Bernie Central
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Episodes
July 18, 2025 • 34 mins
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a critical 13-game stretch after the All-Star break, and Bernie says what happens next could determine the franchise’s entire direction.
Will John Mozeliak buy at the trade deadline? Or will the Redbirds finally admit it’s time to sell? Bernie lays out the current Wild Card picture, trade chips like Helsley and Romero, the importance of calling up J.J. Wetherholt, and why the worst thing that could h...
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July 17, 2025 • 43 mins
Bernie Miklasz breaks down the present and future of St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol at the 2025 All-Star break.
Despite a flawed roster, vague objectives, and limited support from the front office, Marmol has the Cardinals above .500 and in playoff contention. But with Chaim Bloom taking over baseball operations and fan enthusiasm dwindling, is Marmol’s job secure beyond this season?
Bernie tackles:
• Marmol’s handling ...
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July 16, 2025 • 32 mins
Bernie dives into his St. Louis Cardinals Watch List: 10 players and figures to track over the final 65 games of 2025.
From John Mozeliak’s final trade deadline to Chaim Bloom’s growing behind-the-scenes influence, Bernie lays out what fans should monitor closely.
He breaks down Ryan Helsley’s fading trade value, whether Matthew Liberatore can bounce back, and why Masyn Winn’s second-half is more important than you think. Plus,...
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July 15, 2025 • 34 mins
The St. Louis Blues made a shocking and disgraceful decision by firing longtime broadcaster John Kelly after 21 seasons.
In this edition of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz holds nothing back, slamming Blues management for putting money over loyalty, legacy, and class. Bernie takes you through the Kelly family’s unmatched history with the Blues, the devastating impact of the move, and the disgraceful role played by Diamond Sports ...
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July 14, 2025 • 28 mins
As the All-Star break arrives, the Cardinals sit at 51–46, better than expected, but far from elite. Bernie breaks down why the record might be deceiving, details nine key concerns about the team’s playoff chances, and delivers a firm warning to John Mozeliak: act now at the trade deadline, or risk squandering the team’s future.
From injury myths to a failing rotation to a possible Helsley or Maton trade, Bernie covers it all.🔥 ...
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July 11, 2025 • 19 mins
Bernie Miklasz dives into the Cardinals’ baffling decision to keep Erick Fedde in the rotation despite his collapse, and the front office’s refusal to promote top prospect Michael McGreevy.
Bernie reveals that Oli Marmol wants McGreevy, but John Mozeliak’s ego and need to validate the Fedde trade are standing in the way. In this blistering breakdown, Bernie unpacks how ego-driven decisions from the top are hurting the Cardinals i...
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July 10, 2025 • 35 mins
Bernie goes in-depth on the Cardinals’ ongoing struggles against left-handed pitching, placing the blame squarely on John Mozeliak’s flawed roster construction.
He highlights how the team’s overload of left-handed bats—many of whom underperform against lefties—has created a structural offensive weakness that opposing teams continue to exploit.
Even with Ivan Herrera’s injury factored in, Bernie argues the problem is deeper than...
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July 9, 2025 • 46 mins
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 t...
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July 8, 2025 • 30 mins
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 thei...
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July 7, 2025 • 40 mins
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 nu...
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July 3, 2025 • 33 mins
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 ...
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July 2, 2025 • 39 mins
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...
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July 1, 2025 • 30 mins
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 ...
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June 30, 2025 • 26 mins
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 adversi...
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June 27, 2025 • 24 mins
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 th...
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June 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Jordan Walker’s 2025 season has been a disaster, and Bernie isn’t sugarcoating it.
After a promising rookie year, Walker has regressed in nearly every area: offense, defense, plate discipline, and consistency.
Bernie breaks down the numbers, questions how long the Cardinals can keep running him out there, and explores the difficult decisions facing the front office. Is it time to send him back to Memphis? Trade him? Or hold out...
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June 25, 2025 • 36 mins
What a night at Busch Stadium! Bernie breaks down the Cardinals’ electric 8-7 win over the rival Cubs, powered by three more home runs and game-saving plays from Masyn Winn, Alec Burleson, and Nolan Gorman.
From Winn’s head-spinning tag-up from second (due to Pete Crow-Armstrong's blunder) to Burleson’s viral net crash and Arenado’s barehanded brilliance, this one had it all. Bernie also explores why more fans aren’t showing up t...
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June 24, 2025 • 30 mins
The Cardinals opened their crucial series against the Cubs with an 8–2 beatdown, crushing four home runs and completely shutting down Chicago’s offense. Bernie dives into the myth of Busch Stadium being a hitter’s graveyard. He breaks down Matthew Liberatore’s strong start, the resurgence of the offense, and the Cardinals’ mindset that keeps them resilient despite being underdogs.
Plus: Why this team’s attitude might carry them fu...
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June 23, 2025 • 23 mins
The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs finally face off, but Bernie isn’t happy it took 78 games. In today’s episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz goes off on MLB for sidelining one of the league’s best rivalries and explains why this four-game series could shape the entire direction of the Cardinals’ 2025 season.
From playoff odds to trade deadline implications, Bernie lays out everything you need to know. Can the Cardina...
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June 20, 2025 • 29 mins
Bernie Miklasz dives deep into Nolan Arenado’s legacy: his undeniable Hall of Fame case, elite defensive stats, and the recent resurgence that has energized St. Louis Cardinals fans.
But could it all be nearing an end in St. Louis? Bernie reacts to Ken Rosenthal’s bold suggestion that the Cardinals should consider trading Arenado at the deadline. What’s real? What’s rumor? And what does it mean for the Redbirds moving forward?
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