Episodes

  • It’s TIME to Trade Lars Nootbaar: Here’s Why

    It’s TIME to Trade Lars Nootbaar: Here’s Why
    Jul 9 2025
    In today’s episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz proposes a bold deadline move: the St. Louis Cardinals should trade Lars Nootbaar. He breaks down why Nootbaar’s value is at a crossroads, why his production doesn’t match his hype, and how Nathan Church’s breakout is making him expendable. Bernie also names multiple contenders that need a player like Nootbaar and explains how John Mozeliak’s risk-averse style has held the Cardinals back. It’s time for action, not talk. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie’s Intro & Media Rundown 01:30 – The Cardinals Need to Get Bold (No, Really) 03:45 – Why Trading Lars Nootbaar Isn’t Crazy 05:55 – Mo’s Deadline Inaction (Again) 08:20 – Cardinals’ Offense: Bottom 5 Since Late May 11:00 – McGreevy Blocked by Mozeliak’s Ego 17:52 – Why Noot Has Trade Value Right Now 20:20 – Teams That Match for a Nootbaar Trade 24:20 – Nathan Church is Forcing the Issue 29:25 – The Future is Coming, Time to Clear the Path Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Why JJ Wetherholt Could SAVE the St. Louis Cardinals Future

    Why JJ Wetherholt Could SAVE the St. Louis Cardinals Future
    Jul 8 2025
    JJ Wetherholt is one step closer to the big leagues, and Bernie is here to explain why the Cardinals’ top prospect is built different. From his left-handed swing to his all-fields approach and elite plate discipline, Wetherholt stands out not only on the stat sheet, but in his swagger. Bernie breaks down how he fits into a crowded infield alongside Donovan, Gorman, and Winn, and why the Cardinals desperately need him to be their next true “dude.” Plus, Bernie shares why Chaim Bloom may be the key to ending the drought of homegrown stars in St. Louis. 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Intro & Bernie Sets the Table 01:20 – JJ Wetherholt Promoted to Triple-A 03:30 – How He Fits into the Crowded Infield 06:35 – Why Wetherholt Is Built Different 09:55 – Don’t Compare Him to Walker or Gorman 12:24 – What Makes a “Dude” in MLB 27:45 – Chaim Bloom’s Plan to Draft and Develop Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Bernie SNAPS on Mozeliak: Enough of Mikolas and Fedde!

    Bernie SNAPS on Mozeliak: Enough of Mikolas and Fedde!
    Jul 7 2025
    Bernie’s had enough. After another humiliating weekend for the St. Louis Cardinals: featuring blowouts by the Cubs and historic ineptitude from Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde, Bernie Miklasz lays into John Mozeliak and the Cardinals front office for refusing to act. Why are two of MLB’s worst-performing pitchers still taking the mound? Why hasn’t Michael McGreevy gotten a real shot? Bernie breaks it all down, looks at the numbers, suggests bold changes: and reminds fans why the status quo is killing this team. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie’s “Mikolas & Fedde” illness 01:25 – Why the Cardinals can’t be taken seriously with them 04:15 – The ERA explosion: stats that seal the case 06:50 – 17 combined starts = 5–12 record 08:30 – Why Mozeliak refuses to act 12:35 – Mikolas gives up 6 HRs: historic disaster 16:45 – 2.5 years of Mikolas failure by the numbers 20:50 – Fedde’s trade value is now worthless 26:00 – What can the Cardinals actually do about it? 30:20 – Mozeliak’s excuses about McGreevy depth 35:20 – Trade Helsley? Try bullpen games? Explore Nootbaar deals? 38:40 – Bernie’s final rant: “What are they still doing here?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Armstrong’s SHOCKING Offseason Plan (It’s Working) | Bernie on the St. Louis Blues

    Armstrong’s SHOCKING Offseason Plan (It’s Working) | Bernie on the St. Louis Blues
    Jul 3 2025
    In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz steps away from Cardinals talk to spotlight the St. Louis Blues: the franchise that, in his words, sets the gold standard in St. Louis sports. Bernie breaks down how the Blues’ leadership, transparency, community connection, and entertainment value make them a model organization. From Doug Armstrong’s fearless moves to Tom Stillman’s committed ownership, discover why the Blues have built unmatched fan loyalty. Plus, Bernie contrasts their success with the Cardinals’ struggles to modernize and engage. 00:00 – Bernie Intro & Housekeeping 00:47 – Why Bernie is focusing on the Blues 01:30 – The Blues set the standard in STL sports 02:35 – Blues’ unmatched fan connection 04:10 – The Blues as a family, not just a franchise 06:05 – Doug Armstrong’s honesty and transparency 09:27 – The Blues’ effective messaging vs. Cardinals’ struggles 10:50 – Blues’ modern branding 11:50 – How the Blues balance old-school legacy and modern trends 15:13 – The simplest Blues secret: they make it FUN 17:01 – Cardinals hiring outsiders to “fix” fan engagement 19:37 – Why the Blues never forgot sports = entertainment 22:00 – The iconic Blues jersey rebrand 23:50 – Doug Armstrong’s fearless moves & offer sheet heist 25:30 – The controversial Montreal trade for Logan Mailloux 28:37 – More aggressive Army moves 31:15 – Final praise: Blues’ relentless commitment to fans 32:47 – Closing thoughts & 4th of July send-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Bernie Rants: St. Louis Cardinals Offense is a Feast-or-Famine MESS!

    Bernie Rants: St. Louis Cardinals Offense is a Feast-or-Famine MESS!
    Jul 2 2025
    In today’s Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz breaks down the core problem plaguing the St. Louis Cardinals offense: a shocking lack of true star power. Bernie explains why Masyn Winn, Brendan Donovan, and others — while good players — aren’t elite hitters that can consistently carry a team. He takes you inside the numbers to show how this lineup is defined by extreme highs and lows, and why the days of Pujols, Edmonds, and Rolen feel like ancient history. Can the Cardinals ever return to having true MVP-caliber bats? What will it take? Join Bernie for an honest, deep dive on the state of Cardinals baseball. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 - Bernie intro & show setup 00:47 - Cardinals’ desperate need for star hitters 04:21 - The offense: good players, no great players 08:59 - The outfield mess continues 10:49 - Why 9th in runs doesn’t tell the full story 15:21 - Feast or famine: Cardinals’ extreme offense 27:02 - STL’s rich history of star hitters vs. now 33:12 - Can the Cardinals build a star-powered future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Why Erick Fedde Is DOOMING the St. Louis Cardinals Playoff Hopes | The Bernie Show

    Why Erick Fedde Is DOOMING the St. Louis Cardinals Playoff Hopes | The Bernie Show
    Jul 1 2025
    Bernie delivers a detailed takedown of Erick Fedde’s 2025 performance, showing that beneath the surface-level numbers, Fedde’s metrics have been terrible all along. His strikeout rate is the worst among MLB starters with 90+ innings, his walk rate is near the bottom, and his contact rate against is alarming. Bernie admits he overlooked how bad it truly was and criticizes the Cardinals for not trading Fedde while they could. He also explores what the playoff rotation might look like and warns that the Cardinals’ rotation “levee” could break without reinforcements. 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 - Bernie’s intro + where to follow his work 01:21 - The “levee breaks” metaphor for Erick Fedde 02:15 - Fedde’s strikeout, walk, and contact rates exposed 04:00 - The brutal Statcast metrics on Fedde 06:10 - Fedde’s pitches: What’s working and what isn’t 08:53 - How Fedde’s been lucky — and why that’s ending 11:12 - Fedde’s last 2 starts: The meltdown in numbers 13:26 - DraftKings pick six promo 16:00 - The Edman trade and how the Cards got Fedde 17:50 - Fedde’s decline since leaving the White Sox 19:51 - Should the Cardinals have traded Fedde in the offseason? 21:18 - What could the Cards realistically get for Fedde now? 23:08 - Who’s the #3 starter if Cards make playoffs? 25:20 - Why the rotation levee may break without change 29:00 - Bernie’s closing thoughts on Fedde and the Cardinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • The St. Louis Cardinals Are SHOCKING MLB: Bernie Explains Why

    The St. Louis Cardinals Are SHOCKING MLB: Bernie Explains Why
    Jun 30 2025
    The St. Louis Cardinals just delivered their most dominant series of the 2025 season, sweeping the Cleveland Guardians in decisive fashion. Bernie dives into how the team responded after a tough Cubs series, outscoring Cleveland 21-6 (including 26 scoreless innings out of 27!). Bernie breaks down Sonny Gray and Matthew Liberatore’s brilliance, the bullpen’s dominance, and how this resilient group keeps bouncing back after adversity. Plus, he urges fans (himself included!) to stop overreacting to the team’s slumps. Are the Cardinals for real? Bernie says yes, and explains why. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie’s intro 01:33 – Cardinals dominate Cleveland: 21-6 run 03:25 – Mikolas struggles but team responds 05:07 – Why the Cardinals keep bouncing back 10:40 – Accepting who the Cardinals really are 20:00 – How other contenders are struggling too 24:22 – Final thoughts: Stop doubting this team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Is This the END of the St. Louis Cardinals Playoff Hopes? | The Bernie Show

    Is This the END of the St. Louis Cardinals Playoff Hopes? | The Bernie Show
    Jun 27 2025
    The Cardinals let a golden opportunity slip away, splitting a four-game series against the Cubs in the most disappointing fashion possible. After winning the first two games at Busch Stadium, St. Louis fell flat in the final two, failing to score a single run while the Cubs dominated with back-to-back shutouts. Bernie breaks down how the Cardinals’ bats vanished, their ongoing struggles against left-handed pitching, and what this means for their playoff hopes. Plus, he looks ahead at a critical stretch before the All-Star break. 🔥 Get your first month free at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ https://bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🍎 Listen to show on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bernie-central/id1803733896 🟢 Listen to show on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JhgQnJ88S0rWrXesg2dqz?si=1dc9263dc5f34bbce 🎧 Find the rest of our shows on audio: https://www.stlsportscentral.com/2025/03/30/links-to-sports-hub-stl-poodcasts 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com 📺 Subscribe to catch every Bernie Show video 💬 Drop a comment — Bernie reads as many as he can and appreciates your feedback! 00:00 – Bernie kicks off the show, promotes STL Sports Central 00:57 – Why this split felt like a Cubs win, not “just” a split 03:06 – How the Cardinals wasted momentum after winning the first two 05:13 – The brutal offensive numbers in the final two games 07:12 – Cubs bullpen domination: 14 shutout innings 09:00 – Playoff odds take a hit after series split 12:42 – Cardinals’ growing problem vs. left-handed pitching 16:06 – The trend: lefty starters are shutting down STL more each month 18:34 – Why the Cardinals’ righty bats aren’t solving the lefty problem 21:43 – The critical stretch ahead before the All-Star break Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins