Bernie Central

By STL Sports Central

This is Bernie Central from STL Sports Central. Listen to the audio of The Bernie Show which now airs on the STL Sports Central YouTube page. For more information log on to STLSportsCentral.com.... more

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November 19, 2025 It's Time for Stan Kroenke to Save Mizzou Football
In this episode of The Bernie Show on STL Sports Central, Bernie Miklasz argues that for Mizzou football to truly compete with the heavyweights of the SEC, they need a financial game-changer. Bernie points to the massive success of programs like Oregon (Phil Knight) and Texas Tech (Cody Campbell) to show how billionaire donors can fast-track a team to the top.
Bernie proposes a controversial solution: Stan Kroenke. Despite the lingering bad blood regarding the Rams' departure from St. Louis, Bernie explains why the "Man from Mora" is the only person with the resources to turn Mizzou into a perennial contender.
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21min
November 18, 2025 The INSANITY of the SEC Coaching Carousel & Lane Kiffin
Bernie Miklasz returns for another episode of The Bernie Show on STL Sports Central, presented by DraftKings.
In this episode, Bernie sounds off on the absolute chaos of the college football coaching carousel. With rumors swirling around Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin potentially leaving for Florida or LSU while the season is still active, Bernie asks the hard questions: Why are contracts not binding? Why is tampering allowed and even endorsed by university administrators?
Bernie breaks down the influence of super-agent Jimmy Sexton and compares the college football landscape to Major League Baseball to show just how ridiculous the current system is. Later in the show, Bernie discusses what this chaotic environment means for Mizzou Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz. Could Drinkwitz be a target for big openings?
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20min
November 17, 2025 Are the Blues ACTUALLY Any Better Run Than the Cardinals?
Bernie breaks down a growing St. Louis sports debate. Fans love comparing the St. Louis Blues and the St. Louis Cardinals, but are the Blues held to the same standard. In this episode, Bernie looks at the Blues terrible 2025 start, their payroll decisions, the lack of effort on the ice, and the long term issues that Doug Armstrong and Alexander Steen must face if a rebuild becomes necessary.
Bernie also explains why the Cardinals struggles are rooted in talent and direction, not culture or effort, and how Chaim Bloom is reshaping the organization from top to bottom. Later, Bernie checks in on his Mizzou prediction as the Tigers crushed Mississippi State behind a dominant rushing attack.
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18min
November 14, 2025 Chaim Bloom Faces His First Real Cardinals Test This Offseason
Chaim Bloom has already helped rebuild the St. Louis Cardinals farm system into FanGraphs’ No. 1 ranked pipeline in Major League Baseball, but now the pressure shifts to the big league club and a massive 2025 to 2026 offseason.
In today’s episode of The Bernie Show on STL Sports Central, Bernie Miklasz explains why this winter is Bloom’s first real “prove it” moment as Cardinals president of baseball operations. Bernie details how Bloom overhauled player development, highlights the Joshua Baez transformation as an example of the new system working, and contrasts that with how prospects like Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker never got this level of help on their way up.
Bernie also digs into Bloom’s messy exit from Boston, including the anonymous front office criticism that he was “too indecisive” and the “analysis by paralysis” label, then shows how Bloom says he has learned from that experience and rebuilt his leadership style around alignment and clear accountability in St. Louis.
From there, Bernie lays out the huge questions in front of Bloom this offseason. Will he move Sonny Gray to a contender. Can he find the right Nolan Arenado trade. Is Brendan Donovan the piece that brings back a cost controlled starter. Does Lars Nootbaar become a chip for more upside or more depth. What happens with Willson Contreras and the rest of the core as the Cardinals try to turn an elite farm system into a legitimate contender.
Plus, in the weekly Bernie Guarantee presented by St. Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, Bernie gives his pick on Missouri vs Mississippi State, explains why he is taking Mizzou on the moneyline, and leans on the Tigers rushing attack against a soft Mississippi State run defense, with Missouri sitting as roughly a touchdown favorite at home.
He wraps by circling back to Bloom’s own challenge to St. Louis, including his recent comments with Randy Karraker inviting fans and media to “come at me” and hold him accountable. Cardinals fans want action, not slogans, and this winter is where Bloom can finally bust up the old Boston narrative and show who he is in his second chance.
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23min
November 13, 2025 Should the Cardinals Trade Ivan Herrera or Keep Their Best Hitter?
Bernie Miklasz breaks down a surprising note from The Athletic suggesting the St. Louis Cardinals would listen on Iván Herrera. Bernie explains why Herrera is one of St. Louis’ most valuable hitters, how his elite production against left handed pitching changes the conversation, and what Chaim Bloom should demand in any trade talks.
Bernie also lays out the few reasons the Cardinals might even consider it, including Herrera’s injuries, defensive questions, and the crowded catcher pipeline with Rainiel Rodriguez, Jimmy Crooks, Leonardo Bernal, and Pedro Pages.
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18min
November 12, 2025 Why the Cardinals Should Trade Sonny Gray This Winter
Bernie Miklasz dives deep into Sonny Gray’s future with the St. Louis Cardinals.
With a massive $35 million salary due in 2026 and a no-trade clause to consider, Bernie breaks down why Chaim Bloom may look to trade Gray this offseason, and why it makes perfect sense for the Cardinals’ long-term rebuild.
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19min
November 11, 2025 Bernie LOSES IT Over the Dumbest Cardinals Debate Yet!
Bernie Miklasz takes the gloves off on the latest St. Louis chatter about bringing back Miles Mikolas for 2026.
The stats are brutal, the road splits are worse, and the franchise has moved on. With Chaim Bloom reshaping the St. Louis Cardinals, this episode lays out why a Mikolas reunion is a non-starter and what a sensible pitching plan looks like instead: short-term bargains, depth buys, possible trades for controllable arms, and selective looks at Japan and the KBO.
He also discusses why leaning on “innings eater” narratives and clubhouse quotes misses the point in 2026.
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23min
November 10, 2025 Bernie SOUNDS Off on Kirby Moore’s Incompetent Game Plan
Bernie Miklasz breaks down Missouri’s 38–17 loss to No. 3 Texas A&M, why true freshman QB Matt Zollers struggled in his first start, and how the Tigers’ coaching staff set him up for a long day.
He digs into predictable route concepts, protection issues, and the SEC-only numbers that show Mizzou’s passing offense has cratered. We also look at the broader trend under Eli Drinkwitz, strong against unranked opponents, not good enough vs ranked teams, and what has to change now.
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29min
November 07, 2025 Have We Underrated Alec Burleson? Bernie Explains Why He’s Changed His Mind
Bernie Miklasz breaks down Alec Burleson’s breakout 2025 season, his surprising Silver Slugger win, and why the St. Louis Cardinals young slugger may finally be earning the recognition he deserves.
Bernie compares Burleson to Brendan Donovan, highlights his major defensive improvements, and makes the case for why St. Louis should consider locking him up long-term.
Plus: Bernie’s first “Bernie Guarantee” of the season presented by St. Louis Hot Tub Warehouse, where he previews Mizzou vs. No. 3 Texas A&M and predicts whether the Tigers can cover the spread
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18min
November 06, 2025 Are the Blues Falling Apart?! Bernie SOUNDS OFF on Binnington’s Brutal Start
Bernie Miklasz breaks down the wild scene in Washington where Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal and Jordan Binnington briefly tucked the puck into his pants before a linesman retrieved it.
He talks about why Binnington did it, how it landed with fans and media, and what it reveals about a brutal start for the Blues.
Then Bernie dives into the goaltending metrics, quality starts, high-danger save rates, and where this season has gone wrong in front of the crease.
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19min

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