The Bernie Show

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.