Bernie Central

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Bernie Central episodes

October 16 Are the Cardinals Learning the Right Lesson From the Brewers?
The Brewers’ success raises an uncomfortable question for the St. Louis Cardinals: what should they actually copy? Anthony Rizzo’s warning about small-payroll winners gives Bernie Miklasz a starting point for a bigger debate about spending, rebuilding and what Cardinals fans should expect next.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie examines the Brewers, Rays and Guardians as organizational models, and explains why he believes the difference between smart spending and simply cutting costs matters so much for Chaim Bloom’s Cardinals.
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29 min
October 14 THIS is Mizzou’s Upset Formula!
Mizzou can change its College Football Playoff outlook with one statement win at Ole Miss. Bernie Miklasz is picking the Tigers to pull the upset, but only if they fix the mistakes that cost them in Starkville.
On this episode of The Bernie Show on STL Sports Central, Bernie previews No. 13 Missouri’s showdown at No. 9 Ole Miss on Saturday, October 17. He breaks down the SEC football matchup, Missouri’s difficult remaining schedule, and why this game could separate two College Football Playoff contenders.
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26 min
October 13 What MLB’s Final Four Reveal About the Cardinals’ Rebuild
The Cardinals aren’t playing in October, but could the teams still standing tell us something about their future? Bernie Miklasz connects MLB’s final four to Chaim Bloom and the people rebuilding St. Louis.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie examines Andrew Friedman’s Tampa Bay network, its influence across baseball, and why he believes the Cardinals’ front office changes deserve a closer look.
He also tackles the question hanging over the rebuild: Can St. Louis build a legitimate contender without spending like the Dodgers or Yankees?
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24 min
October 09 Mizzou’s Playoff Hopes Could UNRAVEL Against Texas A&M
Mizzou’s playoff hopes are alive, but Texas A&M could put them in serious trouble. Bernie Miklasz explains why the Tigers must capitalize on their quarterback advantage before a brutal SEC stretch arrives.
On The Bernie Show, Bernie previews Mizzou vs. Texas A&M and examines Missouri’s path to the College Football Playoff.
He breaks down Austin Simmons vs. Marcel Reed, Jamal Roberts’ impact, Eli Drinkwitz’s struggles against the Aggies, and why the Florida victory needs to become a launching point.
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31 min
October 07 The Cardinals Spent More. What Did It ACTUALLY Get Them?
What do the Brewers and Rays understand that the Cardinals still need to figure out? Bernie Miklasz examines why St. Louis needs a better offensive plan, especially when Busch Stadium makes the home run harder to come by.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie challenges familiar complaints about the Cardinals’ small ball execution, then turns to the problems he believes deserve more attention: getting on base, hitting line drives, using the entire field, and finding advantages that opponents leave available.
Bernie also examines the Cardinals’ spending history and what Chaim Bloom could bring to an organization searching for a smarter path forward.
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36 min
October 06 The SEC Playoff Argument Mizzou Fans Need to Hear
Should a three-loss SEC team make the College Football Playoff ahead of a two-loss team from another conference? Bernie Miklasz says the standings alone won’t settle that argument, and Big Ten fans may have plenty to say about his reasoning.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie examines the SEC vs. Big Ten debate through schedule difficulty, nonconference results, national rankings and conference depth. He gives the Big Ten credit for its championship run while arguing that the SEC has the stronger overall conference in 2026.
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28 min
October 02 Cardinals Want a Core? Then PAY Alec Burleson
Alec Burleson wants to stay in St. Louis, so what are the Cardinals waiting for? Bernie Miklasz explains why a contract extension would put real weight behind the team’s promise to build around its young core.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie breaks down Burleson’s offense, improved first base defense, clubhouse leadership, and overlooked baserunning.
He also examines how Busch Stadium affects Burleson’s production, why his struggles against left-handed pitching shouldn’t derail extension talks, and what a potential deal could look like.
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33 min
September 30 The Cardinals Want Progress in 2027. What Will Actually Change?
The Cardinals need to show progress in 2027, but what will actually change? Chaim Bloom’s latest comments raise a question for St. Louis: how does this team get better while continuing to give its young players room to grow?
On The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz breaks down the next stage of the St. Louis Cardinals rebuild, the roster decisions ahead, and where he believes Bloom should look for help.
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41 min
September 28 Was the Cardinals’ 2026 Season Really a Failure?
The Cardinals finished 77-85 and missed the MLB playoffs again, but does that record really tell the story of the 2026 season? Bernie Miklasz explains why he believes judging the St. Louis Cardinals rebuild strictly by wins and losses completely misses the bigger picture.
Bernie breaks down the Cardinals’ dramatic second-half decline, the brutal Philadelphia series that helped send the season spiraling, Jordan Walker’s breakout production, JJ Wetherholt and the young core, and the rapid improvement of St. Louis’ farm system under Chaim Bloom.
He also compares the Cardinals to other MLB rebuilding teams and examines preseason projections that expected St. Louis to win significantly fewer games.
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31 min
September 25 Have Cardinals Fans Seen This Oli Marmol Story Before?
Cardinals fans have demanded a managerial change before. Bernie Miklasz thinks the history behind those calls raises an uncomfortable question about how Oli Marmol is being judged today.
On this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie connects the debate over Marmol to Joe Torre’s time in St. Louis, Tony La Russa’s early Cardinals seasons, and the expectations surrounding Chaim Bloom’s rebuild.
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38 min

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