions if the Bradley Carnell's press will work when the temperatures heat up over the summer.
Bernie talks about how pitchers are adjusting to Jordan Walker. He talks about how Walker needs to change his approach at the plate, and how it's imperative for him to start hitting with Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson scuffling.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals weekend against Pittsburgh and St. Louis CITY SC's big win over FC Cincinnati. Bernie adamantly disagrees with Bradley Carnell's assertion that CITY's game was closer than the 5-1 score indicated. He also blasts the Cardinals for going into Saturday's game with a short bullpen and deploying Jordan Hicks in a high-leverage situation.
Bernie talks about why it's too early to be sounding alarm bells over Willson Contreras' lack of production at the plate. He also discusses why the Cardinals are struggling to score despite a lofty batting average and previews St. Louis City SC's matchup with FC Cincinnati.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick talks about the performance of the starting rotation to date, and expresses his preference to see Matthew Liberatore if guys like Jake Woodford continue to struggle. He also talks about Jordan Hicks' continued struggles and what has kept the Cardinals lineup from consistently hitting to its potential.
Bernie speaks to the merits of a six-man rotation even if he doesn't see Oli Marmol, or Adam Wainwright, agreeing to it. Bernie also previews the night's NBA play-in games and asks why Jordan Hicks continues to be deployed in high leverage situations when he should be pitching for his roster spot.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals bats going missing against Pirates journeyman Vince Velasquez. He also offers up his take on the Blues predictably firing assistant coaches Mike Van Ryn and Crag MacTavish.
Bernie gives his thoughts on a myriad of Cardinals topics including Willson Contreras' first handful of games with the Cardinals, the young guns' hot start, and the starting pitching struggles.
Bernie previews the first round of the NBA playoffs and highlights series that could be interesting with the help of producer and Cavaliers fan David Solomon.
Bernie chats with AppleTV MLS Analyst Devon Kerr and they preview STL City SC's match against FC Cincinnati Saturday and discuss whether CITY can get back to their winning ways.
Bernie discusses Nolan Gorman's reinvention of his game so far this season into more of a power hitter and how it has given him an impressive start to the season.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland as they preview the Blues' final game of the regular season agains the Dallas Stars on Thursday and look to the Blues' future.
Bernie previews the Cardinals weekend series against the Pirates and what could be considered a "win" this homestand.
Bernie chats with ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers about Wilson Contreras' first handful of games in a Cardinal uniform and what the Chicago Cubs season is shaping up to look like.
Bernie finds himself impressed with the Tampa Bay Rays 13-0 start and compares them to other teams in history that have had hot starts and tries to see how the Cardinals can mimic the Rays success.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie asks if Jack Flaherty has legit turned a corner now that he's allegedly completely healthy after a solid performance in Denver.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with new St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy as he visits Friendly's for the first time. Bernie chats with Lynn about the Cardinals and his journey to St. Louis from growing up outside of Boston to writing for the Kansas City Star before moving to St. Louis.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Lynn Worthy stops by to make his Bernie Show debut. Lynn and Bernie breakdown the Cardinals and more.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how St. Louis needs to embrace its status as a top sports city. He points out the praise the city was getting for CityPark and its support of St. Louis CITY SC during Tuesday night's USWNT friendly and how the CITY ownership group took on the funding without public funds.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how he's noticed an uptick in Tyler O'Neill's play since being called out for Oli Marmol, and asks if Marmol's public bashing might have been the spark O'Neill needed.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' performance to date at Coors Field where the Rockies have exposed the starting rotation's inability to miss bats which can be a fatal flaw at altitude.
Bernie is visited by retiring St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues lead writer Jim Thomas and they take a trip down memory lane discussing big moments in St. Louis sports during Jim's time with the Post-Dispatch before they get into what should be a very bright future for the St. Louis Blues.
Bernie spotlights some younger players in the Cardinals lineup that have been overshadowed by rookie phenom Jordan Walker and the pitching woes.
Bernie compares the Cardinals starting pitchers to other rotations around the league before trying to figure out how to bolster the current product.
Bernie visits with CBSSports baseball writer and Birdywork Substack Cardinals writer Dayn Perry and they discuss how the Cardinals got to their already perilous perch and how they can come back from it. Bernie also shares some breaking STL City SC injury news.
Bernie finds himself impressed with the amount of events and matches already being held at CITYPARK before discussing Cardinals manager Oli Marmol's questionable decisions.
Bernie looks back at the first 10 games of the Cardinals season and tries to find a way back to the top of the standings for the team.
Bernie takes a look at the big picture outlook for the Cardinals, including if there's reason to panic with the team in sole posesssion of last place in the National League Central. Bernie also takes a look around baseball including what has fueled the Rays' 9-0 start and if the Pirates can weather the loss of Oneil Cruz.
Bernie talks about how to inject life into a Cardinals team that seems to be going through the motions. Bernie wonders if Lars Nootbaar's pending return to the lineup could give the team a bolt of energy. He also talks about how manager Oliver Marmol needs to learn how to give special players special treatment, similar to how Albert Pujols got the latitude to take care of himself under Tony La Russa.
Bernie chats with "Mr. Soccer," Bill McDermott following St. Louis City SC's loss at Seattle. Bill first previews the USWNT coming to CityPark for a friendly against Ireland ahead of the Women's World Cup on Tuesday. Bill also explains why it's way too soon to panic over City losing back-to-back games after its historic start.
Bernie takes a look at what's been the undoing for the Cardinals in recent games. He asks if the heat is getting to Oliver Marmol after his move to publicly call out Tyler O'Neill to the media for a lack of hustle. He also wonders if there's substance to whispers about tension in the Cardinals clubhouse.
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.
Bernie offers up his opening thoughts on the Battlehawks' dramatic OT win over Vegas, St. Louis City SC losing at Seattle, and the Cardinals continuing to struggle in Milwaukee.
Bernie compares the Cardinals fortunes to those of the Brewers in recent years, while calling out the Cardinals for failing to take advantage of their superior economic situation. Bernie then shifts his focus to Tyler O'Neill where he supports Tyler for focusing on staying healthy versus showing needless hustle in a situation where he is almost sure to be thrown out.
Bernie talks Cardinals with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick and Bernie ask when Matthew Liberatore will get his first shot at the season in the big leagues after a strong start in Memphis. Rick also talks about the poise of Jordan Walker and how he fits in to the overall team success at the plate.
Bernie visits with MLS Season Pass analyst Brian Dunseth ahead of his call of the St. Louis CITY SC contest at Seattle on Saturday. Brian talks about how CITY deserves to be talked about amongst the top teams in the league regardless of expansion status. He also previews Saturday night's contest.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' weekend series in Milwaukee and explains why these series are so pivotal with the reduction in intra-division games. Bernie also dives in and tries to pinpoint why the Cardinals starting rotation has struggled to date.
Bernie wraps up Thursday's show with a quick preview of what's to come Thursday night and Friday in the world of St. Louis sports.
Bernie is joined by Bally Sports Midwest and 590 The Fan Blues insider Andy Strickland as they preview Thursday's homecoming for former Blue and current New York Ranger Vladimir Tarasenko.
Bernie goes to the textline to try and figure out just what to think about the Tyler O'Neill situation and what a trade could look like that sends him out of town.
After getting sidetracked with some Beatles talk, Bernie wonders what happens next in the outfield rotation after Tyler O'Neill's baserunning miscue Tuesday.
Bernie chats with STL City SC Sporting Director Lutz Pfannenstiel about the impressive start to the season and preview Saturday's matchup against the Seattle Sounders.
Bernie previews Vladimir Tarasenko's return to Enterprise Center Thursday and looks at how both the Rangers and the Blues have performed since the trade.
Bernie continues to be baffled by the way the team has handled the Tyler O'Neill baserunning situation and wonders if there could possibly be more going on behind the scenes to garner this kind of reaction.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins the show live from Busch Stadium after the Cardinals dropped their third straight contest to the Atlanta Braves. John talks about how much it meant for Jordan Walker to be able to give his father his first home run ball. He also examines the phenomonon of rookie pitchers dominating the Cardinals and talks about Oliver Marmol throwing Tyler O'Neill under the bus while sparing third base coach Pop Warner.
Bernie listens into some of the top postgame comments after Wednesday's loss to the Braves. Bernie rips Oliver Marmol for his rosy spin on the series, then brightens his mood by hearing from Jordan Walker.
Bernie is growing frustrated of the positive spin being delivered by Oliver Marmol and questions if he is starting to take on too many negative trades of his predecessor, Mike Shildt.
Bernie checks in on the Blues with NHL.com and The Hockey News correspondent Lou Korac. Lou examines the team's performance after the trade deadline and points out which players stepped their games up and who seems to be coasting.
After his lengthy show-opening rant, Bernie takes a look at some of the positives from the Cardinals' opening homestand including the bullpen as a whole and most of the lineup.
Bernie is fired up and refuses to drink the Cardinals Kool-Aid as he takes the airwaves after the Cardinals got swept by the Atlanta Braves following three dreadful starting pitching performances.
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.
After reviewing last night's NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, Bernie voices his displeasure with critics of the pitch clock, including a current superstar, and the reasons they come up with.
Bernie visits with MLSSoccer.com writer Charles Boehm and they discuss how STL CITY SC can bounce back after their first loss Saturday and what exactly has made CITY's defensive style so effective.
Bernie questions where the leadership is coming from on a Blues team that lost it's captain and one of it's alternate capitans at the trade deadline. Bernie asks how long it will take younger guys like Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas to step into those roles.
Bernie is impressed with Zack Thompson and Packy Naughton in the Cardinals bullpen early on. Bernie puts in his two cents on the Volpe vs Walker debate.
Bernie shows his frustrations with the current state of the Cardinals rotation and wonders who will come out on top in the ongoing position battle in the outfield.
Bernie visits with CBSSports.com MLB writer Matt Snyder to talk about the opening weekend for the Cardinals and Major League Baseball. Matt talks about how teams are stealing bases at what some consider to be an alarming rate. He also explains why he feels like the Cardinals played as well as anyone despite getting lucky at times against Toronto.
Bernie takes a deep dive into Jack Flaherty's performance on and off the field. Bernie questions if Flaherty can have sustained success if he doesn't start missing more bats, and if he's paying too much attention to his image on social media.
Bernie examines the Cardinals bullpen after seeing mixed results over the season's first three games. Bernie points out that while pitchers like Drew VerHagen and Packy Naughton have impressed, there's still a need for the team to generate more strikeouts.
Bernie chats with The Score basketball editor Matthew Winick ahead of Monday night's NCAA men's college basketball DI national championship game between San Diego State and UConn. Matthew explains why he believes UConn prevail and where he thinks SDSU will come up short.
Bernie examines the Cardinals' offensive explosion during the opening series against Toronto. He points out how the Cardinals have gotten consistent production throughout the lineup including from several young hitters including Alec Burleson.
Bernie is fired up after a busy weekend in St. Louis sports. Bernie calls out the Battlehawks for announcing they were moving to Los Angeles as an April Fools' Day prank. He also heaps praise on the Cardinals offense, weighs in on St. Louis City SC's first loss, and talks about how Kim Mulkey willed LSU to the national championship Sunday.
Bernie is joined by The Athletic senior NCAA Basketball writer Eamonn Brennan and they discuss whether anyone can beat UConn and why everyone was so surprised FAU made it this far.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel about various Opening Day takeaways for the Cardinals. Rick also helps preview Saturday's outing for Jack Flaherty against the Blue Jays and what the rest of the season could bring for Jordan Walker. Bernie and Rick Hummel also take a quick detour to marvel at the names that used to be "personal catchers" in the past for the Cardinals.
Bernie finds himself impressed with the new-look Blues since the trade deadline. Bernie wonders aloud what the difference is and checks on minor-leaguers the Blues acquired as well.
Bernie gives a few quick thoughts about the men's and women's Final Fours before talking about a wide range of topics involving the Cardinals first game Thursday. Bernie lets it be known he is impressed with the entire Cardinals lineup but is cautious to take soft contact as an excuse for the team's pitching.
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 is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes a look at predictions for the Cardinals and the upcoming MLB season from local and national reporters and columnists and offers up some of his own.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie examines which Cardinals have the biggest influence over the team, most notably Adam Wainwright. Jim Heuer also chimes in with a bold prediction involving Tommy Edman and Masyn Winn.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about the Blues' offensive surge over the last 14 games. He highlights the impact of Sammy Blais, Kasperi Kapanen, and Jakub Vrana who have taken their games up a level since joining the team.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with The Sporting News college baksetball columnist Mike DeCourcy. Mike previews the Final Four semifinal contests featuring FAU vs. San Diego State and Miami vs. UConn.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his Cardinals thoughts on Opening Day eve including reaction to Jordan Walker officially being added to the 40-man roster and getting the start on Opening Day.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals writer John Denton to preview Opening Day and John Denton tells you when to expect top prospects up in the big leagues.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' starting rotation, including where and injured and aging Adam Wainwright fits in. Bernie goes through expectations for all the starters, which now includes Jake Woodford.
Bernie spotlights the high-powered offense of the St. Louis Blues since the trade deadline, especially when it comes to the returning Sammy Blais.
After giving his two cents on the toxicity around recruiting when it comes to college sports fanbases, Bernie discusses how he feels Lars Nootbar continuing his offensive progress could unlock a whole new level for the Cardinals offense as a whole.
Bernie calls out the hypocrisy of fans who say they want lots of upsets but are then complaining about the Final Four we got this year.
Bernie gives his predictions for Jordan Walker in his rookie season and cautions against having high expectations right away. He also asks for fans to be patient and give Walker time to adjust to the Major Leagues.
Bernie takes a look at what to expect from the Cardinals lineup this season. Bernie cautions against expecting a hot start for Jordan Walker as he cites the struggles of Cal Ripken Jr., Jim Edmonds and others at the start of their careers. Bernie also questions what the Cardinals will get from Tommy Edman and others who have struggled at the plate during spring training.
Bernie chats with Billikens radio analyst and St. Louis American columnist Earl Austin Jr. Earl talks about why he likes the future for the Billikens under Travis Ford. Earl also previews the Final Four in a season that did not see a true dominant team emerge.
Bernie chats with MLS insider Tom Bogert of MLSsoccer.com and Bleacher Report. Tom talks about what has allowed St. Louis CITY SC to open up its inaugural campaign 5-0. He also points out why many of CITY's stars have reached or exceeded their potential playing under Bradley Carnell.
Bernie points out his top Spring Training takeaways with the Grapefruit League coming to a close. He talks about how he's sick of putting Jack Flaherty and Tyler O'Neill's spring performances under a microscope as the Grapefruit League stats don't necessarily correlate to regular season performance.
Bernie takes a look at Miami, FAU, UConn and San Diego State's paths to the Final Four. Bernie explains how Miami's use of NIL to recruit players isn't necessarily a model for other teams to follow. He also comments about how nobody should be too surprised by the Final Four participants given how no team emerged as a truly dominant force this season.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals setting their Opening Day roster on Saturday. Bernie breaks down why Packy Naughton got the nod as the second lefty in the bullpen behind Zack Thompson. He also questions the move to move forward with Jordan Walker opening the season with the major league club.
On the heels of the Cardinals signing Miles Mikolas to a contract extension, Bernie checks in on the rotation as a whole. Bernie expresses optimism that Mikolas will be worth his contract. He also weighs in on experts' prognostications as he lays out what he thinks is the rotation's ceiling.
Bernie visits with MLS 360 on MLS Season Pass host Liam McHugh. Liam talks about the experience of building the show from the ground up. He also talks about why he thinks St. Louis City SC has gotten off to a hot start and what to expect from Real Salt Lake.
Bernie visits with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel who recently returned from Spring Training in Jupiter, Florida. Rick praises the contract extension for Miles Mikolas. He also offers up his assessment of the starting rotation without Adam Wainwright and if the Cardinals will be able to manage with Brendan Donovan as the lone backup shortstop to Tommy Edman.
Bernie reacts to his Thursday Sweet 16 picks as he expresses surprise over Florida Atlantic's upset over Tennessee. He also complains about officials looking the other way on flagrant foul calls as he criticizes Gene Steratore for sticking up too much for his former peers.
Bernie chats with Cardinals MLB.com writer John Denton about Adam Wainwright's injury, who makes the final roster ahead of Opening Day, and Jordan Walker's recent struggles. John also gives Bernie a big prediction in regards to a certain Cardinals prospect.
Bernie gives his thoughts as to what the Cardinals lineup should look like come Opening Day. He also gives props to Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for knowing to adjust the lineup throughout the year and not being set on one specific lineup.
Bernie is joined by CBS Sports college basketball analyst Jerry Palm and they discuss why so many unders have hit, why so many players don't like the basketballs this tournament, and one puzzling line in a Thursday Sweet 16 game. They also give their game-by-game predictions for all eight Sweet 16 games.
Bernie looks back on Adam Wainwright and his effect on the Cardinals franchise the last 17 seasons after news broke Thursday Wainwright will start the 2023 season on the injured list.
Bernie wonders why Calle Rosen has been so underrated by the both the media and the Blues before checking in on a struggling Jordan Walker for the Cardinals. Bernie continues on by previewing Thursday and Friday's Sweet 16 games, and gives his thoughts on how to make some money while watching.
Bernie discusses why Adam Wainwright's injury may be a blessing in disguise for both his long term health and the Cardinals rotation this season and the future. Bernie also questions the St. Louis media's reluctance to question the Cardinals about anything.
Bernie talks about how Joel Hofer has impressed over his three-game stint with the Blues while expressing concern over the team's inconsistent play in front of him.
Bernie questions both why Andrew Knizner remains the frontrunner for the Cardinals' backup catcher spot and why Tres Barrera hasn't gotten more playing time despite being praised by Oli Marmol. Bernie also rants about the Jeff Luhnow's lasting legacy of how the Cardinals overhype prospects minus Luhnow's ability to get great returns for flawed players.
Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan who publishes his baseball newsletter at joesheehan.com. Joe reviews the 2023 World Baseball Classic and offers up his outlook for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023.
Bernie chats with The Score basketball editor Matthew Winick to preview the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Matthew talks about why he likes Arkansas' chances of making its way through the Final Four as he previews all of the third round matchups.
Bernie questions if Jordan Walker will open the season on the 26-man roster after his performance has noticeably declined after injuring his shoulder on March 11. Bernie points out how he believes the team downplayed the injury as has been its standard operating practice in recent decades.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on a thrilling World Baseball Classic Final that saw Japan defeat Team USA. He also weighs in on Rob Manfred's tweaks to the pace of play rules including trying to regulate batboys and batgirls.
Bernie questions why the NCAA Tournament has been significantly more lower scoring than everyone expected coming in. Bernie then goes on to go by the numbers as to which of the 16 teams left that could favor.
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.
Bernie chats with Sports Illustrated and NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac previewing Wednesday night's game against the Red Wings and reunion with forward David Perron. Bernie and Lou also cover what next year's goalie situation could look like and how well the team's trade deadline acquistions have performed.
Bernie checks in on where rising side STL City SC lands on MLS rankings throughout the internet. Bernie then wonders what has happened to the Boston Celtics and St. Louis basketball star Jayson Tatum.
Bernie gives his thoughts on Cardinals performances in the WBC on Monday, including a couple of disappointing relief appearances. Bernie then previews the championship game and how much it means for members of both teams. Bernie also checks in on a Cardinals Spring Training phenom.
Bernie overviews the Cardinals' Spring Training matchup against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday afternoon. Bernie gives his thoughts on the backup catcher competition and Cardinals recovering from their time in the World Baseball Classic. Bernie also brings up his concern when it comes to the Cardinals training staff hiding the severity of certain injuries.
Bernie closes out the show by weighing in on Stan Kroenke's attempt to land the 2026 World Cup final at SoFi Stadium and Joel Hofer sparking the Blues with a pair of wins over the weekend.
Bernie visits with Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan. Ryan talks about how the unfortunate injuries to Jose Altuve and Edwin Diaz shouldn't discourage players from participating in the World Baseball Classic. Ryan also talks about how players and pitchers are adjusting to the new pace of play rules, and how the rules are forcing players to alter their routines at the plate and on the mound.
Bernie checks in on some of the Cardinals' performances in the World Baseball Classic. Bernie looks for signs of optimism in Adam Wainwright's outings and points out how it bodes well to have Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt both hitting well in the WBC.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch soccer writer Tom Timmermann about St. Louis City SC's historic 4-0 start to the season. Tom talks about how much of a surprise it is for CITY to not only be successful out the gate, but to be the only 4-0-0 team in MLS. Tom explains why other teams are having trouble adjusting to CITY's style of play in its inaugural season.
With spring training winding down, Bernie checks in on some of the positional battles at Cardinals camp. Bernie points out that a trip to the injured list is a very easy solution to buy some time for Paul DeJong, but he wonders who will step in at shortstop long term if Tommy Edman gets hurt. Bernie also makes a prediction for just how Matthew Liberatore will contribute to the big league club at some point this season.
Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins Bernie to recap the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Bill takes a look at the Big Ten's poor showing with just one team out of eight qualifiers reaching the Sweet 16. Bill compares Purdue under Matt Painter to Missouri under Norm Stewart as Painter's teams usually find ways to lose in the tournament. Bill also tells Bernie what games he's most looking forward to in the Sweet 16.
Bernie questions why a lot of pundits are locking in Juan Yepez on the Opening Day 26-man roster. Bernie takes a look at who might get tabbed to replace Paul DeJong after he appears to be headed to the Injured List to start the season. He also makes a cry for Jake Woodford and Drew VerHagen to make the club over Dakota Hudson.
Bernie breaks down a busy weekend in St. Louis sports. Bernie talks about the significance of the Battlehawks drawing more than 35,000 fans to The Dome at America's Center, more than doubling what the other teams averaged over the weekend. He also looks at the significance of St. Louis CITY SC's 4-0 start and offers up his thoughts on Mizzou falling to Princeton in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie takes a look at who Oli Marmol will turn to as the backup catcher to open the 2023 season and how short Andrew Knizner's leash will be if he makes the team. Bernie then talks about why Illinois was never able to find traction this season and just how good Dennis Gates' performance has been in his first season at the helm of the Tigers.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel who's in Florida covering Cardinals spring training and the World Baseball Classic. Rick makes a case for moving the World Baseball Classic so you're not faced with players missing most of Spring Training. He also looks at some of the Cardinals' battles for roster spots including if Paul DeJong will open the season on the active roster.
Bernie gives a quick update on the WBC and his thoughts on the talk surrounding Edwin Diaz's injury. Bernie then gives an update on how the analytic sites view the Missouri Tigers after their win against Utah State Thursday.
Bernie makes his way around the NCAA Tournament results from Thursday and early Friday, with special attention being paid to Mizzou's win over Utah State. Bernie also gives his thoughts on the Cardinals offensive outburst in their Spring Training game in Jupiter Friday afternoon.
The Bernie Show is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie mentions some stats about the last couple decades of NCAA Tournament champions before revealing his pick to cut down the nets in Houston. Bernie then gives some betting advice regarding teams, conferences, and coaches in March Madness.
The Bernie Show is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie gives his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers saying he wants to get traded to the Jets and how he got to that conclusion. Bernie also laments the fact that NFL teams keep hiring Bill Belichick assistant coaches to be head coaches when it never seems to end well.
The Bernie Show is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie is joined by STL Post-Dispatch lead Blues writer Jim Thomas and they discuss what the rest of this year could entail along with a preview of next year and where the team's new additions and prospects could fit in. Jim also has a medical update after an incident in practice Wednesday.
The Bernie Show is lve from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Ben Clemens of FanGraphs about how much of an asset Lars Nootbar can be for the Cardinals and what exactly to do with the young players in the organization at the end of the month when Spring Training ends.
The Bernie Show is live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie previews Thursday afternoon's NCAA Tournament matchup between Mizzou and Utah State and shows why Tigers fan should be worried and what the Tigers can do to advance.
The Bernie Show is live from Friendly's Sports Bar & Grill on 3971 Bayless Ave. Bernie opens the show previewing Thursday afternoon's NCAA Tournament games for Mizzou and Illinois. Bernie continues to try and figure out who will come north with the St. Louis Cardinals at the end of Spring Training, especially in the outfield.
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.
Before diving into the World Baseball Classic, Bernie talks about if Paul Goldschmidt is poised for offensive regression going into 2023 as Goldschmidt as a track record of outperforming projections. Bernie then checks in on how the Cardinals are performing in the WBC as he looks at the prolific performance of Tyler O'Neill at the plate to date.
Bernie checks in on some of the Cardinals players participating in the World Baseball Classic. Bernie points out that Miles Mikolas is pitching like he's working for his next payday as a pending free agent after the season, and it may not come from the Cardinals. Bernie also points out the club may be in a better position to re-sign Mikolas and Jack Flaherty this offseason after being guarded this past offseason with the questions surrounding Bally Sports Midwest.
Bernie takes a look at the March Madness bracket. He questions if Houston and UCLA have what it takes to make a deep run in the tournament if they are physically compromised. Bernie looks at top upset picks including Utah State over Missouri, Drake over Miami, and Oral Roberts over Duke.
Bernie visits with Power Mizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond. Gabe recaps Mizzou spring football camp including the battle at quarterback where he names his favorite to win the job between Brady Cook, Sam Horn, and Jake Garcia. Gabe also previews Mizzou's NCAA Tournament matchup against Utah State where he points out where Mizzou could struggle.
Bernie talks about the impact of Paul DeJong being scratched before Tuesday's exhibition contest against Houston, and what could happen if he's moved to open a spot for Mason Winn later in the season. Bernie also talks about how he believes St. Louis shouldn't feel like it needs the NFL back, despite the Batlehawks' success, after being rejected twice.
Bernie listens into and comments on some of the postgame reaction from the St. Louis Battlehawks and St. Louis City SC following their big wins over the weekend.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton who joins the show from Florida where he's covering Spring Training. John examines the impact the World Baseball Classic is having on players both participating in it and benefitting from extra opportunities. John also talks about how Lars Nootbaar's impact on Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic is very similar to how he energizes the Cardinals, and how he could be the answer in the leadoff spot this season in St. Louis.
Bernie visits with backheeled.com editor Joe Lowery to recap MLS Matchday 3 that saw St. Louis CITY SC become just the second MLS expansion team to start 3-0. Joe talks about how he was surprised by how St. Louis CITY SC has played at a level higher than the sum of its parts, even if he expected the team to be a little better than what other national pundits were predicting. Joe also explains what elements of CITY's fast start might be flukish.
Bernie explores whether the Carolina Panthers acquired the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to peddle it for a better package of picks. He then speculates if Adam Wainwright will be able to pitch effectively this season if his velocity maxes out at 86 m.p.h.
Bernie chats with ESPN college basketball writer John Gasaway. John explains why Utah State's 10 seed doesn't do it justice and what he likes about Missouri under Dennis Gates. John also explains how various rankings metrics including KenPom are used to select and seed teams in the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie previews Mizzou's matchup with Utah State in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Bernie points out how Utah State won't be a pushover with former UMBC coach Ryan Odom at the helm. He then shifts his attention to the Illini as he wonders what team will show up against Arkansas.
Bernie is excited after a fun sports weekend for the St. Louis teams. Bernie talks about the Battlehawks feeding off the boisterous crowd at the Dome in the home opener and what has stood out about St. Louis CITY SC as it improved to 3-0 on Saturday.
Bernie offers up some quick thoughts on Baseball Prospectus' 2023 predictions for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bernie reacts to his interview with Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. Bernie points to Doug Armstrong's comments about needing to find a leader as he discusses who could be the next captain. He also talks about the evolution of the team, as the Blues look to add speed to the lineup as shown by the recent additions of Kasperi Kapanen and Jakub Vrana.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. Doug talks about where the Blues' season went off the rails and his approach to retooling the team ahead of the trade deadline. He also makes a call for a leader to emerge for next season's team.
Bernie offers up instant reaction to Saint Louis University's decisive win over Kim English and George Mason. Bernie also previews Mizzou and Illinois' conference tournament openers and talks about what he liked and what he didn't from the Cardinals' exhibition match against Nicaragua.
Bernie chats with Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht. Anthony delivers some developing news about the record XFL crowd that's expected at the dome on Sunday. He also talks about how important quarterback A.J. McCarron has been for the franchise and previews the week 4 match against Arlington.
Bernie rants about how ESPN has made it so hard to watch and follow the XFL on its apps. Bernie then talks about how non-soccer fans need to check out St. Louis City SC and get in tune with the realities of the sport instead of believing fallacies spread by non-soccer fans about the game.
Bernie chats with former Billikens guard and president of the Billiken Victory Fund Troy Robertson. Troy talks about how important it is for SLU to be able to maximize NIL revenue opportunities for student-athletes. Troy also previews the current Bililkens team as it beings Atlantic-10 tournament play on Thursday.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy takes a look at what to expect from newcomers Jakub Vrana and Kasperi Kapanen. He also dives into just where the Blues have struggled on the power play all season.
Bernie offers up his initial Cardinals takes after a win over the New York Yankees Wednesday in Tampa. Bernie questions why the Cardinals seem so quick to point out Jake Woodford's flaws when all he seems to do is get outs. He also weighs in on Masyn Winn's potential, and why Ivan Herrera isn't getting mentioned as a contender for the backup catcher spot which Oliver Marmol declared up for grabs.
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.
Bernie takes a few minutes to preview the Illini's Big Ten Tournament opening matchup against Penn State that can be heard Thursdy at 4:30 p.m. central on 590 The Fan. Bernie looks at how Illinois has been a Jekyll and Hyde team all season. Bernie then takes a dive into the MLB rules changes to see if the faster pace of games in Spring Training will translate into the regular season.
Bernie catches up with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas live from Tempe, Arizona. Jim talks about how Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell still supports St. Louis, and how the Cardinals leaving was under much different circumstances than the next NFL team to bolt town. Jim also talks about where the Blues can find leadership after the trades of numerous veterans at the deadline.
With most of the attention on the outfield, Bernie takes a look at who the Cardinals could deploy as designated hitters in 2023 with Albert Pujols and Corey Dickerson gone. Bernie predicts that the Cardinals will mostly use the DH spot as a way to help lessen the outfield surplus versus having a set DH like Albert Pujols in 2022.
Bob Ibach of Nicko Sports joins the show to talk about a special limited edition St. Louis City SC inaugural season soccer ball that's available for purchase. He also weighs in on Adam Wainwright starting Team USA's opening game of the World Baseball Classic and the risks that come with players participating in the event.
Bernie reacts to some of the latest news in the NFL as teams start dishing out franchise tags. He points out how stupid it is for Lamar Jackson to negotiate without an agent as he and the Ravens failed to agree on a long term deal. He also looks at if the Green Bay Packers are looking to end the Aaron Rodgers era.
Bernie chats with MLSsoccer.com writer Charles Boehm about St. Louis City SC's home debut. Charles talks about how St. Louis City SC has been thriving off St. Louis' soccer culture to create a festive environment around the team. He talks about how City was able to hit the ground running by utilizing its developmental team in 2022 to build a foundation. He also takes a look at the outlook for St. Louis City SC to see if what some may perceive as luck could be sustainable.
Bernie visits with Saturday Down South editor and writer Adam Spencer. Adam takes a look at why Mizzou could be poised to make a run in the NCAA Tournament in Dennis Gates' first season and what could prove to be the Tigers' undoing. Adam also talks about why Bryce Young will likely thrive in the NFL despite his lack of stature and if Sam Horn or Jake Garcia could emerge as Mizzou's starting quarterback in 2023.
Bernie talks about how a potential logjam in the Cardinals outfield is a good thing, and not a problem, if Jordan Walker breaks camp with the team and Lars Nootbaar, Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson are all effective and healthy. Bernie highlights how the new MLB CBA incentivizes letting Walker open the season with the MLB club thanks to draft pick incentives for Rookie of the Year winners who spend the entire season in the major leagues.
Bernie chats with CBSsports.com baseball writer R.J. Anderson. R.J. explains how he would handle a potential Cardinals outfield logjam if Jordan Walker breaks camp with the team. He also dives into why Adam Wainwright's diminished velocity could be a legitimate sign of concern.
Bernie weighs in on Jordan Walker's impressive start to Spring Training as he compares the hype and output to Albert Pujols in 2001. He also throws cold water on fans clamoring for the team to trade Tyler O'Neill as it is prudent to wait until the team's needs are more defined.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on St. Louis City SC winning its home debut to improve to 2-0 in its inaugural season. He also recaps the Cardinals' pitching performance in Monday's spring training game featuring Jack Flaherty, Steven Matz and top propsect Tink Hence.
Bernie examines the early projections for the 2023 Cardinals 26-man roster. Bernie talks about how Paul DeJong will probably have a spot even if others outperform him. He expresses concern over the starting rotation and looks at the stiff competition at the outfield and designated hitter spots that could see semi-established players like Juan Yepez fighting to break camp with the club.
Bernie checks in with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel from Jupiter, Florida. Rick offers up his observations from Friday's exhibition win over the Marlins. Rick weighs in on Adam Wainwright's diminished velocity and the early impact of the pitch clock on speeding up games.
Bernie weighs in on early Cardinals pitching concerns as he expains why caution flags are going up even if it's too soon to hit the panic button with Adam Wainwright and Jack Flaherty experiencing setbacks early in Spring Training.
Bernie reacts to the Blues' win in San Jose Thusrday night and Doug Armstrong's acquisition of Jakub Vrana at the trade deadline. He then goes on to preview St. Louis City SC's home debut as he discusses how the team has gone to great strides to integrate itself into the community. He also highlights how the Taylor family is almost entirely responsible for bringing the team and Citypark to St. Louis.
Bernie rants about fans being slow to accept the MLS being almost exclusively streamed over Apple TV+. He points out that most of the grumbling is a result of St. Louis fans being slow to react to the changing landscape of sports consumption.
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.
Bernie chats with Apple TV lead soccer analyst and St. Louis native Taylor Twellman ahead of his call of St. Louis City SC's home debut versus Charlotte FC. Taylor talks about how St. Louis City SC has already exceeded expectations by upsetting Austin in a tough inaugural game. He also explains why St. Louis City SC is poised to surprise people with the way Lutz Pfannenstiel has assembled the team.
Bernie takes a look at some of the upside of the Cardinals' younger pitchers. He takes a look at the depth in the starting rotation outside the top 5. He also looks at what the Cardinals should expect this season from Dakota Hudson and Jordan Hicks as they work under the tutelage of new pitching coach Dusty Blake.
Bernie gathers himself to start the show after hearing the news that Jack Flaherty's spring training debut is being delayed by a day due to lower half discomfort. He then goes on to explain why this year's Mizzou basketball team is one of the best in decades. Bernie points out how Dennis Gates is poised to have more success than any coach since the school joined the SEC as his team's makeup resembles Norm Stewart's teams.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews Mizzou's matchup against LSU Wednesday night and points out why he's confident in Dennis Gates' squad's chances.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar an Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes a look at the impact the new MLB rules changes have had on the Cardinals. He points out how the pitchers seem to be rounding into shape and aren't impacted as much as some other teams' staffs.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. John talks about how Wilking Rodriguez could be an under the radar X factor for the Cardinals coming out of the bullpen. He also talks about how Jordan Walker can't just be viewed as your typical propsect in Cardinals camp. Bernie then goes on to talk about how Cardinals fans should be fortunate to have Bill DeWitt Jr. as an owner compared to some of the other owners in the division.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie highlights Dennis Gates' case for being the SEC coach of the year but points out he faces stiff competition. Bernie also weighs in on Alabama's handling of Brandon Miller, and former Georgia star Jalen Carter facing charges in a fatal racing accident.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Andy weighs in on his thoughts on if Colton Parayko will be dealt ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Andy also highlights why the Blues were fortunate to get the return they got for Vladimir Tarasenko and why Tarasenko may not be valued as much around the league as he was in St. Louis.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie calls out a Blues veteran who has been nearly invisible in recent games. He also reacts to MLB.com's top 30 Cardinals prospects list and talks about how special it is for 17-year-old Miguel Perez to already be contributing to St. Louis City SC.
Bernie talks about how the new 2023 MLB rules changes will impact the Cardinals. He details what hitters will benefit from the abolition of the shift, with Tommy Edman garnering special attention.
Joe Sheehan chats with Bernie about the NL West outlook with a possibly down Dodgers squad and the effects of the new rule changes on the Cardinals and in baseball overall. Bernie then makes his own thoughts known on all of the changes in the 2023 rulebook, including the hot button topic of the pitch clock and pickoff attempt limits.
Bernie chats with The Athletic senior college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan. Eamonn reacts to Brandon Miller's patdown celebration while he's allowed to play at Alabama. Brennan also talks about why he's a fan of Dennis Gates' performance at likely tournament-boudn Mizzou and the Illini's season.
Bernie reacts to the New York Rangers acquisition of Patrick Kane and rumors that Colton Parayko is on the trade block. He calls out Doug Armstrong for getting out manuevered by Steve Yzerman after the Red Wings signed Jake Walman to a contract extension. He also previews SLU's matchup against first place VCU and C.B. Bucknor's juvenile antics not shaking Oliver Marmol's hand.
Bernie talks about why the Cardinals' player development should be lauded despite the major league team not having much postseason success in recent years. Bernie highlights how the Cardinals have been leaning on homegrown players to be one of a select few teams to make the postseason for the last four season. He also points out the wave of top prospects coming up, including a stellar Class of 2020 featuring Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn and Tink Hence.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas after a busy weekend that saws the Blues trade Ivan Barbashev and claim Kasperi Kapanen on waivers. Jim assesses Armstrong's moves and tries to project how Kapanen and eventually Zach Dean will fit in. Jim also reacts to how Alexey Toropchenko and Craig Berube called out players after Thursday's game for a lack of effort.
Bernie addresses the Paul DeJong haters after DeJong popped up with the bases loaded in Monday's spring training game against the New York Mets. Berenie provides an accurate assessment of Paul DeJong's skills as a decent-fielding shorstop who struggles at the plate. He also challenges fans to try and find a team that would be willing to pay DeJong's salary given his offensive woes in recent years.
Bernie visits with Cardinals chairman and CEO Bill DeWitt Jr. Bernie asks Bill about the Cardinals' offseason spending, how he assesses the lineup and pitching staff for 2023, and the role Bally Sports Midwest's parent company's financial struggles may have in changing how the team distributes its broadcasts. After the interview, Bernie expands on the changing landscape of sports broadcasting and the shift to streaming.
Bernie reacts to some of Doug Armstrong's comments he made after trading Ivan Barbashev to Vegas for former first round pick Zach Dean and picking up forward Kasperi Kapanen on waivers from Pittsburgh. Bernie also reacts to some of the activity around the NHL including Timo Meier being traded to New Jersey, and the Blackhawks piling up first round picks.
Bernie pauses his excitement over St. Louis City SC's win in its debut by expresssing his frustration over Alabama playing and enabling Brandon Miller after his ties to the murder involving former teammate Darius Miles. Bernie then touches on how special it was for St. Louis City SC to win its inaugural match and expresses his excitement over the team making its home debut on Saturday.
Bernie welcomes St. Louis Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III to the show to chat about the possible legalization of sports betting in Missouri, Diamond Sports Group's impending bankruptcy, MLB.tv blackouts, and the 2023 Cardinals Hall of Fame candidates.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland to discuss the Blues' options at the trade deadline and how likely some scenarios are, including Colton Parayko to Ottawa. Bernie then discusses the upswing in popularity and financial stability the MLS has found over the past couple of years as it welcomes St. Louis City SC into the fold.
Bernie gives his two cents about Aaron Rodgers' return from his darkness retreat before MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins the show. John chats with Bernie aboout what to expect from Jordan Walker, Dylan Carlson's new eating routine, and voting for the Cardinals Hall of Fame. Bernie then continues talking about how the Cardinals outfield may shape up, and expresses his confusion for the media's need to label starting pitchers with numbers, using the Cardinals rotation as an example.
Bernie starts the show by analyzing the 2023 Cardinals Hall of Fame candidates. Bernie takes a look at each player's case, and pays special attention to David Freese whose stats aren't necessarily indicative of his contributions to the franchise.
Bernie continues his visit with Jim Thomas live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Jim talk about St. Louis' representation in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They examine Don Coryell's case and look at what players with St. Louis ties could be Canton bound in the near future.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas stops by to visit as Bernie broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Jim analyzes the Blues' play since the Ryan O'Reilly trade including who's falling short on the ice and predicts at least one more deal before the March 3 NHL Trade Deadline.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie continues talking about the 2023 Cardinals as he highlights the importance of Genesis Cabrera and tries to profile what to expect from Tyler O'Neill.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals lineup for 2023 including who will emerge in the outfield.
Bernie chats with The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Travis talks about the impact of Diamond Sports Group's financial woes and what can happen if it files for bankruptcy as well as the changing climate for regional sports networks. Travis also offers up his spring training thoughts and observations including how the Cardinals stack up.
Bernie recaps a busy Tuesday night in the area sports scene as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his thoughts on Mizzou's overtime win over Mississippi State, SLU's crushing loss at Richmond and more.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch STL City SC beat writer Tom Timmermann joins Bernie to give a preview of the St. Louis City SC season with the season opener looming against Austin on Saturday night.
Bernie unveils his inagural ranking of the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals outfielders, including some that may make their St. Louis debuts this year.
Bernie goes further in depth on trade rumors surrounding the Blues reported by Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff, including possibly trading for San Jose's Timo Meier and shipping out Colton Parayko to the Ottawa Senators. Bernie then goes on to bemoan Parayko's play of late and his hope for the Blues to find a trade partner.
Bernie gives his thoughts on the trade rumors surrounding the St. Louis Blues, including the chances of acquiring Timo Meier from San Jose and dealing Colton Parayko. Bernie also previews Tuesday night's men's basketball game between Mizzou and Mississippi State as the Tigers look to atone for their earlier loss in Starkville.
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
Bernie talks about how it's important to throw some cold water on the optimism that is manifesting itself, mostly internally, at the start of Cardinals spring training. Bernie views the Cardinals management and ownership as an enigma at how they manage to be consistently good while being oblivious to shortcomings keeping the team from being great. He also criticizes MLB owners for trying to curb Mets owner Steven Cohen's spending.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals lineup is shaping up after the first full squad workout of Spring Training. Bernie talks about how fans need to get used to Oliver Marmol mixing and matching lineups based on stats and performance, utilizing his entire roster. Bernie looks at the scenarios that could see Jordan Walker open the season with the team. He also talks about the need for Tyler O'Neill to revert to his 2021 form to become a major power threat in the middle of the lineup.
Bernie visits with NHL.com Blues correspondent and Inside the Blues publisher Lou Korac. Lou talks about the impact of the trade of Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari. Lou talks about how the Blues' recent trades have set the stage for a pivotal 2023 draft as well as extra picks in 2024. Lou also looks at why the current team has struggled to gain traction as its recent performances have screamed that the playoffs aren't in the Blues' future this spring.
Bernie breaks down the Batlehawks' come-from-behind season-opening win over the San Antonio Brahmas. Bernie likes the leadership displayed by Austin Proehl and A.J. McCarron as he wonders if Battlehawks fever can reach the levels it was hitting in 2020 with XFL 2.0. He also talks about the impact of Manny Machado saying he plans on opting out of his contract after this season.
Bernie talks about the signfiicance of Jayson Tatum setting the NBA All-Star scoring record on a national stage. He mentions how it was a fitting tribute to Kobe Bryant for Tatum to set the scoring record and win the award named after him after growing up idolizing him. He also talks about how Tatum has been a classy ambassador for St. Louis as he rises to NBA stardom.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on Friday's trade that sent Blues captain Ryan O'Reilly to Toronto. Bernie talks about how the players made their own bed, and the trade shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who follows the team. He also calls out the current players for a lack of veteran leadership which manifested itself when it took rookie Tyler Tucker to come to Ivan Barbashev's defense after he was checked from behind. Bernie then starts to question if Craig Berube's seat is getting warm.
Bernie talks about how he's not a fan of the World Baseball Classic based on the impact it will have on players' health, regardless of how exciting the action is on the field. He also expresses surprise at how the Brewers basically burned bridges with Corbin Burnes in winning their arbitration case against him. He says not to be surprised if this marks the beginning of the end of the team's relative run of success.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. The Commish talks about the new 2023 MLB rule changes. He and Bernie both think that robotic umpries diminsh from the game, and Bernie declares an automated strike zone eliminates the need for a home plate umpire. Rick also talks about how he's hoping the new rules lead to more singles and stolen bases.
Bernie reacts to the news that Scott Rolen will be wearing a Cardinals hat on his Hall of Fame plaque. Bernie talks about how the move isn't a surprise given how he has had ties to St. Louis growing up as a kid. Bernie also revisits how Rolen's beef with Tony La Russa was primarily influenced by Tino Martinez while his rift with former Phillies manager Larry Bowa was harder to understand.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Battlehawks starting back up again this weekend. Bernie talks about how it's hard to really get too interested when the team is practicing remotely. He also calls out the XFL for not having enough visibility.
Bernie vents about how some members of the media try to build their own narratives for spring training right down to some saying Brendan Donovan is fighting for his spots on the team. Bernie also looks at what has been keeping the Cardinals from winning in the postseason in recent years and points out why John Mozeliak isn't necessarily the person to blame.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton who joins the show from Jupiter, Florida. John talks about his memories of Tim McCarver and how McCarver's broadcasting career sometimes overshadowed his stellar playing career. John talks about the impact new pitching coach Dusty Blake is already making on the pitching staff. John also provides updates on some of the Cardinals' top young offensive players including Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker who have been working on defense with Jose Oquendo.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy points out why it's too soon to give up on the Blues' playoff chances as he thinks 90 points could earn the #8 seed in the Western Conference. Andy also talks about how the Vladimir Tarasenko trade may have actually improved the team and its morale.
Bernie breaks down Baseball Prospectus' 2023 Cardinals PECOTA projections. Bernie explains why the Cardinals almost always tend to outperform their projections. He then highlights potential "devil magic" candidates who tend to fly off of the projections' radar. He mentions Jose Quintana, Pat Neshek, and Edward Mujica as past examples.
Bernie shares some of his favorite thoughts and memories of Tim McCarver who passed away at the age of 81 on Thursday. Bernie talks about how McCarver changed the game with his approach to broadcasting in a career that started while he was an active player. He also talks about how important Tim McCarver was on the field as a member of the Cardinals and Phillies.
Bernie listens into some of John Mozeliak's comments after the Cardinals president of baseball operations agreed to a contract extension through 2025. Bernie points out that Mozeliak is not responsible for the Cardinals' spending habits, especially with the volatile Bally Sports Midwest situation. Bernie also talks about how John Mozeliak appears to be ready to start delegating more authority in baseball ops as he starts focusing more on the bigger picture with his endgame in view.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals roster heading into spring training. He points out that the pitching is a giant unknown with new pitching coach Dusty Blake as a wild card. Bernie also checks in on how outsiders are ranking the Cardinals' offense and fielding.
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.
Bernie rants about St. Louisans who say they're done with the NFL and had no interest in Super Bowl as he shows how television ratings say otherwise. He scoffs at the notion that fans shouldn't root for the Chiefs because of the Hunt family voting previously against St. Louis. He then talks about Mizzou's NCAA Tournament projections as the Tigers start creeping up in bracketology.
Bernie rants about fans' constant complaining about Bill DeWitt sticking with John Mozeliak. Bernie points out how the organization has been very satisfied with Mozeliak's long term results. He points out Mozeliak's resume and how postseason success is the only area that's been lacking.
Bernie talks about the passing of former Cardinals offensive guard Conrad Dobler and reflects on his life and career. He then shifts to talking about how the Cardinals stack up to the competition according to Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projections.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that the Cardinals are about to announce a contract extension for president of baseball operations John Mozeliak that will run through at least 2025. Before hearing the news, Bernie talks about the potential impact Diamond Sports Group's (parent company of Bally Sports Midwest) bankruptcy will have on the Cardinals and MLB. Bernie says a revamp of MLB's antiquated blackout policies is long overdue.
Bernie breaks down Super Bowl LVII with Football Outsiders senior analyst Mike Tanier. Mike talks about how James Bradberry's hold of Juju Smith-Schuster wasn't necessarily wrong, but it still diminished from what could have been the greatest Super Bowl of all-time. Mike points out how Patrick Mahomes is truly a generational talent who helped further cement his legacy by leading the Chiefs to another comeback Super Bowl win. Mike also highlights how the Eagles' defense was no match for the Chiefs in the second half.
Bernie chats with The Voice of the Missouri Tigers, Mike Kelly. Mike breaks down Mizzou's dramatic last-second win over then #6 Tennessee on Saturday. Mike talks about how Mizzou has found success when it has been able to exploit favorable matchups and struggled when it hasn't. Mike takes a look at Mizzou's NCAA Tournament prospects and also details Kobe Brown's importance to the team.
Bernie takes a look at what allowed the Chiefs to prevail in Super Bowl LVII. He highlights just how Patrick Mahomes was able to take control of the game in the second half. Bernie points out how Mahomes can do things on the field that not even Tom Brady could accomplish. He also highlights the overall intelligence of the Chiefs' offense right down to Jerick McKinnon sliding at the one yard line towards the end of the game to allow Kansas City to run down most of the clock.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the Chiefs' thrilling comeback win in Super Bowl LVII. Bernie rants about the poor field conditions at State Farm Stadium despite the NFL touting the process of growing the grass. He also talks about how Andy Reid's deployment of the jet sweep and ensuing fakes proved to be the difference in the game.
Bernie offers up his final thoughts on the Vladimir Tarasenko trade before turning his attention to Super Bowl LVII. He offers up his top stats that support why he thinks Philadelphia will win including how Patrick Mahomes' accolades put him at a disadvantage based on recent trends.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick takes a look at how the Cardinals stack up to the competition both in the National League Central and throughout the league as well. The Commish also offers up his thoughts on the Blues' trade of Vladimir Tarasenko and makes his Super Bowl pick.
Bernie offers up some of his thoughts after having a day to process the Blues' trade of Vladimir Tarasenko. Bernie highlights how Tarasenko scored at an elite level from 2014-2019, but had faded this season. Bernie points out how the Blues were trading the ghost of Tarasenko versus Tarasenko in prime form and how Doug Armstrong would have deserved criticism for NOT trading him.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders editor-in-chief Aaron Schatz to preview Super Bowl LVII. Aaron offers up why he thinks the Chiefs will prevail in a close game. Aaron points to Patrick Mahomes as the difference-maker despite a strong Philadelphia secondary. Aaron also profiles how the Eagles' strong running game will stack up against an improved Chiefs run defense.
Bernie is getting excited for Super Bowl LVII. Bernie offers up some of his favorite stats and keys to the game for each team. He points out how in this matchup of All-Pro quarterbacks, the #2 has never beaten the #1 but on the contrary the regular season MVP (Patrick Mahomes in 2022) has never won a Super Bowl this century.
Ahead of Thursday's announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Bernie takes a look at why there are so few St. Louis pro football players in the hall of fame. Bernie points out how there are teams that have had far more winning seasons than St. Louis that have had fewer hall of famers. Bernie says it's okay to be frustrated with how long it's taking Torry Holt to get selected, but says it's part of the process.
Bernie listens in to some of Doug Armstrong's comments from his earlier media ZOOM after the Blues traded Vladimir Tarasenko and Niko Mikkola to the New York Rangers for a package featuring first and third round draft picks and Sammy Blais. Bernie agrees that the time was right to trade Tarasenko, and speculates that this is just the first move to go down ahead of the trade deadline.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy breaks down the Vladimir Tarasenko trade and explains why he is a fan of the deal. Andy mentions that it was important to make a deal now while Tarasenko was healthy instead of risking injury to hold out for a better deal closer to the deadline. Andy also touches on Tarasenko's legacy from his time with the Blues and takes a look at who else could be dealt before the NHL trade deadline.
Bernie chats with former Rams coach Mike Martz. Mike previews Super Bowl LVII and talks about what he likes from each team. Mike then tells stories from the Rams' 1999 run to the Super Bowl XXXIV championship, and why he believes Torry Holt should be a hall of famer.
Bernie offers up some of his favorite Super Bowl memories after reacting to CBSsports.com's all-time Super Bowl rankings. He comments how there is a distinct Patriots bias in their list. He then turns to talking about Vladimir Tarasenko's legacy. Bernie doesn't foresee Tarasenko's number being retired, but he still likes his chances of making the Blues Hall of Fame.
Bernie is broadcasting from the Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill Kirkwood studio and reacts to the adventure of commuting down Manchester Rd. Bernie then turns his attention to the Blues' trade of Vladimir Tarasenko. Bernie talks about why he likes the trade and why he thinks the Blues couldn't have gotten a significantly better return. Bernie also puts Tarasenko's Blues career into perspective and points out why he deserves to be mentioned amongst the all-time greats.
Bernie questions the Cardinals' handling of young pitching over the years. Bernie questions whether the overuse of Michael Wacha in 2013 led to his shoulder problems that have plagued him throughout his career. He also points to how poorly the club handled Jack Flaherty since he arrived in the majors and laments the lack of young pitching driving the club to low-hanging fruit.
Bernie reacts to Aaron Rodgers going off into isolation to try and determine his future. He then criticizes the Cardinals for being cheap and not doing enough to fortify the team's pitching depth. He questions going after low-hanging fruit versus a proven reliever like Andrew Chafin. He also questions if the questions surrounding Bally Sports Midwest could play a role in reduced spending.
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 reacts to LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time scoring leader. Bernie talks about how significant it was for Kareem to be in attendance given how distant he can appear from the franchise and its greats at times over the years. He also comments about the moments of awkwardness during the postgame ceremonies.
Bernie previews Super Bowl LVII with Sports Info Solutions senior VP of football data and analytics Matt Manocherian. Matt identifies the keys for the Chiefs and Eagles to win and their areas of weakness. Matt also evaluates Jalen Hurts and offers up his opinion on if Hurts' shoulder injury is still impacting his performance.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the Cardinals' hardly earth-shattering move of acquiring LHP Anthony Misiewicz from the Royals for cash. He also offers up his thoughts on Mizzou's win over South Carolina and the work Dennis Gates has done with Kobe Brown and others.
Bernie wraps up the show with a few of his favorite Super Bowl notes and stats for Sunday's matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals came up one bat short last season. Bernie looks at sources where the Cardinals can look to add offense after staying quiet over the offseason. He also asks about what the team can expect from Jordan Walker and questions the team's middle infield depth.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens to preview the 2023 Cardinals season. Ben talks about his earlier article about why Brendan Donovan is a refreshing, complete hitter despite not hitting for superior power. Ben talks about how exit velocity is a true gift for a hitter and a great measuring tool, and if Lars Nootbaar's improvement last season is a legitimate sign of promising things to come.
Bernie previews Super Bowl LVII with The Athletic senior football writer Dan Pompei. Dan talks about how Dan talks about how the Chiefs' retooled offense with more shorter routes will help them fight off the Eagles' strong pass rush. He also looks at how to contain Jalen Hurts on the run-pass option.
Bernie weighs in on the top stories of the day including Bradford Doolittle's poor ranking for the Cardinals starting rotation. He then touches on LeBron James as he points out why LeBron as earned a spot as an all-time great as he prepares to set the NBA scoring record.
Bernie chats with Kevin Harlan who will be calling Super Bowl LVII on radio for Westwood One. Kevin compares the Chiefs and Eagles position by position including how will less than 100% healthy QBs Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts stack up. Kevin also offers up his thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks' acquisition of Kyrie Irving and if he'll be able to coexist with Luca Doncic.
After offering up his thoughts on how Tom Brady will fare in the FOX NFL broadcast booth, Bernie turns his thoughts to the Cardinals a week out from spring training. Bernie expresses his concern about the Cardinals' lack of activity this offseason upgrading the roster. He also questions the club's starting rotation.
Bernie voices his frustration with some of the latest news around the NBA. He criticizes Kyrie Irving for being the league's biggest diaper baby as he awaits his trade to Dallas. Bernie also rips the NBA for how it punishes fans who are spending their hard-earned money by resting stars for load management. He then criticizes Ja Morant for his recent incidents in Memphis.
Bernie offers up his intiial preview of Super Bowl LVII. Bernie looks at how Patrick Mahomes is one of the few quarterbacks who can outperform Jalen Hurts. He also talks about how the Chiefs have improved defensively and how their improved pass defense could be a key factor against an Eagles team that is struggling in the passing game.
Bernie talks college basketball with The Score college basketball editor Matthew Winick. Matthew offers up his thoughts on Missouri and Illinois. He also offers up which team is has been his biggest surprise, who he thinks will emerge from the talent-filled B1G and Big XII and more.
Bernie recaps Mizzou's loss to Mississippi State as he thinks the Tigers made the Bulldogs look a little better than they actually are. While Bernie is still high on the Tigers, he points out one reason for concern that Mississippi State exposed on Saturday night.
Bernie weighs in on a variety of topics from J.D. Drew, to if Florida State will come calling for Dennis Gates when Leonard Hamilton retires to his early thoughts on the Eagles and Chiefs match up in Super Bowl LVII.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick talks about some of his projections for the Cardinals' opening day roster and asks why aren't people giving Jordan Walker more consideration. Bernie then tells some of his favorite J.D. Drew stories from his time with the Cardinals after Twitter was buzzing from people complaining that Walker may be projected to have production similar to Drew.
Bernie checks in on the struggling Blues during the NHL All Star Break. Bernie points out how COVID-19 really halted the Blues' momentum from the 2019 Stanley Cup run. He then takes a look at who may be on the move and if it is a smart move to re-sign Ryan O'Reilly to a long-term contract extension.
Bernie reacts to Katie Woo's projected Opening Day roster published on the Athletic. Bernie questions automatically including Genesis Cabrera and Drew VerHagen in the bullpen and wonders why Jake Woodford isn't included.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Bernie and Andy evaluate the team's performance through the first half of the season, and look at when the Blues may start making moves ahead of the Trade Deadline. Bernie then examines the makeup of the current team and tries to see why the locker room culture has deteriorated.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals stack up to the rest of the competition in the NL Central. Bernie points out how the Brewers still are the top challenger, but the Cubs are not going to be a doormat this season. Bernie also lauds the Brewers for being able to get William Contreras on the cheap while the Cardinals had to open up the wallet for Willson. He then explains how the only way to get Bill DeWitt, Jr. to make changes is for him to feel the impact in the wallet as he points out how Mike Matheny's ouster was a direct result of dwindling fan support.
Bernie catches up with Ira Kaufman at joebucsfan.com to talk about Bruce Springsteen kicking off his farewell tour Wednesday night in Tampa. Ira gives the Boss a B+ for his concert as he lamented a couple of exclusions in the set list and a lack of interaction with the crowd. Bernie and Ira also share some of their favorite Springsteen songs and memories.
Bernie is talking Mizzou basketball after a solid win over a struggling LSU team. Bernie points out how Kobe Brown is playing at an elite level and asks who was the last player who had such a strong all-around game.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his final thoughts on how the abolition of the shift shouldn't have a significant impact on Nolan Gorman given how the Cardinals shifted less than any other team last season. Bernie also says if there's a need to question Nolan Gorman's competency at second base, then he clearly is an inferior defender to Jeff Kent.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie tells the story about the time he missed out on a chance to meet Bruce Springsteen backstage after not noticing Bob Costas trying to get his attention at a concert. Bernie then looks into SLU's disappointing loss at Fordham Tuesday as being indicative of why Travis Ford will go down as a good, but not great coach. He compares that contest to many of Mizzou's shortcomings over the past decade.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie continues his Cardinals conversation from the previous segment as he looks at the Cardinals offense. While he praises the signing of Willson Contreras, he looks at who will contribute off the bench and points to the big dropoff after Contreras at the catcher position.
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.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian ahead of the Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Vahe talks about the numerous Chiefs-Eagles connections including Andy Reid and how he had to inform current Eagles coach Nick Sirianni that he didn't have space for him on his Chiefs' staff.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reflects on the career of Tom Brady after the legendary quarterback announced his retirement earlier Wednesday. Bernie highlights the significance of Brady's individual and team achievements with the Patriots and Buccaneers.
Bernie wonders what the Blues can get for Vladimir Tarasenko after seeing Vancouver get a light return for Bo Horvat. Bernie then shifts his focus to the NFL where he points out how officiating played a major role in the outcome of the AFC championship game. Bernie also looks at who the 49ers may turn to at quarterback with Brock Purdy's status in doubt for next season.
Bernie chats with the new television voice of the Cardinals, Chip Caray, one day after his hiring was formally announced. Chip talks about how much it means to be coming home to call Cardinals games, how taking the job is bittersweet knowing he's replacing a good friend in Dan McLaughlin, and his overall approach to how he broadcasts games.
Bernie visits with Keith Law of The Athletic to talk about his top 100 prospects list. Keith explains why Matthew Liberatore doesn't make the cut, but why it's too soon to lose faith. He also makes the cases for Jordan Walker, Gordon Graceffo, Tink Hence, Masyn Winn and more.
Bernie vents his frustration after another disappointing performance for the Blues Monday night in Winnipeg. Bernie asks if the coaching staff needs to be called out for not getting more out of the current roster. He also starts speculating who might be headed out of town at the trade deadline.
Bernie vents about the continued woes and slow starts for the St. Louis Blues. He first offers up his drink suggestions when watching this team play. He then points out just how poor the team's starts have been and supports Jordan Binnington for firing the team up on Saturday.
Bernie talks about how it's legit for Bradford Doolittle to rank the Cardinals' lineup as the second-best in MLB. Bernie points out how the club has upgraded, but still needs to make sure it has better options on the bench than Ben DeLuzio and Paul DeJong. He also looks at how the Cardinals have five top-100 prospects.
Bernie visits with legendary NFL writer John McClain of gallerysports.com. John talks about his experience covering the Mr. October event in West Palm Beach, Florida, featuring 30 baseball and pro football hall of famers. Bernie and John both talk about their favorite memories of Reggie Jackson. John also handicaps Torry Holt's hall of fame case.
Bernie visits with CBSsports.com senior writer and bracketologist Jerry Palm. Jerry explains why Purdue is a consensus number one team right now. He also forecasts Mizzou and SLU's chances of making the NCAA Tournament and where they could land in the seeding. Palm is very confident in Mizzou, while he says SLU has little to no margin of error as the A-10 is shaping up to be a one bid league.
Bernie shares some of his memories of Bobby Hull, who died at the age of 84. Bernie talks about his experience getting to cover him at the end of his career. He also criticizes a writer for publishing a hit piece on Hull after his death.
Bernie recaps the AFC and NFC championship games. Bernie points out how the NFL's cost cutting is really showing in the poor officiating in the games. While officiating didn't totally decide either outcome, Bernie points out where it made an impact.
Bernie makes his predictions for the NFC and AFC championship games between the Eagles and 49ers and the Bengals and Chiefs.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick takes a look at some of the next candidates for the Hall of Fame and checks in on the case for Cardinals legend Ken Boyer, Yadier Molina, and others. Bernie and Rick also chat about the area college basketball teams and more.
Bernie opens up the show ranting about another lackluster effort by the Blues. Bernie refuses to let any current player off the hook including Jordan Kyrou and Jordan Binnington. Bernie also is ready for the reality that many familiar faces may be dealt at the trade deadline and calls out Doug Armstrong for some of his offseason moves.
Bernie examines some of the left-handed relief options available for the Cardinals as they reportedly are seeking to upgrade the bullpen prior to the start of Spring Training.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton. John talks about how the Cardinals need a legitimate left-handed reliever in 2023, and if Genesis Cabrera will return to form. John also weighs in on the Cardinals' pending hire of Chip Caray as both John and Bernie share thoughts on their personal experiences with Chip.
Bernie takes a deep dive into the upcoming AFC championship game between the Bengals and Chiefs. Bernie says the game will come down to the battle of defensive coordinators. Bernie points out how Bengals DC Lou Anarumo did a masterful job of constantly adjusting to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in last year's game and this year's regular season matchup. He also says his Chiefs counterpart Steve Spagnuolo will need to showcase his elite defensive coaching ability.
NFL.com writer and podcaster Eric Edholm joins Bernie to preview the NFC and AFC championship games. Eric examines the rematch between Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes and points out how Burrow's strong second half last year was the difference in sending the Bengals to the Super Bowl. Eric also looks at how defense will impact the AFC championship game between the Eagles and 49ers.
Bernie takes a look at how Doug Armstrong's recent moves have backfired on him this season, and if Ryan O'Reilly will be dealt. Bernie points out how if O'Reilly doesn't agree to a contract extension before the trade deadline, he's likely going to be dealt given Armstrong's history of not re-signing his own free agents. Bernie also talks about how the signing of Torey Krug hasn't worked out and how Jay Bouwmeester's sudden retirement forced him to overpay for Marco Scandella.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the Arizona Coyotes. Bernie takes a look at the team's lineup changes and expresses mild optimism that the team will be able to come together on the road where it has a better record this season than on home ice.
ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins Bernie to talk about the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline and what the Blues may do. Greg points out how Ryan O'Reilly will have a robust market given his experience as a Conn Smythe Trophy winner. Greg mentions how hard it is for a team to remain at an elite level after winning a Stanley Cup as he points out how Tampa Bay hasn't been the same since being forced to dismantle its checking line.
Bernie talks about how he's optimistic about Mizzou basketball after the team's win Tuesday at Ole Miss. Bernie highlights the impact Isiaih Mosley and Mohammed Diarra are making with their insertation into the rotation. He also points out how promising it was to see D'Moi Hodge regain his scoring touch. He then takes a trip down memory lane as he recaps the 2001 4 OT win over Iowa State in Columbia as the Cyclones return to town on Saturday.
Bernie wraps up his Scott Rolen discussion with a few additional statistics before transitioning to the slumping Blues. Bernie highlights how Colton Parayko, has Craig Berube mentioned Tuesday night, has not been playing up to his usual standards. Bernie points out how the replacement for every lost piece of the 2019 team has been a downgrade. He also starts looking into who could be dealt prior to the March NHL trade deadline including if Ryan O'Reilly's time in St. Louis is coming to an end.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe about Scott Rolen's selection to the Hall of Fame. Jay highlights how Rolen excelled in all facets of the game. Jay and Bernie dive into why Rolen did not receive more votes. They then look at candidates who could be voted in by the BBWAA in the 2024 class.
Bernie rants about how St. Louis always overreacts any time snow is even mentioned in the forecast. He also offers up his initial thoughts on Scott Rolen's Hall of Fame selection including how it was crazy that he barely made it after years on the ballot.
Bernie takes a look at some of the Cardinals' rising talent coming up on the farm. He checks in on various top prospect lists and points out how the Cardinals consistently have four top 100 prospects featuring Jordan Walker, Masyn Winn, Tink Hence, and Gordon Graceffo. He highlights how the latter three prospects have been rising up the charts.
Bernie previews the Blues' contest against the Buffalo Sabres. He looks into why Calle Rosen is scratched for Tuesday night's game with Tyler Tucker and Niko Mikkola in the lineup. He also offers up his take on why he doesn't believe Jordan Binnington is the team MVP this season.
Bernie visits with Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian. Vahe previews the AFC Championship game between the Chiefs and Bengals. Vahe looks into why Cincinnati has emerged as a favorite. He also provides an update on Patrick Mahomes' status.
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.
Bernie previews Mizzou's matchup against Ole Miss and looks at how the Tigers had nothing to be ashamed of with their performance Saturday against Alabama. Bernie goes off on critics and some writers who are refusing to vote Scott Rolen into the Hall of Fame because "he doesn't pass the eye test." Bernie reveals numbers that put Rolen in elite company.
Bernie offers up his final thoughts on how it would be a shame if Scott Rolen is not voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Bernie takes a further dive into Scott Rolen's hall of fame case. Bernie is befuddled that an increase in votes for Todd Helton appears to be coming at Scott Rolen's expense. Bernie then digs into all the statistical evidence to support why Rolen should be voted in accounting for both his all-around production and especially his elite defensive production.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and Inside the Blues reporter Lou Korac about the team's up-and-down season and Saturday's embarrassing loss to Chicago. Lou gives updates on the statuses of Vladimir Tarasenko, Torey Krug, and Pavel Buchnevich. Lou also starts examining Blues trade candidates and points out that the team already has a built-in replacement if it wants to get a return for pending UFA Niko Mikkola.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame football writer Rick Gosselin of rickgosselin.com to breakdown the NFL divisional playoff games. Rick looks as what went wrong for the Cowboys as they extend their absence in a conference championship game to 27 years. Bernie also reacts to the breaking news that Chip Caray will be the television voice of the Cardinals in 2023.
With the Baseball Hall of Fame 2023 class scheduled to be revealed Wednesday, Bernie looks at Scott Rolen's chances. Bernie points out that Rolen has more qualifications than Todd Helton who appears to be almost a lock.
Bernie examines if it's time for the Blues to start selling their pending unrestricted free agents as he presents a bleak forecast for the remainder of this season. He also calls for the team to trade away Thomas Greiss and give Joel Hofer a chance to start establishing himself at the NHL level.
Bernie offers up his takes on the NFL Divisional Round playoff games. Bernie calls out Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy for his poor playcalling that proved to be the difference in the team's loss to San Francisco. He also looks at how the Chiefs and Bengals won to setup a rematch of last year's AFC Championship Game.
Bernie takes a look at his and listeners' picks for all-time short St. Louis Cardinals players. He then previews the weekend's NFL playoff games.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick handicaps the Cardinals starting rotation and makes his predictions on who will emerge. He and Bernie also engage in a conversation about the leadoff position and how it's changed. Bernie then starts talking about some of the notable short Cardinals in recent history.
Bernie reacts to the Minnesota Twins acquiring pitcher Pablo Lopez from the Miami Marlins in exchange for infielder Luis Arraez. He also points out why he thinks the Cardinals need more bullpen help. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on Mizzou plucking former Miami Jake Garcia and the athletic department announcing its first budget surplus in years.
Bernie offers up his final thoughts on the Cards' ZiPS projections, Blues/Predators and more.
Bernie revisits the Fangraphs ZiPS projections for the 2023 Cardinals. He looks at if the models' bullish projections for Alec Burleson are accurate.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy looks at the Blues' chances of being realistic postseason contenders as they sit four points out of a playoff spot. He also speculates that Vladimir Tarasenko has a much better chance of being traded than Ryan O'Reilly. Bernie then asks if Ivan Barbashev could be an attractive trade chip.
Bernie checks in on the Saint Louis Billikens after beating Loyola to improve to 5-1 in conference play. Bernie points out how they were able to win without Yuri Collins leading the team in assists. He also looks at Javonte Perkins regaining his scoring touch as a reason for optimism with this team.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szybmorski to discuss the 2023 Cardinals ZiPS projections. Dan talks about how while he personally disagree's with some of the projections, they're definitely worth noting. Dan then touches on how Adam Wainwright is projected out as an average pitcher, but some of the Cardinals' yonger players and pitchers are expected to breakout.
Bernie takes an initial look at Dan Szymborski's 2023 Cardinals ZiPS projections on Fangraphs. Bernie points out how Fangraphs is especially bullish on Nolan Gorman and looks at a number of the Cardinals' young players in a positive light.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes a look at what young players and pitchers he expects to take a step up this season. He also examines the impact pitching coach Dusty Blake will have on the staff.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews the upcoming NFL divisional round playoff games including what to watch from the Chiefs, if Buffalo can continue its magic agains the Bengals, and if Brock Purdy will finally start to struggle for the 49ers.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie answers listener texts about the Cardinals and Bill DeWitt's spending. He also tells the story about how he used to own a Ford Pinto and it didn't blow up on him.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Jim provides updates on Vladimir Tarasenko and some of the other injured Blues players. He also tries to speculate what direction the Blues will go at the trade deadline.
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.
Bernie dives in to the top stories of the day as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie also previews Wednesday night's matchups for SLU and Mizzou.
Bernie offers up some betting advice for Kansas City Chiefs fans as he points out where money is to be had for smart betters.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders Editor-in-chief Aaron Schatz to recap Super Wild Card Weekend. Aaron talks about why he thinks Buffalo is the AFC's top team and the 49ers are rising in the NFC. Aaron doesn't think Brock Purdy is a flash in the pan but does foresee a scenario where other teams could expose him. Aaron looks at what to expect from the Dallas Cowboys moving forward, and why the Kansas City Chiefs aren't his top team in the AFC. Aaron cautions that the Bills and Chiefs still have a major challenge in Cincinnati.
Bernie reacts to Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt, Jr's. comments he made during the Winter Warm-up about not looking to keep up with big spenders like Mets owner Steve Cohen. Bernie points out that while the Cardinals were ahead of their era in the 2000s when they hired Jeff Luhnow, the rest of the league has caught up.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton after he spent the weekend covering the Cardinals Winter Warm-up. John talks about how impressed he was by Jordan Walker and how he seems to be meeting the hype of a can't-miss prospect on and off the field. He also calls out bench coach Matt Holliday for leaving his post one month before the start of spring training.
Bernie reacts to Ken Rosenthal's rumor that the Cardinals are interested in acquring Marlins RHP Pablo Lopez. Bernie points out that according to WAR Pablo Lopez pitched no better than Miles Mikolas or Adam Wainwright, and how he's not a true #1 starter.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators Monday night. Bernie points to Jake Neighbours' recent strong play as a big reason behind the team's improvement. Bernie also expresses concern about how the team never seems like it is playing a solid game even when it is winning.
Bernie breaks down the Cowboys' wild card win over the Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bernie admits to being pleasantly surprised by the Cowboys' dominating performance.
Bernie plays some of John Mozeliak's top comments from his media session Saturday at the Cardinals Care 2023 Winter Warm-up, and puts all of his optimism in the proper perspective.
Bernie recaps the action to date over Super Wild Card weekend including the coaching blunders that cost the Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings to end their seasons. He also looks at how Trevor Lawrence was able to lead the Jaguars back from a nearly insurmountable deficit.
Bernie visits with legendary Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Rick offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' moves to avoid arbitration. Rick and Bernie then go on to discuss baseball Hall of Fame ballots. Rick reveals his choices, and Bernie goes on a rant about writers who publicly disclose they submitted blank ballots as he calls out writers who choose to not name anyone and grandstand by omitting worthy candidates.
Bernie offers up his thoughts as the Cardinals announced they have agreed to deals with six arbitration-eligible players while preparing to go to arbitration with Ryan Helsley and Genesis Cabrera. Bernie looks at Tyler O'Neill's signing as a positive development on top of his staying in St. Louis for the offseason as he was clearly burdened by dealing with arbitration last season. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on if the pitch clock will remain a factor in the postseason and reacts to some deals other former Cardinals have signed.
Bernie starts out his Friday the 13th show talking about how the Blues returned to their (bad) old ways in their loss to Calgary Thursday night. He comments how the defense looked especially vulnerable as turnovers again proved costly.
Bernie talks about how the SEC is continuing to thrive under the leadership of Greg Sankey after he had big shoes to fill after Mike Slive's retirement. Bernie points out how the SEC's next media deal is clutch after setting the bar high with the SEC Network. He also compares that to how the Big XII has struggled to establish a network and the Pac-12 Network still struggles to reach viewers.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about how the Blues' recent rash of injuries has been a blessing in disguise as it's opened up opportunities for hungry players from Springfield. Andy also talks about how the team's fortunes have correlated with Jordan Kyrou heating up in the middle of December.
Bernie reacts to Jim Bowden listing the Cardinals as being a prime fit for Michael Wacha, who he considers the top remaining free agent pitching option. Bernie points out that Wacha isn't any better than any of the incumbent options and may not be an option over Jake Woodford. He also highlights the need for improved relief pitching after Mike Shildt burnt out numerous relievers in previous seasons.
Bernie looks at the state of the Tigers after they fell at Texas A&M Wednesday night. Bernie points out how this loss displayed many of the Tigers' defensive flaws that had been masked by steals. He also lauds Dennis Gates for his demeanor and takes a look ahead to see what the next couple of weeks can bring.
Bernie chats with CBSsports.com NFL writer Jared Dubin to preview NFL Wild Card Weekend and the NFL Playoffs. Jared talks about if the Chiefs have been playing with fire by forcing Patrick Mahomes to lead them back from behind on several occasions. Jared examines if the Buffalo Bills will be playing with extra motivation in the wake of Damar Hamlin's medical emergency. He also examines if Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars can continue their late season magic against the Chargers.
Bernie reacts to the news that Matt Holliday has resigned as Cardinals bench coach and is being replaced by Joe McEwing. Bernie defends Holiday for opting to spend more time with his family while assuring that the Cardinals are in fine hands with McEwing. Bernie also talks about why Oliver Marmol has earned the benefit of the doubt with his coaching hires and how he's excited to see the impact some of the other hires and promotions can make, led by Dusty Blake on the pitching side.
Bernie chats with Pro Football Hall of Fame voter, gophnx.com Cardinals reporter, and 590 The Fan NFL Insider Howard Balzer. Howard previews the weekend's Wild Card round matchups. Howard looks at the coaching vacancies around the league, including Arizona's, and also offers insight into the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process and whether this will be the year Torry Holt is inducted.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals' offseason as he tries to take a realist's approach to analyzing the roster. Bernie mentions how he's happy with the team's position player corps, but has concerns about the pitching staff. He specifically targets the lack of a proven left-handed reliever as the likes of Packy Naughton, JoJo Romero and Genesis Cabrera battle for spots.
Bernie takes a look at the #20 Missouri Tigers basketball team prior to its matchup in College Station against Texas A&M. Bernie points to how the Tigers to date have passed every test to date this season, even considering the blowout loss to its western rivals. He also examines if the team is capable of bettering Ken Pomeroy's models that have the Tigers losing their next four contests.
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.
Bernie recaps the Blues' win over Calgary Tuesday night as he looks into how the club has kept winning in the absence of Ryan O'Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko.
Bernie takes a deeper look into Georgia's dominating win over TCU in Monday's National Championship Game. Bernie points out how Georgia dominated in every facet and proved it was at a different level. He also looks into how Kirby Smart may have passed Nick Saban as college football's top coach/CEO as he points out how Saban might not quite be as in tune as his younger former assistant.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas ahead of the team's contest against Calgary to open a seven-game homestand. Jim looks at why the Blues were able to succed on the road without Ryan O'Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko. He examines Brayden Schenn's importance to the team and what Tyler Tucker brings on defense.
Bernie opens the segment by answering a listener's question about where he should eat downtown in Bernie's native Baltimore. Bernie then evaulates the impact of the Twins' pending signing of Carlos Correa and how Steve Cohen's offer proved that MLB owners' poverty claims are more rooted in fiction than fact. Bernie also examines the Cardinals pitching staff and how Dusty Blake can make an impact.
Bernie visits with his Seeing Red Podcast co-host Will Leitch who was covering the CFP National Championship Game for New York Magazine. Will talks about the sheer dominance of Georgia, and how this team is being received in Athens. He also dives into some of the offseason happenings of the Cardinals including how the outfield situation will shape up.
Bernie reacts to the news of the day, including Corey Dickerson signing with the Washington Nationals. He offers up his initial thoughts on Georgia's rout of TCU Monday night, and previews the Blues' upcoming homestand.
Bernie visits with longtime NFL writer Clark Judge of Pro Football Journal. Clark talks about how the 49ers have kept finding ways to win despite having to shuffle through three quarterbacks this season, and how Brock Purdy's emergence is reminiscent of how Kurt Warner rose to the occasion when pressed into duty for the Rams. Clark also talks about how the entire league pulled together to support Damar Hamlin a week after he was hospitalized after suffering a life-threatening scare on the field.
Bernie checks in with ESPN.com senior college football writer Chris Low ahead of the college football National Championship Game in Inglewood. Chris details why he thinks TCU will have a tough time with Georgia. He also talks about why Kirby Smart has been able to thrive at Georgia while so many former Nick Saban assistants struggle to be elite.
Bernie recaps the final week of the NFL regular season. He examines the firings of Kliff Kingsbury and Lovie Smith, and takes a look at who he expects to go on a run in the postseason. He also calls out Packers linebacker Quay Walker for shoving aside a Lions trainer in the aftermath of last Monday's Damar Hamlin incident.
Bernie chats with Satuday Down South editor Adam Spencer. Adam offers up some of his observation on the #20 Missouri Tigers basketball team. Adam then predicts that the college football National Championship Game will be a high-scoring affair with Georgia likely being able to prevail and capitalize on any TCU turnovers. He says turnovers will be the difference in the game. He then looks at if Georgia has supplanted Alabama has college football's top program.
Bernie dives into the recently surging Blues. He points to improved play from Brayden Schenn and Brandon Saad as helping the team compensate for the losses of Vladimir Tarasenko and Ryan O'Reilly. He also points out that the team's resurgence really has been going for about a month.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on Monday night's National Championship Game between Georgia and TCU. He also weighs in on the initial wave of NFL coaching moves including Arizona and Houston firing Kliff Kingsbury and Lovie Smith respectively.
Bernie takes a look at if the Cardinals are underachievers despite having a long track record of making the postseason in recent years. He also takes a look at national experts' predictions for the College Football Playoff title game.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame baseball writer and Post-Dispatch contributor Rick Hummel. Rick offers up his takes on who he expects to take steps forward for the Cardinals in 2023. Rick also answers listener texts about his memories and experiences over his 50-year career and offers up his pick for the 2023 College Football Playoff championship game.
Bernie reacts to the NFL enacting neutral site scenarios for the AFC championship game, and the Bengals being less than happy for being penalized by their game against Buffalo being canceled due to circumstances out of their control. He also looks at the Blues' play in two games without Ryan O'Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko. He points out how O'Reilly's loss may not be as big as it would have been a few years ago with the recent slippage in his performance. He also questions if Jordan Binnington's performance is legit and why Tarasenko was named an All-Star over Jordan Kyrou.
Bernie previews the College Football Playoff championship game as he looks at what would need to happen for TCU to upset Georgia and cover against the point spread. He also looks at how emotional betting has impacted the point spread.
Bernie takes a minute to reflect on the lunacy of the U.S. House Speaker election as Kevin McCarthy continues to not receive the required number of votes.
Bernie talks about how he would be less than impressed if the Cardinals made a big move for an impact bat given how the rotation has slipped in recent seasons as it shows a continued inability to miss bats. He compares how this era is different than when Dave Duncan thrived preaching the pitch to contact mentality.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy looks at the keys to the team's win Tuesday over Toronto and at how it appears that Doug Armstrong made an impact by calling players out by name in his teleconference Monday. Andy also examines who has the most to gain from opportunities available with Ryan O'Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko out of the lineup with injuries.
Bernie visits wtih longtime NFL writer and columnist Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com. Ira and Bernie dive into the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists as they discuss why it's hard for receivers like Torry Holt to gain traction. Ira points to the case of Warren Sapp of how a player doesn't have to be a great guy to have a worthy resume. Ira then looks at how 2022 is helping to shape Tom Brady's legacy and what's in store for him in the near future.
Upon seeing Jim Bowden report that the Cardinals are still interested in acquiring a major addition, Bernie tries to speculate who they may add. He looks at the cases for bringing in Mike Trout and Shane Bieber among others.
Bernie previews the Blues' Thursday night matchup against the New Jersey Devils. He also looks at where Mizzou can improve after losing in Arkansas Wednesday night in a tough road matchup. He then expresses disappointment in Travis Ford and SLU after yet another loss wtih a veteran team.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews the night in college basketball including SLU facing UMASS, Illinois facing Northwestern, and Mizzou battling Arkansas in a top 25 battle.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how it's a promising sign that Eli Drinkwitz hired Fresno State's Kirby Moore as the Tigers' new offensive coordinator. Bernie also dives into some of his winners and losers from bowl season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with CBSsports.com national college football writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis previews the College Football Playoff championship game as he looks at how Georgia could be vulnerable against TCU.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie talks about the impact soaring payrolls could have on the game of baseball.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with CBSSports.com MLB writer Matt Snyder to discuss former Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen's Hall of Fame candidacy and other hot topics from the offseason.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the news of the day including the Blues pulling off a thrilling win in Toronto, Bobby Petrino ankling UNLV for Texas A&M, and a busy night Wednesday in college basketball.
Bernie reacts to reports that the Cardinals are in a prime position to deal from their outfield depth. He discusses R.J. Anderson's article on cbssports.com outlining trade possibilities.
Bernie visits with NFL.com senior columnist Jeffri Chadiha a day after he covered the Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Bengals where Damar Hamlin collapsed and had to be administered CPR on the field. Jeffri talks about his experience covering the game, and how the NFL made the right decision to postpone it even if some were critical of the timetable. Jeffri also takes a look at where the Chiefs have been struggling a little down the stretch as they prepare for the postseason.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News national college sports writer Bill Bender. Bill breaks down Saturday's College Football Playoff semifinal games as both games proved to be the most entertaining in playoff history in their own unique ways. Bill also offers up his national championship prediction.
Bernie reacts to comments Doug Armstrong made on an interview earlier Tuesday on The Fan 590 in Toronto. Bernie then asks if he was too easy on Armstrong when he didn't re-sign David Perron as the team reels in his absence.
Bernie visits with NHL.com Blues correspondent and Inside the Blues publisher Lou Korac. Lou talks about Doug Armstrong calling out individuals and how Brayden Schenn's offensive struggles have been a mircochosim of the team's. Lou also talks about how the team seems to be in agreement that it needs to be better defensively and pay more attention to detail as it has underachieved to date.
Bernie reacts to Doug Armstrong's comments to the media in a conference call Tuesday. Bernie says it's refreshing to see Armstrong call out Colton Parayko and others by name. Bernie also emphasizes that goal prevention is the top measurement of the team's performance and this year's team is not successful in that department.
Bernie weighs in on a busy weekend in sports including the NFL making the right decision to postpone Monday night's Bills-Bengals game after Damar Hamlin had to be revived after collapsing, an action-packed weekend of college football, and the Blues facing more adversity on the ice and in the training room.
Bernie takes a look at his top sports stories of 2022 ranging from the top headlines to some that flew a little under the radar.
Bernie talks about why the Cardinals elected to not make offensive upgrades in the outfield as he breaks down the team's offensive production in 2022 and looks at why most available pieces would not be a good fit.
Bernie visits with CBSsports.com MLB writer Dayn Perry. Dayn agrees with Bernie in being skeptical about the Cardinals' pitching depth as he's perplexed by the team's aversion to going after top of the rotation starting pitchers. Dayn is much more confident in the Cardinals' offensive production.
Bernie starts putting 2022 to bed in his final show of the year as his second full year at 590 The Fan comes to a close. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the Blues after their 3-1 win over Chicago Thursday night at Enterprise Center.
Bernie defends the Cardinals for some of their inactivity in the pitching market as he points to the injury history of pitchers like Nathan Eovaldi who recently signed with Texas. Bernie also highlights how an injury-prone Michael Wacha would just add to a logjam of question marks on the Cardinals' pitching staff.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie for his weekly visit to preview the Blues' Thursday night contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. Andy talks about how Niko Mikkola has taken his game up another level to help the Blues in 5-on-5 play, and how the team still hasn't found an adequate replacement for David Perron to play next to Ryan O'Reilly.
Bernie offers up some of his memories of the late Pele and reacts to Bill McDermott's comments from his interview on High Noon. He also talks about how Dennis Gates is the real deal at Mizzou and fans should believe the hype.
The Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly joins Bernie to talk about Mizzou's win over #19 Kentucky and the latest news and notes around Mizzou football. Bernie points to Mizzou's experience and team attitude as keys to being able to exploit Kentucky's weaknesses at Mizzou Arena and reasons for promise moving forward. He also talks about the impact of Brady Cook undergoing shoulder surgery as it opens up opportunities for other quarterbacks, including Sam Horn, to shine in spring ball.
Bernie chats with Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition senior national columnist Connor O'Gara. Connor previews the Peach Bowl between Georgia and Ohio State as he highlights how Georgia didn't suffer any slippage on offense or defense this season. Connor also talks about how Mizzou exposed Kentucky's flaws Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena.
Bernie reacts to Mizzou's upset win over Kentucky and the news that QB Brady Cook will miss spring football after undergoing shoulder surgery. Bernie also shares some of his memories of Pele who passed away at age 82.
Bernie takes a look at the Blues' recent performance as he points to signs of improvement but is still concerned with how few of the team's wins have come in regulation. He also calls out Vladimir Tarasenko for his game-changing miscue in overtime Tuesday night.
Bernie previews Mizzou's Wednesday night matchup against #19 Kentucky in Columbia. Bernie points out how Mizzou's chemistry is allowing it to thrive as was displayed during last week's Braggin' Rights game and talks about how a Mizzou win Wednesday could put the program back on the map.
Bernie visits with on3.com senior writer and VP editorial Ivan Maisel. Ivan takes a moment to touch on some of the key college football figures who died in 2022 including the impact and legacy of Mike Leach. Ivan offers up how he would improve the college football landscape that is seeing coaches and players constantly bouncing from program to program. Ivan also previews the College Football Playoff.
Bernie goes through and analyzes Craig Calcaterra's list of MLB's most handsome managers, culminating with former Cardinals outfielder Skip Schumaker at number 1. He then shifts to Mike Matheny as Bernie points out how he thinks Matheny would be an excellent fit at the college level, even if he wasn't receptive to the idea during his tenure with the Cardinals.
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.
Bernie is talking college football as the College Football playoff games are approaching. Bernie points out how Ohio State has pressure to thrive on the national stage in the Peach Bowl after being able to back in to the playoff. He thinks getting upset by Michigan could help the Buckeyes against Georgia.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas as the Blues return from their holiday break. Jim breaks down how Torey Krug's absence will impact the Blues, especially on the power play. He also points to improved special teams play as a key factor in the team's recent turnaround.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders senior analyst Mike Tanier. Mike looks at what went wrong with Nathaniel Hackett in Denver as he points out how Hackett's tenure was still better than Urban Meyer's stint coaching the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mike pours cold water on rumors that Sean Payton could land in Denver. Mike also explains why he thinks Tua Tagovailoa's star is fading in Miami.
Bernie visits with The Cardinal Nation publisher Brian Walton to discuss the Cardinals' minor league system. Brian offers up his prediction on when Jordan Walker will make his major league debut. Brian also offers up perspective on what role Alec Burleson could have in 2023 and how Juan Yepez could factor into the team's plans.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals' quiet offseason, as he expresses concern over the Cardinals falling from 7th to 14th in total 26-man roster payroll in MLB since 2019. He questions the team's direction as it appears content to compete rather than win a World Series. He points out how the rest of the league has caught up with the Cardinals when it comes to scouting and budget shopping.
Bernie questions why Missouri is all-in on Eli Drinkwitz despite achieving middling results while still relying on Barry Odom's players. Bernie points out other examples of programs rebuilding in far less time than Drinkwitz is taking with Mizzou. He also questions why QB Sam Horn didn't get a legitimate look last season.
Bernie previews the Blues' upcoming homestand that starts Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He examines the impact of Torey Krug's injury that will keep him out for six weeks while also looking forward to seeing how Calle Rosen produces with more opportunities available to contribute.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about how the Blues are impacted by Jordan Kyrou being out of the lineup and how much Robert Thomas brings. Andy also points to Niko Mikkola as a defenseman flying under the radar. Bernie then touches on Mizzou WR Dominic Lovett announcing he is transferring to Georgia.
Bernie gets in to the holiday spirit as he and Jim Heuer go through and play some of their favorite Christmas songs of all time.
The Voice of the Illini, Brian Barnhart, joins Bernie to preview Thursday night's Braggin' Rights game vs. Missouri. Brian takes a look at how Brad Underwood's team is coming together after the departure of Kofi Cockburn. He then pivots to football where he goes in depth on the impact of Illinois extending football coach Bret Bielema.
Bernie reacts to some of the day's MLB transactions including the Reds designating Mike Moustakas for assignment and the Cubs signing catcher Tucker Barnhart to a two-year deal. He also discusses the Cardinals' spending habits. He points out how the team got lucky being able to keep Nolan Arenado at a discount, and speculates the club may be in a position to trade for an elite starting pitcher, if needed, since it hung onto prospects this offseason.
Bernie previews Thursday night's Braggin' Rights game between Missouri and Illinois. Bernie takes a look at how Brad Underwood has built up the Illinois program while the current team is still trying to mature and come together. He also points out how Mizzou has improved under Dennis Gates even if it's still an underdog. He then shitfts his attention to the Saint Louis University Billikens as he questions Travis Ford's coaching ability given how he's admitted this is his most talented squad at SLU.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie remembers the life of Steelers great Franco Harris who passed away and his impact on the game.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie goes in depth to highlight how Mets owner Steve Cohen is making many of his peers foolish. Bernie compares his aggressive spending to the more conservative approach of Bill DeWitt and others as he points out how many other teams will be left in the dust.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with New York Times baseball contributor Scott Miller. Scott talks about the impact of Carlos Correa's last minute pivot to the New York Mets after agreeing to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Bernie also talks about the transfer portal and his disdain towards following it after Mizzou WR Tauskie Dove entered the portal.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Jim Heuer talk about the impact of City trading down in the superdraft to gain $400K in general allocation money.
Bernie visits with NFL writer Mike Sando of the Athletic as he broadcasts from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Mike reminisce about Steelers RB Franco Harris who passed away at the age of 72. They also discuss Mike's latest quarterback tiers he published last week in The Athletic.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to the Blues' 5-2 loss to Seattle Tuesday night as well as the Mets signing Carlos Correa after the Giants and Correa disagreed over findings from his physical.
Bernie wonders aloud if the Cardinals are still setup to be overreliant on Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado as they were in 2022.
Inside the Blues and NHL.com Blues writer Lou Korac joins Bernie to talk about the winners of four straight contests. Lou points out how Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou have meshed since being paired together alongside Ivan Barbashev. Lou and Bernie also look into what moves the Blues could make to bolster the lineup.
Bernie questions why the Blues aren't being tied to more trade rumors with pending free agents and the team looking like it could use a minor shakeup. He also looks ahead to what moves John Mozeliak may make for the Cardinals, including a potential reunion with an outfielder from last season.
PowerMizzou.com editor and publisher Gabe DeArmond joins Bernie to preview the Gasparilla Bowl and Thursday night's McBride and Son Homes Braggin' Rights contest that will be heard on 590 The Fan. Gabe expresses optimism for the basketball team that even if it doesn't win vs. Illinois, it can still be competitive deep into the season. Gabe also takes a look at some of the recruits expected to sign on the early signing day.
Bernie plays some of the highlights from Frank Cusumano's television interview with Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. Bernie highlights and analyzes why the Cardinals turned to Willson Contreras, why John Mozeliak is bullish about his pitching, and when Jordan Walker could debut with the major league team.
Bernie pauses from the rigors of the sports world to take a few minutes and discuss his favorite Christmas/holiday movies of all-time.
Bernie recaps the Blues' win over Vancouver with Jordan Kyrou's breakout performance. He also speculates about Carlos Correa's signing being delayed by an issue with his physical. He then laments not pursuing a career as a consultant after Mizzou announced it is hiring a firm to assess its athletic department.
Bernie talks about if the recent signings of Dansby Swanson and Jameson Taillon will be enough to propel the Cubs back into relevancy.
Bernie previews the Blues' Monday night matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. Bernie looks at if the recent winning streak is sign for legitimate optimism as the Canucks won't be a pushover with a lot of offensive talent. Bernie then weighs in on the uptick in NFL quarterback talent this season as he poitns to how so many teams have exciting quarterbacks to watch even stretching beyond the stars.
Football Outsiders editor in chief Aaron Schatz joins Bernie to chat about NFL Week 15. Aaron examines the impact Jaylon Hurts' injury may have on the Eagles long term as he feels like resting him is a precautionary move. Aaron also touches on the emergence of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence this season now that he can play for a legitimate NFL coach in Doug Pederson.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton. John explores what moves are in Cardinals' future as the club still could use a lefthanded bat and improved pitching depth. John speculates the club could hit the trade market to find its bench bat. John also thinks the club could improve its bullpen depth internally as it searches for pitchers who can miss bats.
Bernie talks about the Cubs signing of shortstop Dansby Swanson. Bernie highlights how this move along with the signing of Jameson Taillon could pose as threats for the Cardinals in the near future.
Bernie offers up his thoughts and reactions to the dramatic World Cup championship game between Argentina and France. Bernie defends his right to his opinions despite not being a soccer traditionalist.
Bernie dives into if the Cardinals can count on Jack Flaherty in 2022. Bernie points out how dominant he was as recently as the first months of 2021 as reason for optimism, while pointing to the team's track record in handling injuries as reason for concern. He also declares that Oliver Marmol can't get trapped into leaning on Adam Wainwright too much or too deep into games.
Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie for his Friday visit. Rick offers up his take on how Willson Contreras will help the Cardinals and how his acquistion has changed the makeup of the catcher position for the team. The Commish also weighs in on the other blockbuster signings across MLB this offseason including how Jose Quintana may have left money on the table. Hummel then explains why it didn't surprise him to see the Cardinals pass on bringing Quintana back as he looks at potential ways the team can improve and how the lineup will shape up.
Bernie praises the Blues for a superb effort overcoming adversity to beat the Oilers in overtime. He also recaps the day's free agent signings and points to how it would be out of character for Bill DeWitt Jr. to compete for the likes of Carlos Rodon.
Bernie previews the World Cup Final between Argentina and France as he wonders if it'll be a high scoring affair like their 2018 round of 16 matchup. Bernie asks if a World Cup win could insert Messi into the GOAT conversation.
Bernie reacts to the Cubs signing RHP Brad Boxberger and asks why the Cardinals don't see a need to upgrade the pitching staff. He points out other reasonably priced deals as examples of how they don't need to break the bank to upgrade.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of Thursday night's contest in Edmonton to open a five-game road trip. Andy highlights the importance of Pavel Buchnevich returning to the lineup after a bizarre injury. He also looks at how the team can get improved defensive play as he highlights the need for Justin Faulk to step up.
Bernie tells the story about how he wasn't well-received when he was asked to play Santa Claus one year. Bernie also expresses his desire for the Cardinals to upgrade the catching position behind Willson Contreras as he lacks confidence in almost every facet of Andrew Knizner's game. Bernie then kicks the tires on Joey Gallo as he examines if he could contribute to the team's offense on an affordable deal.
Bernie takes a look at where he'd like the Cardinals to spend some more money this offseason after signing Willson Contreras. He's also puzzeld by how the Cubs and Red Sox have been acting like smaller market teams by not making big splashes in free agency.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens about the MLB offseason and why teams are dishing out big money contracts with lengthy terms. Ben takes a look at why teams are spending so much, what economic conditions are allowing it, and how some of these contracts could hamper teams in the long term.
Bernie talks about how interesting it is that many notorious big spenders are standing pat this MLB offseason while other teams are breaking the bank. He then discusses the importance the Blues' five-game road trip has on the team's fate this season.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick throws cold water on the Cardinals' chances of signing Carlos Rodon as he points out how all the evidence shows the Cardinals are nothing more than a mystery team being used to drive up the price. Derrick also weighs in on the other happenings around the Cardinals and MLB.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals can upgrade and where it would be prudent to do so. Bernie analyzes Katie Woo's piece in The Athletic on the Cardinals' current depth and where they could upgrade including what pitchers the team has a realistic chance of pursuing.
Bernie reflect on the significance of Alex Ovechkin reaching 800 career goals Tuesday night. Bernie then answers listeners' texts on the Cardinals as fans react to the Cards' lack of activity other than signing Willson Contreras.
Bernie analyzes Carlos Correa's deal and weighs it against other deals signed this offseason. Bernie points out how lucky the Cardinals are that Nolan Arenado didn't opt out of his contract given the payday he could have gotten if he had elected to try free agency. Bernie also points out how many contracts have exceeded pundits' expectations.
Bernie chats with NFL.com lead draft writer Eric Edholm. Eric first offers up his thoughts on Mizzou's 6-6 season. He then dives into storylines across the NFL including how Jalen Hurts' emergence has elevated the Philadelphia Eagles. Eric highlights the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders as Philadelphia's biggest threats in the NFC. Eric also handicaps the tight AFC North race between Cincinnati and Baltimore.
Bernie recaps France's semifinal win over Morocco and previews Sunday's final vs. Argentina. He also talks about how economics are not a valid excuse for teams not to spend money in MLB as franchises like the Cardinals are worth more than ever.
The radio Voice of the St. Louis Blues, Chris Kerber, joins Bernie after the team earned 3 of 4 points in back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday. Chris urges people to be patient with some of the young players as he points out how Nathan MacKinnon didn't hit his stride until his fifth full season. He also emphasizes how the team's issues are not a result of poor coaching.
Bernie looks at the state of the Arizona Cardinals and how the organization has gone off the rails this season, complete with Kyler Murray tearing his ACL. He also points out the New England Patriots have managed to be mediocre despite the mind-boggling move of having Matt Patricia run the offense. Bernie then talks about the importance of the Willson Contreras signing coming off a historically inept offensive season by Cardinals catchers in 2022.
Bernie takes a quick look at the season Jayson Tatum is putting together in Boston and examines his chances to win the MVP Award. He also looks at the Celtics' success and points out how they've been doing it all without center Robert Williams.
Bernie visits with Yahoo MLB editor and writer Zach Crizer to recap all the MLB offseason activity to date. Zach analyzes the Mets shattering records with their spending this offseason and examines if they made the best use of their money. He also looks at the impact of other deals including Xander Bogaerts signing with the San Diego Padres.
Bernie says to pump the brakes on expecting Bill DeWitt, Jr. to open up the Cardinals checkbook to sign Carlos Rodon as it makes no sense to expect the organization to abandon its standard operating practice to sign an injury prone starter to a record setting deal.
Bernie weighs in on the sports news of the day before transitioning to offer up some of his favorite memories of Mississippi State coach Mike Leach who passed away on Tuesday
Bernie breaks down Missouri and Illinois' losses on the hardwood on Saturday. Bernie points to Mizzou's performance as providing a measuring stick to how Dennis Gates' team still needs to grow. He also listens in to Brad Underwood's rant after Illinois' loss to Penn State and how it could spark the team moving into 2023.
Bernie previews the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and Croatia. He then moves on to trying to diagnose the Blues' woes. Bernie calls out Doug Armstrong for his roster construction pointing to players like Josh Leivo, Tyler Pitlick and Calle Rosen having roles too big for a contending team. He also says any perceived disfunction in the locker room shouldn't be standing in the way of success as many great teams have had conflict.
Bernie visits with longtime NFL writer John McClain of gallerysports.com John recaps Sunday's NFL action including Brock Purdy beating Tom Brady in his first NFL start. John also explains why he's high on the Bengals and why the Cleveland Browns may never get a good return on what they gave up for and are paying DeShaun Watson.
Bernie takes a look at many of the prospects and fringe players that moved between the Braves, Athletics, and Brewers as he tries to determine whether the A's got a decent enough haul for catcher Sean Murphy.
Bernie starts breaking down the trade that sent Sean Murphy to Atlanta and William Contreras to Milwaukee. He also answers listener texts that ask how the deal impacts the Cardinals and why the Cardinals didn't pursue Murphy at such a low price.
Bernie reacts to the breaking, blockbuster eight player trade that sends A's catcher Sean Murphy to Atlanta and Braves catcher William Contreras to Milwaukee Brewers. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on Saturday's Army/Navy game and the Blues' continued struggles.
Bernie makes his Week 14 NFL picks as he looks at Joe Burrow's chances to beat Cleveland for the first time in his career and more. He then reacts to John Mozeliak's comments about the Cardinals outfield after Willson Contreras' press conference.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie to preview Saturday's Army-Navy game. Jim also talks about the Blues' continued woes as he doesn't see any significant moves coming in the near future.
Bernie listens into and analyzes Willson Contreras' comments from today after his press conference where he was formally introduced as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bernie offers up his opening thoughts on the Willson Contreras deal becoming official, Mizzou having a chance against the Jayhawks on Saturday in Columbia, and the Blues' continued struggles after surrendering at least four goals for the ninth straight game.
Bernie makes the case for why Willson Contreras will make a positive impact on the Cardinals. He highlights how Contreras has thrived both offensively and defensively.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about why the Jets have gotten off to such a strong start. He points out how Thomas Greiss has earned his second consecutive start with a knack for coming up big in clutch moments. Andy also contrasts this team's slow start with the 2018-2019 team.
David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 and NBC Sports Chicago joins Bernie to talk about new Cardinals and former Cubs catcher Willson Contreras. Kap tells Bernie how Contreras has always been committed to winning and is beloved by his former teammates. He also tells a personal story of how Contreras showed class and grace towards him and his family.
Bernie goes off on fans who are complaining about Willson Contreras' perceived defensive deficiencies as he clearly provides an upgrade over 2022 Yadier Molina. He points out how Contreras' improved offense will more than offset any defensive dropoff, and how pitch-calling is not typically an important skill as a catcher as Molina was one of the only catchers of his era calling his own games.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay talks about how the Cards' signing of Willson Contreras was a great move that has been overshadowed by a lot of the big money mega deals. Jay also points out that luck typically plays a role in veterans' committee selections to the Hall of Fame as Harold Baines was aided with a large White Sox presence and even 2023 electee Fred McGriff was able to benefit from having Greg Maddux and others he had connections to on the committee.
Bernie is exasperated at how the Padres broke the bank for shortstop Xander Bogaerts. He says it's a telling sign of the market that the Cardinals are neither listed as winners or losers despite the big-splash signing of Willson Contreras to the largest deal for an outside free agent in franchise history.
Lou Korac and Jim Heuer help Bernie close down the show for the day from Friendly's Bar in South County. The fellas cover social media etiquette when jumping into Lou's mentions.
Lou Korac's contributions to this episode of The Bernie Show have bled into the 5:00 hour! Lou's still hanging out with Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar in South County. Jim Heuer joins their discussion to reminisce about old Blues stories and talk about the current team.
Lou Korac is sticking around for more at Friendly's Sports Bar in South County. Bernie, Lou and Jim Heuer discuss whether or not the "depth" in the starting rotation is actually a plus for the Cardinals or if it's just fool's gold. The outfield was a rotating door last season, so what should we expect from the that unit in the 2023 season?
Lou Korac is sticking around at the Friendly's Sports Bar in South County to get deep into some hockey conversation with Bernie. The two try to diagnose the issues that have plagued the Blues recently as well as highlight what the team should continue to do from their victory against the Islanders.
Lou Korac stops by the Friendly's Sports Bar in South County to hangout with Bernie for the 4:00 hour. Bernie and Lou share some baseball conversation, particularly regarding the Cardinals signing Willson Contreras. Bernie transitions to Lou's number one area of expertise: St. Louis Blues hockey. The Blues put up a 7-spot on the scoreboard against the Islanders last night in an attempt to halt their cold spell.
Joe Sheehan of the Joe Sheehan Newsletter is a good friend of The Bernie Show, and he makes another appearance during a special week of MLB Hot Stove news. Joe shares his thoughts on free agent signings such as Willson Contreras, Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and more!
Bernie opens the show setting the record straight on whether or not signing Willson Contreras was the right move for the Cardinals. Some fans are thrilled while others wanted to make moves elsewhere.
Bernie previews the USMNT's match versus the Netherlands with Christian Pulisic being cleared to play. He also makes his picks for the college football championship games over the weekend.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers trading Kolten Wong to Seattle for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro. Bernie questions if Milwaukee is getting damaged goods. Bernie also questions why the Cardinals won't consider Willson Contreras if he appears to be good enough for the Houston Astros to have interest.
NFL Network and Inside the NFL reporter Judy Battista joins Bernie to preview NFL Week 13. Judy talks about Deshaun Watson's pending Cleveland Browns debut this Sunday and explains why Watson refused to answer any questions not related to football. Judy also says the Bills showed Thursday night that they are back on track to make a deep postseason run and how Sunday's matchup against the Vikings will show if the Jets can legitimately make noise with Mike White at quarterback. Bernie then talks about who he thinks are the most exciting quarterbacks currently in the NFL.
Bernie says now is the time for the Blues to start making changes as it appears that the team won't be able to win consistently with the current roster. Bernie also offers up his initial thoughts on the USMNT facing the Netherlands in the round of 16 in the World Cup.
Bernie looks at how the Cardinals can benefit from the $30 million it will receive from MLB's sale of BAMTECH. Bernie uses this as further support to his argument that the Cardinals can't afford to be cheap if they want to improve at shortstop and catcher as well as bolster the pitching staff.
Bernie visits with Andy Strickland ahead of the Blues' matchup versus the Carolina Hurricanes Thursday night. Andy and Bernie discuss if Paul Stastny has had the best career of any St. Louis product in the NHL as he makes what could be his final appearance as a player at Enterprise Center.
Bernie takes listener questions on a potpourri of topics ranging from the Cardinals offseason to the Blues to the NFL.
Bernie takes a deep dive into Willson Contreras after rumors surfaced about the Cardinals meeting with him.
Bernie visits with ESPN senior college football writer Adam Rittenberg. Adam discusses the impact of Michigan RB Blake Corum undergoing knee surgery. He also weighs in on the impact of this weekend's conference championship games on the College Football Playofff.
Bernie recaps the day's World Cup action as the Field of 16 on the penultimate day of group play. Bernie also offers up some quick Blues' notes as the Blues have hardly resembled a winning team recently.
The Commish, Rick Hummel, joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South St. Louis County at 3971 Bayless Ave. Rick offers up his thoughts about the Cardinals offseason as he discusses how John Mozeliak has struggled signing free agent pitchers to long term contracts and wonders how Steven Matz will pan out.
The Commish, Rick Hummel, joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South St. Louis County at 3971 Bayless Ave. Bernie and Rick share stories from the Commish's five decades at the Post-Dispatch.
The Commish, Rick Hummel, joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in South St. Louis County at 3971 Bayless Ave. Bernie and Rick share stories from the Commish's five decades at the Post-Dispatch including life together when they traveled on the road.
Bernie chats with Adam Spencer from Saturday Down South as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Adam talks about how he was pleased to see Mizzou pass its first legitimate test under Dennis Gates on the basketball court, and the significance of Mizzou football gaining bowl eligibility against Arkansas. Adam also breaks down the latest College Football Playoff rankings and examines why Auburn needed to make a splash in the hiring of Hugh Freeze.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in South St. Louis County. Bernie is legitimately excited about Mizzou basketball as he talks about what Dennis Gates DIDN'T do during the overtime win at Wichita State that impressed him.
Mr. Soccer, Bill McDermott joins Bernie to recap the USMNT's 1-0 win over Iran to advance to the Group of 16. Bill also points out the keys for the USA in Saturday's match against the Netherlands.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas to try and put his finger on the Blues' recent woes.
Bernie expands on the USMNT's victory over Iran to advance to the Round of 16. Bernie admires Christian Pulisic for literally sacrificing his body to score. He also analyzes how the USMNT needs to do a better job of finishing after yet again missing several prime scoring chances.
Bernie talks MLB Hot Stove with The Score baseball writer Travis Sawchik. Travis reveals his preferences for who the Cardinals should target in both the shortstop and catcher markets.
Bernie recaps the USMNT's win over Iran as he highlights the importance of Christian Pulisic and Josh Sargent to the team. He also recaps the Blues' loss to Dallas Monday night as he refuses to join the masses who are trying to say how well the Blues played for the majority of the game.
NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal breaks down week 12 in the NFL. Gregg talks about the impact of Deshaun Watson's return for the Cleveland Browns and if he'll be able to make an impact when he makes his return to Houston. He also looks at how the Washington Commanders have used a great defense to push their way into playoff contention with Taylor Heinicke at quarterback and how Washington has benefitted from a lot of luck.
St. Louis Soccer Hall of Famer Bill McDermott joins Bernie to preview the US Men's National Team's matchup versus Iran Tuesday. Bill talks about why the USMNT needs a win versus Iran to advance. Bill talks about how the US can build off its performance versus England but needs to find a way to score versus Iran. He says not having a top notch striking duo is was the difference between victories and draws for the USA.
Bernie previews Monday night's matchup between the St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars. Bernie expresses concern with the nature the Blues lost their first two games of the road trip. He talks about how the Blues play like a NASCAR team, wild, full speed, and sometimes out of control, and how they're lucky to have a winning record.
Bernie visits with Missouri Tigers football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers defeated Arkansas Friday to finish the regular season at 6-6. Howard breaks down Brady Cook's performance in his first season as the starting quarterback, and looks at how he improved. Howard looks at getting improved play from the offensive line as the biggest key to improvement for 2023.
Bernie takes a look at some of the quarterback play from Sunday and notes how Jalen Hurts may be just as valuable to the Eagles as Patrick Mahomes is to the Kansas City Chiefs. Bernie also points out how the 49ers defense makes the team elite despite the buzz surrounding offensive playmakers Christian McCaffrey and Jimmy Garoppolo. Bernie then offers up some instant reaction to Auburn hiring Hugh Freeze.
Bernie recaps the weekend in college football including the Wolverines' dominant road win in The Game over Ohio State.
Bernie offers up some of his keys for Missouri on Friday as the Tigers face Arkansas in Columbia needing to win to secure bowl eligibility.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of the Blues' matchup against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night. Bernie and Andy point out how the Blues' fate is almost directly tied to the play of Jordan Binnington who has constantly come up big to help preserve the team's seven-game winning streak.
Bernie takes a trip revisiting the finish of Super Bowl V and his Baltimore Colts winning on Jim O'Brien's last second field goal. Bernie also throws cold water on any speculation the Cardinals will throw out big bucks for the oft injured Jacob deGrom.
Bernie talks football with Rick Gosselin of rickgosselin.com. They chat about the Pro Football Hall of Fame voting process for this year as Bernie and Rick lament how history has been lost among the modern generation of writers. Rick expresses skepticism about NFC contenders as he things the best teams in the league are in the AFC. He believes the NFC will come down to Dallas, Minnesota, Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Bernie dives into possible moves the Cardinals could make in the offseason. Bernie examines David Schoenfield's speculation that the Cardinals could move Nolan Gorman in a package for Athletics catcher Sean Murphy. Bernie also wonders if the A's' priorities have changed now that Billy Beane is no longer in charge of the day-to-day operations.
Bernie chats with on3.com writer and Big Ten Network correspondent Tom Dienhart to preview Rivalry Week including The Game between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. Tom talks about how USC, ranked 6th in the latest CFP standings, faces a major test in #13 Notre Dame. Tom predicts Ohio State will prevail in The Game due to the Wolverines' inconsistent passing game.
Bernie looks at the week in college football, previews Wednesday night's Blues/Sabres matchup and tries to figure out what the Angels are thinking by acquiring outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Bernie reacts to the reviews of the Cardinals prospects' performances in the Arizona Fall League. Bernie is skeptical over how the reviews on Masyn Winn were all over the board as he questions if Winn's future is as an infielder or a pitcher.
Bernie reacts to Albert Pujols being named NL Comeback Player of the Year as he dives into detail on just how Pujols was able to turn back the clock and become a productive hitter for the first time in years.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues and soccer writer Tom Timmermann. Tom recaps the day's World Cup action including Saudi Arabia's stunning upset of Argentina. Tom recaps the USMNT's draw with Wales and offers up his keys for the USMNT to earn at least a point against England. He also offers up his take on if the Blues' turnaround is more indicative of the team's ability than what it showed during its eight-game losing streak.
Saturday Down South senior national columnist Connor O'Gara joins Bernie to preview the fourth College Football Playoff ranking. Connor previews this week's Ohio State-Michigan matchup as he explains why OSU is more primed to withstand the challenge from the team up north. Connor examines if LSU could find its way into the CFP if it beats Georgia despite having two losses.
Bernie talks about how the 49ers have a serious decision to make on the future of Jimmy Garoppolo after he has excelled since taking over for Trey Lance. Bernie also weighs in on Robert Griffin III's comments about Kyler Murray and how hard it is for a quarterback to make it to the next level.
Derrick Goold joins Bernie for some Cardinals Hot Stove talk. Derrick explains why he thinks it's realistic that the Cardinals could sign Christian Vazquez to help fill the club's catching vacancy. Derrick also examines how much the payroll could increase and what the team could do with the money. He then looks into the case for Scott Rolen to be elected by the BBWAA in the 2023 Hall of Fame class.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the World Cup including USMNT settling for a draw versus Wales and Saudi Arabia's stunning upset over Argentina. Bernie also talks about what's been working well for the Blues after they extended their winning streak to seven Monday night versus Anaheim.
Bernie takes a look at the recently released 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and looks at the cases for newcomer Carlos Beltran, Scott Rolen and others. Bernie also goes into detail on why Cody Bellinger would not be a good acquisition for the Cardinals on anything more than a make-good contract.
Bernie chats with Bob Ibach of Nikco sports about a new, limited edition, set of St. Louis Cardinals commemorative baseballs available for the holidays. He then breaks down the USMNT's 1-1 draw against Wales in Qatar. He talks about how the Americans really missed out on a chance to earn a win and position themselves in a prime position to advance.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders senior analyst Mike Tanier. Mike talks about how nobody should be surprised that Jets QB Zach Wilson's starting job is in legitimate jeopardy. Mike also talks about how Dallas' win over Minnesota showed how the Cowboys have enough talent to be a threat in the NFC.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards. Howard talks about how if Missouri wins against Arkansas and makes a bowl game it still may not be enough to say the program is making progress. Howard and Bernie also look ahead to Friday's Battle Line Rivalry game.
Bernie talks about how Sunday night's game between the Chiefs and the Chargers left little doubt that the AFC West is the Chiefs' division. Bernie also points to the continued missteps by the Chiefs' foes including the Denver Broncos' seemingly poor decision to go all-in on Russell Wilson.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the USMNT playing Wales to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opening match. Bernie also reacts to the Blues' six game winning streak in advance of their Monday night contest against Anaheim.
Bernie pays tribute to his former 590 The Fan co-host Jay Randolph Jr. who passed away earlier Friday. Bernie also reacts to Paul Goldschmidt winning his first career MVP award and makes his college football picks.
Bernie reacts to the news that the Cardinals have non-tendered RHP Alex Reyes and OF Ben DeLuzio. He then turns his attention to the Dodgers not offering a contract to former MVP Cody Bellinger and explains why it would be sheer lunacy for the Cardinals to try and sign him.
Bernie previews the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with Bill McDermott. Bill talks about the challenges of holding the tournament in Qatar given many of the laws and customs. Bill highlights the local angle of Tim Ream and Josh Sargent making the USMNT and previews what to expect from them. He also takes a look at the field as a whole.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' shootout win over Washington Thursday night. He also reacts to Paul Goldschmidt being named NL MVP.
Bernie visits with Ivan Maisel of on3.com. Ivan talks about who he believes can fill out the College Football Playoff field if three teams finish the season undefeated. Bernie also reacts to the announcement that Paul Goldschmidt is the NL MVP.
Bernie prepares for his interview with Ivan Maisel by offering up a few of his own college football thoughts. Bernie looks at which one-loss team has the best chance of making the Playoff if TCU, Georgia, and the winner of Ohio State/Michigan win out.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Bernie and Andy preview Thursday's matchup against the Washington Capitals including the return of goaltender Charlie Lindgren. Andy also offers up his insight into the team's recently improved play.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cards writer Rick Hummel. Rick talks about how Christian Vazquez is his preferred target on the catching market. He and Bernie also react live to the Cardinals avoiding arbitration and agreeing to a contract with RHP Chris Stratton.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on how St. Louis City SC absolutely nailed the opening of CITYPARK Wednesday night. He also talks about the Blues' dominant win over Chicago including the continued strong play of Calle Rosen.
Bernie offers up some early thoughts on the St. Louis Battlehawks after the team completed day 2 of the XFL Draft. He also looks at the case for Paul Goldschmidt to win his first career NL MVP award.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie takes listener questions on the Cardinals and Blues.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how Pete Rose didn't do himself any favors by writing his latest letter to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how he was wrong about Tyler O'Neill in 2022, but he's still confident in him if he can find a way to stay healthy. Bernie also looks at potential outfield targets including the chances of bringing in Michael Conforto to replace Corey Dickerson.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie wonders who the Cardinals fanbase will target their anger towards with Jeff Albert out of the picture. Bernie says Paul DeJong is the obvious candidate if he is still on the roster. He also questions if fans will be hostile towards Matt Holliday as they were when he was a player. Bernie also points out the continued decline of Adam Wainwright which seems to be going under the radar.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how he's excited to see CITYPARK opening Wednesday night. He reflects on how it was a long journey to bring a MLS team to St. Louis, and how hopes looked bleak just a few years ago.
Bernie chats with NHL.com and SI.com Blues reporter Lou Korac as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Lou talks about why he thinks the team has been playing better since Craig Berube shuffled up the lines. He also offers insight into why Colton Parayko may miss Wednesday night's game in Chicago.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the opening of CITYPARK is a big moment for the city and how the Billikens passed a key test with their win over Memphis Tuesday night.
Bernie examines if Christian Vazquez would be a good fit for the Cardinals to fill their catching vacancy. Bernie criticizes writers for automatically dismissing potential free agent signings or trade targets because of the team's reputation for pursuing low-hanging fruit.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas who is in Chicago for Wednesday night's matchup at the United Center. Jim points to Craig Berube changing up the lines and inserting Josh Leivo into the lineup plus the return of Pavel Buchnevich and Brandon Saad as the reasons behind the Blues' turnaround. Jim also points out the Blues' improved ability to bounce back from adversity as a factor as well.
Bernie previews SLU's matchup against Memphis and talks about why he's excited for the Billikens this season. He also looks at how Jordan Goodwin, Jayson Tatum, and Bradley Beal are all having success in the first part of the NBA season.
Bernie, inspired by a Ken Rosenthal column, asks if it is feasible for the Cardinals to bring back Matt Carpenter. Bernie points out that Carpenter was a beneficiary of beginner's luck and Yankee Stadium during his run with the Yankees. He also adds that the Cardinals will be opening themselves up to criticism after Carpenter struggled and admittedly didn't listen to the coaching staff during the end of his time in St. Louis.
Bernie visits with the Athletic's College Football Editor-in-chief Stewart Mandel. Stewart predicts when we may see the next significant change in the CFP rankings. He also says USC is the Pac-12's only hope for representation in the College Football Playoff this year.
Bernie reacts to the Commander's shocking win over Philadelphia on Monday Night Football. He also offers up his thoughts on the Blues' win over the Avalanche Monday night as he points to the Blues' revamped lines as a reason behind their success.
NFL.com senior columnist Jeffri Chadiha joins Bernie to recap Week 10 in the NFL. Jeff points to the Bills' loss to Minnesota as perhaps the biggest surprise of the week and a part of the growth process if the Bills want to be a legit Super Bowl contender. Jeff also talks about how the Chiefs continue to produce offensively despite losing key playmakers over the years like Tyreek Hill. Jeff also wonders if the Bucs and Tom Brady are on their way up now that Brady's divorce has been finalized.
Bernie offers up his takeaways from NFL Week 10. He talks about how Josh McDaniels appears to be in over his head in Las Vegas despite Derek Carr insisting there's not a disconnect between the team and coaching staff. Bernie also reacts to Jeff Saturday's win in his debut as an NFL coach as he compares Bill Cowher's comments on CBS to Joe Thomas' personal shot from earlier in the week on NFL Network.
Bernie reacts to Jim Bowden's offseason free agent signing predictions in The Athletic with a grain of salt given how poor his track record is. Bernie does take the time to see if any of Bowden's predictions for the Cardinals have any legs to stand on.
Bernie chats with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' 66-24 loss at Tennessee on Saturday. Howard talks about how he was surprised to not see Mizzou run the ball more in the first half and that Sam Horn didn't make an appearance after all signs were pointing to it. Bernie also talks about how Mizzou is firmly entrenched with Vanderbilt at the bottom of the SEC, and how there's no reason to excuse the slow start under Eliah Drinkwitz given what Josh Heupel and Brian Kelly have accomplished early.
Bernie reacts to Joe Sheehan's latest newsletter where he agrees that the Cardinals, despite having lots of rising young talent, need to go out and add at least one top of the rotation starter and an impact bat. Bernie cautions against expecting major upgrades given the team's recent track record in free agency.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' impressive win over Vegas on Saturday and Mizzou getting crushed in the second half at Tennessee after staying close in the first half. Bernie also examines the jumbled mess that is the SEC West as Illinois lost its edge by falling to Purdue. Bernie also examines the US Men's National Team after St. Louis native Tim Ream was selected to the roster for the World Cup.
Bernie takes a detailed dive in the Cardinals' options on the free agency and trade front to replace Yadier Molina. Bernie still considers A's catcher Sean Murphy to be his number one choice versus pursuing Blue Jays catchers Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk.
Bernie talks about the state of the Houston Astros after they parted ways with general manager James Click and only signed manager Dusty Baker to a one-year deal. Bernie questions what Crane is thinking coming off a World Series win. While he acknowledges, Crane's track record of success, he questions his treatment of top lieutenants. He also questions if Jim Crane is targeting former Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns as soon as he becomes available.
On3.com Purdue football writer/editor Tom Dienhart joins Bernie to preview Saturday's matchup at Illinois. Tom thinks a motivated Illinois team will have no problem taking care of business against Purdue on Saturday in Champaign. Tom says he's still confident in Illinois being able to win the Big Ten West despite last week's loss as the Illini are the only team in the division that controls its own destiny and will probably be okay even if they fall to Michigan. Tom also offers up his thoughts on Jay Randolph Jr. who announced this week he is terminally ill with liver cancer.
Bernie recaps Thursday night's Blues game and points to signs of progress as the team snapped an eight-game losing streak against the San Jose Shark. Bernie also previews the Week 11 college football schedule and Week 10 of the NFL with several key injuries clouding the picture.
Bernie takes a look at potential free agent candidates for the Cardinals. Bernie expresses his desire for the Cardinals to make a move for either Alejandro Kirk or Danny Jansen from Toronto. He also cautions against signing a catcher like Tucker Barnhart based on reputation as he notes how Cardinals pitchers like pitching to Andrew Knizner despite his poor defensive metrics.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about how going to Springfield is the best move for Jake Neighbours despite moments of success and a good attitude. Andy also cautions against expecting the Blues making any trades soon given the limited amount of trade partners this early in the season.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton at the onset of MLB free agency. John talks about how the Cardinals can increase their strikeout rate both in the starting rotation and the bullpen. John forecasts the arrival of Florida State League Pitcher of the Year Tink Hence as he predicts a 2024 arrival. John also reviews the Cardinals players' performances in the Arizona Fall League including Jordan Walker and Masyn Winn. John then previews what free agents could be a fit for the Cardinals this offseason.
Bernie reacts to Craig Berube's comments after Thursday morning's skate before the Blues face the San Jose Sharks. Bernie reemphasizes that Craig Berube won't be going anywhere. He also agrees with Berube's remarks that going to Springfield is the best move for Jake Neighbours given the current state of the NHL team.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis talks about why Alabama is starting to slip after more than a decade of dominance under Nick Saban. Dennis expresses his surprise at how Brian Kelly has revitalized the LSU program so soon having it in position to win the SEC West. Dennis also discusses why he thinks TCU has never gotten enough respect this season and still doesn't despite being undefeated.
Bernie's back and asks how much longer Doug Armstrong can wait before he makes more sweeping changes with the Blues and what can he even do this early in the season. Bernie also touches on Paul Goldschmidt winning the NL Hank Aaron award and if it is reasonable to expect Trea Turner to sign with the Cardinals this offseason.
Bernie visits with NHL.com Blues correspondent and SI's Inside the Blues publisher Lou Korac. Lou weighs in on just what the Blues need to do to snap their seven-game losing streak.
Bernie examines the candidacy for the Contemporary Era baseball HOF candidates. He highlights the baggage weighing down candidates like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Albert Belle. Bernie questions if Don Mattingly had a long enough peak and brings up the intriguing cases of Fred McGriff and Dale Murphy as well as the noticeable omission of Lou Whitaker.
Bernie visits with The Sporting News national writer Bill Bender. Bill offers up his own thoughts on how he would rank teams in the College Football Playoff as he agrees that Georgia is a consensus number one team with all four undefeated teams making the four spots. Bill points out how a lack of discipline on the road has essentially knocked Alabama out of CFP contention.
Bernie follows up his earlier Jim and Robert Irsay stories with the story about how Robert Irsay traded John Elway behind his football operations staff's back. Bernie also talks about how Trea Turner would be a perfect fit for the St. Louis Cardinals in free agency. Bernie remains skeptical the Cardinals would go all-out for him but puts stock into MLB Network's Greg Amsinger's prediction he'll land in St. Louis.
Bernie examines the Colts' puzzling hire of Jeff Saturday as interim coach. Bernie dives into the history of Jim Irsay and his late father Robert talking about how Jim used to be in charge of putting out the fires started by his father. Bernie also mentions that Jim may be cracking from the franchise's woes as he starts to act as bizarrely as his father did when he owned the team.
Bernie talks about the Blues' continued woes as they continue to spin their wheels despite saying they're making progress. Bernie says he's not interested in hearing excuses until the team starts producing on the ice. Bernie calls out the team for its lack of effort saying the fans and ownership deserve it.
Bernie rips the selectors of the College Football Playoff as he scoffs at the notion that there's no true number one team with the dominance Georgia is showing. He doesn't understand why Georgia was ranked third last week as he questions if the members of the selection committee actually watch the games.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick talks about how the World Series proved that the Phillies' all-or-nothing approach does not work to actually win a World Series. Rick analyzes some of the Cardinals' new coaching hires including Dusty Blake as pitching coach and Matt Holliday as bench coach. Rick points to Trea Turner as topping his free agent wish list and talks about why he would prefer trading for a starting pitcher versus signing a free agent.
Bernie visits with Football Outsiders editor-in-chief Aaron Schatz to discuss the NFL Week 9 action. Aaron talks about how tight the AFC East has been after the New York Jets upset Buffalo and Miami continues to thrive while the Patriots hang in the race. Aaron also weighs in on how not being able to find a franchise quarterback doomed Frank Reich after repeated failures with rentals.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards following the Tigers' loss to Kentucky in Columbia on Saturday. Howard talks about how frustrating it is to see the offense come close, but not able to generate enough big plays to prevail in close games. Howard says he agrees with Eli Drinkwitz that it was almost impossible to expect the defensive players to know that Kentucky's punter was off limits on the botched snap late in the fourth quarter. Howard also shares that Bernie isn't alone in thinking Mizzou can beat Tennessee on Saturday as he shares a Tigers legend agrees with that assessment.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros winning the World Series. Bernie talks about how the Astros were able to hold their composure and avoid being another tale of a heavy favorite being upset by a Cinderella team. Bernie points out how the Astros thrived off getting clutch hits and home runs from Yordan Alvarez.
Bernie recaps the weekend in college football. He reflects on Missouri's loss to Kentucky and Illlinois falling to Michigan State. He also looks at the wild weekend in the rest of the SEC which featured Alabama losing and Georgia beating Tennessee. Bernie points out how Tennessee and Georgia appear to have a stranglehold on the East ,if not the SEC, for years to come.
Bernie looks to find a reason behind the Blues' early season woes as he points out there could be some tension in the locker room over Jordan Kyrou's massive contract. He also makes his NFL and college football picks for the weekend including offering up advice on Mizzou.
Bernie looks into areas where the Cardinals can improve this offseason. He talks about how he would be very happy if the Cardinals hired Matt Holliday as Oliver Marmol's bench coach. He also talks about how an upgrade at catcher is imperative and why Sean Murphy would be the perfect fit.
Bernie catches up with his co-host on the Seeing Red Podcast and MLB.com contributor Will Leitch. Will, who also co-hosts the Waitin' Since Last Saturday Georgia podcasts previews Saturday's Bulldogs/Volunteers matchup as Georgia fans come to the reality that a CFP berth is at stake in this game. Will talks about how while it'd be nice for the Cardinals to acquire a player with a edge, how it's not necessarily feasible given how it's worked in recent history with players like Tommy Pham.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Houston Astros moving one game away from winning the World Series. He talks about Justin Verlander earning his first World Series win 16 years after falling to Anthony Reyes and the Cardinals in his World Series debut. Bernie also talks about Chas McCormick saved the game after becoming the Astros' center fielder by default.
Bernie previews college football week 10 with Brandon Marcello of 247sports.com. Brandon looks into if Notre Dame can upset Clemson at home. He also previews the weekend's SEC action including the Tennessee/Georgia matchup.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland ahead of the Blues' contest against the New York Islanders Thursday night. Andy thinks that Doug Armstrong addressing the team and Craig Berube shaking up the lines were necessary measures to help try to shake the team out of its five game losing streak. Andy thinks that the on-ice performance will improved with the return Pavel Buchnevich and pending return of Brandon Saad.
Bernie continues his discussion on if Willson Contreras would be a good fit on the Cardinals as he is ranked in a lot of metrics with J.T. Realmuto. Bernie also talks about how the Cardinals need to modernize their pitching approach and get harder throwers who can miss bats. Bernie points out where the Cardinals' inability to miss bats has hurt them.
Bernie takes a look at potential landing spots for Willson Contreras. He points out how it is highly unlikely for Contreras to return to the Cubs given how Yan Gomes as much or more value to the Cubs than him according to many. Bernie points out how the Cubs' had concerns about Contreras' preparation and how that may not make him a good fit for the Cardinals coming off Yadier Molina.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on game 4 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Bernie questions why Dusty Baker didn't turn to Cristian Javier sooner in the series. However, he doesn't question why Dusty Baker pulled him after 97 pitches in a season that saw fewer than 40 complete games.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the New York Islanders. Bernie points out how the Blues have their work cut out of them as the Islanders have been the league's best 5-on-5 team this season. Bernie thinks the team's self-inspection and intense practices over the past couple days bodes well for the near future. He admits he'll be flabbergasted if the Blues deliver another subpar effort.
NHL.com and SI.com Inside the Blues reporter Lou Korac joins Bernie who is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Lou talks about how this Blues team has struggled to establish an identity early in the season and how Craig Berube has shaken up the lines. Bernie also previews Game 4 of the World Series between the Phillies and Astros.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about what positions the Cardinals should target for upgrades as he sees room for improvement at every position other than the corner infield spots even if the Cardinals overvalue some of their internal options.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about the hypocrisy involved if the NCAA lets Kansas and Bill Self skate with a four-game suspension after Mizzou was slapped harder after self-reporting its violations and cooperating with the NCAA.
St. Louis Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht and XFL president Russ Brandon join Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Anthony and Russ preview the upcoming season and Anthony shares memories from his career which included playing for the Rams in 2008.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how Friendly's is the perfect venue for a holiday party. He also talks about how the loser of the Georgia/Tennessee matchup may benefit from not playing in the SEC Championship Game.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how Dusty Baker was asleep at the wheel when he allowed Lance McCullers Jr. to surrender five home runs in Game 3 of the World Series.
Bernie previews Game 3 of the World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros as the Phillies' perceived home-field advantage will be put to the test. Bernie examines how Monday's postponement impacts the pitching matchups as Phillies' manager Rob Thomson elected to move LHP Ranger Suarez up to start game 3 with the extra day.
Bernie revisits some of Blues general manager Doug Armstrong's earlier comments and listens into some additional responses as Armstrong tried to wrap his finger around the Blues' early season struggles. Bernie thinks the Blues' next contest on Thursday against San Jose will speak volumes about what to expect from the team over the next few games.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from Philadelphia where he's covering the World Series. Derrick reacts to Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado winning Gold Glove awards while Tommy Edman was snubbed at second base and as a utility player. Derrick says he was not surprised by Nolan Arenado's decision not to opt out of his contract. Derrick also says not to expect the Cardinals to announce new bench, hitting, and pitching coaches until after the World Series as nobody as jumped ahead over the last week as a front-runner.
Bernie visits with Saturday Down South editor and writer Adam Spencer. Adam says he was impressed by Mizzou's win over then #25 South Carolina on Saturday, as that greatly improved Missouri's chances to reach bowl eligibility. Adam previews Saturday's Georgia/Tennessee contest which will likely decide the SEC East. Adam also talks about why it should be a no-brainer for Auburn to go all-in on trying to hire Lane Kiffin to replace recently fired coach Bryan Harsin.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas to discuss Doug Armstrong's address to the media Tuesday. Jim expresses how he felt like Doug Armstrong knew the timing was right to step into the spotlight and speak for the team. Jim expresses surprise that Craig Berube's message isn't getting through despite so many veterans returning from past seasons.
Bernie talks about Nolan Arenado agreeing to not opt out of his contract. Bernie goes in to why it's a positive for the organization and why other media members are misleading when they say Arenado opted in to his contract.
Bernie listens in to some of Blues general manager Doug Armstrong's comments he made after addressing the media following an intense practice Tuesday. Bernie agrees with Armstrong that Craig Berube shouldn't take the fall for the players' poor performance, and he warns that trades could be on the horizon if the current team doesn't turn things around.
Clark Judge from Pro Football Journal that can be found at nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com joins Bernie to recap the week 8 NFL action. Clark talks about Christian McCaffrey is a perfect fit for the San Francisco 49ers. He also talks about how Trevor Lawrence is continuing to struggle despite having Doug Pederson as his coach.
Bernie previews Game 3 of the World Series with Yahoo Sports MLB editor Zach Crizer. Zach talks about how Dave Dombrowski deserves a lot of credit for once again jump starting a franchise into the World Series in Philadelphia while the Cardinals have missed out on the fall classic for nine straight seasons. Zach also talks about how game one shed some light into how to beat the Astros in a postseason game.
Bernie talks about how he's excited to see the Battlehawks officially return to St. Louis as there's plenty of reason to support the team even if the XFL has had question marks. He also touches on how remarkable it was for Christian McCaffrey to register a passing, rushing, and receiving touchdown for the 49ers against the Rams on Sunday. He then discusses how Pete Carroll made the right move by jettisoning Russell Wilson and going with Geno Smith at quarterback.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' win on the road over then #25 South Carolina on Saturday.
Bernie talks about how while it's not a surprise, how Nolan Arenado's return is crucial for the Cardinals to make a legitimate run for the postseason in 2023.
Bernie looks into what's been wrong with the Blues during their first four-game losing streak under Craig Berube. He also previews World Series game 3 and talks about why he doesn't think this series will end in Philadelphia.
Bernie offers up his favorite college football and NFL picks. Bernie explains why Wake Forest and Miami (OH) stand out as good bets for this weekend. Bernie also offers up his NFL picks including to take the Lions with the points and to avoid the Jets/Patriots matchup as the line perplexes him.
Bernie talks about how the Astros putting LHP Will Smith on the World Series roster could give them an advantage after not having a lefthanded reliever on the ALCS roster. Bernie then previews Missouri's matchup at South Carolina and Illinois going to Nebraska. Bernie is not optimistic that Missouri can cover let alone win. Bernie is more optimistic about the Fighting Illini at Nebraska as recent history and this season's performance work in Illinois' favor.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick thinks the first two games are imperative for the Phillies who experience a noticeable drop off beyond their top two starting pitchers. Rick also talks about how the Phillies might not even be in the World Series if the Cardinals hadn't dropped game one of the NLWCS.
Bernie previews the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies. Bernie talks about how he's rooting for Dusty Baker but doesn't want to hate on the Phillies. He also points out how the Astros' depth, which the Cardinals should be envious of, separates them.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens ahead of the World Series. Ben thinks the Cardinals need to make the next step in developing pitching and getting the most out of the organization's pitching depth. Ben offers his thoughts on Adam Wainwright's return and the recent defections from the Cardinals coaching staff. Ben also previews the World Series as he says the Phillies have a shot at winning the World Series if they can beat Justin Verlander.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals paid the price in the postseason for being over-reliant on Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, and to a lesser extent Albert Pujols. Bernie thinks John Mozeliak still doesn't quite comprehend the impact spending the extra money on a bat like Kyle Schwarber would make versus cheaper acquisitions like Corey Dickerson.
Bernie talks about how the Bengals will be impacted by the loss of WR Ja'Marr Chase and why the Ravens and Lamar Jackson have struggled to close out games. Bernie also discusses the declines of longtime quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy says Jordan Kyrou is deserving of some of the criticism he's been receiving for his slow start as he has struggled to build chemistry with Ryan O'Reilly. He also talks about how the team is feeling the loss of Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich.
Bernie talks about why the Cardinals have failed to generate any offense in their recent postseason appearances. Bernie says Jeff Albert should not be a scapegoat when roster construction is to blame and a supposed key player like Tyler O'Neill has hardly seen the field in the postseason over the last three years.
Bernie talks about Nolan Arenado and Tommy Edman earning 2022 Fielding Bible awards and how that is one of the best measures of defensive prowess. He also reacts to the Blues' loss to Edmonton and what's been lacking over the last two games.
Bernie reacts to a few more of John Mozeliak's comments including his expectations for Dylan Carlson and how he prioritizes free agent acquisitions versus allowing internal candidates to rise from within.
Bernie focuses on the Cardinals catching situation as he reacts to John Mozeliak's comments about not trusting any of the incumbents to take the reins as the Cardinals' starting catcher. He provides more information on why they need to make a big splash versus settling for someone like Jacob Stallings.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie after John Mozeliak announced departures from the coaching staff and Adam Wainwright announced 2023 will be his last season. Derrick discusses the news of the day with Bernie while also talking about what the future holds for the rest of the team and who the Cardinals may target in the offseason.
Bernie talks about and listens in to John Mozeliak's comments on Nolan Arenado's future with the organization and the club's plans for the offseason. Bernie also talks about the importance of the Cardinals making legitimate upgrades, especially at the catching position, versus going for low-hanging fruit.
Bernie listens into and analyzes Adam Wainwright's comments after Wainwright announced on a media Zoom session that 2023 will be his last season. Wainwright also touched on why it was so hard for him to fix his late-season struggles.
Bernie chats with Craig Calcaterra, publisher of the Cup of Coffee subscribtion blog at cupofcoffee.substack.com.
Bernie reacts to the news that Adam Wainwright will return for 2023 while coaches Jeff Albert, Mike Maddux, and Bryan Eversgerd will not. Bernie also listens into and reacts to some of John Mozeliak's comments from earlier Wednesday.
Bernie dives in to the myth that a suspicious electrical failure in 1997 at Oriole Park was staged to give Cal Ripken Jr. a day off without ending his streak. Bernie also calls out the Cardinals pointing out that inadequate bullpens with a lack of strikeout pitchers has been the biggest hindrance in losing 9 of 10 postseason games.
Bernie talks about Phil Kessel likely setting a new NHL record by playing in his 990th consecutive game Tuesday night. Bernie points out how luck and some intervention is needed in streaks as he mentioned a suspicious electrical failure in 1997 as perhaps extending Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak with the Orioles.
Bernie expands on his earlier conversation with Matt Hayes as he looks at how Eli Drinkwitz can improve at Mizzou. Bernie urges athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois to assure Drinkwitz he won't be fired but tell him he needs to start winning more games. Bernie questions why Drinkwitz hasn't played Sam Horn and suggests getting him into action later in the season. He also looks at if Drinkwitz should give up calling plays.
Saturday Down South national college football writer Matt Hayes joins Bernie. Matt reminds Bernie that he had predicted that Brian Kelly would find instant success at LSU. Matt talks about the impact of mega-contracts like what Texas A&M handed Jimbo Fisher on college football saddling programs with coaches they don't want because they can't afford the buyout. Matt also offers confidence in Eli Drinkwitz saying that he thinks Drinkwitz is a talented enough offensive coach to put everything together at Mizzou.
Bernie visits with NFL.com writer Eric Edholm. Eric talks about how puzzling it was to see the Patriots struggle and pull Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in mid-game. He also discusses the fall of Tom Brady as he and Bernie question if Brady tarnished his legacy by coming back.
Bernie talks about why it's unfair to automatically proclaim the Houston Astros World Series champions. He compares the Phillies to the 2006 Cardinals as a team that looks like it has put everything together down the stretch. He highlights the Phillies overcoming injuries and thriving after a managerial team and compares it to the 2006 Cardinals getting healthy in October.
Bernie reacts to the Marlins hiring Skip Schumaker as manager. He breaks down the Blues' loss to Winnipeg saying the team lacked energy and the third and fourth lines delivered a subpar effort. He also talks about how Kirk Ferentz is hurting the Iowa football program by keeping his son as offensive coordinator.
Bernie questions if Eliah Drinkwitz is capable of running a major conference football program after the team has declined as more of his players step in to fill roles. He can't believe Drinkwitz is still using a Barry Odom holdover in Brady Cook at quarterback, and comments how even Drinkwitz's one season at Appalachian State came with players he inherited. He compares Brian Kelly's instant turnaround at LSU to the efforts of Drinkwitz and Jimbo Fisher at Texas A&M and also takes a minute to look at how Oregon is rolling.
Bernie visits with Sports Radio 610 Houston contributor and gallerysports.com columnist John McClain. John talks about how the Astros have ridden tremendous pitching depth all the way to the World Series. He also takes a look at NFL week 7 including the decline of Tom Brady and how his off-field issues may be hurting his performance.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals should take notes from the Phillies on how to build a World Series contending team. He points out how the Cardinals need to spend legitimate money on position players after electing to add Corey Dickerson when they could have signed Kyle Schwarber. He also emphasizes how it's critical to have pitchers who can get strikeouts in October.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers narrowly scraped by Vanderbilt 17-14 Saturday. Howard reflects on Monday's school shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School which is located at his alma mater, Southwest High School. Howard also talks about how Mizzou's offense needs to be better, especially Brady Cook.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the Jets in Winnipeg Monday night. Bernie talks about how Justin Faulk has been performing at an elite level and how Vladimir Tarasenko has more to give. He also analyzes how the injuries to Brandon Saad and Pavel Buchnevich will impact the team.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros making the World Series. Bernie also talks about how it's hard to make excuses for the Cardinals given how they were blessed with relatively decent health this season.
Bernie gives a quick primer for NFL week 7 including offering up why Monday night's matchup is one of his favorites.
Bernie offers up his college football picks for the weekend as he predicts Mizzou to cover versus Vanderbilt and more.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick offers up some of his own personal memories of Bruce Bochy after Bochy was hired to manage the Texas Rangers. Rick also points at pitching and a left-handed hitting outfielder as two of the Cardinals' biggest needs heading into the offseason.
Bernie talks about how the 49ers improved themselves by acquiring running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers.
Bernie reacts to the latest news around Major League Baseball including the Rangers hiring Bruce Bochy, Skip Schumaker interviewing for the Marlins' managerial opening, and Astros pitcher Lance McCullers injuring himself in the ALDS champagne celebration. Bernie also rants about how the Cardinals haven't been relevant in the postseason for years and the club desperately needs some grit and players who aren't afraid to demand excellence out of their teammates.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals having four Gold Glove finalists and talks about how Tommy Edman is a finalist both at second base and as a utility player. He also talks about how important it is for Bill DeWitt, Jr. to be proactive in addressing the catcher position.
Bernie takes a look at where the Cardinals need to improve to make the jump from postseason participant to contender. Bernie thinks the Cardinals need to emulate the Astros who still expect starting pitchers to go deep into games and have relievers who amass strikeouts. Bernie notes how the Astros over the last decade have remained ahead of the curve while other teams like the Cardinals play catch up.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Andy talks about how the Blues' strong start to the season especially from the top forwards. Andy also talks about how Justin Faulk is underrated both offensively and defensively.
Bernie previews the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints and comments how he doesn't blame Al Michaels for complaining about the recent Thursday night games. He also talks about the trend of betting the under and relays a story about his earliest foray into betting on horse racing and recognizing track bias.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. Jay offers up his opinions on the ALCS and NLCS. He also discusses if it's fair to say that the new playoff format reduces the reward of a team winning its division with the third seed playing in the Wild Card round and the top two seeds having a five day layoff.
Bernie talks about the Blues' 4-3 overtime win over Seattle on Wednesday as he points out how Justin Faulk leads defensemen in five-on-five goals scored since last season. Bernie also previews game 2 of the ALCS between the Yankees and Astros as he examines the impact travel had on the Yankees in game 1.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave in south St. Louis County. Derrick and Bernie take a trip down memory lane talking about what it's like to hammer out stories on deadline after major events.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Derrick and Bernie provide reasons to prove that Jeff Albert doesn't deserve to shoulder the criticism for the team's hitting woes. They also discuss how an up to date approach and power are essential to survive the postseason.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Derrick talks about the teams that have been eliminated from the postseason and what they need to do to improve. He points out how the Dodgers' bullpen woes led to a premature end to their season. He also talks about how the Cardinals hitters need to step up, Tyler O'Neill is an unknown, and how refreshing Oliver Marmol's transparency has been.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Derrick talks about how the changes to the MLB schedule in 2023 will impact the Cardinals. Derrick and Bernie also talk about potential catching acquisitions for the Cardinals.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Derrick talks about the need for the Cardinals to acquire or develop better secondary offensive threats to supplement Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Derrick talks about the fall of the Cubs dynasty and how it didn't need to end prematurely. He also talks about Terry Francona's decision to not start Shane Bieber on short rest given the risk of injury and ineffectiveness along with knocking him out for the first four games of the ALCS.
Bernie vents about the social media criticism of Bob Costas on the ALDS broadcast as he finds it crazy how one of the greatest broadcasters off all-time is criticized by amateurs for being too well-informed and telling too many stories.
Bernie visits with ESPN college football writer Bill Connelly. Bill talks about how Tennessee is now a target for every opponent. Bill looks at how Tennessee has been able to rise in the SEC East while Missouri has struggled to gain traction. Bill offers up an explanation for why Alabama suffered a defensive collapse against Tennessee.
Bernie talks about how Notre Dame's loss to Stanford was a terrible loss for the program which started the season ranked. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the upcoming NBA season as he looks into why The Athletic ranked the Los Angeles Clippers third in its power rankings.
Bernie previews the NLCS and ALCS. Bernie looks at the Padres' chances of continuing their run and what has made the Phillies successful under Rob Thomson. He also looks at the challenges the Astros and Justin Verlander pose to the New York Yankees (or Cleveland Guardians).
Bernie reviews Monday night's contest between the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers featuring the decline of Russell Wilson and Justin Herbert setting a record for most passes thrown without a touchdown. Bernie suspects the Seahawks were a step ahead of the rest of the league in knowing what they had in Wilson and trading him this offseason.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. John reflects on Harrison Bader's postseason performance for the New York Yankees after returning from plantar fasciitis. John offers up his thoughts on if Oliver Marmol would want to remake some of his decisions during the Wild Card series. John also identifies areas the Cardinals will look to upgrade at this offseason highlighted by the catcher and shortstop positions potentially.
Bernie previews game 5 of the ALDS between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees. He also expresses his disinterest in Stan Kroenke being ordered to pay $571 million of the NFL's St. Louis settlement.
Bernie reacts to Alabama making history as the first top 3 team in college football history to score 49 points and lose. Bernie also reacts to some of the other action across the SEC and college football including Kentucky and LSU's wins on Saturday.
Bernie visits with NFL.com contributor and Around the NFL editor Gregg Rosenthal. Gregg points out how the AFC East has proven to be a more competitive division than the AFC West. Gregg points to the Eagles as a favorite in the NFC given how they're on a path for the to seed in the conference. Gregg also dives into some of the top quarterback performances to date including Geno Smith's continued emergence in Seattle.
Bernie talks about Harrison Bader's emergence in the postseason with the New York Yankees, and says it's not a surprise to see he's playing with a chip on his shoulder. He points out Bader's struggles at Busch Stadium as a reason to not be critical of the trade from a Cardinals perspective despite his postseason heroics. He also differentiates the trade of Bader from some of John Mozeliak's other deals where he gave up on prospects too soon.
Bernie reacts to Buffalo's win over Kansas City on Sunday and talks about how winning in KC gives Buffalo confidence if the Bills have to face the Chiefs again in the postseason. He thinks the Philadelphia Eagles are a legitimate contender with a 6-0 start after beating Dallas Sunday night. He also points out how it takes more than an elite quarterback to win in today's NFL as Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have proven they can't singlehandedly compensate for their teams' struggles in other areas.
Bernie visits with CBSSports.com MLB writer and analyst R.J. Anderson R.J. says he has been a fan of the new postseason format as he's enjoyed the drama that has come with it. R.J. points out how the World Series could likely feature major market teams proving that the cream still finds a way to rise to the top.
Bernie talks about the San Diego Padres upsetting the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. Bernie praises Padres manager Bob Melvin for how he managed his pitching staff while questioning Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for his management. Bernie also points out how Roberts was hamstrung by his bullpen, and most of his in game management is collaborative versus him having a final say.
Bernie opens the show talking about what he like from the Blues' 5-2 opening night win over Columbus. He does express a little concern about Jordan Kyrou having a couple of defensive breakdowns. Bernie also takes a look back at the week in college football including Illinois' win at home over Minnesota and Tennessee upsetting Alabama.
Bernie closes out the week by offering up his picks for some of the top week 7 college football games.
Bernie talks about the importance of power in the postseason as he points out teams are 8-4 when outhomering their opponents. He takes a look at what moves the Cardinals need to make to improve their pitching staff for next season including should Adam Wainwright return and where will John Mozeliak spend money. Bernie also throws cold water on those clamoring for the Cardinals to sign a washed-up Tucker Barnhart over Willson Contreras who is still one of the top catchers in the game.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel about the passing of Hall of Fame closer Bruce Sutter. Rick talks about his experiences both covering Bruce and interacting with him after his career. He also discusses the impact Sutter made on the game and how he was the first modern star closer in Cardinals history.
Bernie visits with NHL.com Blues correspondent and In the Slot at lkorac10.blogspot.com publisher Lou Korac. Lou talks about Alexey Toropchenko appearing to be ready to play on opening night after originally being ruled out for at least the first month of the season after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. Lou also talks about what to expect from Jake Neighbours and if the team will be hurt by its lack of defensive depth with Marco Scandella and Scott Perunovich sidelined.
Bernie reacts to the Cleveland Guardians defeating the New York Yankees in game 2 of the ALDS. Bernie also reflects on the life and legacy of former St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame closer Bruce Sutter who passed away Thursday at age 69.
Bernie looks at how Jayson Tatum has evolved into a true leader with the Boston Celtics as he and the team learned how to handle adversity in the NBA Finals. He also talks about how media are making trade rumors out of nothing for drawing Kevin Durant to the Celtics, and how Bradley Beal has emerged as a leader in Washington.
Bernie longs for the Cardinals to develop a hitter like Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez after seeing him continue to mash with a big home run against the Seattle Mariners. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals continue to fail in identifying what outfielders can play as they hang on to Tyler O'Neill out of a fear of seeing him emerge like Randy Arozarena with Tampa Bay. Bernie does predict that Jordan Walker could be that impact hitter as he continues to impress in the Arizona Fall League. Bernie also finds positives to take away from Nolan Gorman and Juan Yepez as they both showed a knack for hitting homers despite struggling at times in their rookie years.
Bernie chats with The Athletic senior college football writer Chris Vannini to preview week 7. Chris looks at how it's been fun seeing so many conferences up for grabs with several undefeated teams. He talks about how Oklahoma's tailspin is putting the Big XII up for grabs with non-traditional candidates emerging as contenders and the entire league putting up a solid showing. Chris also previews this week's Alabama/Tennessee matchup with Bryce Young as the game's X factor and looks at who could challenge for a college football spot to join Ohio State, Georgia, and Alabama.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland ahead of Saturday's regular season opener. Bernie and Andy talk about how Ivan Barbashev is often a forgotten man despite posting a banner offensive season last season, and how he can potentially benefit the power play too. Bernie and Andy also talk about how the team has forged its own identity as holdovers from the Stanley Cup team have dwindled. Andy then examines the likelihood of Ryan O'Reilly re-signing with the Blues.
Bernie talks about how much he enjoyed watching the Dodgers/Padres game Wednesday night including seeing the goose on the field and the Padres attacking Clayton Kershaw. Bernie compares the use of the home run in that series and contrasts it to the Cardinals' power outage down the stretch. He also questions what the Dodgers will get from Tony Gonsolin after he pitched just two innings since August.
Bernie talks about the impact of Thursdays' ALDS Game 2 rainout on the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians. Bernie then previews the upcoming Blues season as he views the team as being at the same level as last season. Bernie cautions against trusting analytic models that have the Blues declining this season. He also lambasts anyone suggesting that Doug Armstrong made a mistake trading away Klim Kostin.
Bernie follows up on his rant in the previous segment by pointing out how home runs and wins are directly correlated in Major League Baseball in 2022.
Bernie comes out firing as he attacks the Jeff Albert haters when he points out that every hitting coach since Mark McGwire has come under intense scrutiny. Bernie also points to people who compare the Cardinals' roster construction to the Guardians' and cautions against emulating Cleveland's methods of compiling a roster on a shoestring budget.
Bernie talks about the continued migration of sporting events to streaming platforms. Bernie talks about how it's ridiculous to say older fans will struggle to stream games given how people 55 and older are the fastest growing streaming demographic. Bernie also talks about the continued issues in being able to stream regional sports networks as he is finding it hard to completely cut the cord with Bally Sports Midwest not available on most services.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas who joins the show from Charleston, SC where the Blues just completed a team retreat. Bernie first gets an early preview of the Army/Navy matchup from Jim. Jim offers up his preseason assessment of the Blues with the roster set for opening night as he thinks the Blues are about at the same level as last season. He thinks extra competition in the Western Conference could pose a challenge. Jim also cautions against expecting too much right away from Jake Neighbours as a 20-year-old and questions if the defense is strong and deep enough to sustain a solid performance over the course of the season.
Bernie breaks down the Missouri Tigers during their bye week to see how they stack up analytically. Bernie offers up praise for the defense which is worthy of its #29 ranking. Bernie also looks at how Brady Cook stacks up to his predecessors as Connor Bazelak appears to have been underrated.
Bernie visits with New York Times baseball columnist Tyler Kepner. Tyler talks about his new book that went on sale yesterday, "The Grandest Stage: A History of the World Series" and about some of his favorite World Series memories. Tyler weighs in on the early MLB playoff action and talks about how while the new format is fun, the Cardinals were not rewarded enough for winning their division. Tyler also talks about how Harrison Bader's home run changed the tide of the ALDS for the Yankees.
Bernie reacts to the ALDS and NLDS action including Mariners manager Scott Servais electing to turn to Robbie Ray to face Yordan Alvarez in the ninth inning. Bernie also reacts to Adam Wainwright revealing the flaw in his delivery that stemmed from being hit in the knee on Twitter.
Bernie previews some of the college football action coming up on Saturday and questions Minnesota being a 6.5 point favorite at Illinois. Bernie also takes a deep dive in to Paul Goldschmidt's end of season struggles and questions why the Cardinals downplayed them down the stretch.
Bernie offers up live analysis of the Houston Astros facing the Seattle Mariners in the ALDS. Bernie then shifts to talking about college coaches making the jump to the NFL on the heels of the Carolina Panthers firing Matt Rhule. He points to Jim Harbaugh and one of the few success stories of college coaches making the jump to the NFL since 2000.
Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan of joesheehan.com. Joe previews the ALDS and NLDS series. Joe talks about what he likes from the Cleveland Guardians and how they stack up against the New York Yankees. He calls for Manny Machado and Juan Soto to step up if the San Diego Padres want to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joe also questions why Oliver Marmol broke up Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan atop the Cardinals lineup.
Bernie and Jim Heuer preview the 2022-2023 Blues season. Jim talks about how it is essential for the top four defensemen to stay healthy given the injuries to Scott Perunovich and Marco Scandella. Bernie points to goaltending as a key for the team as the team's performance in recent years has directly correlated to Binnington.
Bernie talks about how there's no excuse for the Cardinals' postseason offensive woes and says unlike the Cleveland Guardians, this team is not designed to play small ball and not hit for power. He's intrigued by the Guardians ALDS matchup against the New York Yankees given how the teams contrast. Bernie also offers up analysis on the other series.
Bernie talks about how concerns about Kyler Murray have proven to be justified after he displayed poor game management in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. Bernie also talks about the need for the Cardinals to improve offensively, but insists hitting coach Jeff Albert is not the problem.
Bernie talks about how the home teams other than the Cleveland Guardians struggled in the wild card round. Bernie talks about how despite the sweeps, the series were all reasonably entertaining, especially Guardians/Rays.
Bernie takes a look at what the future holds for Adam Wainwright as he hopes Wainwright is able to step away on his own terms to spend time with his family. He looks at Wainwright's decline in performance and questions if Wainwright would be holding the team back if he demands the ball every five days next season.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick talks about the lack of offense in the wild card series and if there was any way to see the struggles coming. Derrick and Bernie express a need for the Cardinals to add a legitimate everyday bat to the outfield.
Bernie previews the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football as he expresses confidence in the Chiefs not only winning but covering. Bernie also talks about the future of the catcher's spot for the Cardinals and how they need to find a legitimate replacement for Yadier Molina instead of elevating Andrew Knizner and hoping for a cheap or internal supplement.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' 24-17 loss to Florida on Saturday. Howard evaluates the performance of Brady Cook and how he needs to see the field better and get more help from his receivers. Howard and Bernie also talk about if Sam Horn should see some action since he's allowed to appear in four games without burning a year of eligibility.
Bernie questions why Oliver Marmol moved Brendan Donovan down in the lineup and inserted Albert Pujols ahead of Paul Goldschmidt. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals' soft schedule down the stretch masked the club's difficulties against contending teams and maybe left them flat against the Phillies. He also highlights Paul Goldschmidt's struggles in the postseason and how his poor at bats really hurt at the worst possible time.
Bernie starts diving in on what went wrong for the Cardinals during their brief postseason run against the Phillies. He also quickly offers up his thoughts on the week in football including Illinois' win over Iowa.
Bernie questions the leadership from both Oli Marmol and Yadier Molina in Game 1 of the Wild Card series against the Phillies. On a team where so much of the season was spent hailing the experience and leadership within this team, where was that leadership when it was needed most? Bernie also questions why the media in St. Louis tends to take it so easy on the Cardinals.
Listen to Oli Marmol's press conference right here following Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Phillies. Also, Bernie offers a brief preview of the weekend for Mizzou and Illinois football.
Bernie continues his discussion about the debacle that took place in the 9th inning of Game 1 between the Cardinals and the Phillies. He also points to issues of note that preceded the 9th inning that could have put the Cardinals in a tougher position than they needed to be in.
Bernie begins the show live in the middle of the dreaded top of the 9th as the Cardinals are actively blowing the game. Bernie does not mince words as he unloads on Oli Marmol's mismanagement of the pitching staff. Why did Oli limit Quintana to 75 pitches after only allowing 2 hits? Why did Oli let Ryan Helsley go as long as he did? Bernie also questions the performance of Yadier Molina as a pitch-caller at the end of Game 1.
Bernie puts the Cardinals' sustained run of success since 2000 into perspective while highlighting why it's an important measuring stick for the team to at least advance out of the Wild Card round to shake the perception of being overrated in a weak division.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch HOF Cards writer Rick Hummel who was at Busch Stadium for the Cardinals and Phillies workouts prior to the Wild Card series. Rick says he expects Adam Wainwright to at least make an appearance during this series after receiving favorable reports on his recent workouts and for Jack Flaherty to pitch in game one. Rick also talks about why Nolan Gorman made the Wild Card roster over Alec Burleson.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about the chances for Jake Neighbours to make the opening night roster and why Josh Leivo, who's in camp on a professional tryout, could slot in on the third line. Andy points out why Ivan Barbashev is the biggest question mark for him on this team after a career offensive year. Bernie also reacts to the news that Nolan Gorman and Packy Naughton will make the postseason roster.
Bernie listens in to some of the highlights from the Cardinals' workout day media session ahead of the Wild Card round. Bernie reacts to comments from Oliver Marmol, Paul Goldschmidt, and Dylan Carlson.
Bernie visits with The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik. Bernie talks to Travis about his article profiling the last dance for Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright. Travis offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' first round series against the Phillies as he thinks home field could be a major asset to the Cardinals. Bernie and Travis also weigh in on how Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge have made it fun to root for the home run again in Major League Baseball.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals offense must generate power against the Phillies, but the power doesn't have to exclusively come from home runs. He also expresses confidence that the Cardinals can prevail if the series comes down to home runs, and it's still important not to let Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper prevail at the plate regardless of how they struggled down the stretch.
Bernie previews game one between the Cardinals and Phillies and talks about Jose Quintana getting the call and Tyler O'Neill not making the Wild Card roster. He also details what the Cardinals need to do to be successful in the series including avoiding trying to comeback against the back end of the Phillies bullpen.
Bernie dives into the analytics of the Philadelphia Phillies to continue his preview of the National League Wild Card series. How do the Phillies matchup with the Cardinals offensively and defensively? Bernie makes an interesting point about a key advantage the Cardinals would have should the series advance to a 3rd game.
Tim Peel sticks around for one more segment with Bernie. The two bid each other adieu following a conversation about the upcoming playoff series between the Cardinals and the Phillies. Bernie also tells a great story about decorated St. Louis journalist Rick Hummel.
David Kaplan covers the Chicago sports scene which includes his work at ESPN Radio and NBC Sports Chicago. Kap offers some insight into the end of Tony La Russa's career following his recent retirement. Bernie also asks Kap about the likelihood that star catcher Willson Contreras rocks a Cardinals uniform in 2023. You won't want to miss Kap's answer! He also shares an incredible story about Contreras inviting him and his special needs son into his home for dinner.
Tim Peel decided to stick around for a second segment live from Friendly's Sports Bar & Grill. Tim and Bernie talk about what's going on in the world of hockey, and Tim shares some great stories of former Blues players. He even shares some of the most intimidating hockey personalities he ever came across during his career as an official. Catch Tim on Hot Mic on 590 The Fan, Tuesdays at 2:00 PM CT.
Longtime NHL referee and 590 The Fan personality, Tim Peel, joins Bernie and Jim live at Friendly's Sports Bar & Grill. Bernie and Tim share stories of living in St. Louis and the town's sports scene over the past couple decades. Tim's show "Hot Mic" will be back on the air next Tuesday, October 11th, at 2:00 PM CT. Tim will be joined by co-hosts Andy Strickland and Jamal Mayers.
An NFL "expert" has proclaimed that there are 3 stand-alone Quarterbacks at the top of this upcoming NFL draft class. Bernie is not so sure. He also questions why nobody seems to be concerned about the poor track record of Ohio State QBs in the NFL. Also, who are the Phillies looking to pitch against the Cards in this playoff series? What can the Cardinals do against Zach Eflin?
Bernie opens the show, live from Friendly's Sports Bar & Grill, talking about the importance of Albert Pujols in the latter months of the season. He highlights the home run gap between Albert and his teammates, including Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, in the home run category. Also, Bernie investigates some notes on the Philadelphia Phillies heading into their playoff series.
Bernie weighs in on the start to the Cardinals' penultimate game and Buster Olney's piece on Tony La Russa's retirement.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals starting rotation heading into postseason. He pieces together who Oli Marmol may turn to in the Wild Card round. He evaluates if Dakota Hudson has a spot on the roster and if Adam Wainwright will get a starting nod despite a poor September.
Bernie talks about Paul Goldschmidt's recent struggles and how they may hurt how he fares in NL MVP voting. Bernie points out that it would be insane to penalize Goldschmidt for a slow September with the division locked up when he was outstanding for the majority of the season.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan details why pitching is the biggest key to success in the postseason. Bernie also gets Dan's take on the MLB award races and Albert Pujols' red hot finish to his final season.
Bernie reflects on Albert Pujols passing Babe Ruth on the all-time RBI list as he points out how rare his accomplishment is and how improbable that and reaching 700 home runs was at the start of the season. Bernie also looks at how the Cardinals would stack up against the Philadelphia Phillies if the teams meet this weekend in the Wild Card round.
Bernie visits with Saturday Down South senior national columnist Connor O'Gara. Connor recaps Alabama's road win over Arkansas where the Tide pulled away in the fourth quarter despite the lack of an effective passing game and how passing game struggles could hurt Alabama without Bryce Young versus Texas A&M. Connor also offers up his assessment of the Georgia Bulldogs after Mizzou gave them a scare on Saturday.
Bernie reacts to the news that Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich will miss at least six months with a shoulder injury and he offers up thoughts on who should be inducted in the first class of the Blues Hall of Fame. Bernie also previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Pirates and calls for Paul DeJong to play better defense.
Bernie expands on his earlier conversation with Rick Gosselin as he looks at Cooper Rush's emergence in Dallas. He also talks about how Alabama is feeling pressure and facing scrutiny after Arkansas gave the Tide a scare.
Bernie talks about how Michigan State and Texas A&M among other schools are in trouble with high-paid coaches who are drastically underachieving as he questions why schools routinely throw out big money at coaches who can't live up to their salaries.
Bernie visits with HOF NFL writer Rick Gosselin of rickgosselin.com. Rick talks about how the Cowboys have been winning with Cooper Rush at quarterback filling in for an injured Dak Prescott as he could make a similar impact to Tony Romo and how Jalen Hurts has played surprisingly well for the Eagles. Rick and Bernie also talk about Rick's all-time NFL teams by college as they elaborate on Rick's picks for Mizzou.
Bernie visits with Bob Ibach of Nikco sports to talk about the 34" Albert Pujols 700th HR commemorative bat that's available at nikcosports.com. Bernie also talks about how the Giants were able to beat the Chicago Bears despite running a single wing offense in the fourth quarter out of the wildcat without a healthy quarterback and how Baker Mayfield is proving that Cleveland wasn't to blame for his poor performance.
Bernie offers up instant reaction to Giovanny Gallegos signing a two-year contract extension with the Cardinals and Tony La Russa formally announcing his retirement due to health concerns.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards after the Tigers' home loss to Georgia Saturday. Howard talks about the atmosphere in Columbia and how Mizzou hung tough and had a chance to pull out a win in the fourth quarter before essentially beating itself. Howard also talks about how he was especially impressed with the defense's effort for the second straight week.
Bernie looks at what to expect from the Cardinals in Pittsburgh over the final three games as Oliver Marmol sets up his club for the postseason. He also examines question marks heading into the postseason including if there's a viable spot for Adam Wainwright.
Bernie reflects on what it was like to see Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina address and play a regular season game in front of the fans at Busch Stadium for the final time. He also offers up his thoughts on Mizzou's loss to Georgia as he bemoans the fact the Tigers couldn't muster a similar effort at Kansas State.
Bernie offers up the latest news and notes about the Cardinals as they head into the final six games of the regular season. Bernie also tells some of his favorite Rick Hummel stories as the Commish formally announced his retirement effective after the season in Friday's Post-Dispatch.
Bernie talks about how he's having a hard time getting excited for the Dolphins and Bengals facing each other on Thursday Night Football. He also criticizes Ryan Fitzpatrick for trying to emulate Pat McAfee on the Amazon studio shows.
Bernie expresses concern about Paul Goldschmidt's recent struggles as Oliver Marmol pinch hit for him late in Wednesday's game. Bernie previews the pitchers the Cardinals may face in the postseason and is worried about how the Cardinals stack up against the Mets.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben talks about how this will be a season to remember for the Cardinals with a new core led by Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado ready to take over for Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, and Albert Pujols. Ben expresses his concerns with the Cardinals pitching staff, especially the lack of a true number one starter.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about the lack of production from Klim Kostin during training camp and wonders if the end of his time in St. Louis is fast approaching. Andy also has positive reports on Alexey Toropchenko as he appears to continue to improve after breaking into the lineup last season.
Bernie talks about the impact of PEDs in Major League Baseball after Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season to tie Roger Maris' American League record after Roger Maris' family asked for records set in the steroid era to contain an asterisk. Bernie points out how Judge's record won't be tainted even though Roger Maris earned an asterisk initially when he set his record. Bernie also points out how PEDs in baseball have dated back for decades including the greenies of the 1960s.
Bernie looks at the recent struggles of the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies as the Cardinals will likely face one of those teams in the Wild Card round. Bernie also urges fans to relax at Oliver Marmol deploying a "hangover" lineup the night after the Cardinals clinched the Central Division.
Bernie offers up his thoughts and listens in to some of the highlights from the Cardinals' celebration after clinching the 2022 NL Central Division title.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas after the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in an exhibition game Tuesday night. Jim talks about the impact of likely losing Scott Perunovich to another wrist injury and what opportunity that provides for Niko Mikkola. Jim also looks at some of the fringe candidates' chances of making the final NHL roster and what to expect from Noel Acciari.
Bernie previews Oliver Marmol's post-clinching lineup as the Cardinals prepare to face Milwaukee Wednesday night. Bernie highlights the value of Tommy Edman to the team, especially with his defense and versatility. Bernie also talks about how John Mozeliak deserves a lot of credit for his acquisitions of Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, and Albert Pujols as well as making the bold call to hire Oliver Marmol as manager.
Bernie talks about how Wisconsin will be a great test for the Fighting Illini to see if they have improved over the course of the season. He previews Mizzou's contest against Georgia and talks about how Eliah Drinkwitz's happy talk is wearing thin with a lack of results on the field, and how it's annoying to hear him be so coy on Luther Burden's status. Bernie also takes a look at the state of college football as a whole entering week five including Georgia's improvement from last season.
Bernie visits with Mike Petriello of MLB.com. Mike admits to being wrong about Albert Pujols having nothing left in the tank when he signed with St. Louis in March. Mike also looks at the impact of the new postseason schedule and how for wild card teams especially, starting pitching depth is more critical.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals clinching the National League central division title Tuesday night. He talks about how fans should be thankful that the Cardinals are regulars in the postseason.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Bernie and Derrick talk about the success of Jose Quintana since joining the Cardinals and why he is a lock for the postseason rotation.
Bernie talks about the demise of the New England Patriots' dynasty. He talks about how Bill Belichick hasn't had the Patriots at an elite level since Brady left, and how Brady is finally starting to show signs of age.
Bernie talks about reporters freaking out over magic numbers and roving reporters who think they're funny. Bernie also previews the Cardinals' Tuesday matchup against the Brewers and looks at who's been producing recently in the lineup.
Bernie talks about how Adam Wainwright might me delusional thinking he can pitch through what he's calling a "dead arm" phase and calls for Oliver Marmol to sit him down if he can't return to form before October. He also points to the 2004 World Series as a reason to use caution when trotting out tired starters.
Bernie chats with on3.com senior college football writer and vice president-editorial Ivan Maisel. Ivan talks about how the SEC may still be the top conference in college football, but it's no longer an undisputed statement with the rise of many Big Ten schools. Ivan also touches on Kansas' 4-0 start and if the Jayhawks can continue to build under and hold on to Lance Leipold.
Bernie chats with The Ringer senior editor Ben Lindbergh about his piece he wrote about Albert Pujols reaching 700 career home runs. They talk about how improbable his journey was from making the big league club after one professional season in 2001 to his return to St. Louis in 2022. They also discuss how Pujols' return to form has given a new generation of fans an appreciation of the greatness he displayed during his first stint with the Cardinals.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' two-game series in Milwaukee and points out how the Brewers are fighting for their lives trailing the Phillies by essentially 2.5 games in the Wild Card race. Bernie points out how the Brewers haven't capitalized on the Cardinals' September swoon and how the lack of competition has softened the Cardinals. Bernie expresses the need for the Cardinals to regain their edge headed into the postseason.
Bernie talks to Bucs and NFL columnist Ira Kaufman of joebucsfan.com. Ira talks about the pending arrival of Hurricane Ian and how that may impact the Buccaneers. He also goes in depth on the status of Bucs after a 2-1 start despite suboptimal play and how Tom Brady may be starting to show signs of cracking from his personal issues outside of football. Ira then weighs in on other top stories around the NFL including the Jacksonville Jaguars' hot start.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' meddling road record and how the team has not won a series against a winning team this season. He also points out the team's offensive struggles away from Busch and how the team is full of question marks heading into October.
Bernie talks about how Mizzou couldn't come away with a win after Auburn tried handing them the game on a silver platter Saturday. Bernie looks at some of the other action across the SEC including Florida's performance in a narrow loss at Tennessee and the emergence of Anthony Richardson as a top quarterback.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton as he travels from Los Angeles to Milwaukee after the Cardinals' six games on the west coast. John details his experience getting to witness and cover Albert Pujols hitting his 700th career home run Friday night. John also expresses concern about Adam Wainwright's September struggles as he points out how Wainwright is traditionally at his strongest at the end of the season.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards following the Tigers' 17-14 overtime loss at Auburn Saturday. Howard talks about how Mizzou blew a prime opportunity to generate some positive momentum opening conference play as this could have been the most disappointing loss he's witnessed first-hand in his broadcasting and playing careers. Howard also talks about the importance of getting Luther Burden more involved in the offense after being a non-factor in two of the Tigers' last three games.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on NFL week 3 including Jalen Hurts' emergence as a potential MVP candidate and the Miami Dolphins taking the league by storm starting 3-0. He also expresses concern about the Washington Commanders as he points out how Ron Rivera has only three winning seasons in his 12 season career.
Bernie vents about Mizzou's loss to Auburn and points out how the Tigers are wasting Luther Burden by not having a competent quarterback. Bernie also complains about Apple TV having the call of Albert Pujols' 700th home run, and reflects on Pujols' journey having seen it from day one.
Bernie reacts to the news Justin Herbert may miss the Chargers' week 3 contest. He highlights how Brendan Donovan should be appreciated for being an on-base machine and a swiss army knife in the field.
Bernie applauds Oliver Marmol for his honesty describing his team when many others are more concerned about Hollywood narratives. He also goes into depth on the Cardinals' offensive struggles pointing out what areas most concern him.
Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Rick and Bernie talk about the need for more offensive production from the outfield, the importance of Genesis Cabrera being a contributor out of the bullpen in October and more.
Bernie offers up his picks for week 4 of the college football season including which Tigers team will prevail at Auburn on Saturday.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' weekend series against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium while noting the Cardinals' recent road struggles. He also vents over the poor productions of MLB on Apple TV while shutting out fans from the local broadcasts.
Bernie offers up his takes on Craig Berube and Brayden Schenn's comments after the Blues opened training camp Thursday at Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights.
Bernie takes a deeper look at the Cardinals' offensive struggles and examines if Paul Goldschmidt's recent slump could cost him postseason honors. Bernie also reacts live as the Cardinals appear to break out offensively against San Diego.
Bernie chats with Football Outsiders editor-in-chief Aaron Schatz. Aaron takes an analytic look at some of the season's biggest surprises including the overachieving New York Jets and Miami Dolphins. Aaron also weighs in on the Denver Broncos under new coach Nathaniel Hackett.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland after the Blues completed day one of training camp.
Bernie points out how it's a sign of trouble when Albert Pujols is currently the Cardinals' most productive hitter. He also looks at what's causing this team to reprise its hitting woes from earlier this season.
Bernie talks about the continued lack of offense from the Cardinals as he lays out the case for why every Cardinals outfielder should have to earn his spot in the lineup on a daily basis.
Jim Thomas joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Jim looks at the Blues position by position including highlighting the club's defensive depth even without Marco Scandella.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Jim talk about Army and Navy football. Jim also offers up a preview of Blues training camp including players to watch and areas of concern.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis county. Bernie talks about the recent decline in Adam Wainwright and speculates that he may not return for 2023. He also looks at the continued downturn in offensive production from the Cardinals outfield.
The Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Ryan talks about his career at the Sporting News and he and Bernie look at if Albert Pujols is starting to fatigue down the stretch after heavy usage.
The Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis county. Ryan and Bernie talk about Aaron Judge's pursuit of 60+ home runs. They also get into the Cardinals' offensive struggles as Ryan points out why this team needs more out of Paul Goldschmidt down the stretch.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis county. Bernie expresses frustration that Aaron Judge's 60th and/or 61st home runs and Albert Pujols' 700th career HR could be broadcast on Apple TV+ isolating fans who can't stream. He also vents about the nearly non-existent Cardinals offense and the team continuing to look sluggish in San Diego.
Bernie visits with Adam Spencer of Saturday Down South. Adam talks about Bryan Harsin's shaky job status at Auburn and reacts to the news that Auburn QB T.J. Finley will miss this week's contest. Adam offers up an explanation for why Tyler Macon has struggled to climb the Mizzou depth chart under Eliah Drinkwitz. Adam also weighs in on other news and notes around the SEC.
Bernie talks about how playing eight games on the road against contending teams can serve as a needed wake-up call for the Cardinals. He expresses concern that Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols have combined for more home runs and RBI this month than Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Bernie talks about how Monday Night Football was a coming out party for Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles while exposing the Minnesota Vikings. He also comments on Tom Brady taking Wednesdays off with the Bucs and how it's a lot of noise about nothing.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold prior to the Cardinals' series opener against the San Diego Padres. Derrick expresses mild surprise at the Cardinals' move to option Nolan Gorman to Memphis. Derrick examines the makeup of the team's lineup and questions how many all-or-nothing, low contact hitters the club can have in its lineup.
Bernie reacts to Blues D Marco Scandella missing at least six months after undergoing hip surgery and the passing of Dodgers great Maury Wills. He also praises the Cardinals for optioning out Nolan Gorman and recalling Juan Yepez from Memphis.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' eight-game road trip against the Padres, Dodgers, and Brewers and cautions against using this as a barometer to judge the team's postseason readiness. Bernie also raises a yellow flag at the recent slippage of Adam Wainwright that could be age-related.
Bernie talks about the importance of actual coaching to go with recruiting in college football and uses Miami's Mario Cristobal as a cautionary tale for the floor Mizzou could see with Eliah Drinkwitz.
Bernie tells the story about how he gave Tony La Russa the nickname Don Tony. Bernie previews the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres and puts the team on the level of Rays and Blue Jays. Bernie points to Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt as the biggest keys to the team's offensive success as the stars' recent swoon has corresponded with that of the team.
Bernie visits with sportsradio610.com and gallerysports.com NFL columnist John McClain. John first gives a feel for what the expectations are for Dusty Baker's Houston Astros in the postseason. John offers up his take on Tua Tagovailoa's breakout performance against Baltimore. He also looks at QB Mitch Trubisky's increasingly warming seat in Pittsburgh and when to expect Mike Tomlin to turn to Kenny Pickett.
Bernie catches up with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards. Howard offers up his assessment of Mizzou's win over Abilene Christian and highlights areas of concern. Bernie also talks about Bryan Harsin's shaky status at Auburn.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the NFL week 2 action. He talks about Tua Tagovailoa leading the Dolphins to an epic comeback over the Ravens and the ramifications of Jimmy Garoppolo taking over at QB for San Francisco for the injured Trey Lance.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals' taking three of five games over Cincinnati this weekend. Bernie expresses frustration at the team's offensive struggles and thinks too many people are downplaying them. He talks about how the team is giving up too many at bats.
Bernie chats with Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian. Vahe and Bernie talk about the late Len Dawson after Vahe attended his funeral. They also talk about the Chiefs' performance Thursday night against the Chargers.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Cincinnati Reds. He questions how much Dylan Carlson will help the team offensively when he returns as soon as this week. Bernie also looks at projections for when Albert Pujols will play and likely reach 700 home runs.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Chiefs' win over the Chargers on Thursday Night Football. He also expresses concern about the Cardinals looking flat over their recent minor swoon. He points out it's a warning sign when Corey Dickerson and Albert Pujols are two of the most productive hitters in the lineup.
Bernie talks about how he wishes he could find a way to better quantify Albert Pujols' contributions and offers up his and national pundits' picks for Thursday Night Football.
Bernie checks in with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton who was at Busch Stadium ahead of the Cardinals series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Bernie gets John's thoughts on the series pitching matchups and what Albert Pujols' chances are of hitting home runs in the series. John also predicts that Paul Goldschmidt will break out of his recent funk sooner than later.
Bernie previews some of the top week three college football games in a relatively lackluster week.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' resolve to win Wednesday night for Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, but how many of the narratives that come out of interviews in locker rooms are overrated and irrelevant. He also points out how everything isn't a fairy tale with the team despite the nature of fans to overreact to every win.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy offers up his thoughts on the Blues having Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas locked up through 2031. He also examines the Blues roster heading into training camp and previews the chances of young players like Zac Bolduc to potentially factor into the mix.
Bernie talks about what he's expecting out of the first regular season Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football broadcast with Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit. He also breaks down the battle between Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes and points out how these could be epic duels in the future.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina setting the all-time record for a starting battery with one team Wednesday night. He also talks about why Albert Pujols is the logical choice to face many right-handed pitchers.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick talks about Albert Pujols chasing 700 home runs, the class he's displayed doing it, and his career-long success in Pittsburgh. He also offers up why he thinks Adam Wainwright will call it a career after the season.
Bernie dives into the debate over whether it's meaningful when a club feasts off playing inferior competition while struggling against teams with winning records.
Bernie visits with ESPN college football writer Bill Connelly. Bill expresses his concerns over Mizzou's offensive struggles and offers praise for Illinois defensive coordinator Ryan Walters. He also elaborates on the problems Jimbo Fisher is dealing with at Texas A&M why he thinks Alabama is going to be fine but has some serious concerns this season that could pop up despite Nick Saban's ability to adapt over time.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' matchup against Corbin Burnes. Bernie doesn't rip Oliver Marmol starting against a right-handed pitcher given his recent numbers, but he tempers expectations against Corbin Burnes.
Bernie reacts to Doug Armstrong's comments after signing Jordan Kyrou to an 8-year contract extension running through 2031. He also previews the upcoming season and looks at potential signs of weakness from the defensemen.
Bernie talks about the need for the Cardinals to get their offense back in gear. Bernie expresses optimism that Brendan Donovan will regain his stroke but is concerned about Tyler O'Neill's bat being AWOL too often.
Bernie talks about seven quarterbacks in the NFL who owned their world on Sunday led by Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' Tuesday night lineup as Oliver Marmol prepares to attack a Brewers bullpen game. Bernie talks about how Lars Nootbaar and Tyler O'Neill need to break out of their hitting slumps. He also talks about how the Brewers' struggles on the road and recently against losing teams have allowed the Cardinals to pull ahead.
Bernie catches up with Joe Sheehan, publisher of the Joe Sheehan newsletter at joesheehan.com. Joe talks about how much he enjoyed his recent visit to St. Louis. Bernie and Joe also touch on the recent 2022 MLB rules changes and the current pennant races.
Bernie follows up on his chat with Eric Edholm with a few additional NFL week one thoughts. He also digs in to why the Cardinals have been able to overtake the Brewers in the NL Central during the season's second half. Bernie provides updates on Dylan Carlson and Steven Matz's rehab from their injuries.
Bernie reacts to the Blues signing Jordan Kyrou to an 8-year/$65 M contract extension that goes into effect next season. Bernie also previews the Cardinals' two game series against Milwaukee at Busch Stadium and comments about Mickey Lolich having no clue of who Adam Wainwright is as he prepares to break his record for most starts with a single catcher with one team.
Bernie starts sounding some alarm bells over Ryan Helsley's decline over the past month. Bernie points out how some regression was expected, but Helsley is getting hit increasingly hard.
Bernie checks in on Paul Goldschmidt's NL Triple Crown pursuit and points to how his chances appear to be fading with Freddie Freeman remaining hot and Pete Alonso driving in runs. Bernie also talks about how fatigue is impacting the entire team and it's important for Oli Marmol to find rest for his stars during the stretch run.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals starting rotation is setup heading into postseason. He goes into detail about how Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana have come as advertised if not better. He also looks at the recent regression of Miles Mikolas and what to expect moving forward from Jack Flaherty.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick reflects on Albert Pujols' closing in on 700 home runs and how St. Louis always held a special place in his heart even during his 10 years away. Derrick also talks about the state of the team including the recent inconsistent pitching.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards to break down Mizzou's week two loss at Kansas State. Howard talks about how Mizzou came out looking flat and couldn't generate any momentum. Bernie goes on to ask why Eliah Drinkwitz still hasn't been able to develop a quarterback and asks when Tyler Macon will get a chance.
Bernie talks about how the Dallas Cowboys are the Kardashians of the NFL and can't be taken seriously as a football team. He also offers up other week 1 NFL observations.
Bernie talks about Mizzou's ugly loss against Kansas State in Manhattan. He also goes into detail about how Albert Pujols' seemingly untarnished pursuit of 700 home runs is correlating with the team's success.
Bernie checks in on Paul Goldschmidt's race to try and capture the NL Triple Crown. He then dives into his college football picks including his thoughts on what it will take for Mizzou to win at Kansas State and other games that have piqued his interest.
Bernie checks in with Rick Hummel from PNC Park in Pittsburgh to preview the Cardinals' contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bernie also gets Rick's week two college football picks.
Bernie looks at some of the projections for the Cardinals' final win total. He previews the schedule and weighs in on Albert Pujols' chances to reach 700 career home runs. He also highlights the need for improved outfield offense with the continued struggles of Tyler O'Neill and others.
Bernie offers up his week 1 NFL picks. He also talks about his dinner with Joe Sheehan and how he and Joe both agree that the fan experience and atmosphere at Busch Stadium is among the best in baseball.
Bernie closes the show previewing the Cardinals upcoming trip to Pittsburgh. He lays out his reasonably high expectations for the series before bidding adieu.
John Denton covers the St. Louis Cardinals for MLB.com, and he joins Bernie to discuss the team. They trade thoughts on the series split with the Washington Nationals, and John shares a little bit of news as to why Tyler O'Neill was missing from Thursday's lineup.
Bernie has some thoughts on whether or not Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina tying the all-time battery record is significant. Adam Wainwright says that his stuff has been terrible of late following a poor outing against the Nationals. You can hear Waino comment on his pitching right here.
The Rams and Bills are opening the NFL season on Thursday night. Bernie investigates whether or not the Bills will live up to the hype that has surrounded them all offseason long. How will St. Louis react if the Rams win? What other NFL teams are an interesting follow this season?
Following Molina's stellar performance in the batter's Thursday which included a pair of long balls, Bernie points out that some hypocritical Cardinals fans have not been consistent with their analysis of Yadier throughout the 2022 season. Also, Bernie forecasts the future of the catching position for the Cardinals in 2023 and beyond.
David Ubben is a writer for The Athletic who focuses on college football. He joins Bernie to discuss some of the results from Week 1 as well as previewing what's to come in Week 2. The two focus on the SEC as many of Mizzou's future opponents have meaningful games early on in the season.
Judy Battista of the NFL Network and NFL.com joins Bernie to discuss Week 1 of the NFL season. Bernie and Judy highlight the opening matchup between Rams and the Bills, Russell Wilson's trip back to Seattle and plenty more!
To begin Thursday's program, Bernie evaluates the performance of the St. Louis Cardinals against the Washington Nationals in their 4-game series. He declares one individual as the "ace" of the pitching staff. Also, he warns Cardinals fans about comparing this team to the Mets and the Dodgers.
Bernie chats with longtime NFL writer Clark Judge. Bernie gets Clark's take on the Buffalo Bills being Super Bowl favorites and what other teams he likes this season. Clark and Bernie also talk about how while it was nice to finally see Don Coryell get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, it should have happened while he was alive.
Bernie talks about how Tommy Edman isn't getting enough credit for his defense especially with splitting time between second base and shortstop. Bernie rants about how some people say a player on a non-playoff team should never win a MVP award. Bernie also highlights how John Mozeliak has fared better than his peers with the acquisitions of Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery.
Bernie visits with The Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan. Ryan takes a look at Paul Goldschmidt's Triple Crown chances as he documented in a piece for the Sporting News. Ryan also looks at who will emerge in the NL East race between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets and how special of a season Aaron Judge is having for the New York Yankees.
Bernie recaps all the latest Cardinals news including Alec Burleson being recalled from Memphis. He questions the timing of Dylan Carlson going on the IL with a sprained thumb and why it took so long to rest him after injuring it a month ago. Bernie also highlights how the Cardinals have improved to be one of the NL's top teams and this year's squad may even be better than the 2013 National League championship club.
Bernie looks at some of the top storylines in college football heading into week two. He talks about how Georgia may be the team to beat in the SEC despite Alabama looking like it won't go down without a fight. Bernie also looks at the SEC quarterbacks and talks about how the quarterback rankings correlate with those of the individual teams.
Bernie previews the Cardinals lineup and reacts to the club placing Dylan Carlson on the injured list with a sprained thumb and recalling Alec Burleson from Memphis. He also comments on just how well the team has played in recent months and how the Brewers continued to be mired in an astonishing freefall.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on week 1 of the college football season as he wraps up the show.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer Matt Snyder. Bernie gets Matt's takes on the MLB postseason races including if the Yankees can stop their free fall and if the Guardians have what it takes to improbably remain atop the AL Central. Matt also respects how David Ross wasn't afraid to pitch to Albert Pujols in a tie game when he hit his 695th career home run off Brandon Hughes.
Bernie points out how Lars Nootbaar has excelled offensively with elite production since forcing his way into the starting lineup. Bernie also highlights how the trades for Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery are proving to be winners for the Cardinals given the team's record since the trade deadline.
Bernie offers up his list of the most overrated NFL teams heading into the 2022 season. Bernie picks the Patriots, Titans and Packers among the teams he expects to disappoint. He also says to keep an eye on the Bucs as it's going to be almost impossible for Tom Brady to block out all the distractions both around him and that he creates.
Bernie highlights how Paul Goldschmidt's recent slump is starting to pose a threat to his NL Triple Crown chances as Freddie Freeman and Austin Riley prove to be his biggest threats. Bernie also points out how despite some of his struggles, Nolan Gorman has proved to be an offensive asset in the Cardinals lineup.
Mizzou football radio analyst Howard Richards joins Bernie for his weekly visit. Howard talks about how Mizzou met expectations in its opening matchup against Louisiana Tech. He also previews Mizzou's week two matchup at Kansas State and how the game is a test forcing the Tigers to play solid for 60 minutes.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals' performances over the weekend and doesn't put much stock in Monday's loss to Washington. Bernie compares the Cardinals to the other National League postseason contenders and highlights starting pitching as the area they're most lacking in. Bernie points to Jack Flaherty as the X factor for the rotation.
Bernie looks at Mizzou's 2022 outlook as he wonders what are reasonable expectations for Eliah Drinkwitz in his third season. Bernie acknowledges tough circumstances for Drinkwitz, but points out how other coaches have made faster recoveries from more dire situations. Bernie is curious to see how Blake Baker's new defense plays out in a game.
Bernie visits with The Sporting News college football writer Bill Bender. Bill previews the week one matchups, but wishes there were some closer games as even the marquee top 25 matchups have wide point spreads. Bill talks about how Pittsburgh as the edge in its rivalry game against West Virginia with both teams featuring USC transfer quarterbacks.
Bernie is excited for the first full weekend of college football as he professes his desire to flip around all the action, starting Thursday night, and not just focusing on Missouri and Illinois. Bernie offers up his thoughts on some of the Thursday night matchups including if Purdue will take a step forward this season. Bernie also talks about how Oliver Marmol has evolved in his bullpen usage including how he turned to his key relievers for more multiple inning appearances. Bernie does express concern over extending Jordan Hicks into a second inning.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as he returns to St. Louis after covering the team's series in Cincinnati. Derrick talks about how the club stayed resilient during its recent grueling stretch without an off day, and how the offense surged thanks to some smart moves by Oliver Marmol. Derrick also highlights Genesis Cabrera and Jack Flaherty are pitchers to watch who could play a key role in determining the team's fate.
Bernie previews Mizzou's opening night contest against Louisiana State. Bernie thinks it's a reach for the Tigers to cover the 19 point spread in the contest against an unknown Louisiana Tech team. Bernie talks about how track record speaks volumes in his confidence in Mizzou's running game and the team's biggest test will be throwing the football.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' 13-inning marathon win over the Reds Wednesday. Bernie continues to voice his frustration over fans and even color analysts clamoring for small ball when statistics show it is an antiquated way of thinking in the modern game.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County at 3971 Bayless Ave. Bernie talks about how embarrassing it would be for the Cards to drop back-to-back series in Cincinnati against a tanking Reds team.
Bernie chats with longtime college football writer Tom Dienhart from blackandgold.com as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis county. Bernie gets Tom's takes from around the Big 10 including his projections for the Illini, Nebraska's continued struggles, and what's in store for the Purdue Boilermakers. Tom also picks Bernie and Jim Heuer's brains on the top St. Louis sports storylines heading into the fall.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about the latest happenings at Friendly's including the Dungeon Dinner Mystery Theater and free trivia after the show.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie and John talk about Yadier Molina's offensive struggles, Albert Pujols continuing to shine, and what lies ahead for the pitching staff as Jack Flaherty makes what's supposed to be his final rehab start Wednesday night in Springfield.
John Denton stops by Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Avenue in south St. Louis County to join Bernie on the show. John talks about his first year on the Cardinals beat after a long career covering the NBA. They also talk about the current team including what it will take to get Dylan Carlson going at the plate and why Paul DeJong continues to struggle at the big league level.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' loss in Cincinnati Tuesday night including another woeful performance from Dakota Hudson and the team's constant flip-flopping in its assessment of Jake Woodford.
Bernie previews Mizzou by taking a look at how the Tigers stack up in the SEC. Bernie points out how Josh Heupel's instant success at Tennessee should be viewed as the exception rather than the norm in the SEC. He also wonders when Eliah Drinkwitz will show the offensive prowess he was reputed to have when he was hired. Bernie is high on the addition of Luther Burden to the wide receiver room and expresses confidence in the running game.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Rick talks about Lars Nootbaar's emergence as an on-base machine batting leadoff. He also highlights Albert Pujols and Corey Dickerson's contribution as both have rebounded from slow starts to the season. Rick also highlights how the Cardinals have show more caution in bringing back Jack Flaherty from injury than they were earlier in the season.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals' second half performance and weighs it against other contenders to see how they stack up. He contrasts the Cardinals' fortunes to the Yankees' who have struggled since the All Star Break.
Bernie takes a look at what's been going well with the Cardinals including the increased offensive production complete with a surge in home runs. He throws cold water on fans claiming this Cardinals team plays small ball. He points out how the club has a lot of secondary power threats to match with Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado
Bernie visits with ESPN college football writer and St. Charles native Chris Low. Chris offers up his thoughts on Eliah Drinkwitz's Missouri Tigers and what they can expect from Luther Burden. Chris gives his College Football Playoff predictions and urges listeners to not sleep on Clemson. Chris also describes his experience interviewing Nick Saban and what's in store for the Crimson Tide.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals win over the Reds Monday night. Bernie expresses concern over Miles Mikolas' short outing as it highlights season-long issues by the team's starting pitching away from Busch Stadium.
Bernie talks about the breaking news that the 49ers have agreed to a restructured one-year deal with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to assure he stays with the team for 2022 and will be set free in 2023.
Bernie takes a look at some of the college football lines for week one. He questions Notre Dame needing extra motivation despite being highly ranked. He also goes more into depth on Tyler O'Neill's improvement at the plate for the Cardinals.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Cardinals president Bill DeWitt III. Bill recaps the Cardinals Hall of Fame inductions of Matt Holliday, Charles Comiskey, and Julian Javier. Bill also shares his enthusiasm towards how the Cardinals have trended upwards in the second half with Paul Goldschmidt chasing a Triple Crown. DeWitt then highlights the job Oliver Marmol has done in his first season at the helm.
Bernie visits with Mizzou football radio analyst and former offensive lineman Howard Richards. Howard points to Eliah Drinkwitz's recruiting class and transfer portal activity as reasons for optimism as the Tigers have filled holes from last season. Howard also examines whether Mizzou is capable of taking the next step up in year three under Drinkwitz to match other rising programs.
Bernie talks about how Andrew Knizner has given the team a boost with his offense since the All-Star Break and how he was dead on when he predicted good things in early July. Bernie also criticizes Yadier Molina for returning to play this season when he wasn't all in and his offense his lacking.
Bernie takes a deep dive in the recent improvement of Tyler O'Neill at the plate after he came up clutch in Saturday and Sunday's wins over the Atlanta Braves. He also highlights how Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan have been great catalysts atop the lineup against right-handed pitchers.
Bernie recaps the weekend in college football including Illinois' opening win over Wyoming and Nebraska dropping yet another one-score game to Northwestern in Ireland. Bernie also recaps the Cardinals' weekend at Busch Stadium including dramatic wins Saturday and Sunday night.
Bernie welcomes the arrival of week 0 of the college football season by previewing some of the key lines. He points out the fluctuation on Illinois' line versus Wyoming and how it is a must win for Bret Bielema. He also previews Nebraska's contest against Northwestern in Ireland.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need to capitalize off the energy at Busch Stadium as he previews the upcoming series against the Atlanta Braves. Bernie takes a look at the remaining schedule to try and determine how many lefthanded starters Albert Pujols can expect to face the rest of the season. Bernie also commends Rod Carew for criticizing MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to his face for helping to destroy the game of baseball with his supposed "fixes."
Bernie visits with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben says he doesn't expect Albert Pujols to reach 700 career home runs but the chance of it happening is still very real. Ben looks at Paul Goldschmidt's chances of both pulling off the National League triple crown and winning the MVP award and puts his season in perspective. Ben also expands on why he believes Jordan Montgomery was the best trade deadline acquisition in baseball.
Bernie previews the Cardinals lineup against the Atlanta Braves as he highlights the strong performances of Lars Nootbaar and Brendan Donovan atop the order. Bernie also instills confidence in Cardinals fans by pointing out how the team doesn't stack up as poorly against the Braves as many expect.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Bernie and Rick talk about what's behind Paul Goldschmidt's otherworldly career year at age 34. Rick also offers up his thoughts on how Oliver Marmol will continue to find playing time for Corey Dickerson and Lars Nootbaar while highlighting how Nootbaar is entrenched in right field. Bernie and Rick also try to plot out the potential Cardinals postseason rotation with Rick pointing out that the fourth starter could be even more important than the first three if the Cardinals have to play a Wild Card series.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals win over the Chicago Cubs and looks at what the club has done well in its recent 20-6 stretch. He looks at who the Cardinals would select if they need three starting pitchers in a Wild Card series.
Bernie visits with the Voice of the Illini, Brian Barnhart, ahead of Illinois' opener against Wyoming that can be heard Saturday at 2 on 590 The Fan. Brian talks about Bret Bielema naming Syracuse transfer Tommy DeVito as his starting quarterback and how that move could help lead the offense to improvement over 2021. Brian also points out how depth could be the Illini's biggest issue on defense this season and looks at how Illinois can fare week by week in conference play and surprise a few foes.
Bernie looks at ESPN's college football tiers and comments on Missouri and Illinois coming in tier 14, the rebuilding projects, along with Cal, Virginia Tech and Rutgers. He comments how it's a sobering signs for Missouri and Illinois to be lumped in with Rutgers. Bernie takes a deeper look at why Mizzou was placed in tier 14 too.
Bernie talks about how Paul Goldschmidt continues to make his case for his first NL MVP award. He also expresses thanks that the Cardinals chose to hang on to top prospects like Jordan Walker instead of going all in on a star like Juan Soto.
Bernie reacts to Dakota Hudson delivering a quality start as the Cardinals appear on their way to taking the five-game series in Chicago. He also credits Chicago for putting up a good fight this series.
Bernie checks in with Derrick Goold from Wrigley Field prior to the Cardinals' Wednesday night contest against the Chicago Cubs. Derrick cites players performing up to preseason expectations as a big reason behind the club's second half surge. Derrick talks about how Corey Dickerson has proven valuable despite only getting limited playing time. He also talks about how Oliver Marmol has been masterful at how he deploys his personnel.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals have excelled at reaching base in recent months, and what has gone well for the team since leaving the unfriendly confines of Coors Field.
Bernie expands on his conversation with Dennis Dodd as he looks at how Mizzou stacks up in the SEC East. He talks about how Mizzou, despite recent changes and upgrades, is losing ground in the conference while other schools like South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky and Tennessee are on the rise. He also talks about how Eliah Drinkwitz needs to match his recruiting prowess with on-field results.
Bernie visits with CBSsports.com college football writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis offers up his thoughts on if Jimbo Fisher can live up to his contract at Texas A&M and if Eliah Drinkwitz is capable of taking Mizzou to the next level. Dennis also says Michigan is the top threat to Ohio State in the Big Ten.
Bernie assesses the Cardinals Wednesday night lineup in Chicago and expresses relief that Paul DeJong is not starting at shortstop amidst his struggles. Bernie commends Oliver Marmol for playing to matchups and not being afraid to be honest in dealing with and using players. He also continues to make his case for Jake Woodford to remain in the starting rotation.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe. They talk about Jay's piece on how Albert Pujols is producing at a historic level for a player his age. They also discuss the Cardinals' surge to the top of the National League central and how the competition is stacking up in the National League.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals splitting Tuesday's doubleheader in Chicago. He mentions how the Cardinals are 31-11 with Corey Dickerson in the lineup and Dickerson's bat has heated up over the last month. He also lobbies for Jake Woodford to get a longer look in the starting rotation as the club continues to favor the struggling Dakota Hudson.
Bernie shows his disdain at the Cardinals re-signing LHP T.J. McFarland to a minor league deal. He also questions why people wreck perfectly good hot dogs by turning them into straws for beer at ballgames.
Bernie talks about how he's looking forward to seeing Jake Woodford get a spot and gives a case for why he deserves an extended opportunity in the starting rotation. He also urges people to cut Ryan Helsley some slack needing additional time after going on paternity leave as it is unknown what his reasons are behind the extended leave.
After Nick Saban signed a contract extension to make him the highest paid coach in college football, Bernie points out how the gap between Alabama and everyone else has narrowed after other programs have started raising more money. Bernie also talks about how the pressure is on Eliah Drinkwitz to take Mizzou to the next level as it remains to be seen if he'll continue to grow with his coaching.
Bernie visits with CBSsports.com baseball writer R.J. Anderson. Bernie and R.J. talk about how the Jordan Montgomery and Albert Pujols have performed better than expected. They also discuss the struggling Yankees and how they need a better performance from their bullpen. R.J. addresses how how Nationals GM Mike Rizzo and Angels GM Perry Minasian are both on the hot seat as well as Tony La Russa's status with the White Sox.
Bernie talks about how the Los Angeles Angels should be regretting cutting Albert Pujols free given how well he produced in the right role for the Dodgers and Cardinals. He also complains about Eric Lauer and others venting over the Brewers trading away Josh Hader despite Taylor Rogers pitching better.
Bernie visits with NBC Sports' Peter King, author of the Football Morning in America column. Peter remembers fondly his visits to St. Louis for Rams training camp when he could catch a Cardinals game too. Peter talks about his visit to Cleveland and the city's perception of Deshaun Watson. He tells Bernie Trey Lance is his pick for a quarterback to disappoint. Peter then looks at if Matt Ryan can thrive in Indianapolis and if anyone can unseat Buffalo in the AFC East.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' offensive struggles in Chicago. He also expresses concern about Paul DeJong's recent struggles, his grand slam in Phoenix not withstanding.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals offense is not getting enough respect as he points out some highlights from Joe Sheehan's latest newsletter.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton who is at Wrigley Field for the Cardinals' series against the Chicago Cubs. John talks about covering Jack Flaherty's rehab start in Springfield on Sunday including Flaherty saying it's all up to the club to determine when he's ready to return to the major league club. He also talks about Yadier Molina's comments after missing Saturday and Sunday's games in Phoenix to watch his basketball team compete in its league championship game in Puerto Rico.
Bernie talks about Paul Goldschmidt's historic season and examines whether he has a legitimate chance to win a Triple Crown. He also talks about how Goldschmidt and Arenado, along with Albert Pujols when facing a lefthanded pitcher, make a lethal middle of the lineup.
Bernie talks about the state of the Cardinals pitching staff. He expresses skepticism over Jack Flaherty saying he's not the one to determine when he's ready to return as he claimed to make it out of his last rehab start with no issues. He also mentions how there's room for improvement for Giovanny Gallegos and Genesis Cabrera out of the bullpen although Gallegos has shown recent improvement. He also talks about how Jordan Hicks needs to learn how to pitch instead of just throwing 103+ miles per hour.
USA Today MLB writer Gabe Lacques joins Bernie. Gabe offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals and how they stack up against the competition they may face in the postseason. He gets Gabe's thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers, the fallout from the Josh Hader trade, and if they have enough pieces to get back into the race. Gabe also talks about why the Padres have scuffled since the trade deadline.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' Monday night lineup in Chicago before turning his attention to Yadier Molina. Bernie admits he doesn't agree with Molina's decision to leave the team to support his basketball team in its championship game in Puerto Rico, but thinks the outrage about is overblown. Bernie explains how Molina has made his own rules in recent years, and how he has sacrificed way more than the team had to sacrifice playing without him for two games. Bernie also questions why Molina agreed to return for 2022.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals' successful weekend in Arizona and Paul Goldschmidt winning NL Player of the Week honors. He also talks about the fallout on Twitter and in the Brewers clubhouse over the team trading away Josh Hader, despite experts widely praising the trade across baseball.
Bernie talks about the case for Paul Goldschmidt earning induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame after his career given how his numbers stack up to his peers.
Bernie talks about how electric the atmosphere at Busch Stadium has been in recent weeks. He highlights just how amazing it is to get the level of the production the Cardinals have gotten out of 42-year-old Albert Pujols.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Bernie and Rick react to the Cardinals placing Ryan Helsley on the paternity list and optioning Juan Yepez to Memphis. They discuss why there is no easy path to playing time for Yepez in St. Louis with Lars Nootbaar having grabbed the starting right field spot.
Bernie talks about the recent decline of the Yankees as he tries to figure out what Brian Cashman was thinking when he traded Jordan Montgomery for an injured Harrison Bader. He also talks about the news that came out about Jimmy Garoppolo being a bad teammate and talks about how the 49ers are better off with Trey Lance.
Bernie opens the show talking about how Cardinals fans should be glad the team didn't acquire Madison Bumgarner given the remaining money he's owed on his contract and the superior performance of Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana. Bernie also looks at the Cardinals' path ahead in the Central Division after the Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Chicago Cubs.
Cardinals beat writer for MLB.com, John Denton, joins us live from the press box at Busch Stadium to talk baseball with Bernie.
Bernie shares some numbers he found that describe the performance of the newly acquired Cardinals compared to other players who were moved at the deadline.
Bernie lays out the upcoming schedule for the St. Louis as they push to take home the division title during the last month and a half of the season. Also, hear from Albert Pujols and manager Oli Marmol following the series finale against the Colorado Rockies.
Bernie discusses the historical impact of Albert Pujols as well as his standing in Major League Baseball history following his pinch-hit grand slam against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.
Brandon Marcello is a contributor to 247Sports, one of the biggest media outlets covering college sports. Bernie and Brandon dig into the latest news coming out of the Big Ten. Also, Bernie and Jim Heuer air their grievances toward Mizzou football.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals and their afternoon victory against the Colorado Rockies in their final game of the series. He highlights the Cardinals' performance since the trade deadline, Albert Pujols and more.
Bernie talks to The Athletic NFL writer Mike Sando as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks to Mike about his NFL quarterback tiers where he rates every primary starting quarterback and a few top backups.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Bernie looks ahead at the Cardinals pitching staff and points out how it was essential to upgrade the starting pitching with Steven Matz's status in doubt and Dakota Hudson's inconsistent performance.
Bernie visits with CBSsports.com baseball writer Dayn Perry as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Dayn talks about how the Cardinals were winners at the trade deadline by upgrading without tearing into the team's young core. Dayn also looks at how the Cards stack up in the race to October and examines how Nolan Gorman deserves praise for his performance since debuting this season.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Bernie previews his interview with Dayn Perry by evaluating how the acquisitions of Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana have benefitted the Cardinals.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis County. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill to ramp up their production and about where others like Brendan Donovan slot in.
Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless in south St. Louis county. Bernie talks about how the Cardinals were not losers at the trade deadline despite not acquiring Juan Soto.
Bernie talks about how fans need to not read too much into the Rockies' success last week at Coors Field given the stark contrast between the team's home and road offensive performances.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need to have their best arms in the bullpen including Zack Thompson. He also discusses the need for more outfield production and questions what the future may hold if Tyler O'Neill can't return to the form he displayed in 2021.
Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan who publishes his subscription only newsletter at joesheehan.com. Joe offers up his thoughts on the activity at the MLB Trade Deadline including the Cardinals' moves. Joe highlights why the Yankees have been struggling over the past few weeks. Joe also discusses how Albert Pujols has thrived by being placed in the right situations and why the Brewers have struggled since trading Josh Hader.
Bernie catches up on the latest happenings with the Cardinals and talks about how Juan Yepez had his rehabilitation assignment delayed due to illness. He also discusses some of his struggles at the plate before he got hurt and if he really is fully healthy.
Bernie visits with ESPN MLB writer Jesse Rogers. Bernie gets Jesse thoughts on Dylan Cease's performance this season for the White Sox as he prepares to watch him face the Houston Astros. Jesse also offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' acquisitions of Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery and how the National League Central Division race stacks up between the Cardinals and Brewers.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' series against the Colorado Rockies who are nowhere near as lethal on the road as they are at Coors Field. He also highlights the lack of production out of the leadoff spot and rips those who criticized Matt Carpenter for not having prototypical speed despite a great track record of producing atop the lineup in his prime.
Upon the release of the initial AP Top 25 poll, Bernie cautions not to read too much into it before a single game has been played. Bernie highlights how Texas debuted at #18 in the coaches poll while remaining unranked in the AP poll. He also highlights other schools that are overrated and underrated in the opening polls.
Bernie takes a look at some of the advanced projections for the Cardinals to see if the team is capable of remaining atop the National League Central Division. He also complains about Derek Jeter being overrated in the eyes of many despite his illustrious career.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that Dodgers RHP Walker Buehler will undergo season-ending elbow surgery and looks at how the team's rotation stacks up in his absence. Bernie also revisits some of Giovanny Gallegos' recent struggles and examines how the ghost runner in the 10th inning impacted the Cardinals and Gallegos Saturday night against Milwaukee.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Bernie and Derrick chat about Albert Pujols' impact this season and if there's any chance he plays beyond this season. They also examine Giovanny Gallegos' struggles with his fastball this season.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals' path to the postseason. He talks about how winning the Central Division is their most likely scenario to advance, and how the Cardinals play about 60% of their remaining games against division foes compared to about 40% for Milwaukee.
Bernie talks about how John Mozeliak deserves praise for the Cardinals' acquisitions of Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana which have already paid dividends. He also goes off on those criticizing for the Cardinals for not posing a significant threat against elite starting pitchers like Max Scherzer.
Bernie visits with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob talks about how the Padres have come to regret signing the now suspended Fernando Tatis, Jr., to a long term, big money contract. He also discusses why the Dodgers and Mets are dominating the National League. Bob then offers up his thoughts on Albert Pujols' recent success.
Fresh off the Cardinals taking two of three games from the Milwaukee Brewers, Bernie talks about how special it was to see Albert Pujols' performance over the weekend including his two home runs on Sunday.
Bernie tells a couple more stories about life on the Dallas Cowboys beat. Bernie then previews the Cardinals' Friday night matchup against the Brewers. He also discusses the future of the leadoff spot after Oliver Marmol said it is wide open against right-handed pitchers.
Bernie talks about some of his favorite Jerry Jones stories from his time on the Dallas Cowboys beat including how he kept Jones from getting arrested in New Orleans.
Bernie talks about how Brewers manager Craig Counsell is the best manager in the National League Central and always seems to have an accurate pulse on his team. Bernie also looks at the lack of offense the Cardinals are getting from Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill and how it has kept the Cardinals from pulling away in the division.
Bernie visits with Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak. Todd talks about the impact of the Brewers' trade deadline deals including how fans are having a much harder time digesting the Josh Hader deal than the public. They also look at the state of the Brewers' starting pitching and how Milwaukee has overcome injuries. Bernie then previews the Cardinals' Friday night lineup including Dylan Carlson returning to the leadoff spot.
Bernie offers up instant analysis on the Cards' 8-6 loss to Colorado including how Dakota Hudson wasn't the problem. He also takes a look back at the Cardinals' most overhyped pitchers over the last few decades.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. Bernie gets John's thoughts on the Cardinals' struggles in Denver after entering the series on a seven-game winning streak. John talks about the Cardinals have struggled to get the majority of the lineup hot at the same time. They also talk about how Albert Pujols has been able to enjoy his final season and wishes he could have had more fun earlier in his career.
Bernie vents about the Cardinals being on their way to dropping two of three games to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field as Genesis Cabrera self destructs in the 7th inning. Bernie also complains about how the Cardinals constantly whine about a lack of available pitching and thinking too far into the future instead of deploying pitchers with more urgency in the heat of a pennant race.
Bernie follows up on his earlier conversation with Gabe DeArmond by looking specifically at why the Mizzou offense should be better including an improved wide receivers corps. He also points out why fans are lukewarm to Brady Cook after he spent most of last season riding the bench despite Connor Bazelak's struggles.
Bernie visits with Power Mizzou publisher and editor Gabe DeArmond to talk all things Tigers. They talk about Brady Cook being named starting quarterback and how Cook has remained loyal to the program since committing in high school. Bernie and Gabe also breakdown the offense and defense including how Mizzou will look under new defensive coordinator Blake Baker.
Bernie tries to stay awake as Dakota Hudson takes the mound on Thursday in Denver. Bernie discusses the club's struggles at the leadoff spot as Lars Nootbaar gets a shot. Bernie also previews the upcoming series against the Brewers as he highlights why winning that is critical to winning the division.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. They talk about the Cardinals' difficulties in handling the Rockies at Coors Field Tuesday night. They also look at who gets cuts off the 26-man roster when Juan Yepez returns and if there are any other options than Dylan Carlson or Tommy Edman to bat leadoff. Bernie also gets Rick's thoughts on the challenge posed by the Brewers and Paul DeJong's comeback.
Bernie talks about the building process for Eliah Drinkwitz and Mizzou including how much patience can the school have with the program. He then transitions to talking about the Cardinals offense and how the team needs more production from Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill. Bernie asks if a move from the leadoff spot is in order for Carlson.
Bernie visits with Saturday Down South senior national columnist Connor O'Gara. Connor offers up his reasons for why he picks Alabama to win the SEC but not the national championship. He also dives into what Georgia needs to do to win the SEC East, why Texas A&M and South Carolina are overrated, and if Florida can improve. Connor finishes by looking at the trajectories of Missouri and its competition in the East.
Bernie talks about Kevin Durant's latest demand that the Brooklyn Nets either trade him or fire head coach Steve Nash. Bernie highlights how Durant has been high maintenance at every stop and has changed his tune shortly after he was advocating to hire Nash.
Bernie calmed down enough from hearing the news that the Cardinals designated LHP T.J. McFarland to continue the show. Bernie dismisses Tuesday's loss at Coors Field as an isolated incident, but still looks at where the Cardinals need to improve. He highlighted how Andrew Knizner's defense behind the plate leaves much to be desired despite his strong work ethic.
Bernie looks back at Tuesday's ugly game for the Cardinals at Coors Field. He then is overcome with emotion after learning that T.J. McFarland was designated for assignment.
Bernie talks about how there is a competition for at bats in the Cardinals lineup. He references Nolan Gorman's recent struggles and mentions how Albert Pujols and Corey Dickerson are struggling to get at bats despite posting decent numbers in the month of July.
Bernie previews the 2022 college football schedule and looks at who the top teams could be and who could be the biggest challengers outside of the SEC. Bernie says to watch out for USC. He also questions if Ohio State's ranked too high after a dismal showing from its defense last season.
Bernie checks in with NFL.com Around the NFL podcast host Gregg Rosenthal as Greg looks at the quarterback situations around the league. They talk about the Rams' concerns with Matthew Stafford, whether Justin Herbert is ready to take another step up with the Chargers, and what Russell Wilson's impact will be on the Denver Broncos.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' woeful production out of the leadoff spot and how the team needs more offense from Dylan Carlson and Tommy Edman. He also talks about how imperative it is for Tyler O'Neill to regain his swing, especially against off-speed pitches.
New York Times baseball contributor Scott Miller joins Bernie on the show. Scott talks about how teams are faring after the trade deadline including the Padres' struggles after acquiring Juan Soto, Josh Bell, and Josh Hader. Scott also talks about Vin Scully's legacy and the
Bernie talks about where the Cardinals can improve despite their seven game winning streak. He also talks about how Jose Quintana and Jordan Montgomery are already making an impact on this Cardinals team.
Bernie talks with Derrick Goold who was live in his hometown of Boulder prior to the Cardinals facing the Colorado Rockies in Denver Tuesday. Bernie and Derrick recap the Cardinals series against the Yankees and the debut of Jordan Montgomery with the Cardinals as well as Jose Quintana's debut earlier in the week. They also look at how various individuals in the bullpen stepped up when called upon.
Bernie reacts to the first college football coaches poll and Cale Gundy's resignation from Oklahoma. He also highlights the recent contributions of Lars Nootbaar and Paul DeJong and how they've helped the Cardinals' recent resurgence.
Bernie looks at the National League Central Division race over the next couple of weeks as the Cardinals are set to play the second place Milwaukee Brewers seven times. Bernie looks at how the Cardinals have a prime opportunity to gain ground. He also looks at what worked for the Cardinals in their three-game sweep of the New York Yankees.
Bernie talks about St. Louis' NFL legacy on the heels of Dick Vermeil's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He talks about how nice it was to for former St. Louis Rams executives to come together despite past differences and disputes. He also talks about how Don Coryell should be in the Hall of Fame and how disappointing it was to see the Cardinals waste a good offense, especially in their later years before departing to Arizona.
Bernie visits with former St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rams and current Blues beat writer Jim Thomas. Jim talks about being in Canton for Dick Vermeil's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Bernie and Jim also share some of their favorite Rams memories, especially from Vermeil's tenure.
Bernie is upbeat after the Cardinals' sweep of the New York Yankees, but he still vents his frustrations over Dakota Hudson's continual inability to avoid trouble and T.J. McFarland's continued presence on the roster.
Bernie talks about some of his favorite Matt Carpenter memories during his time with the Cardinals. He then looks at the current team's recent performance and weighs whether it's something the team can build off.
Bernie takes a look back at Matt Carpenter's legacy with the Cardinals and why he's having success now. He also explains why he's not beating down the door to bring Carpenter back.
Football Outsiders editor in chief Aaron Schatz joins Bernie to preview the upcoming NFL season. Bernie gets Aaron's picks on who are the best contenders to make it to the Super Bowl. He looks at what teams might overachieve and what teams are prime candidates to underachieve. He also previews the Kansas City Chiefs for 2022.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' series against the New York Yankees. He points out how facing a team like the Yankees for one series doesn't serve as a barometer for the season. He also rants about fans always having to find negatives.
Andy visits with Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk as they discuss what went into his decision to commit to the Panthers as well as catching up on life on and off the ice.
Bernie criticizes the masses who rush to blame a manager for all of his team's woes. Bernie also previews Thursday night's matchup featuring Jose Quintana making his Cardinals debut.
Bernie visits with Yahoo MLB writer Zach Crizer. Bernie gets Zach's take on the revamped San Diego Padres and their moves at the trade deadline. Zach also examines the contrast between the Padres' and Cardinals' approaches to roster building.
Bernie talks about how the Brewers are stumbling as some of their moves around the trade deadline are backfiring, giving the Cardinals a path to the top of the division. Bernie also analyzes Miles Mikolas' comments about Nelson Velazquez being granted time as Mikolas was pitching.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch HOF Cards writer Rick Hummel. The Commish talks about the Brewers' recent struggles and declares that winning the division will be the only path to the postseason for the Cardinals, especially after the Phillies improved at the trade deadline. Bernie also gets Rick's thoughts about Nelson Velazquez being granted time despite being in the batter's box as Miles Mikolas was set to pitch.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame football writer and publisher of rickgosselin.com Rick Gosselin. Rick and Bernie talk about the latest issues around the NFL including the inconsistent discipline issued to Deshaun Watson, Calvin Ridley and others. They also take a dive into second year quarterbacks and how the Chiefs will fare without Tyreek Hill.
Bernie talks about what he thinks newly acquired pitchers Jordan Montgomery and Jose Quintana can bring to the Cardinals. He goes into detail on how these pitchers will likely produce more than Noah Syndergaard would have if the Cardinals had acquired him.
Bernie offers instant reaction to the Cardinals' 4-3 walkoff win in game one of their doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs Thursday.
Bernie visits with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton. They discuss the Cardinals outfield and point out how Dylan Carlson has been the team's best defensive center fielder this season. They also look at the impact the Cards' trade acquisitions will make down the stretch. Bernie closes the show taking a trip down memory lane to the Tino Martinez era.
Bernie listens in to some of Vin Scully's most memorable calls after the 94-year-old broadcaster passed away Tuesday night.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals outfield following the trade of Harrison Bader to the New York Yankees. Bernie talks about how he is looking forward to seeing what Dylan Carlson can do now that he is the permanent center fielder. He wonders what the Cardinals can expect from Tyler O'Neill and who will emerge in right field.
Bernie and Jim Heuer talk about some of their favorite Vin Scully memories and reflect on his legacy after the 94-year-old hall of fame broadcaster passed away Tuesday night.
Bernie visits with Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski. Dan offers up his thoughts on why he felt like John Mozeliak made good deals at the deadline. They also look at other deals around the lead. Bernie then asks Dan's opinion on the Cardinals farm system and if Mozeliak is rightfully bullish on his top prospects he held on to.
Bernie offers up his day-after thoughts on the St. Louis Cardinals' moves at the MLB Trade Deadline. He also previews Wednesday night's matchup against the Chicago Cubs.
Bernie chats with Travis Sawchik of The Score to breakdown the deals of the 2022 MLB Trade Deadline. Bernie also listens in to some of John Mozeliak's comments from Busch Stadium.
Bernie offers up some more thoughts about the Cardinals' deadline beating deal to send Harrison Bader to the New York Yankees for LHP Jordan Montgomery. Bernie takes a look at how both players are good fits for their respective new teams.
Bernie talks about how he hopes Dylan Carlson can flourish in the leadoff spot where he's traditionally struggled. He also triumphs the virtues of stability. He also reacts to the breaking news of the Cardinals trading Harrison Bader to the Yankees for LHP Jordan Montgomery.
As the final hour ticks away towards the MLB Trade Deadline, Bernie and Jim speculate about if Willson Contreras will be traded and if the Cardinals could even be a potential fit. Bernie also previews the Cardinals' matchup against the Cubs including the return of Yadier Molina.
Bernie evaluates the Padres' blockbuster trade where they acquired Juan Soto and Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals. Bernie points out how the asking price wasn't exorbitant given the caliber of players involved. Bernie also reacts live to activity breaking throughout the afternoon.
As the MLB Trade Deadline nears, Bernie reacts to the activity, or in the Cardinals' case relative inactivity approaching the deadline. He praises the Cardinals for acquiring Chris Stratton and Jose Quintana and thinks they'll be great fits with the current team.
Bernie pays his respects and reflects on the life of Bill Russell. He points out how Russell's impact stretched far beyond sports.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as they discuss what moves John Mozeliak may make in the 24 hours leading to the MLB Trade Deadline.
Bernie talks about how it is unfair to compare John Mozeliak's trade record to Walt Jocketty given the changes in how MLB teams make trades, especially pending free agents, over the last 20 years. He also comments how Mozeliak isn't the easiest executive to make a trade with given his desire to win every deal by a landslide.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer Matt Snyder to get his takes on deals going down at the MLB Trade Deadline including the Milwaukee Brewers trading Josh Hader to San Diego.
Bernie reacts to the Brewers trading LHP Josh Hader to the San Diego Padres for a package of four players including LHP Taylor Rogers and RHP Dinelson Lamet. He also weighs in on the Athletics trading RHP Frankie Montas to the New York Yankees.
Bernie is counting down the hours to the MLB Trade Deadline and the end of speculation. He cautions against hoping the Cardinals overpay for Juan Soto. He also reacts to the breaking news of the Oakland Athletics trading RHPs Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino to the New York Yankees.
Bernie talks about how people are overreacting to Joe Buck getting another round of hair plugs. He also speculates if baseball is in Joe's future at ESPN given the turnover in recent years in the network's baseball booth.
Bernie talks about how it is critical for Oliver Marmol to give Tommy Edman a breather after he has totally worn down in the month of July for the second straight season.
Bernie visits with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Bernie and Rick discuss what pitchers the Cardinals could and should pursue at the upcoming trade deadline including some under the radar candidates.
Bernie talks about the importance of sticking with trusted, credible sources when trying to track trade rumors. He also previews the Cardinals' Friday night matchup against the Washington Nationals including updates on several of the club's injuries.
Bernie addresses the ongoing Juan Soto trade rumors. He rips people on Twitter and in the media who are overblowing Bill DeWitt, Jr. making the trip to Washington. He also looks at realistic packages the Cardinals could offer.
Bernie talks about how Tommy Edman seems to be wearing down from overuse and questions Oliver Marmol's usage of other position players including Edmundo Sosa and Brendan Donovan.
After commenting on his hometown Baltimore Orioles continuing their surge, Bernie follows up on his earlier discussion with Andy Strickland and looks at what potential moves the Blues could make while being right up against the NHL salary cap.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about why Matthew Tkachuk preferred playing for the Florida Panthers over the St. Louis Blues. He also addresses if there's a realistic chance the Blues could move Vladimir Tarasenko this offseason. Andy highlights too how much organizational change the Blues have experienced the past couple seasons losing Jim Montgomery, Rob DeMaio, and Kevin McDonald
Bernie explores some of the prime pitching candidates who could make sense for the Cardinals to acquire. Bernie expresses his desire for the Cardinals to pursue Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. He also looks at some under the radar options the Cardinals could pursue similar to Jon Lester and J.A. Happ last season.
Bernie talks about how important it is for the Cardinals to retain Dylan Carlson with a general lack of quality center fielders around baseball. He also looks at potential center fielders the Milwaukee Brewers could acquire including Royals center fielder Michael A. Taylor.
Bernie visits with Washington Post national baseball writer Chelsea Janes. Chelsea talks about why the Cardinals are a great fit for the Nationals to make a trade for Juan Soto. She also talks about why the Nationals have traded or lost many of their stars in recent years.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals win over Toronto and how nice it was too see Albert Pujols' resurgence continue. He also cautions against reading too much into one win. Bernie also goes off on fans who instantly react to random, unsourced, bogus internet and social media trade rumors.
Bernie toys with the idea of the Cardinals recalling Paul DeJong from Memphis as he has heated up at the plate.
Bernie takes a look at some under the radar trade candidates who could be good fits for the Cardinals as they look for upgrades at the trade deadline.
Bernie talks about the need for the Cardinals to acquire pitching help at the trade deadline given how dismal the pitching has been over the past month. He also points out how the pitching hasn't been helped by a struggling offense.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Bernie and Ben discuss trade options for the Cardinals and what moves the Milwaukee Brewers may make.
Bernie is talking NFL quarterbacks as he reacts to Mike Sando's annual quarterback tiers in The Athletic. Bernie rants about how silly it is for the Cardinals to need to include an independent study incentive in Kyler Murray's massive contract. He also looks at Drew Lock's low ranking to see if he has any chance to gain traction as a starter.
Bernie visits with The Cardinal Nation publisher Brian Walton about the Cardinals minor league players. They discuss who could be the best candidates to help the big league club down the stretch. Bernie and Brian also talk about how the player development system gets exposed when players are first asked to learn a new position upon making their major league debut.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' lackluster performance in Toronto as the club continues to lose ground to Milwaukee in the NL Central Division.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need to find their starting catcher for 2023 as Andrew Knizner isn't the answer, and the team is not giving Ivan Herrera much of a look. He also looks at how The Athletic's beat writers made Juan Soto trade proposals for the teams they cover which were then evaluated by a trade simulator for their viability.
Bernie talks about how Albert Pujols' swan song has been a pleasant surprise with him doing better than expected at the plate.
New St. Louis XFL head coach and former Rams tight end Anthony Becht joins Bernie. Bernie and Anthony talk about Anthony's post-football career as a television analyst and his rise into coaching. Anthony also talks about some of his favorite memories playing in St. Louis in 2008.
Bernie talks about the challenges ahead for the Cardinals and how the players on the active roster must perform better. He talks about how the team is stuck clinging to the hope the return of injured players will make an impact and wonders what the team will do to address its shortage of quality pitching.
Bernie chats with cbssports.com baseball writer R.J. Anderson. R.J. offers up his thoughts on who the Cardinals may pursue at the upcoming trade deadline. Bernie and R.J. also touch on what the Cardinals' competition may be up to.
Bernie reacts to the record rainfall in St. Louis, Anthony Becht being named head coach of the St. Louis XFL team and the team's pending return, and the Cardinals trying to right the ship without Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt in Toronto.
Bernie offers up his take on why the Cardinals are in for a tough series in Toronto, even if they were playing with Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado.
Bernie chats with NHL Network senior reporter E.J. Hradek. E.J. offers up his thoughts on the Calgary Flames' trade of Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, and why things didn't work for the Blues to acquire Tkachuk. E.J. also takes a look ahead at what moves may lie in the Blues' future with several forwards up for free agency at the end of the upcoming season.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals as currently comprised are ill-suited for a deep postseason run and how the team desperately needs reinforcements.
Bernie chats with Saturday Down South senior writer Matt Hayes. Matt talks about all the news and notes from last week's SEC Media Days. Bernie and Matt also preview the upcoming Mizzou season including addressing why Connor Bazelak didn't work out at quarterback for the Tigers.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' pursuit of Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and how John Mozeliak shouldn't pass up on the opportunity to acquire an elite bat like Soto.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie from Toronto. Derrick goes in depth explaining how he and Rick Hummel reported on the Cardinals' unvaccinated players missing the series in Toronto and how the players aren't the only ones subject to regulations. Derrick also discusses the state of the team including how it may plug in holes on the pitching staff.
Bernie is fired up after a busy weekend as he rattles off his opening thoughts on the Cardinals dropping two of three games and losing Steven Matz to injury in Cincinnati, the Blues missing out on the Matthew Tkachuk sweepstakes after Calgary traded him to Florida, and Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt missing the Cardinals' series in Toronto because they are not vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bernie takes a look at some of the scenarios for the Blues to acquire Matthew Tkachuk and what seem to be the most realistic options. Bernie also talks about Oliver Marmol and says he's provided more than enough evidence that he's not simply a mouthpiece for management.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. Bernie talks to Rick about his experience helping Mike Shannon write his autobiography. Bernie and Rick also discuss the state of the Cardinals upon returning from the All Star Break and preview Friday night's matchup in Cincinnati.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' start to the second half of the season. He also talks about the importance of turning to trusted, verified sources of original reporting as the MLB trade deadline nears instead of falling prey to clickbait on social media.
Bernie talks about why it is critical for the Cardinals to acquire more pitching if they want to make a deep postseason run.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about what would need to happen for the Blues to acquire Matthew Tkachuk and how he would fit in with the team.
Bernie follows up his earlier interview with Mike Shannon with some of his most notable interactions with Mike over his nearly 40 years working in St. Louis.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Mike Shannon to discuss his new book Get Up Baby!: My Seven Decades with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Derrick talks about his experience in Los Angeles covering the MLB All Star Game including the Futures Game featuring Masyn Winn and Jordan Walker. Derrick also talks with Bernie about the second half outlook for the club including the need to acquire another pitcher.
Bernie vents about how Georgia was out of its mind to give Kirby Smart a 10-year, $112.5 million contract. He also throws cold water on Cardinals fans calling for the team to sign Dallas Keuchel.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Jim tells some of his favorite stories from his days on the Mizzou beat and Bernie adds a couple stories dating back to the football Cardinals' days in St. Louis.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Bernie and Jim chat about what it would take for the Blues to acquire Matthew Tkachuk. They also evaluate some of the team's offseason moves including the signing of backup goaltender Thomas Greiss.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie live at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. Jim and Bernie address Matthew Tkachuk saying he won't sign a long term contract with Calgary and share some stories from their days on the St. Louis Rams beat.
Bernie talks about how Oliver Marmol may not be the beneficiary of a second half surge given how the Cardinals have underachieved this season based on run differential as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County.
Bernie talks about the outlook for the Cardinals over the second half of the season, if Steven Matz can justify his contract, and how the team is being hampered by its inability to compile quality pitching depth as he broadcasts live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reacts to Matthew Tkachuk's proclamation that he will not sign a long term contract with Calgary. He also offers up his thoughts on Tuesday night's MLB All Star Game and his impressions of the broadcast.
Bernie follows up on his interview with Dick Vermeil with some of his own personal reflections. Bernie also talks about how Albert Pujols is enjoying his final season, is looking to win, and speculates on his future when he retires after the season.
Bernie chats with former St. Louis Rams coach and 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Dick Vermeil. Bernie and Dick chat about his time of the Rams and Dick reveals what he thought was the best coaching performance of his career.
Bernie takes a look ahead to the second half of the season and examines why he believes the Cardinals can catch the Milwaukee Brewers if they play up to their potential and return to health.
Bernie visits with KFNS colleague and the Voice of the Billikens Bob Ramsey. Bernie and Bob chat about their history together over nearly four decades of working in St. Louis. Bob also offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals and why he is bullish heading into Billikens basketball season.
Bernie talks about how he enjoyed Albert Pujols' performance Monday night in the Home Run Derby and he throws cold water on those who criticized Kyle Schwarber for appearing indifferent.
Bernie talks about some of his favorite MLB All Star Game memories and why he still enjoys the game for what it is. He also previews the lineups for Tuesday night's contest.
Bernie offers up his thoughts and sentiments towards Albert Pujols competing in the Home Run Derby on the eve of his final All Star Game appearance.
Bernie visits with Adam Spencer from Saturday Down South to recap Day 1 of SEC Media Days including Greg Sankey's comments about conference expansion and Mizzou's sessions with the media.
Bernie listens into and reacts to Mizzou football coach Eliah Drinkwitz's comments from SEC Media Days including being excited to incorporate quarterback Sam Horn into the program. He also talks about the need for the Cardinals to get consistent contributions from the outfield that has been plagued by injuries.
Bernie takes a look ahead at the Cardinals' second half schedule and examines what their path is to catch the Brewers to win the National League Central Divsion.
Bernie can't hide his enthusiasm after his hometown Baltimore Orioles selected Jackson Holliday with the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. He also talks about what to expect from Albert Pujols in the Home Run Derby Monday night.
Bernie chats with MLB analyst Joe Sheehan, author of a newsletter available at joesheehan.com, about Juan Soto rejecting a massive contract offer from the Washington Nationals, Albert Pujols competing in the Home Run Derby, and Matt Carpenter's resurgence with the New York Yankees. Bernie also asks Joe for his thoughts on how the NL Central race will unfold between the Cardinals and Brewers.
Bernie assesses the Cardinals at the unofficial midpoint of the season and also offers up his thoughts on the team's early draft picks.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel as they discuss the latest happenings with the team heading into the All Star Break including the impact of the injuries to Juan Yepez and Dakota Hudson.
Bernie talks about how he thinks the Reds pose a serious threat to the Cardinals as they wrap meet in the final series before the All Star Break. Bernie also talks about how Nolan Arenado came out with high standards for the team saying he doesn't want to settle for a wild card berth.
Bernie talks about how watching Tiger Woods at The Open was destination viewing even if he is missing the cut, and how Tiger and his fans are savoring the backside of his career.
Bernie rants about the attitude the Cardinals are displaying under Oliver Marmol. Bernie comments how Marmol is acting in a manner similar to predecessors Mike Matheny and Mike Shildt constantly making excuses for his team.
Bernie talks about how Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol is finding the managerial job tougher than he may have expected, and how it never ends well when the manager rips the fans.
Bernie talks about Tyler O'Neill's return to the lineup and the ripple effect it could make. He also pumps the hype brakes after Jim Bowden predicted that Jordan Walker will be the 2023 NL Rookie of the Year.
Bernie visits with The Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan as they discuss the Cardinals starting to show some cracks in their foundation, the Baltimore Orioles recent surge, Albert Pujols participating in the Home Run Derby, and 10 Royals players missing the team's upcoming series in Toronto for not being vaccinated.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to talk about the latest news and notes around the NHL and to evaluate the Blues' moves in free agency. Andy also talks about how emotional David Perron and his family was after learning he would not be returning to St. Louis.
Bernie takes a look at some of the deals that have been signed around the league and explains why Robert Thomas' extension was a very reasonable deal for a player his age of his ability.
Bernie is heated up as he rants about Oliver Marmol being forced to deploy subpar options out of the bullpen thanks to the club's current roster construction.
Bernie congratulates Yadier Molina on his 40th birthday as he takes a look at what to expect from Molina and the team in the near future.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as they discuss the latest news around the team and highlight how Albert Pujols seems to be enjoying himself more than he ever did during his first tenure with the Cardinals.
NHL.com Blues correspondent and In The Slot lkorac10.blogspot.com publisher and writer Lou Korac joins the show to talk about the Blues not re-signing David Perron and locking up Robert Thomas, Thomas Greiss, and Nick Leddy on the first day of free agency. Lou talks about how the Blues pushed Perron to his breaking point by not offering a competitive multi-year deal.
Bernie criticizes Oliver Marmol for trying to get too cute in deploying Jordan Hicks as a last minute opener for Matthew Liberatore Tuesday night against the Dodgers.
Bernie takes a look at the deals free agents have been getting around the NHL and how Blues general manager Doug Armstrong has been able to avoid dealing with major salary cap issues.
Bernie reacts to comments from Blues general manager Doug Armstrong and newly extended center Robert Thomas on the opening day of NHL free agency. Armstrong also weighs in on what was working against re-signing David Perron.
Bernie chats with MLB.com writer and analyst Mike Petriello as they discuss the Cardinals hot and cold offense and whether Milwaukee can sustain enough offense to remain atop the National League Central Division.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the Blues locking up Robert Thomas, Nick Leddy, Thomas Greiss, and Noel Acciardi and losing David Perron to Detroit. He also weighs in on the Cardinals matchup for the Dodgers and the team activating Drew VerHagen.
Bernie chats with The Athletic senior MLB writer Britt Ghiroli about the N.L. Central, Albert Pujols wrapping up his career, and the Baltimore Orioles' recent emergence.
Bernie talks about how it will be hard for the Blues to sign David Perron and fit him under the salary cap, and looks at where he may end up playing in 2022-2023.
Bernie expresses his disdain at the Cardinals using Jordan Hicks as an opener for Matthew Liberatore in Tuesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Bernie talks about the impact of Mizzou basketball signing four-star recruit Trent Pierce and how that bodes for Dennis Gates' recruiting ability. He also talks about how Tiger Woods has spoken out against golfers defecting to the LIV Invitational and how the LIV is an inferior product to the PGA Tour.
Bernie waxes poetically about Albert Pujols, his legacy, and how fitting it was that Stan Musial just happened to be present when Pujols made his debut in Denver in 2001.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com baseball writer Matt Snyder as they discuss the Cardinals' competition in the National League and potential trade opportunities.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals lineup including Oliver Marmol using Jordan Hicks as an opener for Matthew Liberatore.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas about the start of Blues prospects camp and the pending start of NHL free agency.
Bernie discusses the need for John Mozeliak and the Cardinals to potentially go out an acquire a proven starting pitcher as he highlights why it may not be a smart move to disrupt the bullpen by trying to stretch out Zack Thompson or reinsert Jordan Hicks into the rotation.
Bernie is joined by ESPN.com MLB writer Jesse Rogers as they discuss how the Cardinals stack up to their competition despite their recent struggles.
Bernie takes a look ahead at the Cardinals' upcoming schedule and how they need to take advantage of some lesser competition after facing the Dodgers this week.
Bernie talks about the array of injury updates coming from Busch Stadium including more pessimistic news on Jack Flaherty and optimistic news on Tyler O'Neill.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals finding some momentum Sunday at Busch Stadium and reacts to the team's latest roster moves that include optioning Zack Thompson to Memphis, activating T.J. McFarland from the IL, and transferring Jack Flaherty to the 60-day IL.
Bernie continues to react to a long list of Cardinals injury updates, including Yadier Molina rehabbing in Puerto Rico, after John Mozeliak updated the media pregame at Busch Stadium
Bernie waxes poetically on Elvis Presley and his visit to Memphis earlier this spring. The happy talk doesn't last as he goes on to talk about the continued Cardinals injury news including a new issue with Tyler O'Neill after getting hit on his right wrist by a pitch during his rehab assignment in Memphis.
Bernie visits with on3.com senior writer and VP Ivan Maisel to discuss the recent wave of conference realignment. They take a look ahead at what the future of college football may hold and what teams could be next to potentially join a pair of super conferences in the SEC and Big Ten.
Bernie starts the show in a good mood reacting to the Blues trading Ville Husso to the Red Wings for a third round draft pick. He then offers up some positive thoughts on the Cardinals win Thursday night. However, his move quickly sours as he learns on of injury updates on Tyler O'Neill, Corey Dickerson and others.
Bernie takes a moment to look at the outstanding production by Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate as he's taken his game to another level.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on ESPN's broadcast Wednesday night, the laughable grandstanding by Rob Manfred to speed up the game, and what to expect from Adam Waiwnright Friday with the potential for a depleted bullpen.
Bernie visits with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel as they discuss how the club can bolster its starting pitching and more.
Bernie takes a look at recent Cardinals trade deadline deals and talks about how the club could use another pitcher like John Lackey to bring some edge to the team.
Bernie looks at many of the moves the Cardinals made headed into the season and applauds the team's decision for cutting ties with Nick Wittgren.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan Blues Insider Andy Strickland who's in Montreal covering the NHL Draft. Bernie and Andy talk about how the Blues will proceed including if trades for Vladimir Tarasenko and Torey Krug will materialize and the likelihood of re-signing David Perron.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' continued woes in Atlanta and goes off on fans who criticized Oliver Marmol for allowing Nolan Gorman to pinch hit for Albert Pujols versus Jesse Chavez.
Bernie reacts to reports that Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov is wanted in Russia for forging a military ID in 2017, and comments about the dangers Russian players face if they return to their homeland.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton joins Bernie from Atlanta to discuss the latest happenings with the Cardinals including when Steven Matz will return and how much longer Dakota Hudson has in the starting rotation.
Bernie and Jim Thomas take a trip down memory lane recalling some of their favorite Rams stories during their 21 years covering the team together in St. Louis.
Bernie continues talking about the Blues and how the offseason may unfold with Jim Thomas at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County.
Bernie dives into the Cardinals pitching woes and looks at a how a couple of popular trade candidates aren't viable. He and Jim Thomas also continue their discussion on if the Blues may trade Vladimir Tarasenko and who may step in as the backup goaltender to Jordan Binnington.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie at Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis County. They discuss the rumors about Vladimir Tarasenko still demanding a trade and what the future holds for Ville Husso.
Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his thoughts on Baker Mayfield being traded to the Carolina Panthers and the Cardinals' continued struggles in Atlanta.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold who was live in Atlanta as they recap the Cardinals road trip to date.
Bernie talks about the risks for current NHL players returning home to Russia as well as the risk for teams to draft Russian players given the ongoing conflict between Russia and the USA.
Bernie takes a look ahead in the Blues offseason and looks at if the Blues will be able to fit David Perron back in the fold as an unrestricted free agent.
Bernie visits with MLB.com columnist Anthony Castrovince as they discuss where the Cardinals stack up in the National League as well as who their prime competition will be in competing for the postseason.
Bernie discusses why this Cardinals team, despite being near locks for the postseason, is ill suited to make a deep run as currently comprised. He highlights the recent drop in production from Tommy Edman and the need for another impact starting pitcher.
Bernie returns from the holiday weekend talking about watching the Cardinals and baseball on TV. He also expresses gratitude that Monday night's rain delay limited the amount of time he had to watch Dakota Hudson on the mound.
Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan newsletter available at joesheehan.com, about who are early contenders to make a deep postseason run in MLB and where the Cardinals stack up.
Bernie offers up more reaction to reports that UCLA and USC are set to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten as soon as 2024.
Bernie talks about the state of the Cardinals including how completing sweeps would change the course of a season.
Bernie explores the need for the Cardinals to acquire another starting pitcher to avoid the pitching crisis of June, 2021.
Bernie visits with college sports writer Bill Bender of The Sporting News as they discuss UCLA and USC's reported upcoming move to the Big Ten and what that may mean for conference realignment in the near future.
Bernie opens the show talking about word leaking that USC and UCLA intend to join the Big Ten, where Ville Husso may land in free agency, and recapping the Cardinals' loss to Miami Wednesday night.
Bernie offers some closing thoughts ahead of the Cardinals facing former farmhand Sandy Alcantara.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals offense, how Jeff Albert's approach is paying off, and if Dylan Carlson is finally heating up at the plate.
Bernie chats with The Score MLB writer Travis Sawchik. They discuss the exciting young teams emerging across MLB including the AL Central leading Twins and Guardians. They also talk about how Jeff Albert's approach to hitting in the Cardinals minor league system is producing results at the major league level.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer R.J. Anderson about some of the top 2022 MLB Draft prospects and he gets R.J.'s take on the current Cardinals team including if Junior Fernandez is set to break out.
Bernie explains the reasoning behind some of Oliver Marmol's lineup decisions for Wednesday and looks at exactly how Oliver Marmol should be deploying his bullpen.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' win over the Marlins Tuesday night and discusses how the club needs to do a better job of assessing its own talent before going out and (often unsuccessfully) signing free agent pitching reinforcements.
Bernie closes out the show by highlighting how Paul Goldschmidt has been putting up otherworldly numbers this season, especially at Busch Stadium.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch HOF Cardinals writer Rick Hummel. They discuss Jack Flaherty and John Mozeliak's conflicting views on how Flaherty handled his rehab. They also point out how Harrison Bader's injury has a bigger impact on the team than Flaherty's.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Jeremy Rutherford's article in The Athletic looking back at Tom Stillman's 10 years of owning the Blues. Bernie talks about how Stillman's ownership group has arguably been the most stable in the franchise's history.
Bernie continues his conversation from the previous segment as he dives into how durability issues with starting pitchers, whether it's Alex Reyes, Jack Flaherty and Steven Matz or past pitchers like Carlos Martinez, hurts the entire organization from the top down.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals pitching and points out how Adam Wainwright could even have more wins if he had better bullpen support in recent seasons.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs MLB writer Ben Clemens as they take a deep dive into the Cardinals and how their younger hitters like Brendan Donovan, Juan Yepez, and Nolan Gorman are turning into forces to be reckoned with.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals put a lackluster weekend behind them with Adam Wainwright facing Pablo Lopez and the Miami Marlins Monday night.
Bernie rants about how Jack Flaherty's termination of his rehab assignment combined with his subsequent injury has a ripple effect on the entire pitching staff.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to provide the latest updates on Jack Flaherty. Derrick and Bernie also talk about why the Cardinals felt like they had to trade for former Marlins outfielder Marcell Ozuna even at the cost of Wednesday's starter, Sandy Alcantara and now-Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen.
Bernie looks at potential moves the Cardinals could make at next month's MLB Trade Deadline.
Bernie chats with NHL.com Blues correspondent and In the Slot (lkorac10.blogspot.com) writer and publisher Lou Korac as they look ahead at what the offseason could bring for the Blues.
Bernie calls out the Cardinals for letting Jack Flaherty cut his rehab assignment short prior to landing on the injured list again with a right shoulder strain.
Bernie takes a look at a missed opportunity for the Cardinals to make a statement after they dropped two of three games against the Cubs over the weekend. He says it's overdue for the team to change its approach against Kyle Hendricks.
Bernie wraps up the week by highlighting the extreme lack of offense from Cardinals catchers over the past month, and he points out why the Brewers are in a prime position to gain ground against the Cardinals over the next couple of weeks.
Bernie vents about the Cardinals pitching staff as he calls out the team for going the retread route signing Drew VerHagen and Nick Wittgren despite questionable recent track records. He also rips VerHagen for pitching compromised on Thursday.
Bernie vents about the upcoming Cardinals broadcast on Apple TV+, not that it's a streaming only presentation, but about the poor quality of the broadcast. He also talks about what he likes and doesn't like in a national broadcast and sings the praises of Fox's Joe Davis.
Bernie visits with Brian Walton of thecardinalnation.com to talk about how the Cardinals prospects are faring in the minor leagues. They also discuss Paul DeJong and if he has any path of returning to the major league club.
Bernie previews Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche and discusses some of the latest Cardinals injury updates and the team's inability to close out series.
Bernie listens to Jon Cooper's postgame comments both immediately after Wednesday night's game and the following day and talks about how the game-winning goal deflects attention from the Lightning blowing the game.
Bernie chats with St. Louis native and The Athletic Colorado Avalanche writer Peter Baugh about Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Peter offers up his views on Nazem Kadri's game-winning goal and the Avalanche's perspective.
Bernie expands on his earlier comments about Dakota Hudson and Drew VerHagen including reacting to Oliver Marmol's postgame comments.
Bernie visits with hall of fame writer Peter Gammons of The Athletic. They discuss why a deep Cardinals postseason run would be fitting with Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols wrapping up their careers. They also take a trip down memory lane discussing some of their favorite memories over their writing careers.
Bernie talks about the impact of Arch Manning committing to Texas as well as some of the other top stories in the world of college football.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals pitching staff after disappointing outings from Dakota Hudson and Drew VerHagen two days after Jack Flaherty only completed three innings.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. They talk about the Stanley Cup Final and look ahead to one player the Blues are definitely interested in re-signing this offseason.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' performance against the Brewers, Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, and a blasphemous outcome in the Westminster Dog Show.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals need to supplement an already strong core to be a serious contender to go deep in the postseason.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel.
Bernie talks about Jack Flaherty's start Tuesday night and how he has legitimate concerns about whether Flaherty is 100% physically and can be a viable member of the starting rotation moving forward.
Bernie touches on a number of topics including the recently announced deaths of former Baltimore Ravens DT Tony Siragusa and current Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson. He also offers up his take on the Cardinals lineup Wednesday night in Milwaukee and offers up a few observations on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Senior writer Scott Burnside of dailyfaceoff.com joins Bernie to preview Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Bernie looks at some of the positives from the Cardinals win over the Milwaukee Brewers including how Randy Flores has done a superb job stocking the farm system with talent that has helped the major league club.
Bernie talks about the impact of Brooks Koepka becoming the latest golfer to defect to the LIV Invitational and how having competing tours will impact the sport.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals pitching staff after pointing out that Oliver Marmol sending Miles Mikolas out for the seventh inning Monday was a sign of desperation. Bernie also points out how Jack Flaherty needs to return to 2019 form regardless of his long term intensions.
Bernie chats with lightninginsider.com writer and publisher Erik Erlendsson to talk about Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie takes a look at the Cardinals lineup minus Paul Goldschmidt and looks at what pitching options are out there for the Cardinals to make a deal at the Trade Deadline.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold prior to the Cardinals' Tuesday night game in Milwaukee.
Bernie looks at Tuesday night's matchup between the Cardinals and Brewers and declares that there is no excuse for the Cards to not light up Brewers starter Chi Chi Rodriguez. He also criticizes the team for allowing Corbin Burnes to totally dominate.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals have their pitching laid out for the week ahead as well as what Jordan Hicks' role could be when he returns.
Bernie chats with New York Times and SiriusXM MLB Network Radio contributor Scott Miller. They chat about stories across baseball including how Terry Francona has the Cleveland Guardians rolling despite the team running on a shoestring budget. They also take the time to tell a couple of their favorite Bruce Springsteen stories.
Bernie chats with AP national hockey writer Stephen Whyno as they preview Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. They examine if the Lightning can rebound from yet another early series deficit.
Bernie previews the pitching matchups for the four-game series in Milwaukee and continues to question why Oliver Marmol keeps starting Albert Pujols against right-handed pitching.
Bernie chats with MLB writer and editor Zach Crizer of yahoo.com to discuss who will emerge in the NL Central and who will emerge on top throughout MLB.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' recently completed series against the Boston Red Sox and previews this week's four game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, their co-leaders in the Central Division.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals/Red Sox rivalry and how special it is when two historic teams who seldom face each other meet for a series.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel joins the show for his weekly visit as he and Bernie chat about everything from the Cardinals to the NBA Finals.
Bernie puts the career of Yadier Molina in perspective and highlights how noteworthy it will be when he hands off the reins to the catcher position. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the recently completed NBA Finals.
Bernie opens the show begging the Cardinals to give Ivan Herrera a good stretch of playing time after Yadier Molina was placed on the IL and with Andrew Knizner struggling offensively.
Bernie talks about the return of Jack Flaherty and why he hopes Flaherty has success moving forward.
Bernie reacts to the announcement of Kansas City as one of the 2026 World Cup host cities including why St. Louisans should be thankful to have action so close and why KC is worthy. Bernie also puts the Cardinals into perspective about how St. Louis fans are lucky not to have a team like the Pittsburgh Pirates.
With the Cardinals bound for Fenway Park, Bernie chats with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley. They touch on the rich history between St. Louis and Boston in sports including Cardinals/Red Sox. They also talk about Jayson Tatum's performance in the NBA Finals.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland. They breakdown Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and highlight the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds, making the Calder Cup Final.
Bernie chats with Sporting News senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan about the Cardinals recent series against the Pirates. They also look at what moves the Cardinals may make at the trade deadline including why bolstering the bullpen will likely be more of a priority than adding a starting pitcher.
Bernie talks about Mizzou's new NIL collective on the heels of Governor Mike Parson signing new legislation. He also reacts to Jack Flaherty's season debut Wednesday night at Busch Stadium.
Bernie offers up some final thoughts ahead of the Cardinals' series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bernie visits with Lightning beat writer Erik Erlendsson to preview Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie expands on his discussion of Oli Marmol from the Seeing Red podcast on 590thefan.com as he looks at how Marmol is much more aggressive making moves than his predecessors without totally abandoning old school principles.
NBA.com writer and former St. Louis Globe Democrat sports writer Shaun Powell joins Bernie to preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics.
Bernie previews the Stanley Cup Final between the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning as he looks at why the Lightning are in a strong position to win a third straight Stanley Cup.
Fangraphs senior MLB writer Jay Jaffe joins Bernie to discuss the latest trends around baseball and the latest wave of prospects to emerge in MLB.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals doubleheader sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates including Miles Mikolas taking a no-hitter into the 9th inning Tuesday night.
Bernie is joined by the lead Cardinals beat writer at the Post-Dispatch, Derrick Goold.
Bernie dives deep into the lineup arrangements that Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol put together for the double header against the Buccos.
Bernie is joined by guest Joe Sheehan as they discuss all things Major League Baseball.
Bernie dives into the challenges that St. Louisan Jayson Tatum faced during Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors.
Bernie discusses the upcoming return of Jack Flaherty while sharing comments from Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol.
Bernie highlights the Cardinals recent success including thoughts on the first leg of the double header against the Pirates.
Bernie listens in to some of Jayson Tatum's comments ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals as he looks at what to expect from him.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Colorado Avalanche writer Peter Baugh to preview the Stanley Cup Final.
Bernie talks about the glaring lack of offense from Yadier Molina and Andrew Knizner and how it hurts the team. Bernie also looks at how its not just the catchers who are hitting for a lack of power.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the upcoming Stanley Cup Final including what it will take for Pat Maroon and the Tampa Bay Lightning to win their third straight Stanley Cup.
Bernie previews Game 5 of the NBA Finals and takes a dive into what Jayson Tatum needs to do better including comments from Tatum, Ime Udoka, and Draymond Green.
Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat reporter John Denton about the state of the first place team and what Jack Flaherty could bring upon returning from the Injured List.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals' weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds and vents about how the team has a propensity to not finish opponents off when it has a chance to go for a series sweep.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel. Hummel offers up his bold prediction on whether Jack Flaherty will pitch in a major league game before Steven Matz.
Bernie previews Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Boston and offers up why he still expects Boston to prevail in the series.
Bernie offers up his thoughts ahead of the Cardinals' three-game series against Cincinnati. Bernie looks at what the Cardinals can achieve at the plate with the starting outfield back fully healthy.
Bernie vents about some of Oliver Marmol's lineup moves and pitching usage. He rips Marmol for following the path of his two predecessors and offering up unnecessary praise and positive spin for his players.
Bernie talks about how the Cardinals performance in St. Petersburg impacts the NL Central standings as well as offering further commentary on Tony La Russa's controversial intentional walk call.
Bernie tries to find a reason why Tony La Russa decided to intentionally walk Trea Turner with a 1-2 count and 2 out to face Max Muncy who then hit a 3-run home run.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues and NHL insider Andy Strickland about the Eastern Conference final and how the offseason could shape up for the Blues.
Bernie talks about what the Cardinals rotation will look like in the near future with Jack Flaherty on the verge of returning as well as how the club's defense has declined from last season.
Bernie talks about the STL Connection arriving in Boston with Jayson Tatum and Nelly being featured prominently at TD Garden. Bernie also criticizes the Cardinals for downplaying Steven Matz's injury as the club quietly revealed he suffered a setback and talks about how poor the bullpen outside of the top four relievers has been performing.
Bernie chats with NBA writer Zach Kram of the Ringer who is in Boston for the NBA Finals.
Bernie reacts to the Cardinals quick 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday. Bernie also vents about Oliver Marmol channeling his inner Mike Shildt with his unnecessary praise of T.J. McFarland.
Bernie looks at the lineup for the Cardinals/Rays game and how Oliver Marmol has his pitching staff lined up.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Cardinals prospect writer Kyle Reis from birdsontheblack.com about the latest in the Cardinals minor league system. They both talk about how they can't wait to see Jordan Walker with the big league club.
Bernie looks at how the Cardinals are poised to leapfrog the Milwaukee Brewers in the Central Division thanks to a superior offense despite multiple injuries.
Bernie chats with PowerMizzou.com publisher Gabe DeArmond. Bernie and Gabe talk about Dennis Gates' recruiting efforts including landing Missouri State transfer Isiaih Mosley. They also look into what the future holds in football including potential SEC scheduling changes.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com baseball writer Matt Snyder about the Los Angeles Angels firing manager Joe Maddon and how the Cardinals stack up in the bigger Major League Baseball landscape.
Bernie opens up the show talking about the Cardinals pitching and how Oliver Marmol is using his staff. He examines Marmol using Drew VerHagen in the 10th inning Tuesday, and electing to start Packy Naughton Wednesday.
Bernie muses about Trevor Rosenthal's showcase, how Rosenthal represented a long line of pitchers wrecked by Mike Matheny, and some final thoughts in how Joe Maddon was often the beneficiary of a false narrative.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as they discuss the state of the team has more players are returning to health.
Bernie offers up more reaction to the Angels firing manager Joe Maddon including highlights of Ken Rosenthal's chat with Maddon right after his firing. Bernie also examines the Cardinals pitching staff and questions if Oliver Marmol and John Mozeliak are utilizing the best possible options in the rotation and bullpen.
Bernie chats with ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski to discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs including if he thanks Pat Maroon and the Tampa Bay Lightning still have a shot at defeating the New York Rangers to advance to the team's third straight and Maroon's fourth straight Stanley Cup Final.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Angels have fired manager Joe Maddon. Bernie points out this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who followed the end of his Cubs tenure, and doubts Maddon will get another shot to be a major league manager.
Bernie talks about Oliver Marmol's lineup question and questions why Albert Pujols is in the lineup on a night the team is facing a pitcher who lefthanded hitters are feasting off of.
After seeing Johan Oviedo and Zack Thompson in action this weekend and with Jordan Hicks and Jack Flaherty rehabbing, Bernie takes a look at the upcoming pitching logjam and sorts through who may be worth keeping for 2023 and beyond.
Bernie talks about Isiaih Mosley transferring to Mizzou, best players drafted by St. Louis NFL teams, and Quin Snyder resigning as coach of the Utah Jazz.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Boston columnist Steve Buckley about the Celtics' performance in the NBA Finals. Bernie also chats with Steve about some of the shared history between St. Louis and Boston teams, and Bernie looks at some of the best St. Louis natives to make the NBA.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals outfield and DH situation will sort itself off as Dylan Carlson and Tyler O'Neill prepare to return off the Injured List.
Bernie chats with USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale joins Bernie to offer up his thoughts and observations about the Cardinals and Major League Baseball.
Bernie breaks down Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics' performance in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the Lightning rallying to take Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference final.
Bernie opens the show talking about the Cardinals winning three of five against the Cubs over the weekend in Chicago. Bernie discusses Oliver Marmol's unconventional use of his bullpen as well as if Nolan Gorman's future is at designated hitter.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel. He also tells the story about his first time meeting The Commish when he was a young writer breaking in in Baltimore.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals pitching including Zack Thompson's major league debut, and Andre Pallante and Johan Oviedo both getting starts in Saturday's doubleheader at Wrigley Field.
Bernie talks about the Celtics roaring back to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals including Jayson Tatum showing he was up to the task of carrying the team.
Bernie opens the show offering up his thoughts on a surging Cardinals offense including a rapidly heating up Harrison Bader.
Bernie offers up some random musings as he wraps up a fun three-hour show from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill in south St. Louis county.
Bernie listens in and comments on Oliver Marmol and Nolan Arenado's postgame remarks following the Cardinals' 5-2 win over San Diego to complete a series sweep.
Bernie talks with ESPN.com baseball writer Jesse Rogers as they preview the upcoming Cardinals/Cubs series. Jesse also offers up a bold prediction for the Central Division.
Bernie talks about Oliver Marmol's continued usage of Giovanny Gallegos in high leverage situations as well as his hesitancy to pitch relievers on back-to-back days.
Bernie talks about some of the latest comments from SEC coaches from their spring meetings including Jimbo Fisher delcaring his feud with Nick Saban over.
Bernie vents about the Cardinals' refusal to use Nolan Gorman as a designated hitter when he's unable to play in the field as well as the continued presence of Corey Dickerson.
Bernie chats with NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac who also writes the In the Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com to chat about the recently completed Blues season.
Bernie offers up instant analysis of the Cardinals win Wednesday afternoon over the San Diego Padres as he broadcast's live from Friendly's Sports Bar in south St. Louis county.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas to get his takes on how the Blues season ended as well as the comments Blues players and executives made at the team's end of season press conference.
Bernie takes a look ahead to the future to offer up his prognosis on if Colton Parayko will live up to the value of his contract over the next eight years. Bernie wishes Parayko could be shaped up by Chris Pronger.
Bernie follows up on his chat with Derrick Goold with a few of his own Cardinals thoughts. Bernie expresses a little bit of concern about Tyler O'Neill's shoulder and still is amazed at how Dakota Hudson continuously escapes danger.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold about the latest Cardinals news including Jack Flaherty throwing a simulated game, Tyler O'Neill's progress in his return from his shoulder injury, and more.
Bernie takes a look at Nolan Gorman's dynamic weekend and asks if he will be able to sustain his early level of production. Bernie also points out the noticeable lack of production from lefthanded designated hitters during the month of May.
Bernie reacts to Doug Armstrong and Craig Berube's comments from their end of season press conference.
Bernie opens the show talking Cardinals including the performance of Nolan Gorman, the inconsistent offense, and how Oliver Marmol used his pitching staff.
Bernie reacts to some of Craig Berube's comments prior to Game 6 between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals writer Rick Hummel to preview Friday's contest against the Brewers. They also talk Cardinals Hall of Fame and who is likely to be this year's modern era candidate as well as promoting Julian Javier's case for inclusion.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Adam Wainwright's struggles against the Brewers and how Craig Cousell always seems to have his team one step ahead.
Lou Korac of NHL.com and the In the Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com joins Bernie to preview Game 6 between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche. Lou makes a bold prediction on the Blues' chances if they can win Game 6 and Lou and Bernie discuss if Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper's seat is getting hot.
Bernie takes a first look at Game 6 between the Blues and the Colorado Avalanche. He also reacts to the breaking news that Major League Baseball as suspended Carlos Martinez for 80 games for PED usage.
Bernie offers up some of his reasons for optimism that the Blues can prevail in Game 6 and looks at what some of the keys will be to victory.
Bernie chats with The Cardinal Nation writer and publisher Brian Walton about St. Louis Cardinals prospects.
Bernie weighs in on some of Craig Berube's comments the day after the Blues came from behind to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in overtime in Game 5.
The Cardinals made a flurry of roster moves prior to Thursday's game including putting Jordan Hicks on the IL and activating Yadier Molina from the bereavement list. Bernie breaks them down. He also compares the Brewers and Cardinals as organizations and points out how Brewers manager Craig Counsell had a distinct advantage over Oliver Marmol's predecessors Mike Matheny and Mike Shildt.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland about the Blues' dramatic comeback win over Colorado Wednesday night.
Bernie expresses his shock at the Blues' dramatic come-from-behind win over Colorado Wednesday night after giving them little to no chance to win heading in on Wednesday's show.
Bernie offers up his reaction to the NBA conference finals to date, and he previews Game 5 between the Blues and Avalanche and reacts to comments from Craig Berube and Brayden Schenn.
Bernie looks at what the Cardinals can do to stabilize the starting rotation with Steven Matz and Jack Flaherty hurt and Jordan Hicks ineffective. He also addresses rumors and suggestions that the Cardinals should trade for Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts.
Bernie chats with Colorado Avalanche writer Peter Baugh of The Athletic to preview Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues.
Bernie takes a deeper dive into how the Cardinals might be best served returning Jordan Hicks to the bullpen.
Bernie chats with CBS Sports baseball writer R.J. Anderson as they discuss the state of the Cardinals after the first quarter of the season.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues shaking up the lineup for Game 5 in Colorado as well as another failed outing in the Jordan Hicks as a starting pitcher experiment.
Fangraphs MLB writer Ben Clemens joins Bernie as they take an analytical look at the Cardinals.
Bernie follows up his chat with Mike McKenna by taking a trip down memory lane and looking back at some of the all-time Blues nemeses. Bernie compares Nazem Kadri to the likes of Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Nick Kypreos, Mike Ricci, and even Bill Laurie.
Bernie chats with former NHL goaltender and Daily Faceoff analyst and writer Mike McKenna. They discuss the Blues goaltending situation including the differences in style between Jordan Binnington and Ville Husso. They also discuss Craig Berube's lineup choices including if the team would be better served going with 12 forwards and a full fourth line.
Bernie talks about the Blues goaltending situation including what the future holds for Jordan Binnington, Ville Husso, and Charlie Lindgren. Bernie also breaks down the Cardinals lineup for Tuesday night and evaluates whether Juan Yepez and Brendan Donovan will be able to sustain their production.
Bernie chats with MLB writer and analyst Travis Sawchik of The Score. Travis offers his assessment of the Cardinals and their competition in the National League.
Bernie comes out swinging, unlike the Blues Monday night, as he rips the Nazem Kadri haters considering Kadri got the upper hand Monday.
Bernie looks at some of the keys to victory for the Blues including how they need more offense from players like Brayden Schenn and Pavel Buchnevich.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold as they discuss the club's latest roster moves as well as the injury news for Dylan Carlson, Steven Matz, and Alex Reyes.
Bernie looks at the state of the Cardinals offense including how hitting coach Jeff Albert has made a positive impact on multiple hitters including Paul Goldschmidt.
Bernie looks at what the Cardinals can expect from the newly recalled Ivan Herrera and how his skillset differs from most of the team's starting catchers over the last 30 years. He also looks at what to expect from Matthew Liberatore and how much time Lars Nootbaar should see.
Bernie chats with Blues beat writer Jim Thomas to preview Game 4 between the Blues and the Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on what the Blues need to do to prevail against Colorado in Game 4 and how Nazem Kadri's collision with Jordan Binnington wasn't a clean play.
Bernie breaks down the latest Cardinals roster move as the club placed Steven Matz and Dylan Carlson on the injured list, Yadier Molina on the injured list, and optioned Angel Rondon to Memphis while recalling Matthew Liberatore, Lars Nootbaar, Ivan Herrera and Junior Fernandez. Bernie also expresses his dismay to see Corey Dickerson back in the Cardinals lineup ahead of Nootbaar who is coming off a three home run game.
Bernie talks Stanley Cup Playoffs with NHL Network's E.J. Hradek. Bernie gets E.J.'s assessment of the Blues/Avalanche series. E.J. and Bernie also chat about which Blues assistant coaches could be snapped up by another team looking for a head coach.
Bernie chats with HOF Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel who is in Pittsburgh covering the Cards at PNC Park. They preview Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore's major league debuts while examining what the future holds for the pitching staff.
Bernie looks at the impact Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore will make having been recalled from Memphis. He also charts out how Liberatore could stay in the major leagues if he can deliver quality innings the team isn't getting from Jordan Hicks and Dakota Hudson.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' game two win over the Colorado Avalanche including praising Craig Berube's line shuffling and willingness to listen to Steve Ott for the 5-on-3 power play.
Bernie recaps the Cardinals moves recalling Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore and looks at the impact the two top prospects can make.
With tornadoes reported in the area, Bernie talks about Craig Berube's line changes and how Berube has a knack for making moves that work and being one step ahead of the average observer.
Bernie visits with Lou Korac of NHL.com and the In the Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com who is in Denver to preview Game 2 between the St. Louis Blues and the Colorado Avalanche
Bernie listens into and reacts to Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher's comments ripping Nick Saban for accusing the Aggies of illegally paying players. Bernie also reacts to the breaking news that the Cardinals are recalling Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore from Triple-A Mempihs.
Bernie expresses frustration at the Cardinals roster construction and the continued usage of Jordan Hicks in the starting rotation and Giovanny Gallegos as closer after the Cardinals fell to the Mets 7-6 in 10 innings Thursday.
Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan newsletter at joesheehan.com, about the Cardinals and some areas of concern.
Bernie is fired up about the Cardinals seemingly being on their way to blowing the series finale against the New York Mets and questions why the Blues didn't fly out to Denver early to get acclimated to the high altitude.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on some of the Stanley Cup Playoff action around the NHL including Tampa Bay's defeat of Florida and how Pat Maroon has extended his career.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cards beat writer Derrick Goold. They discuss the club's offensive woes, the emergence of Andrew Knizner, and some of Derrick's favorite food stops on the trip to New York. Bernie also talks about the Boston Celtics' loss to the Miami Heat.
Bernie offers up his reactions to some of Craig Berube's comments a day after the Blues fell to Colorado in game one of their second round playoff series.
Bernie looks for answers to why the Blues looked like they weren't all in during Tuesday night's game against Colorado.
Bernie laments the lack of options for Oliver Marmol has he breaks down the Cardinals lineup for Wednesday night's contest against the New York Mets and Max Scherzer.
Bernie lets loose on the Blues on a disappointing effort in front of Jordan Binnington in game one against the Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie looks at Oliver Marmol's game two lineup and laments how poorly the roster constructed. Most notably, Bernie breaks down how the roster and organizational depth is ill-suited to face right-handed pitching.
Bernie breaks down what went wrong for the Cardinals immediately after dropping game one of a doubleheader against the New York Mets. Bernie asks how they should best utilize the outfield with Tyler O'Neill and Harrison Bader struggling.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas who is in Denver to preview game 2 between the Blues and the Colorado Avalanche and what the Blues need to do if they want to have a chance of advancing.
Bernie examines where Oliver Marmol can maybe find opportunities for Tyler O'Neill to return to the Cardinals lineup in upcoming games.
Bernie has a few thoughts on the Cardinals lineup construction before pivoting to talk Blues and analyze some of Craig Berube's comment at the game one morning skate.
Bernie chats with ESPN baseball writer Tim Kurkjian about his thoughts on the Cardinals after he was part of ESPN's broadcast in St. Louis on Sunday night. They discuss Oliver Marmol's honesty about his team which is a contrast to his predecessors.
Bernie opens the show by previewing the round 2 series between the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche including a look at how the teams matchup.
Bernie takes a look at who's waiting in the wings for the Cardinals. He examines Jordan Walker's usage in Springfield and asks why he's still playing third base. He also looks at where the Cardinals can plug prospects into a crowed outfield and designated hitter pool.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Colorado Avalanche writer Peter Baugh to take an in depth look at the Avalanche heading into their round 2 series against the St. Louis Blues
Bernie previews the second round series against the Avalanche as he offers up his takes on Craig Berube's Monday comments and points out what the Blues need to do to have an edge.
Bernie dives into some of Oliver Marmol's moves and usage patterns including how he has shown little patience for underperforming players and the curious demotion of Jake Woodford to Memphis.
Bernie previews the Blues' second round series against the Colorado Avalanche. He expresses shock at how computer models aren't able to predict a winner. He also weighs in on some of Craig Berube's comments after Monday's practice.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the weekend's game 7s across the NBA and NHL including the Phoenix Suns' no-show at home and Jayson Tatum's dominance against Milwaukee. He also defends Gabe Kapler and Oliver Marmol for letting position players pitch Sunday and offers up his thoughts on the weekend that was for the Cardinals.
Bernie debates whether the Cardinals are making the right call letting Nolan Gorman continue to develop in Memphis instead of bringing him up to the major league club with the hope of injecting instant offense.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel about the Cardinals' performance against the Baltimore Orioles this week and how the team stacks up against the Giants in their weekend series.
Bernie chats with Blues beat writer Jim Thomas following the team's first round series win against the Minnesota Wild. They examine the coaching moves that were the difference in the series and start looking ahead to the Colorado Avalanche.
Bernie breaks down the Blues series win over the Minnesota Wild including how Craig Berube out-coached Dean Evason.
Bernie takes a look if the Cardinals need to follow up the demotion of Paul DeJong with additional moves as several hitters struggle to gain offensive traction.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland as they preview game 6 between the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild.
Bernie listens in to postgame comments from Oliver Marmol and Steven Matz after the Cardinals fell to the Baltimore Orioles to drop two of three games in the series.
Bernie previews game 6 between the Blues and the Minnesota Wild by listening in to and analyzing Craig Berube and David Perron's comments after the team's morning skate.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the NBA Playoffs and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bernie examines Boston failing to deliver down the stretch against Milwaukee and Golden State failing to show up in Memphis. He also offers up his thoughts on Calgary's performance against Dallas while refusing to even discuss the Washington Capitals.
Fangraphs senior writer Jay Jaffe joins Bernie. They discuss Jay's article about the demotion of Paul DeJong and offer up their analysis on when Nolan Gorman might be recalled.
Bernie offers up his takes on the Cardinals dropping two of three to the Baltimore Orioles and the Blues' chances against the Minnesota Wild. Bernie also examines Dean Evason's motivation for switching to goaltender Cam Talbot.
Bernie offers up some final thoughts on Wednesday night's Cardinals lineup including Oliver Marmol's decision to play Juan Yepez in left field and Corey Dickerson at designated hitter.
Bernie weighs in on the news that Tom Brady is slated to sign a lucrative deal to become FOX's lead NFL analyst upon his retirement. He also highlights how Troy Aikman annoyed FOX executives by publicly touting his free agency as a broadcaster.
Bernie offers up his takes on the Cardinals defeating Tyler O'Neill in arbitration as well as whether Tommy Edman is getting worn down as a constant presence atop the lineup.
Bernie chats with Lou Korac of NHL.com and the In the Slot blog at http://lkorac10.blogspot.com to discuss the Blues' game 5 win over the Minnesota Wild Tuesday night.
Bernie addresses the lunatic fringe who believes Jeff Albert is the root of any and all of the Cardinals' offensive struggles. He also has suggestions on what Paul DeJong needs to accomplish down in Memphis.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. They discuss the club's roster move recalling RHP Jake Walsh and optioning RHP Kodi Whitley to Triple-A Memphis. Derrick also gives his take on the move to option Paul DeJong to Memphis.
Bernie's talking hockey to open up the Wednesday edition of the show as he offers up his thoughts on the Blues' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild Tuesday night in St. Paul.
Bernie wraps up the Tuesday show by looking at how the Cardinals stack up to the competition aka the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central.
Bernie goes on a rant criticizing Cardinals fans who complain about the team just making the postseason without going on deep runs. He contrasts the Cardinals to his hometown team, the Baltimore Orioles, who haven't played in the World Series since 1983.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Craig Berube and Justin Faulk's comments prior to game five between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues in their first round playoff series.
Bernie chats with The Sporting News Senior MLB writer Ryan Fagan about the Cardinals and action throughout Major League Baseball.
Bernie looks ahead at the ramifications of the moves the Cardinals made Tuesday including if Paul DeJong has a future in St. Louis, who will emerge at shortstop, and when could Nolan Gorman debut.
NHL reporter Scott Burnside of the Daily Faceoff joins Bernie to offer up his thoughts on the Blues/Wild series as well as first round action throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie offers up his instant reaction and analysis to the Cardinals optioning SS Paul DeJong to Triple-A Memphis and recalling INF Kramer Robertson from Memphis. He also offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals matchup with Packy Naughton getting the spot start for Adam Wainwright.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on longshot Rich Strike winning the 2022 Kentucky Derby with trainer Eric Reed and how improbable it was for both horse and trainer to be in that position.
Bernie reacts to the news of the New York Islanders firing head coach Barry Trotz before previewing Game 5. He weighs in on some of Craig Berube's Monday morning comments including harping on how important it is to keep shutting down the Wild's #2 line featuring Kevin Fiala.
MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton makes his Bernie Show debut. Bernie chats with John about his background growing up a Cardinals fan before embarking on a 24-year career covering the NBA. Bernie also gets John's takes on the current team including if Oli Marmol is properly utilizing the DH spot and limiting Albert Pujols' exposure to right-handed pitching.
Bernie builds off his previous Cardinals discussion and looks into how frequently the Cardinals should deploy Juan Yepez, what the best path is at shortstop moving forward, and how to work Nolan Gorman's bat into the lineup.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie to recap game four of the Blues' first round series against the Minnesota Wild. Jim offers up his predictions on the status of Robert Bortuzzo and Nick Leddy as well as his take on Craig Berube shaking things up on Sunday.
Bernie takes a deeper look into the Cardinals' weekend in San Francisco including Juan Yepez's scorching start to his career and Steven Matz's struggles.
Bernie is fresh off an extended weekend getaway and offers up his latest thoughts on the Cardinals series in San Francisco and the Blues tying up their series against the Minnesota Wild at 2-2.
Bernie looks at the keys for the Blues if they are going to prevail against Game Two against the Minnesota Wild Wednesday night.
Bernie takes a look at how national observers are viewing the Blues, including why he has disdain for one national publication's power rankings.
Bernie offers more reaction to Adam Wainwright's performance in the Cardinals' win over the Royals and weighs in on some of Oliver Marmol's postgame comments.
Bernie chats with horse racing guru and retired sportswriter Dick Jerardi to preview the Kentucky Derby.
NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac, who also writes the In the Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com, joins Bernie to preview Game Two between the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' dominant win over the Kansas City Royals and why it's important for the team heading to San Francisco.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to talk about the team's latest roster moves, what to expect from Juan Yepez with the major league team, and what is keeping Nolan Gorman in Triple-A Memphis.
ESPN Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins Bernie to recap Monday night's game ones of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that the Cardinals are dealing with five COVID-19 cases including one player. one clubhouse attendant, and three members of the medical and training staff.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to talk about how the Blues stacked up against the Wild. Bernie then expresses shock at how fragile the Wild was.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' 4-0 win Monday night over the Minnesota Wild. He also breaks the news that Juan Yepez has been recalled by the Cardinals to replace Edmundo Sosa who was placed on the COVID-19 IL.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals as they start a six-game road trip Tuesday night. Bernie talks about how despite the appearances of a struggling offense, it's producing almost at the league average.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie to preview the Blues/Wild first round playoff series. JT and Bernie each offer up their predictions for the series.
With the Cardinals finishing April at 11-9, Bernie looks at how many of the club's bats need to step up to help a pitching staff that's produced stellar results.
Bernie takes a deeper dive into some of the individual matchups between the Blues and Wild to see which lines and pairings will have the upper hand.
Bernie offers up some quick thoughts on the baseball Cardinals before shifting to football and welcoming SI All Cardinals publisher and 590 The Fan NFL Insider Howard Balzer. Howard offers up his probable explanation for how football Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins ran afoul of the NFL's PED policy. Howard also offers up analysis on the just completed 2022 NFL Draft.
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins Bernie to add perspective to the upcoming playoff series between the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Patrick also offers up his takes on Kirk Cousins' future and if it's with the Vikings.
Bernie previews the Blues' first round playoff matchup versus the Minnesota Wild. Bernie offers up his reasons why the Blues might struggle and he analyzes Craig Berube's reaction to the goaltender matchup of Marc-Andre Fleury versus Ville Husso.
Bernie recaps and breaks down the Cardinals' 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals Monday as he touches on Steven Matz's performance and more.
Bernie talks about why he likes the Cardinals' chances Friday night and why they're having success against left-handed pitching.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel as they preview Friday night's matchup and get Rick's take on Nolan Arenado and Genesis Cabrera getting suspended for Wednesday's brawl against the New York Mets.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the first round of the NFL Draft including how the SEC dominated featuring five members of the Georgia defense going in the first round. Bernie also dives in to how Georgia's dominance puts pressure on Mizzou.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' throwback, singles dominated offense, Ozark, the Blues heading in to the regular season finale, and more.
Bernie takes a look back at some of the biggest of the many all-time St. Louis Cardinals and Rams NFL Draft busts and listeners weigh in.
Bernie talks about the impact Nolan Gorman could have in the Cardinals lineup if he is recalled and where he could get at bats in the lineup.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold about the team's inconsistent offense, the beanballs of the Mets series, and more.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to talk about the team's upcoming playoff series and about the new jersey sponsorship agreement the team reached with Stifel.
Bernie is fired up as he gives his takes on the Cardinals lineup, television consultants meddling on regional cable programs, and bad St. Louis NFL Draft picks.
Bernie questions why the Cardinals continue making Paul DeJong the primary starting shortstop as he continues to struggle at the plate.
Bernie focuses on the Blues' 4-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday night and talks about how there are still a lot of positives even if the team snapped its 16-game streak without a regulation loss dating back to March 26.
Bernie reacts to Mets first baseman's Pete Alonso's postgame comments a day after he was struck in the helmet by Kodi Whitley. He weighs whether to blame the baseballs are the pitchers throwing them.
Bernie chats with The Athletic Boston senior writer and columnist Steve Buckley about Jayson Tatum's emergence in to the NBA's elite as well as what lies ahead for him and the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs.
Bernie reacts to the benches clearing brawl in the eighth inning of the Cardinals/Mets game and analyzes postgame comments from both sides.
Sports Illustrated All Cardinals Writer and Publisher and 590 The Fan NFL Insider Howard Balzer joins Bernie to preview the 2022 NFL Draft.
Bernie Miklasz offers up his analysis on the Cards' matinee against the New York Mets including to Nolan Arenado triggering a benches-clearing brawl after taking a pitch up and in.
Bernie offers up some final thoughts ahead of the Cardinals and Blues games later Tuesday night.
Bernie chats with Joe Sheehan, publisher of a daily newsletter at joesheehan.com about the latest notes about the Cardinals and MLB as a whole. Joe dives in to why he thinks the Mets might not be able to sustain their current pace to remain atop the NL East.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie to preview the Blues matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Bernie also reacts to the breaking news that Mark Emmert is stepping down as NCAA president.
Bernie takes a look at how the Blues will stack up against the Colorado Avalanche both Tuesday night and if they meet in a second round playoff series.
Bernie breaks down Oliver Marmol's performance over the first few weeks of his major league managerial career. Bernie looks at how Marmol is following his predecessors' footsteps in overplaying veterans and wasting an arm in the bullpen.
Bernie takes a look at what is ailing the Cardinals offense and at the lack of production throughout much of the lineup.
Bernie talks about the overall downtick in offense in Major League Baseball and if the ball and the universal use of humidors is to blame. He also looks into the Cardinals pitching staff and the decline of Giovanny Gallegos, especially his struggles in the ninth inning.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the NBA playoffs including Jayson Tatum's performance as the Celtics look to complete a sweep of the Brooklyn Nets.
Bernie takes a deep dive into the Cardinals offense as he points out how its output is not much worse than league average and how Oliver Marmol has generally been making the right moves. Bernie also expresses concern about the decline of Yadier Molina.
Bernie chats with former NFL scout and current Sports Info Solutions VP of Football and Research Matt Manocherian about the NFL Draft later this week.
St. Louis native and The Athletic Colorado Avalanche writer Peter Baugh joins Bernie to preview the Avalanche's matchup against the Blues Tuesday. Peter offers insight into the Avs' recent four-game losing streak and his thoughts about the other playoff teams in the Central Division.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' wins over the weekend against Arizona and Anaheim and offers reason for optimism heading into the playoffs.
Bernie offers up his thoughts after the Cardinals took two of three games in Cincinnati over the weekend. Bernie expresses concern over the lack of power, especially from the outfielders. He also breaks down the Cardinals recalling Brendan Donovan from Memphis and optioning out Lars Nootbaar.
Cardinals minor league guru Brian Walton of The Cardinal Nation joins Bernie to take a look at the Cardinals prospects' start to the 2022 minor league season. Bernie also looks at some of the struggling players on the major league roster and asks if Oliver Marmol is caving in too much to the demands of Yadier Molina and other veterans to play more.
Bernie talks about Friday's Cardinals game being exclusive to Apple TV+ and St. Louisans reluctance to adapt to change, especially when it comes to media. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals loss and Blues win Thursday.
Bernie talks about the news that broke immediately after Wednesday's show that longtime men's basketball coach Jay Wright is retiring from Villanova. Bernie also talks about if this marks the start of a trend as NIL and the transfer portal make it harder for most schools to hold on to players.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider joins Bernie for his weekly visit previewing Thursday night's Blues/Sharks matchup.
Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com joins Bernie to take a look around the National League central division. Jesse explains why he thinks the Cardinals are the team to beat in the division over Milwaukee.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the San Jose Sharks with Jordan Binnington getting the start in goal.
Bernie takes a look at Mike Shildt's lineup construction and questions the lunatic fringe already declaring Dylan Carlson a bust in the leadoff spot.
Bernie recaps and offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' 2-0 win in Miami. Bernie examines the team's pitching including if Andre Pallante has a chance to stay with the big league club when rosters are cut to 26.
Bernie takes a deep statistical dive to examine the case for Paul DeJong remaining the Cardinals' starting shortstop over the long haul.
Bernie chats with former professional goaltender and current analyst for Sirius/XM and dailyfaceoff.com Mike McKenna. Bernie and Mike chat about Mike's career as one of the first players from St. Louis to go pro. They also talk about the current state of the NHL Central Division including how the Blues stack up to the Minnesota Wild who they'll almost certainly face in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch HOF Cards beat writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie to talk about the team's recent play and preview the upcoming series in Cincinnati.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' next opponent, the Cincinnati Reds, after Tyler Stephenson became the latest Reds player to go on the injured list after his collision with the Padres' Luke Voit. Bernie also calls out Tommy Pham for his comments after the collision.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' 3-2 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins Tuesday night at Enterprise Center.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals' and Blues' performances Tuesday night and talks to Bob Ibach of Nikco Sports about a limited edition Albert Pujols framed photo collage that's currently on sale with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Cardinals Care.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues and soccer writer Tom Timmermann joins Bernie to preview the Blues hosting the Boston Bruins for the first time since 2019.
Bernie analyzes comments from Doug Armstrong and Craig Berube as he dives into why the Blues are peaking at the right time of the season.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to preview the upcoming series in Miami against the Marlins. Derrick and Bernie also talk about the Pujols Effect with every at bat generating attention to similar to what Mark McGwire received in 1998.
Bernie turns his sights to the Cardinals pitching staff as he continues examining the team almost two weeks into the season prior to facing the Miami Marlins.
Bernie talks about the impact NIL and open transferring is having on college basketball programs in the wake of the news that Yuri Collins is intending to transfer and has entered the transfer portal. Bernie also shoots down Cardinals fans' irrational reactions to the team's first two weeks including calls to drop Dylan Carlson in the lineup and to stop starting Paul DeJong.
Bernie is back from a day of having to report for federal jury duty and an eventful one at that. He also talks about how the Blues are firing on all cylinders in the midst of a nine-game winning streak.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel as they examine the state of the team including what pitchers will emerge as threats in the bullpen.
Bernie talks about why he thinks the Blues are in a good position to earn home-ice advantage in the first round and listens into Craig Berube's comments after practice Friday ahead of weekend matchups against Minnesota and Nashville.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals' offensive outage on Thursday and examines how the top four hitters set the tone for the entire lineup.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' matchup against Milwaukee with Lars Nootbaar and Edmundo Sosa making their season debuts, and also offers up his thoughts on the Blues' Thursday night win in Buffalo.
Bob Ibach of Nikco Sports joins Bernie to promote a new commemorative framed photo collage that's being sold to help benefit Cardinals Care.
Bernie visits with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland to preview Thursday's Blues/Sabres matchup.
Bernie chats with CBSSports.com MLB writer R.J. Anderson. They talk about the recent controversy between the Giants and Padres as well as the state of the Cardinals and how they compare to the rest of the Central Division.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Gabe Kapler openly deriding baseball's unwritten rules about running up the score as he express fatigue over the continued debate.
Bernie examines who could be the Blues MVP this season including evaluating the cases for Ville Husso and Justin Faulk.
Bernie previews the Cardinals matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers including Albert Pujols starting at designated hitter against RHP Brandon Woodruff. He also looks ahead at the Cardinals pitching rotation as Dakota Hudson is named to start Sunday and Jordan Hicks on Tuesday.
Bernie previews the Cardinals' upcoming series in Milwaukee and weighs in on which team's pitching will have the upper hand.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan NFL Insider Howard Balzer. Bernie and H talk about Baker Mayfield and where he may land as well as the Raiders' reported contract extension with Derek Carr.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' win over Boston Tuesday night with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas. They talk about the improved play on the road, Robert Thomas' emergence, and who might be the sixth defenseman in the postseason.
Bernie calls out San Diego Padres third base coach Mike Shildt for again posing as a tough guy in his confrontation with San Francisco Giants first base coach Antone Richardson Tuesday night. Bernie also analyzes Shildt and Richardson's comments about how initial reaction was taken out of proportion.
Bernie breaks down the Blues win over Boston Tuesday night. He comments about how the team is playing better on the road and looks at Robert Thomas' recent breakout stretch.
Bernie chats with Fangraphs MLB writer Ben Clemens about the Cardinals and Major League Baseball.
Bernie has baseball on his mind as he talks about the Cardinals win over the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night. Bernie also examines the Pujols effect on the team and silences the haters who question his presence.
Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Bernie and Derrick preview Tuesday's matchup and debate if the Cardinals have the best pitching staff in the National League Central Division. They also look at Jordan Hicks' role and why starting may be the best plan for him to start the season.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on just how far the Blues can go in the playoffs and why their success against the Minnesota Wild is destined to come to an end.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals lineup for Tuesday's game in their first matchup against a left-handed starting pitcher as they face Daniel Lynch and the Kansas City Royals.
Bernie examines how Torey Krug's return will help the Blues defense. He also analyzes how the Blues' current trends will stack up heading into the postseason.
CBSSports.com MLB Writer Matt Snyder joins Bernie. Matt and Bernie talk about how the Cardinals pitching stacks up with the rest of the NL Central and they also look at what teams could prevail in the American League.
Bernie chats with Kansas City Star columnist Vahe Gregorian about the Kansas City Royals prior to their game against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night at Busch Stadium.
Bernie offers up his takes on Larry Hughes, Jr. committing to Saint Louis University, the Blues, and likely Torey Krug, facing the Boston Bruins Tuesday night, and the Cardinals as they prepare to open a two-game series against Kansas City.
Bernie takes a look at Tiger Woods' performance at the 2022 Masters including how amazing it was that he was physically able to walk the entire course let alone be competitive. He also reflects on the tragic passing of Pittsburgh Steelers and former Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins
Bernie is talking about Paul DeJong and Paul Goldschmidt. Bernie offers up optimism for why he believes DeJong will have a good season, and he questions why Paul Goldschmidt doesn't get more respect for the strong body of work he has put up through his entire career.
Bernie reacts to the news that Javon Pickett has committed to SLU to play out his final year of eligibility and looks at how he'll fit into the Billikens program as well as how Mizzou will compensate for his loss.
Washington University alumnus Zach Kram of The Ringer joins Bernie to talk NBA and baseball. Zach offers up his reasoning on why the Lakers didn't even come close to reaching the lofty expectations set for them this season. Bernie and Zach also talk about why they think the Cardinals will do better than many are expecting this season thanks to the team's defense.
Bernie takes a look at the state of the Cardinals. He weighs in on Oliver Marmol's comments Monday on his plans for the starting rotation this week starting Adam Wainwright on Wednesday and having Jordan Hicks pitching out of the bullpen on Tuesday. Bernie also asks why the Cardinals didn't reveal Steven Matz's blister after Sunday's game.
NHL.com Blues correspondent Lou Korac who writes the In The Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com joins Bernie to talk about the Blues' recent dominant stretch. They look at how Nick Leddy has jumped in to fill the void left by Torey Krug's absence and what Krug can bring when he returns to the lineup.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues getting a pair of wins over the weekend against the Minnesota Wild and New York Islanders. He also breaks down the Cardinals' opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates and expresses concern that the relievers pitched more innings than the starting pitchers.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel about his thoughts on Opening Day and where 2022 stacks among all the openers he's covered in parts of six decades.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to preview the Blues' matchup against the Minnesota Wild and look at the overall state of the team.
Bernie offers up his observations on the Cardinals 9-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday. Bernie talks about the respect the team has for manager Oli Marmol after Adam Wainwright didn't object to being pulled after six shutout innings. Bernie also talks about how important it is for the Cardinals and Marmol to properly use Albert Pujols and limit his exposure to right-handed pitching.
Bernie weighs in on John Mozeliak's comments about how special Opening Day always is in St. Louis as well as Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna, Jr. claiming that Freddie Freeman isn't missed in Atlanta. Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues who have gone 5-0-1 in their last six contests.
Former professional golfer Jay Delsing joins Bernie to talk about the 2022 Masters that is underway in Augusta, GA.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on what makes Opening Day in St. Louis so special. He touches on how much it means to have Cardinals Hall of Famers like Tim McCarver and Mike Shannon in the house as well as fans being able to show their support of Adam Waiwnright, Albert Pujols, and Yadier Molina.
Bernie hears from Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols as they talked to the media at the Cardinals' workout Wednesday at Busch Stadium on the eve of the 2022 season.
Bernie continues to preview the Cardinals 2022 opener as he gets Oli Marmol's reasoning behind inserting Jordan Hicks into the starting rotation.
Travis Sawchik of The Score joins Bernie to take a look at the 2022 Cardinals and preview the start of the season across MLB.
Bernie gives credit to Dennis Gates for luring back Aidan Shaw who recommitted to Mizzou after opening up his recruitment after Cuonzo Martin's dismissal. Bernie also previews Wednesday night's Blues/Kraken game and warns against the Blues trying to coast.
Bernie chats with Cardinals radio broadcaster Rick Horton about the upcoming 2022 season. They look at Jordan Hicks joining the starting rotation and examine why the bullpen looks like it's destined to be a strength.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on the Cardinals going into 2022 including the breaking news that Jordan Hicks will open the season as the club's fifth starter.
Bernie offers up his final thoughts for the day on the Cardinals and the upcoming 2022 MLB season.
Bernie wraps up his look around Twitter at St. Louis Cardinals 2022 season previews including examining Fangraphs' predictions. Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold to get his takes on how the team looked over the past few weeks at Spring Training in Jupiter.
Bernie takes a look around the media world and offers up his take on national writers' and analysts' predictions for the Cardinals' 2022 season.
The Voice of the Blues, Chris Kerber, joins Bernie to talk about the resurgent Blues after winning three of their last four games. Chris and Bernie praise the play of Calle Rosen while examining what has gone off track for Jordan Binnington.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Monday night's NCAA men's basketball national championship game. He throws cold water on rumors that Mike Krzyzewski might return to Duke. He also praises the Blues' play Monday night against Arizona and offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals as they break camp with Jake Woodford not in the starting rotation.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Cardinals lineup after manager Oli Marmol showed off his projected lineup in Monday's spring training game.
Bernie offers up some more observations and notes to preview the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament championship game. Bernie also points out the irony in how three of the 10 starters in Monday night's game are from the state of Missouri.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on just how remarkable it will be if Tiger Woods can return to competitive golf and compete in The Masters not even two years after his serious, career-threatening car accident.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Costas about issues in NFL, the upcoming baseball season including how the game has evolved, and not necessarily in a positive way, as well as the possibility of Tiger Woods competing in The 2022 Masters.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the upcoming Cardinals season including on if he thinks the pitching will be able to hold up over the full season as well as if the offense is capable of ramping up its production.
Matthew Winick of The Score joins Bernie to preview the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament championship game tonight. Matthew reveals why he thinks Kansas will win and what UNC needs to do if it wants to have a chance.
Bernie offers up his takes on the Cardinals winning their penultimate Spring Training game and how he's confident about Miles Mikolas going into the season after he pitched six innings. Bernie also analyzes the Blues taking five of six points on their recent western Canada trip.
Bernie closes out the week chatting with Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel. Bernie talks to Rick about his observations from Cardinals spring training in Jupiter over the past week. Rick also agrees with Bernie in his assessment of how Mike Shildt handled breaking his silence to the media by going to a national reporter while spurning the Cardinals beat writers.
Bernie previews Friday night's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. Bernie looks at some of the recent lineup changes including making a case for Nathan Walker to get an extended look in the NHL lineup.
Bernie breaks down the back end of the Cardinals roster as he sorts through who will get the final spots on the bench, in the bullpen, and to fill out the starting rotation. Bernie also examines the USMNT's draw of England, Iran, and a European team TBD in the upcoming 2022 World Cup.
Bernie rants about others in the media and on social media who are immediately vindicating Mike Shildt after he talked to Bob Nightengale for Thursday's USA Today piece. Bernie points out that Walt Jocketty was much more forthcoming in his own faults after he was fired, and the Cardinals have taken the high road by using a vague portrayal of philosophical differences to describe his dismissal.
The Sporting News college basketball writer Mike DeCourcy joins Bernie from New Orleans to preview the Final Four.
Bernie wraps up his thoughts on Mike Shildt's comments and chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland. Andy talks about the impact of St. Louis native Clayton Keller's broken leg which will keep him out for 4-6 months. Bernie and Andy also look at if the Blues are a lock to make the playoffs with their streaky play.
Bernie reacts to Mike Shildt's comments he made to Bob Nightengale in a story that was released Thursday. Bernie says while he empathizes with Shildt, at the end of the day he proved that the manager only can push back so far before losing his job. Bernie compares Shildt's firing to the dismissal of Walt Jocketty in 2007. Bernie also offers up the tale of Howard Hilton in 1990 as reason not to put too much stock into spring training stats.
Eamonn Brennan, national college basketball writer for the Athletic, joins Bernie to preview the Final Four. Eamonn goes into detail on why he wouldn't be surprised to see Kansas face Duke in Monday's national championship game.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the USMNT qualifying for the World Cup despite losing 2-0 at Costa Rica on Wednesday night. Bernie also looks at the Blues win over Vancouver Wednesday night and asks if they're finally returning to Craig Berube's desired style of play controlling and cycling the puck. Bernie also weighs in on Mike Shildt's comments to Bob Nightengale, his first public comments about the Cardinals firing him after last season.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie from Vancouver to preview the team's matchup against the Canucks. They discuss the play of Nick Leddy since being acquired and the emergence of Calle Rosen in the lineup.
Bernie previews Saturday Final Four semifinal matchups featuring Duke vs. UNC for the first time in tournament history and Kansas vs. Villanova.
Bernie takes a statistical dive to look at the best situations for the Cardinals to deploy Albert Pujols this season.
Bernie talks about what to expect from Albert Pujols this upcoming season and looks at the Angels and Dodgers as contrasts in the best way to use Pujols at his advanced age.
Bernie chats with Power Mizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond to get his thoughts on Dennis Gates taking over the Mizzou basketball program and to get a recap of Mizzou spring football.
As the Cardinals broke out to score 29 runs in Albert Pujols' spring training debut, Bernie takes a trip down memory lane telling some of his favorite stories involving Pujols both on the field and behind the scenes during his 11 seasons in St. Louis.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on if Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright gets the recognition he deserves, the impact of Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon injuring himself in a fight on Sunday, and more.
Bernie takes a look at the outlook for Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols this season and examines whether Oliver Marmol is at risk of overplaying the legends.
ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney joins Bernie to offer up his observations during Spring Training and preview the upcoming 2022 baseball season.
Bernie previews the Final Four featuring all blueblood matchups and takes a deeper look into what Albert Pujols can bring to the Cardinals in 2022.
Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to talk all things Cardinals including the impact signing Albert Pujols will have on the rest of the roster, who has the inside track to fill out the pitching staff, and what players may benefit from Oliver Marmol replacing Mike Shildt.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' win over Vancouver Monday night and examines whether it provides any legitimate hope for the team breaking out of its recent funk. He also looks into the Cardinals signing Albert Pujols and what Pujols can bring to the team.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Rick Hummel. Bernie and the Commish chat about the Cardinals roster and try to prognosticate who will get the fifth spot in the rotation. They also chat college basketball as Rick talks about his days covering Mike Krzyzewski when they were both in the Army together.
Bernie previews Friday's Sweet 16 action including if Providence can pose any sort of threat to Kansas.
Bernie offers up his takes on Mizzou signing Juco F Mohamed Diarra. Bernie listens in to Craig Berube and David Perron's post-practice comments the day after the Blues lost to Philadelphia at home. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the U.S. Men's National team's 0-0 draw against Mexico in Mexico Thursday night.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Thursday's Sweet 16 action including Arkansas and Houston knocking off number one seeds Gonzaga and Arizona respectively. Bernie also rants about the Blues delivering a subpar effort against Philadelphia Thursday night.
Bernie talks about how the current Cardinals and Blues ownerships are among the best St. Louis has ever seen. Bernie also examines what will separate Oliver Marmol from his predecessor, Mike Shildt.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues Insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie for his weekly visit to preview the Blues/Flyers matchup and offer up his takes on the Blues losing Torey Krug and adding defenseman Nick Leddy.
Bernie starts the segment examining the impact losing Torey Krug will have on the Blues. Bernie's co-host of the seeing red podcast, Will Leitch, joins the show to talk about the Cardinals and specifically what Oliver Marmol will bring as a manager and how he can be an improvement over Mike Matheny and Mike Shildt. Bernie also expresses alarm at how the Cleveland Browns showed a total disregard for the sexual misconduct complaints against Deshaun Watson when they traded for him.
Bernie takes a look at some of the latest news around baseball including the Reds signing Tommy Pham and Andrew Miller announcing his retirement. Bernie also previews the upcoming Sweet 16 action in the NCAA Tournament.
Bernie previews the USMNT game tonight against Mexico at Estadia Azteca. Bernie also previews the Blues' matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers as the Blues will be without Torey Krug who is week-to-week with an upper body injury.
Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian joins Bernie to talk about the Chiefs trading Tyreek Hill to Miami as well as Mizzou hiring Dennis Gates as its next men's basketball coach.
Bernie talks about the Cardinals' outlook on the heels of the team's first Spring Training loss. Bernie also looks at potential lineups from Oliver Marmol and how it probably won't be status quo.
Bernie takes a dive into Texas Tech coach Mark Adams and delves into his diverse background, including time in professional hockey, as he looks at Texas Tech's chances of ending Coach K's career against Duke Thursday night.
After Bernie offers up initial thoughts on the Chiefs trading Tyreek Hill to Miami, Jerry Palm of CBSSports.com joins Bernie to talk about the first weekend of action in the NCAA Tournament. Bernie and Jerry also discuss the Big Ten and how it has not underachieved despite only sending two teams to the Sweet 16.
Bernie erupts over the wide array of hot takes from fans and peers in the media about the Blues and Doug Armstrong's acquisition of Nick Leddy. Bernie points out how Doug Armstrong's track record has earned him more benefit of the doubt.
Katie Woo, Cardinals writer for the Athletic, joins Bernie with an update two weeks into spring training. Katie talks about the team agreeing to terms with most of its arbitration eligible players and offers up perspective of her first Spring Training in Jupiter.
Bernie reacts to comments from new Mizzou basketball coach Dennis Gates and athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois after Gates was introduced Tuesday.
Bernie breaks down the Blues' acquisition of Nick Leddy from Detroit for Oskar Sundqvist, Jake Walman, and a 2nd round draft pick. Bernie talks about what Leddy can bring as well as how Sundqvist may not be the biggest loss in the deal.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the current state of the Cardinals pitching staff on the heels of a successful spring debut for Dakota Hudson. Bernie also examines how Oliver Marmol is using young players and prospects this spring and how he deserves some of the benefit of the doubt Tony La Russa received.
The Voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly, joins Bernie to talk about Mizzou hiring Dennis Gates and his first impression after meeting and interviewing Gates for the first time Tuesday.
Bernie offers up his initial thoughts on Mizzou naming Dennis Gates as its men's basketball coach. He also weighs in on the Cardinals avoiding arbitration with Jack Flaherty, Dakota Hudson, and Jordan Hicks.
Lou Korac of NHL.com and the In the Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com joins Bernie to breakdown the Blues' acquisition of D Nick Leddy from Detroit and the other moves around the Western Conference at Monday's trade deadline.
Bernie talks about the latest news from Jack Flaherty about how his PRP injection is a result of bursitis in his shoulder, and how with the injuries piling up, Flaherty might not be a long term fit in St. Louis.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Mizzou's expected move to hire Cleveland State coach Dennis Gates to replace Cuonzo Martin at the helm of the men's basketball team. Bernie says naysayers who dismiss Gates because he's coming from a small-time mid-major school are overlooking important details about Gates and his resume.
MLB.com columnist Anthony Castrovince joins Bernie to talk about the recent wave of signings and trades across baseball. Anthony and Bernie also preview the NL Central as they prognosticate the Cardinals' chances of competing in and winning the division.
Bernie takes a look at the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament including the Big Ten proving to be overrated with several early exits as well as the ACC having been counted out too soon.
One hour after the NHL Trade Deadline, Bernie talks about the moves around the Central Division including the Blues acquiring defenseman Nick Leddy from Detroit for forward Oskar Sundqvist, defenseman Jake Walman, and a 2nd round draft pick.
Bernie talks about Chris Dickerson's impact on the Cardinals lineup and how Oliver Marmol will be different from Mike Shildt.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland to talk about why the team has appeared to underachieve this season, who the Blues could be looking to acquire at the Trade Deadline, and who needs to step up on the current team.
Bernie talks about the state of the Cardinals pitching staff and if they will regret not signing reliever Ryan Tepera who just signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
Clark Judge, NFL writer for the Talk of Fame Network, joins Bernie to talk about the latest moves and rumors swirling around the NFL including Tom Brady returning to Tampa Bay, Baker Mayfield demanding a trade from Cleveland, and the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes.
Bernie looks at what realistic trade options are out there for the Blues after the Canadiens got a nice return from Florida for defenseman Ben Chariot. He also examines the impact of Tyler Bozak's absence on the lineup.
Bernie takes a look at his outlook for the Cardinals lineup and where Chris Dickerson will fit in after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract.
Bernie examines J.T. Daniels visiting Mizzou this weekend as well as the potential impact of Luther Burden on the program.
Bernie chats with Hall of Fame St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Rick Hummel about what the Cardinals will do to fill out their pitching staff with Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty destined to open the season on the injured list.
Bernie chats with St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas to look at the current state of the team after the Blues announced that center Tyler Bozak will miss at least the next four weeks with a lower body injury.
Bernie looks at the Blues' chances at making a Stanley Cup run compared to the Western Conference competition. He also looks at candidates who have emerged in the Mizzou men's basketball coaching search, and who would be a good fit in Columbia.
College sports writer Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins Bernie to preview the NCAA Tournament as well as look at some of the coaching vacancies, including Mizzou, that have popped up in Division I men's college basketball.
Bernie talks about the continued flurry of free agent signings including the Cubs signing outfielder Seiya Suzuki to a 5-year, $85 million contract while the Cardinals have mostly made minor, low-cost signings.
Bernie looks at the state of the pitching staff with the news that Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty will likely not be ready for Opening Day with right shoulder issues. Bernie questions whether the Cardinals have stockpiled enough depth to weather the storm.
Bernie examines the Mizzou men's basketball coaching search and offers his praise of Kim English as a candidate for the job. Bernie also expresses his desire for a politician who's up to speed with the modern world of college basketball and NIL.
Bernie takes a look at the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament bracket as he identifies matchups he believes have a high potential for upsets.
Bernie talks about the state of the Cardinals pitching staff after Alex Reyes and Jack Flaherty both had shoulder issues arise during the early days of Spring Training.
ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins Bernie to look at some of the activity surrounding the NHL Trade Deadline after Colorado acquired defenseman John Manson from Anaheim. Greg looks into what moves the Blues could make ahead of the deadline as well.
Reds writer C. Trent Rosencrans of The Athletic joins Bernie to talk about the Reds' fire sale after the club dealt Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez to Seattle in the team's latest effort to shed salary.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty was not in camp Tuesday to undergo an examination on his right shoulder.
Adam Spencer from Saturday Down South joins Bernie to take a look at the men's college basketball coaching vacancies around the SEC including Mizzou's search to replace Cuonzo Martin.
Bernie takes a look at the impact the MLB lockout has had on the start of the season, whether it be injuries to players like Alex Reyes and Fernando Tatis, Jr. that have popped up in physicals or the accelerated timetable of free agents signings that would have normally been staggered throughout the offseason.
Bernie reacts to the latest news about Alex Reyes having an issue with his shoulder upon taking his Spring Training physical. He also talks about the impact of Tom Brady returning to Tampa Bay as the Bucs now remain a Super Bowl contender.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news of the Reds trading Eugenio Suarez and Jesse Winker to the Seattle Mariners to continue the fire sale in Cincinnati that has seen the Reds cut ties with Sonny Gray, Nick Castellanos, and Wade Miley among others.
With many players participating in their first official Spring Training workouts, Bernie looks at the plethora of recent free agent signings and whether the Cardinals need to be more active. Bernie also previews Illinois' first round NCAA Tournament matchup
Bernie offers up his thoughts in the world of sports including baseball moves, Tom Brady reversing his decision to retire, the Blues' loss to Winnipeg Saturday night, and the chances for Mizzou basketball to land a good coach with all the other vacancies popping up in the SEC.
Bernie continues to react to the news that Mizzou is parting ways with Cuonzo Martin and looks at potential candidates to replace him.
Bernie reacts live as news breaks that Mizzou is parting ways with head basketball coach Cuonzo Martin.
Ben Clemens of Fangraphs joins Bernie to preview the 2022 Cardinals. Bernie also looks at what moves the team needs to make to bolster the bullpen.
Bernie and Jim Heuer breakdown the Illini's stunning loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Tournament and look at the Cardinals signing of RHP Drew VerHagen who had been pitching in Japan.
Bernie listens in and comments on Rob Manfred's remarks after the owners unanimously voted to ratify the new MLB CBA.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie hours after Major League Baseball announced that the owners and MLBPA have agreed on a collective bargaining agreement. Derrick mentions the Cardinals are looking for immediate relief pitching help and a reunion with Joe Kelly could be in the cards. Bernie also dives into Cuonzo Martin's status after Mizzou bowed out of the SEC Tournament with a loss to LSU.
590 The Fan and Bally Sports Midwest Blues insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie for his weekly visit to talk about the Blues' four-game losing streak and Thursday night's matchup against the New York Rangers. Bernie also looks at some of the latest moves in the NFL including the Bears trading Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for draft picks.
Bernie continues to examine the new MLB Collective Bargaining Agreement and he also previews the Blues' Thursday night matchup against the New York Rangers.
Bernie continues to examine details of the new Major League Baseball Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Fresh off MLB and the MLBPA agreeing on a new collective bargaining agreement, Bernie examines the details and what led to the agreement.
Bernie talks about the news of the day including the breaking news that MLB has canceled the second week of games from the regular season schedule, including the Cardinals' home opener 4/7. He also talks about the Washington Commanders turning to Carson Wentz and asks if he's really an upgrade over former Battlehawks backup QB Taylor Heinicke and if NFL teams overvalue and overpay quarterbacks.
Hall of Fame Post-Dispatch Cardinals writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie live from Jupiter, Florida as MLB labor talks remain stalled. The Commish also offers up his memories of restauranteur Rich LoRusso who recently passed away after a battle with ALS.
Bernie and Jim Heuer examine some of the critical sticking points of the MLB labor negotiations including eliminating qualifying offers and draft pick compensation in exchange for an international MLB entry draft.
Bernie chats with former Blues player, assistant coach and broadcaster and current New York Rangers broadcaster Joe Micheletti. They talk about the Blues' recent struggles as well as the Rangers' play and the impact of Sammy Blais and his injury on the Rangers. Bernie also pays tribute to Rich LoRusso, longtime chef and owner of LoRusso's Cucina, who passed away after a battle with ALS.
Bernie reacts to the breaking news that Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich will miss at least eight weeks as he will undergo left wrist surgery. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the Blues' loss Tuesday to the Ottawa Senators. He also weighs in on MLB's attempts to implement an international draft.
Bernie talks about the latest news in the MLB CBA negotiations as the players and owners appeared to potentially be close to a deal early Wednesday afternoon.
Bernie examines the latest rumors about chances of an MLB CBA agreement coming in the next 24 hours. He also looks at some of the quarterback situations around the NFL as Seattle will be in the market to draft a quarterback after trading Russell Wilson.
Bernie offers up some more of this baseball thoughts including how MLB owners can make more if they just ran their organizations better.
Bernie chats with MLB writer Travis Sawchik of thescore.com to talk about the business of baseball and the lockout as well as how the game can improve.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues ahead of Tuesday night's matchup vs. Ottawa. Bernie examines some of the lineup changes including promoting and inserting Alexei Toropchenko and Mackenzie MacEachern into the lineup.
NFL.com columnist and NFL Network reporter Judy Battista joins Bernie to talk about a busy 24 hours in the NFL including Aaron Rodgers re-signing in Green Baby and Seattle trading Russell Wilson for Drew Lock and draft picks.
Bernie offers up his latest thoughts on the ongoing MLB lockout as the owners set Tuesday as the latest deadline to reach a deal and still play a 162 game season.
Illinois basketball all-time leading scorer and radio analyst Deon Thomas joined Bernie to talk about the Illini's run to the Big Ten regular season title. Deon also goes into detail on how Brad Underwood has built the program back up after lean years in the John Groce era.
Bernie talks about why MLB needs to make some revolutionary rules changes to fix the game, similar to how the NHL sped up its games in the last 20+ years and how the NBA back in the day added the 24-second shot clock.
Bernie vents about the ongoing MLB lockout including venting about how the MLBPA may be the weakest it has been since forming 50+ years ago.
Bernie chats with Lou Korac of NHL.com and author of the In the Slot blog lkorac10.blogspot.com to talk about the Blues' just-completed road trip to New York as well as to look at what moves the Blues may make at the upcoming NHL trade deadline.
Bernie talks about the NFL suspending wide receiver Calvin Ridley for placing $1,500 in bets on games when he was away from the team. He also highlights how St. Louis native and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is continuing to take his game to new levels.
Bernie starts the week talking college basketball as he recaps Illinois earning its first Big Ten regular season title since 2005, Loyola winning the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, and Coach K's final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium Saturday night.
Bernie ends the show on a happy note as he examines the impact of St. Louis City SC reportedly signing its first player, João Klauss, from Brazil. Bernie also breaks down the 2022 Cardinals Hall of Fame candidates and offers up his thoughts on the nominations.
590 The Fan hockey insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine's impact on the NHL and players internationally. They also breakdown the Blues' loss in New York and look ahead to the trade deadline.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the ongoing MLB lockout and brings up information disputing the owners' claims that they cannot make money in the current climate.
With the Missouri Valley Conference and others starting their men's basketball tournaments, Bernie takes a look at the plight of mid-major schools trying to make the NCAA Tournaments. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on the Blues' loss to the New York Rangers Wednesday night and talks about how unique the 24-hour New York nightlife truly is.
MLB.com columnist and co-host of the Seeing Red podcast Will Leitch joins Bernie to offer up his thoughts and perspective on the MLB lockout.
Bernie takes a look at some of the economic realities of Major League Baseball and sources of revenue that bring money to players and owners alike.
The Athletic college basketball writer Eamonn Brennan joins Bernie to preview March Madness and also take a look at what the future holds for Mizzou basketball and Cuonzo Martin.
Bernie reflects on the career of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski who is retiring at the end of the season. Bernie also talks about covering ACC basketball at the start of his career in the early 1980s.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup against the New York Rangers Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Bernie calls former Rangers winger Pavel Buchnevich the Blues' MVP for 2021-22. He also reacts to Craig Berube's comments on Buchnevich and the team's goaltending situation.
Bernie talks about the fallout from MLB canceling games Tuesday and both sides breaking off talks until Thursday in the MLB CBA negotiations as the lockout continues.
NHL Network senior reporter E.J. Hradek joins Bernie to talk about NHL playoff races heating up as well as the impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having on Russian players and the league as a whole.
Bernie vents about how owners are pleading poverty when even the "poorest" franchises are selling for record values.
Ryan Fagan of The Sporting News joins Bernie as they react to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's announcement that no agreement has been reached with the MLBPA and the first week of regular season games has been canceled.
Bernie is still venting about MLB failing to reach an agreement with the MLBPA and canceling games. Rob Manfred addresses the media after the 4 p.m. central deadline hits without an agreement.
Bernie vents his frustration as news breaks that the MLBPA is rejecting the new CBA proposed my MLB owners ahead of the 4 p.m. central deadline.
With negotiations for the day having wrapped up, Bernie offers up his final thoughts on the MLB labor negotiations.
CBSSports.com bracketologist Jerry Palm joins Bernie to discuss the crazy weekend in college basketball that saw the top six teams in the AP top 25 lose as well as to preview and prognosticate the upcoming NCAA Tournament field.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie live from New York after Jordan Binnington earned his second shutout of the season Sunday in a 4-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Katie Woo, Cardinals writer for The Athletic, joins Bernie to talk about the latest news in the MLB labor negotiations, the upcoming 2022 Cardinals season, and her first year on the Cardinals beat.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the latest news out of the MLB labor talks that owners are more than willing to give up a month of regular season games to stand their ground.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the Blues' win over Chicago on Saturday and how Doug Armstrong has built the roster as well on how the Cardinals need to be shrewd at finding good budget buys.
Bernie talks about Troy Aikman allegedly moving to ESPN with rumors Joe Buck could follow and the ripple effect it could have on FOX. Bernie also offers up his thoughts on Illinois' loss Thursday night to Belleville West alumnus E.J. Liddell and Ohio State.
Bernie continues his search for the latest updates in the MLB labor negotiations. He also examines Louis Riddick's comments on ESPN that Drew Lock is not the quarterback to take the Denver Broncos to the next level.
Buffalo News Sabres and MLB writer Mike Harrington joins Bernie to discuss the sorry state of the Sabres and if there's any hope for the future. Mike also talks about what it was like having the Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo for parts of the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Friday night's Blues/Sabres matchup and vents about his continued frustration over the ongoing MLB labor stalemate.
Bernie chats with 590 The Fan Blues Insider Andy Strickland to discuss the state of the team and preview the Buffalo Sabres. They talk about Tage Thompson's improvement and who the Blues might acquire at the trade deadline. Bernie also offers up his final thoughts on the day in sports including how fans may leave baseball permanently if the lockout lingers.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on LeBron James, after forcing moves that have sunk the Lakers, trying to call his shot for his next generation. Bernie discusses why a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a third stint may not be viewed as a great thing for all involved.
Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals will fill out their bench and pitching staff if the 2022 season starts. He also vents about how apathy is sinking in with some fans who aren't satisfied with just consistently making the postseason.
Bernie expresses his frustration at how Major League Baseball appears to have a total disregard for the plans as the 2/28 deadline to start the season on time and avoid postponements nears.
Bernie vents about people overhyping the XFL's affiliation with the NFL to test new rules and innovations when it returns in 2023.
Bernie chats with Bob Nightengale of USA Today to go in depth on the current state of the MLB labor negotiations.
Bernie vents about his frustration over the ongoing snail's pace of the MLB labor negotiations as well as previewing Illinois' matchup Thursday night against Ohio State.
Bernie talks about the current state of the Cardinals whenever they return to the field as well as Matt Carpenter revealing to the Athletic that he had resisted efforts from the Cardinals to help with his swing prior to working to re-haul it this offseason.
Bernie chats with Lou Korac of NHL.com and author of the In the Slot blog at lkorac10.blogspot.com about the Blues' recent road trip and Tuesday's encouraging performance from Jordan Binnington.
After another blowout loss in a near-empty Mizzou Arena, Bernie asks whether the time has come to replace Cuonzo Martin, if Missouri is interested in winning games.
Bernie resists the temptation to go storm chasing with snow and sleet on the way, and breaks down the Blues' recent road trip where they went 3-0-1 in eastern Canada and Philadelphia.
Even though the major league players are locked out, Bernie is talking Cardinals including how they will fill out their roster and bench when the lockout ends and the season commences.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Blues beat writer Jim Thomas joins Bernie from Philadelphia to preview Tuesday night's matchup between the Blues and Flyers.
Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian joins the show to talk about the buzz being generated by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' family members on social media.
Wisconsin State Journal men's basketball beat writer Abby Schanble joins Bernie after being at the Kohl Center in Madison when Michigan coach Juwan Howard threw a punch that hit Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft on Sunday. Abby and Bernie also take a look at the Big 10 as a whole nearing the conference tournament.
Bernie previews the Blues' matchup in Philadelphia Tuesday night as the Note returns for the first time since "Play Gloria" became a rallying cry on the team's 2019 trip to the City of Brotherly Love.
Bernie dives into day 2 of the latest rounds of negotiations between MLB owners and the MLBPA as they continue to meet at the St. Louis Cardinals' Jupiter complex.
Bernie discusses the impact of the shift in baseball and whether putting restrictions on it will boost offense.
Bernie is talking Blues as he breaks down the team's win over Toronto Saturday night. He also discusses the breakout campaign of Robert Thomas.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold joined Bernie to talk about the latest labor negotiations between the MLBPA and the owners. Derrick and Bernie also talked about the impact the implementation of a universal designated hitter will have on the 2022 season.
Power Mizzou publisher Gabe DeArmond joins Bernie to talk about the current state of the Mizzou men's basketball program and preview Mizzou football as it prepares for spring practices.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on the NBA's 75th anniversary team including questionable selections and notable omissions. Bernie also breaks down the Blues' win Saturday night in Toronto.
Bernie starts the week venting about Missouri basketball and how it may be time for a change atop the program.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on Mizzou basketball's continued struggles and the decision not to expand the College Football Playoff before 2026.
Post-Dispatch Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel joins Bernie to discuss the current labor situation as well as to take a look back at the Cardinals teams of the 1980s.
Bernie releases his frustration on the ongoing stalemate between MLB and the MLBPA over coming to a new collective bargaining agreement as an on-time start to the regular season becomes more unlikely.
Bernie lets his frustration out after the Blues lost 3-2 in overtime Thursday night in Montreal to give the Canadiens their ninth win of the season.
Stewart Mandel of the Athletic joins Bernie to discuss how NIL is a game-changer in college football.
Bernie and Jim Heuer discuss how baseball strategy has changed, and not necessarily for the better, in recent years as well as what changes the game can make to improve the play on the field and its accessibility to the fans.
Bernie takes a trip down memory lane diving into the Cardinals teams of the 1980s. Bernie and Jim Here discuss why the 1985 team may have been even better than the 1982 World Series champion team, especially at executing Whiteyball.
Bally Sports Midwest Blues reporter and 590 The Fan hockey insider Andy Strickland joins Bernie to preview the Blues-Canadiens matchup and discuss what the Blues may need to add if they want to make a deep playoff run.
Bernie talks about last night's action in college basketball including Illinois falling at Rutgers.
Bernie talks college football and previews the Blues' matchup in Montreal to open the show. Bernie also talks about baseball's drug problem after former Angels PR executive Eric Kay was found guilty of providing opioids to Tyler Skaggs that led to his death.
Bernie talks about why Matt Holliday is deserving of induction into the Cardinals Hall of Fame and why baseball adopting the universal designated hitter is a good thing.
Joe Sheehan, former Baseball Prospectus writer/analyst and author of the joesheehan.com newsletter talks with Bernie about the MLB labor dispute as well as potential changes in the game coming with the new CBA.
Avalanche writer and St. Louis native Peter Baugh joins Bernie to talk about what has made the Avalanche successful this season and offers up his takes on the rest of the Central Division as the playoff race heats up.
Bernie offers his thoughts on the Blues who are preparing to face the Montreal Canadiens after beating the Senators 5-2 in Ottawa Tuesday night. Bernie also discusses potential 2022 candidates for the Cardinals Hall of Fame as Matt Holliday is now eligible for the ballot.
Bernie talks about athletes during his time in St. Louis who he felt like were underrated in the eyes of fans and even the media. Former Rams RB Steven Jackson is near the top of the list.
Kyle Reis from birdsontheblack.com joins Bernie to talk about Cardinals prospects. They discuss why some, like Juan Yepez, might be flying under the national radar.
Bernie wraps up the show previewing the Blues' matchup in Ottawa tonight including reaction from Craig Berube and Ville Husso
Yahoo NFL Writer Eric Edholm joins Bernie talking about the upcoming offseason and the potential for quarterbacks to be changing places with the retirement of Tom Brady and Kyler Murray scrubbing all Arizona Cardinals references from his social media profiles.
Adam Spencer from Saturday Down South joins Bernie to talk about SEC and Missouri Basketball. Bernie and Adam weigh in on whether Mizzou should give men's basketball coach Cuonzo Martin one more year.
Bernie opens up his birthday show with his thoughts on the day in sports including the Blues embarking on their Canadian trip and SLU's failed comeback attempt at St. Bonaventure Monday night.
Bernie offers his final thoughts on Super Bowl LVI including the likelihood of Aaron Donald or even Sean McVay retiring from football this offseason.
NHL.com Blues writer Lou Korac joins Bernie to talk about the state of the team as it embarks on a three-game road trip. Lou and Bernie discuss potential moves the Blues may make at the trade deadline as well as who Craig Berube will turn to in goal moving forward.
Jesse Rogers of ESPN joins Bernie to provide updates on the MLB lockout. Bernie also discusses potential rules changes coming with the new CBA including the expected implementation of the universal designated hitter in both leagues.
Bernie continues to offer up his thoughts on the Super Bowl including on how Sean McVay adapted during the game and why Joe Burrow and the Bengals came up short.
Bernie offers up his thoughts on seeing the Rams win the Super Bowl, watching Stan Kroenke accept the Lombardi Trophy, and Aaron Donald's dominance.
Bernie offers up his opinions on the weekend in sports as well as his ideal Valentine's Day celebration. Bernie welcomes new producer David Solomon to the show as well.
Bernie starts off the show talking about Bettman's problematic comments on Kyle Beach, before pivoting t talk about how great Tom Stillman is for STL and the Blues
STLToday's Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from Houston to talk about tonight's World Series Game 6
Bernie is getting a pretty big kick at the situation some of the NFL owners have now found themselves...funny how things work out sometimes, huh?
Kansas City Star's Vahe Gregorian joins Bernie to talk about last nights rugged Chiefs win, and his outlook for the club looking forward
Scott Burnside of DailyFaceoff.com joins Bernie to talk about the Blackhawks scandal, Joel Quenneville and the Blues hot start
Joe Sheehan of JoeSheehan.com and the Joe Sheehan Newsletter joins Bernie to talk about tonight's Game 1 of the Fall Classic
NHL Network's EJ Hradek joins Bernie to talk about a hot start for the Blues, and his thoughts around the NHL after the first week
The Athletic's Jeff Shultz joins Bernie to talk about the Braves mindset after a tough loss, the pitching matchup in tonight's game and even get a little UGA talk as the Bulldogs sit at #1
Bernie is joined by Fangraph's Jay Jaffe to breakdown last night's action and look forward to both games tonight
Joe Sheehan of JoeSheehan.com joins Bernie to talk about tonight's championships series double header and then gets into today's announcement from SLU
Bernie opens the show talking about last night's win for the Blues, including a strong showing from he young guns
CBS Sports's Dennis Doss joins Bernie to talk about the biggest CFB stories including a QB battle at OU, Coach O out at LSU, Heisman hopefuls and more
SI.com Talk of Fame Network and Hall of Fame voter Rick Gosselin joins Bernie to talk about his NFL power rankings and look towards Week 6 in the NFL
Following Greg Wyshynski, Bernie opens up with some thoughts on the Blues ability to play "Berube hockey", and then dives into the aftermath of the Astros defeat of the Chicago White Sox, including Dusty Baker, TLR & more
ESPN's Greg Wyskynski joins Bernie to talk about last night's season opener for the NHL, the Krakens debut and his thoughts on the Blues for 2021-22
A short discussion on the announced starting lines for Saturday's opener and some discussion over the not-yet-announced D pairings
Bernie gets a little worked up talking about the reaction to the whole Gruden fallout, and there's a little NFL-STL lawsuit scenario talking in the second half
Bernie dives into The Athletic's hockey rankings to see where the Blues stars are ranked and what the league has to say about them
The show just keeps getting better, as Derrick Goold is in studio for one more segment and MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince joins over the phone to talk baseball
Derrick Goold continues to be very generous with his time, talking more Cardinals baseball with Bernie
Derrick Goold still in studio talking about the Cardinals, including a very in depth discussion on the thought process of Cardinals Manager Mike Shildt
STLToday.com and the Post Dispatch's Derrick Goold joins Bernie in studio for a special extra long Tuesday visit to talk about the 2021 Cardinals, look towards the offseason and more
Bernie has baseball and football thoughts for tonight's respective games to wrap up the show
Bernie gets into some of the stories from this weekend's MLB slate including iffy calls, weird rules and more
SaturdayDownSouth.com's Matt Hayes joins Bernie to talk about a huge weekend in the SEC and across college football
A little break in the CFB talk as Bernie has some thoughts about the NL playoffs and the Cardinals
Bernie gets into some thoughts on the Mizzou Tigers as the 4PM hour of college football gets underway
Kansas City Star's Vahe Gregorian joins the show to talk about a rough Sunday night for the Chiefs
Bernie opens up the Week talking about some of his favorite notes from Sunday's NFL slate
Bernie dives back into analyzing some of the scenarios from last night, including a lack of clutch hitting, Alex Reyes being called on and more
Bernie has thoughts on some of the other teams left in the playoffs, especially the Rays
STLToday.com's Jim Thomas joins Bernie to talk about Blues roster moves and look forward to the Preseaosn finale and start of the regular season
Bernie looks into 2022 with his thoughts on the potential free agent moves and how the farm system might factor in
You've come here for one thing and Bernie delivers--breaking down all the moves from last night's Cardinals 3-1 loss to the Dodgers
The Athletic's Mike Sando joins Bernie to talk about the past week in the NFL and the upcoming games and stories for Week 5
ESPN's Tim Kurkjian joins Bernie to talk Sox-Yankees and break down tonight's Cardinals-Dodgers matchup
Bernie opens up the show talking about tonight's Cards matchup and last nights AL Wild Car game between the Red Sox and Yankees
After a viral video on social media and statements from Meyer, Shad Khan and various players, Bernie dives into all the madness in Jacksonville
STLToday.com's Derrick Goold joins Bernie live from LA to talk about Cardinals-Dodgers and pass along any post-player-presser notes
Bernie has some college football thoughts that he just can't wait to get out as the show opens
Joe Sheehan of JoeSheehan.com joins Bernie to break down this week's AL & NL wildcard games and look forward to a crazy month of baseball
Bernie, Jim and Rocchio get into the big stories from this past Sunday, including Brady-Belichick, some notes on the rookies and diving into another episode of Matt Nagy theatre.
Bernie gets into the myth of "small ball" before coining a new term for this years' Cardinals...Smart Ball.
Howard Balzer, lead author for SI.com's Arizona Cardinals coverage, joins Bernie to break down one of the biggest games in the young NFL season and take a look at some of the bigger stories from Week 4
Bernie opens the show and rips off the band-aid that was the Mizzou game and gives in before looking forward to a big week for the Cardinals and MLB
Bernie can't stop himself from getting into some college football talk before breaking down the Cardinals
Post-Dispatch and STLToday.com's Jim Thomas joins Bernie to give his thoughts on the Blues so far in the preseason
Bernie gets into Mike Shannon's comments about ownership and the results from today's win over the Brewers
NFL writer Clark Judge, from SI.com's Talk of Fame Network, joins Bernie to break down Week 4 of the NFL
247Sports.com's Brandon Marcello joins Bernie to break down the beginning of SEC action, and what a slate it is
Bernie opens the show with some light analysis on this afternoon Cardinals' win over the Brewers
Bernie looks into the numbers of how the Cardinals, and in turn the rest of the NL, got here
Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. joins Bernie for 40+ minutes of talking Cardinals streak, expectations, history and more
Bernie opens the show with a little fun with Deadspin-related Cardinals hate, Manning MNF talk & more Cardinals talk as the last week gets underway tonight
After a weekend that will make the Tigers look in the mirror, Bernie tries to figure out what to expect the rest of the way
Former 1st round pick and current Analyst for the Mizzou Tigers, Howard Richards joins Bernie to talk about a rough weekend of Tiger football and how the rest of the season looks
Bernie breaks down what we might see from the Cardinals over this final week, and looking back at a rollercoaster season that got them here.
Fangraphs.com's Jay Jaffe joins Bernie to talk Cardinals, MLB and his article from today breaking down the meaning of the Cardinals' run in relation to playoff success
Bernie gets into a couple opening topics, Cardinals on a run, a bad week for Mizzou and a busy week in the NFL
With Jack Flaherty back in action in Friday's Cubs double-headers, how does Bernie see the Cardinals rotation potentially shaping up.
The worm turned and it looks like the Cardinals have won their 12th straight...so what now?
Bernie gets into the in-action Cardinals game and some information here was dated 15 minutes later...
Bernie finishes up the conversation about backup QBs before moving into a discussion on Cardinals pitchers following an update on Ponce De Leon
NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal joins Bernie to break down the questions from Week 2 as we look forward to Week 3 in the NFL
Bernie and Jim get into a discussion on their questions and expectations going into Blues training camp and preseason
Andy Strickland joins Bernie to talk about the Blues as training camp opens up and talks Blues two additions to the coaching staff.
Bernie gets into the Cards-Brewers game that cinched their 10th in a row and looks forward to tonight's matchup
Before wrapping up the show, Bernie gets into the facts and numbers around Mike Shildt's new, seemingly permanent, lineup.
USA Today's Bob Nightengale joins Bernie to talk about the Cardinals run and the last two weeks in the regular season.
Bernie gets into a little story time between guests. On the docket this time: John Cougar Mellencamp and Jack Nicholson.
Bernie gets into the impressive display from Jon Lester in Game 1 against the Brewers, his performance since the trade and then they have some fun with older pitchers who came through St. Louis
Joe Sheehan of JoeSheehan.com joins Bernie to talk MLB playoff races and the Cardinals run
Rocchio sits in to break down a a Terrible Week Two's for almost every young QB and especially for one young HC., Bernie joins in to break down the rest of the NFL slate from Sunday
Bernie and Jim break down the big stories from a top-heavy but enjoyable College Football Saturday.
The Athletic's Dan Pompei joins Bernie to break down the Week 2 NFL slate and dive into Dan's article on the Bears and their insipient QB battle
Bernie wastes no time getting into the biggest subject from the weekend, the run of the Cardinals
Conduct Detrimental Co-Host and Sports Attorney Dan Lust joins Bernie to talk about the STL-NFL lawsuit
A little backup QB talk bleeds over into Bernie breaking down another crazy night for the Cardinals
Bernie gets on the CFB train early before a discussion around backups QBs leads to a surprise call-in with Frank Cusumano
Bernie breaks down last night's 7-6 Cardinals win over the Mets that put them into the 2nd WC spot.
Voice of the Tigers Mike Kelly joins Bernie to break down Mizzou-Kentucky and look forward to the rest of the season
Bernie jumps all around in this full hour segment, including stories about and from broadcasting, the NFL and more
With Certified Soccer Nerds (TM) Jim and Matt in the studio, Bernie breaks down what's wrong with the USNMT after two draws before tonight's match
Bernie has some thoughts from Week 1 in the college game, plus sound from today's Eli Drinkwitz presser
Bernie gives you a whole hour of his thoughts as CFB gets underway with a big game last night and a huge local slate on the way this weekend
Bernie talks more college football, especially the conference landscape, gives some final cardinal thoughts and closes up the show
On3.com's Ivan Maisel joins Bernie to talk about the new website and give his view of CFB going into Week 1
Bernie gets back onto the Cardinals, including looking forward to the return of Albert Pujols to Busch with the Dodgers
The voice of the Tigers, Mike Kelly, joins Bernie to give his analysis on Mizzou going into the season
Bernie doesn't like the way Mike Shildt approached last night nexus event, and other thoughts from the Cardinals
Bernie doesn't get to The Lede in this opening segment, but gets talking about College football and jumps in some audio--literally and also into a conversation about it
Andy Strickland joins Bernie for a quick segment to break down the news of the blues signing Colton Parayko to an 8-year extension
Bally Sports Cincinnati's Chris Welsh joins Bernie to break down the Card-Reds doubleheader, with one Cards win already in the books
KC Star's Vahe Gregorian joins Bernie to reminisce, and talk Chiefs and Tigers football
Bernie gets into the Cards talk after their Game 1 win, including their inch closer to the playoffs
Bernie gets into some Cardinal stats after a Game 1 doubleheader win, is interrupted by some breaking Blues news and rolls on
Bernie gets into a crazy story within the Cardinals September call-ups, a pitcher from the '11 Cardinals, as he wraps up the show
Bernie gets into some CFB talk as Mizzou and the rest of college football get ready for Week 1
Bernie gets into an odd narrative around Paul Goldschmidt and get's into some of his numbers.
Derrick Goold joins the show before an interruption causes him to jump off. Turns out the Cardinals game is postponed...so it's time to break it down
The Athletic's Mike Sando joins Bernie to jump around the final NFL storylines as the league moves into the season
Bernie dives back into his Cardinal discussion following the split series against the Pirates
Illini Play-by-play man Brian Barnhart joins Bernie to talk about a big win over Nebraska and look forward to the next one up
Brad Sturdy of IlliniGuys.com joins Bernie to break down the Illini before their opener against Nebraska and preview all the Illini coverage you will find this year on 590 The Fan.
Bernie gets into the Cardinals and a marathon game last night on the west coast in The Lede.
Bernie is joined by Senior ESPN Write David Schoenfield to talk baseball, Bernie gets into the announcement from the Hall of Fame on Dick Vermeil
Bernie opens up with his thoughts from the The Lede, including the big Cardinals news around Molina and Flaherty
Bernie gives some final thoughts on the lineup for the Cardinals matchup against the Tigers, as well as the late scratch of Tyler O'Neill
When the extension announcement for Yadier Molina came the news that it will be his last season--so Bernie gets a head start breaking down his candidacy for the HoF
Bernie continues breaking down his thoughts on the news from Busch Stadium--Molina back for one final year in 2022
Bernie talks more about Dick Vermeil after he was announced as a 2022 Pro Football Hall of Famer, breaking news on Yadier Molina and a new deal with the Cardinals comes across the ticker
Bernie gets into The Lede with some of his favorite topics, Dick Vermeil is announced as the a Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bernie closes the show with his many thoughts all based from one general question he has when it comes to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Denver 7's Troy Renck joins Bernie to break down the Denver QB battle from the insiders view.
Bernie gets back into some Cardinals talk, talks some more about Miguel Cabrera hitting his 500th home run and how he stands in the history of the game.
Bernie breaks down the numbers on Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado to see what he's bringing to the Cardinals and if it's in line with the Cardinals expectations.
Bernie has some thoughts about the supposed Cardinals culture, Jim and Bernie dive all the way into the joy that is Lance Lynn and then break down why they're coming around to the idea of Alex Reyes in the rotation in '22
Bernie and Jim break down Yadi's clear fatigue as the season moves on, Derrick Goold's comments about Andrew Knizner's playing time and more
Stltoday.com's Derrick Goold joins Bernie from the ballpark to talk Cardinals-Brewers, the change in Andrew Knizner's playing time and more.
Bernie dives into the deep numbers of the Cardinals' record that tells a better story of the season, and potentially, the run towards the playoffs.
USAToday's Bob Nightengale joins the show to break down the latest stories in the MLB, including the Cardinals, Padres and more
Bernie wraps up the show with final thoughts before an early first pitch for the Cardinals and Brewers, including a note from Mike Shildt's presser.
The Sporting New's Ryan Fagan joins the show to talk Cardinals and jump around a few MLB notes with Bernie.
Bernie gets down into the nitty gritty about the results of the Cardinals decision to let Kolten Wong walk and lean on Tommy Edman and Matt Carpenter.
Bernie noticed something after yesterday's Brewers-Cardinals game, and he thinks it's indicative of why one organization is winning more.
NY Newsday's Bob Glauber joins Bernie to talk about the Giants, Jets and touch on topic all around the NFL.
Bernie opens the show a little riled about about the Jack Morris incident from last night.
Joe Sheehan (http://www.joesheehan.com/) joins the program to talk about the latest stories in his newsletter and around MLB
Bernie has some thoughts on baseball rivalries after the announcement for the 2022 Field of Dreams game, which leads to a lively discussion on Cards-Cubs and Yankees-Red Sox
It's not his bag but Bernie allows some local recruiting news around Luther Burden, talks a little Drinkwitz comparison to a better-version of Lane Kiffin
Bernie has some thoughts on the young QBs around the NFL, Rocchio jumps in to talk about Drew Lock and the QB battle in Denver
Bernie wraps up the show with some final thoughts on the day, including reaction from this afternoon's Cardinals' game and last night's Waino gem
NFL.com's Judy Battista joins Bernie to break down QBs and more training camp storylines.
Bernie breaks down the storylines of the day including Waino's start, tonight's Field of Dreams game and more
Bernie wraps up the show with some more thoughts from today's presser introducing Mizzou AD Desiree Reed-Francois
FanGraph's Ben Clemens joins Bernie to breakdown an interesting storyline in Bader's breakout season, the potential fun behind a bunt and more
Bernie breaks down the scheduled returns of Cardinal's pitchers Jack Flaherty and Miles Mikolas, dives into some more Cardinals thoughts
Bernie says the Cardinals need to sweep the Cardinals...in every game left on the schedule...and other Cardinal thoughts
247Sports.com's National CFB reporter Brandon Marcello joins Bernie to break down his thoughts on realignment, the SEC and Mizzou
Bernie breaks down the highlights and his thoughts from today's presser from Columbia with new Missouri AD Desiree Reed-Francois
Bernie breaks down the reasoning for the Tyler O'Neill scratch and gets into some thoughts on the Cardinals
NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal joins Bernie to break down the current NFL storylines, talk QBs and get you ready for the preseason.
Derrick Goold of stltoday.com joins the show from the ballpark in Pittsburgh to talk about the Cardinals before Gm 1 of the 3-game series
Bernie closes out the show with the news of Bobby Bowden's death, including comments and stories from Nick Saban. Talks about the legacy of Dick Vermeil in light of this weekend Hall of Fame inductions.
Hall of Fame voter and longtime NFL scribe Howard Balzer joins Bernie to break down an incredible football weekend in Canton.
Bernie talks about some breaking news for a local pro making it big across the pond and gives some more Cardinal thoughts.
Dave Matter joins Bernie to break down the new AD hire for Mizzou, Desiree Reed-Francois
Bernie continue his train of NFL story time thoughts with his interaction with Al Davis and adds a couple of Cardinal thoughts
Bernie gets into some news from the weekend and gives some thoughts on the NHL Hall of Fame ceremonies, with sound from Isaac Bruce.
Bernie wraps up Wednesday's show, including some preview thoughts from one of our Thursday guests, Joe Sheehan (5:05PM, Thursday, August 5th)
Bernie revisits the story that just won't end in the NFL--the Minnesota Vikings and their lowest-in-the-league vaccination rate.
Bernie breaks down the stories from around the MLB, drives back into the Scherzer discussion and more.
TheCardinalNation.com's Brian Walton joins Bernie to break down all the news and notes from the Cardinals farm system
Bernie breaks down Arenado's in a way you wouldn't expect in a post-Coors Field time in his career.
HOF writer and MLB analyst Peter Gammons joins Bernie to break down the latest topics from baseball and music. (..and who could be more qualified?)
Bernie opens the show with the Lede, including his thoughts on the Lester debut, whether anyone should be talking playoffs and more
Bernie wraps up Tuesday's show with some final thoughts on the Cardinals before theirs series against the Braves.
Bernie dives back into the multitude of different storylines that are changing the landscape of college football.
Sports Attorney, NY Law professor Dan Lust joins the program to talk about the Cleveland Guardians trademark battle, Evander Kane's growing drama, the BIG 12's fury at ESPN and the STL v NFL lawsuit
STLToday.com's Derrick Goold joins the show from the ballpark to talk about the Cardinals as they open up a three-game series against the Braves
Bernie opens up Tuesday show with the stories on his mind with The Lede, including an early blow-up and old school coaching in NYG, which reminds Bernie of a certain Bama great
Bernie gets into some more NFL stories, mainly another chance for Aldon Smith in Seattle.
Bernie dips his toe into the NBA Free Agency rumors for a moment before diving all in on the latest QB rankings from The Athletic.
Bernie is joined by NBC Sports Chicago's David Kaplan to bring the view from the ground in the Second City.
USAToday's Bob Nightengale joins Bernie to break down the trade around the MLB from the deadline, and offer up some of his thoughts on the post-deadline Cardinals.
Bernie is joined by Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse who gives his insightful and hilarious take on Minnesota sports
Bernie kicks off Friday's show with his thoughts on the Blues, Cardinals, MLB, NHL and more
Bernie takes a dive into the latest news and audio from the MLB slate last night and the Trade Deadline news from today
The Sporting News's Ryan Fagan joins Bernie to break down the MLB Trade Deadline moves and rumors.
Bernie talks about the latest news as both the NHL and MLB hot stoves are alight today.
Bernie is joined by The Athletic's Scott Burnside to break down the newest Blue and other news from around the NHL
Bernie opens up Thursday's show with his thoughts about Saad-to-Blues, the developments of Scherzer-to-SD, and other notes from NHL Free Agency and the MLB Trade Deadline
Bernie wraps up Wednesday's show with his thoughts on the latest NFL soap opera and more.
NHL.com's Lou Korac joins Bernie to break down all the movement around the NHL and the non-movement from the Blues
Bernie has some instant reaction from the Cardinals lose against Cleveland, including sound from Manager Mike Shildt
Bernie is joined by PowerMizzou.com's Mitchell Forde to talk about Mizzou AD stepping down, the changing of the CFB landscape and gives us the ultimate insider look at tonight's most important Olympic event
Bernie kicks off Wednesday with The Lede, including his latest thoughts on Cardinals baseball as the trade deadline looms.
Athletic NFL write Mike Sando joins Bernie to break down all the biggest NFL stories as training camps open up across the league.
Derrick calls in from Cleveland to talk about the Cardinals two-game series, the upcoming MLB trade deadline and more.
Bernie open up Tuesday's program with all his latest thoughts in The Lede, including; The Rodgers soap opera, a story from home, some quick baseball thought and more
Bernie breaks down the big weekend for the Blues including a big trade and the NHL draft. Wraps up Monday's program.
Bernie is joined by College Football writer Ivan Maisel to talk about the upcoming launch of On3.com and the recent developments in the CFB landscape.
Bernie tackles one of the biggest questions left at this point for the Cardinals--is there a big deadline move on the horizon?
MLB writer Anthony Castrovince joins Bernie to break down the Cardinals and their thoughts around MLB
Bernie is joined by longtime colleague Jim Thomas to break down the Blues news from the weekend, including his thoughts on the trade for Buchnevich and the NHL draft.
Bernie closes out the week with some of his thoughts on what's going on in the sporting world.
Mizzou writer Dave Matter joins Bernie to break down Eli Drinkwitz's show at SEC media days, Texas/OU trying for the SEC and more.
Cardinals write Rick Hummel joins Bernie to break down everything going on with the ball club and around the MLB
Bernie opens the last show of the week with his thoughts on the Blues newest trade and gets into The Lede with his latest thoughts on the Cardinals and more.
Bernie breaks down the big story from yesterday with Texas & OU chasing the SEC, including audio with Mizzou HC Eli Drinkwitz's thoughts. Plus Bernie jumps through some pregame thoughts from Cardinals manager Mike Shildt and wraps up Thursday's program.
Bernie reacts to audio from this morning's press conference with Blues GM Doug Armstrong
Bernie is joined by Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens to break down the Cardinals and the numbers around the league catching his eye.
It wasn't hard to find spoilers about the expansion draft, but Bernie wants spoilers on the next biggest moves in the NHL--so the man with the on-fire twitter account, Andy Strickland, joins to break it all down.
Bernie opens up Thursday with myriad topics in The Lede including; Cardinals big win, Blues GM Doug Armstrong press conference and more.
Bernie returns to the poor finish by the Cardinals, including Shildt's comment about Oviedo's finger, 9th inning decision making and more
Bernie gets some Cardinals talk off his chest, especially when it comes to the things we can all see with our eyes.
Blues writer for NHL.com, Lou Korac joins the show to talk about all the breaking (*broken) news for Wednesday night's expansion draft and how the Blues fit in. Sneaks in a little Cardinal talk, too.
Bernie is joined by MLB writer Joe Sheehan, breaking down the Cardinals and bringing some of his Baseball Newsletter stats to the conversation
Bernie opens up Wednesday's shows with his thoughts on a rough Cardinals loss, a fun win to watch in Milwaukee & the rest of The Lede
Bernie dives into Bucks-Suns on the eve of a potential clincher and what it could mean to the legacy of Chris Paul, resets some Cardinals talk from earlier and closes down Tuesday's program.
Bernie breaks down some of the recent rumors from around the NHL as the expansion draft gets closer.
Blues PBP broadcaster Chris Kerber joins Bernie to talk about Tarasenko, protection lists, the expansion draft and all things Blues offseason hockey.
Leader Cardinals Beat Writer Derrick Goold joins Bernie to break down the Cardinals post-all star break and look forward to Game 2 of Cardinals-Cubs
Chicago The Score's David Haugh breaks down another edition of Cardinals-Cubs with Bernie
After a good weekend for the Cardinals, Bernie takes a view at Paul de Jong and some of the other developments.
ESPN NHL Writer and former "PuckDaddy" Greg Wyshynski joins Bernie to talk about the Blues protection list, expansion draft thoughts and the bigger picture on the Blues
Bernie warms up the hockey talk right off the bat and then gets into a short version of The Lede