Bernie Central

The Dodgers just handed Kyle Tucker a massive $240 million contract, and Bernie Miklasz explains why that move highlights a brutal reality for the St. Louis Cardinals. This isn’t about envy, it’s about economics, competitive balance, and how far apart MLB franchises truly are. As the Cardinals rebuild under Chaim Bloom, Bernie breaks down whether St. Louis can realistically compete with payroll giants like the Dodgers and Mets, what declining attendance means for ownership, and why a salary cap battle is looming. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are officially rebuilding, and that makes 2026 a defining year for Nolan Gorman. With Nolan Arenado gone, the door is open, but Gorman must finally prove he belongs. Bernie breaks down why 2026 is truly make or break for Gorman, how the Cardinals’ lack of power complicates the decision, and why patience might still pay off during a full-scale rebuild led by Chaim Bloom. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals have done something almost unheard of in modern baseball. They have no guaranteed contracts beyond 2026, and that changes everything. In today’s episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz explains why Chaim Bloom’s teardown created a blank canvas for the Cardinals, why paying $59 million to move veteran contracts was smart business, and how this level of payroll flexibility could accelerate the rebuild instead of dragging it out. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nolan Arenado era in St. Louis is officially over, and the Cardinals have finally made their most defining move of the rebuild. Bernie Miklasz breaks down why this trade had to happen, why the return never mattered, and what it tells us about the future direction under Chaim Bloom. In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie reacts to the Cardinals trading Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, analyzes the financial reality behind the deal, and explains why fans arguing over millions missed the entire point. He also lays out the Cardinals’ tentative infield plans for 2026, evaluates Brendan Donovan’s trade value, and gives a final verdict on the Goldschmidt–Arenado era in St. Louis. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs just landed Alex Bregman, and it is already sending shockwaves through the NL Central. The real question is whether this move changes the trade market for the Cardinals, especially Brendan Donovan and Nolan Arenado. On today’s Bernie Show, Bernie break down why the Cubs spending spree matters, how Boston could pivot after missing out, and why the Arenado chatter is getting way ahead of the facts. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals’ 2026 season is about answers, not comfort. Bernie Miklasz pulls out the crystal ball and projects what the Cardinals’ lineup, rotation, and identity could look like after the All-Star break. From JJ Wetherholt at leadoff to Iván Herrera as a full-time DH, Bernie breaks down tough decisions, surprise promotions, and why this rebuild year could finally bring clarity. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals’ TV situation is unraveling at the worst possible time. As attendance drops, payroll shrinks, and the rebuild takes hold, broadcast uncertainty has become another major problem the franchise must solve. Bernie Miklasz explains why moving Cardinals broadcasts to MLB would not be a financial cure-all, how this mess impacts payroll and fan trust, and why fans are absolutely justified in their frustration. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals may be rebuilding in 2026, but don’t mistake that for a pressure-free season. Bernie explains why Oli Marmol could actually be under more scrutiny than ever with Chaim Bloom now running baseball operations. This isn’t about wins and losses. It’s about leadership, adaptability, player development, and whether Marmol can thrive in a modern, analytics-driven organization. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some Cardinals made history, others quietly carried championship teams. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the most underrated Cardinals since 2000 and explains why their impact deserves far more recognition than they get. From postseason heroes to bullpen anchors and misunderstood stars, this episode of The Bernie Show dives deep into numbers, moments, and legacy to set the record straight. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals just lost their best hitter and might be stuck with a $37 million problem that could derail the entire rebuild. Bernie Miklasz breaks down why Chaim Bloom is facing a make-or-break moment this offseason. Key Takeaways: - Cardinals ranked 25th in OPS, 27th in slugging, and 29th in home runs in 2025 - Willson Contreras trade leaves only 127 combined home runs on the current roster - JJ Wetherholt expected to open 2026 in the starting lineup - Jeff Passan reports Cardinals won't lower their asking price for Brendan Donovan - Nolan Arenado's veto power and declining production create a roster logjam - Joshua Baez named Baseball America's most improved prospect ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals were broken, and pretending otherwise only made it worse. Now, for the first time in decades, the franchise is truly starting over, and that matters more than the 2026 standings. Bernie Miklasz explains why he is optimistic about Cardinals baseball again, not because of wins or payroll, but because the rebuild is finally real under new leadership. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cardinals are heading into 2026 with major lineup questions, and Bernie makes a bold call on who becomes the team’s next true star. If you want one name to circle for a breakout season, this is the argument, with stats, context, and the uncomfortable truths about the offense. Bernie breaks down the top “rising star” candidates still on the roster from 2024 and 2025, why Masyn Winn is beloved but still a question offensively, why Alec Burleson’s bat is climbing fast, and why Iván Herrera is the clear No. 1 breakout pick if he stays healthy. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mizzou had an elite running game, a top-tier defense, and momentum, so how did it all fall apart? Bernie Miklasz breaks down why Missouri football stalled late in the season and why Eli Drinkwitz may have already reached his ceiling as head coach. From historically bad passing metrics to head-scratching game management and ego-driven offensive control, this is a data-backed takedown of what went wrong and why the College Football Playoff remains out of reach. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

St. Louis sports fans have endured one of the most frustrating years in recent memory, and it’s time to be honest about the failures of our major franchises. From the Cardinals' attendance plummeting to the Blues' front office disasters, 2025 has left us shouting "Bah Humbug." In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of St. Louis sports in 2025. While SLU Billikens basketball and Mizzou Football provided some sparks, the collapse of the major pro teams has left a void in the city. Bernie gives his unfiltered take on the Braggin' Rights blowout, the departure of Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht, and why the Blues and City SC missed a golden opportunity to capitalize on the Cardinals' rebuild. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Chaim Bloom actually a double agent for the Boston Red Sox? Bernie Miklasz breaks down the conspiracy theories following the trades of Sonny Gray and Willson Contreras to Boston and explains why this massive roster overhaul is actually the smartest move for the St. Louis Cardinals' future. While national analysts like Ken Rosenthal mock the Cardinals for being a "piggy bank" for the Red Sox, the return of young pitching prospects offers years of control that the organization desperately needs. Bernie analyzes the new arms, including Hunter Dobbins and Dustin May, and explains the long-term strategy behind the pain. Plus, stay tuned for the "Bernie Guarantee" as he picks a winner for tonight's Mizzou vs. Illinois Bragging Rights game. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is St. Louis Cardinals super utility man Brendan Donovan overrated, or is the front office playing 4D chess? Bernie Miklasz dives deep into the metrics and trade rumors to separate the marketing hype from the reality of Donovan's value on the field. In this episode: - The Trade Market: Are the rumors about the Mariners (Colt Emerson) and Giants legitimate or front-office leverage? - The Strategy: How Chaim Bloom is potentially inflating Donovan's value to get a "blown away" offer. - The Data: A statistical breakdown comparing Donovan to 93 other MLB hitters with 2,000+ plate appearances since 2022. - Historical Context: How Donovan's first four seasons stack up against franchise icons like Red Schoendienst and Willie McGee. - The Bernie Guarantee: A specific prediction on the exact date Brendan Donovan will be traded. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trade market has stalled, but this specific gridlock might be exactly what Chaim Bloom needs to rebuild the St. Louis Cardinals. With contenders desperate for win-now talent and refusing to trade for other veterans, the Cardinals hold all the leverage to extract massive prospect packages. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cardinals baseball is in uncharted territory: angry fans and empty seats. After a decade of postseason failures, the St. Louis Cardinals face a historic low with attendance potentially dropping under 2 million in 2026. Bernie Miklasz breaks down the "pathetic futility" of the last ten years, the loss of franchise icons, and why Chaim Bloom's farm system overhaul is the only path back to glory. Key Takeaways: - The Attendance Cliff: Why home attendance might hit 1980 lows in the 2026 season. - The "Star Power" Void: How losing Yadi, Waino, and Pujols exposed a lack of replacements. - Farm System Hope: Updates on top prospects J.J. Wetherholt, Liam Doyle, Joshua Baez, and the hard-throwing Tanner Franklin. - The 2028 Timeline: Realistic expectations for when the Cardinals will contend for a championship again. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🔥 Get 10% off your first month at BlueChew with code ‘BERNIE’ bluechew.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two St. Louis sports talk LEGENDS answer spend their Tuesday night taking your questions and talking sports with you, live on our YouTube page. Questions about the Cardinals off-season? Blues injuries? Mizzou football and hoops? And anything else you're interested in. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Critics are already blasting the Cardinals for signing injury-prone pitcher Dustin May, but they are missing the bigger picture of what a rebuild actually looks like. Bernie Miklasz breaks down why this low-risk, high-upside gamble is exactly the kind of move Chaim Bloom should be making right now. In this video: - The Rebuild Reality: Why signing aging stars like Verlander or Scherzer makes zero sense for St. Louis in 2025. - The "Pierpont" Effect: How Director of Pitching Matt Pierpont’s success in Seattle could unlock May’s potential. - Medical Deep Dive: From elbow surgeries to a torn esophagus, we review May's traumatic road back to the mound. - Historical Context: Comparing May to past Cardinals reclamation projects like Chris Carpenter and Jason Isringhausen. - Pitch Lab Analysis: A look at May's elite sweeper spin rate and what changes he needs to make to his pitch arsenal. ⭐️ Become an STL Sports Central Insider: https://stlsportscentral.com/2025/11/15/stl-sports-central-insiders 🌊 Sponsored by Saint Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, premium hot tubs, price match guarantee. Visit BestHotTubPrices.com 👑 Presented by DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. 🔗 Visit: https://stlsportscentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices