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July 02, 2025 Bernie Rants: St. Louis Cardinals Offense is a Feast-or-Famine MESS!
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 like ancient history. Can the Cardinals ever return to having true MVP-caliber bats? What will it take? Join Bernie for an honest, deep dive on the state of Cardinals baseball.

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00:00 - Bernie intro & show setup
00:47 - Cardinals’ desperate need for star hitters
04:21 - The offense: good players, no great players
08:59 - The outfield mess continues
10:49 - Why 9th in runs doesn’t tell the full story
15:21 - Feast or famine: Cardinals’ extreme offense
27:02 - STL’s rich history of star hitters vs. now
33:12 - Can the Cardinals build a star-powered future?

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42 min
July 01, 2025 Why Erick Fedde Is DOOMING the St. Louis Cardinals Playoff Hopes | The Bernie Show
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 also explores what the playoff rotation might look like and warns that the Cardinals’ rotation “levee” could break without reinforcements.

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00:00 - Bernie’s intro + where to follow his work
01:21 - The “levee breaks” metaphor for Erick Fedde
02:15 - Fedde’s strikeout, walk, and contact rates exposed
04:00 - The brutal Statcast metrics on Fedde
06:10 - Fedde’s pitches: What’s working and what isn’t
08:53 - How Fedde’s been lucky — and why that’s ending
11:12 - Fedde’s last 2 starts: The meltdown in numbers
13:26 - DraftKings pick six promo
16:00 - The Edman trade and how the Cards got Fedde
17:50 - Fedde’s decline since leaving the White Sox
19:51 - Should the Cardinals have traded Fedde in the offseason?
21:18 - What could the Cards realistically get for Fedde now?
23:08 - Who’s the #3 starter if Cards make playoffs?
25:20 - Why the rotation levee may break without change
29:00 - Bernie’s closing thoughts on Fedde and the Cardinals

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33 min
June 30, 2025 The St. Louis Cardinals Are SHOCKING MLB: Bernie Explains Why
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 adversity.
Plus, he urges fans (himself included!) to stop overreacting to the team’s slumps. Are the Cardinals for real? Bernie says yes, and explains why.
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00:00 – Bernie’s intro
01:33 – Cardinals dominate Cleveland: 21-6 run
03:25 – Mikolas struggles but team responds
05:07 – Why the Cardinals keep bouncing back
10:40 – Accepting who the Cardinals really are
20:00 – How other contenders are struggling too
24:22 – Final thoughts: Stop doubting this team

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28 min
June 27, 2025 Is This the END of the St. Louis Cardinals Playoff Hopes? | The Bernie Show
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 this means for their playoff hopes. Plus, he looks ahead at a critical stretch before the All-Star break.

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00:00 – Bernie kicks off the show, promotes STL Sports Central
00:57 – Why this split felt like a Cubs win, not “just” a split
03:06 – How the Cardinals wasted momentum after winning the first two
05:13 – The brutal offensive numbers in the final two games
07:12 – Cubs bullpen domination: 14 shutout innings
09:00 – Playoff odds take a hit after series split
12:42 – Cardinals’ growing problem vs. left-handed pitching
16:06 – The trend: lefty starters are shutting down STL more each month
18:34 – Why the Cardinals’ righty bats aren’t solving the lefty problem
21:43 – The critical stretch ahead before the All-Star break

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27 min
June 26, 2025 The St. Louis Cardinals BIG Mistake with Jordan Walker | The Bernie Show
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 hope? It’s all on the table in today’s hard-hitting Bernie Show.
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00:00 – Intro
01:17 – Jordan Walker Placed on IL (Appendicitis)
03:06 – How Injuries Have Disrupted Walker’s Development
04:20 – Bernie Asks: How Long Can Cardinals Stick With Him?
07:22 – Recap of Walker’s Promising Rookie Season (2023)
09:35 – Statcast vs. Reality: Bernie Challenges the Metrics
12:57 – How Cardinals Mishandled Walker Early On
20:50 – The Alarming Numbers: K Rate, OPS, Contact Issues
26:32 – Pitchers Are Exploiting Walker: Low & Away Breakdown
30:30 – What’s Next? Playing Time, Minors, or Trade?

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39 min
June 25, 2025 PCA’s Blunder Hands St. Louis Cardinals the Win! The Bernie Show
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 to support this scrappy, lovable squad—and whether the Cubs might be overrated. Don’t miss this all-time great chapter in the Cardinals-Cubs rivalry.
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00:00 – Instant Reaction: Cardinals Win a Classic
01:10 – Masyn Winn’s Insane Tag-Up from Second
02:45 – Winn’s Offensive Explosion: HR + Double
04:05 – Alec Burleson’s Diving Catch in Right Field
05:20 – Burleson’s Viral Net-Crash Catch
06:10 – Arenado’s Barehanded Play of the Year
10:00 – Are the Cubs Overrated? Bernie Investigates
14:35 – Cubs’ Soft Schedule Exposed
20:00 – Cardinals Staying Close Despite Tougher Path
24:50 – Upcoming Schedules: Cubs vs Cards vs Brewers
26:00 – Bernie’s Pitch: Why Fans Should Show Up
30:20 – What Makes This Cardinals Team So Fun to Watch
36:00 – Masyn Winn’s Quote That Says It All

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39 min
June 24, 2025 The St. Louis Cardinals Just EXPOSED the Cubs in Brutal Fashion! | The Bernie Show
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 further than people think, and how Busch Stadium is becoming a weapon for the Redbirds in 2025.
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00:00 – Cardinals Blast 4 HRs in Cubs Beatdown
01:20 – Bernie Destroys the “Busch Hurts Hitters” Myth
02:45 – Cardinals Dominate Cubs’ Top-Ranked Offense
04:10 – Statcast: Cardinals Crush 20 Balls 94+ MPH
06:09 – Liberatore Saves the Bullpen with Strong Start
07:27 – Lefties Take Over: Burleson, Gorman, Noot, Donovan
09:12 – Cards Cut Division Gap in Half
10:05 – Team Offense Surging: 15 HR in Last 9 Games
11:36 – Will Marmol Prioritize Winning Over “Runway” Time?
15:28 – Bernie Rant: National Media Doesn’t Know the Numbers
20:17 – Busch Stadium Is a Home Field Weapon
24:55 – Final Word: Cards Are Resilient, Hungry, and Underrated

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33 min
June 23, 2025 MLB Is KILLING This Rivalry! Bernie Explains How
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 Cardinals hold their own? Or will the Cubs slam the door on St. Louis’ postseason hopes?
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00:00 - Bernie Opens: Why Are Cubs & Cardinals Playing So Late?
01:36 - Have the Cardinals Lost National Relevance?
03:13 - MLB Ignores This Rivalry. But Why?
05:16 - DraftKings Breakdown: Bet on Crow-Armstrong?
08:05 - Cubs Offense vs. Cardinals: A Reality Check
10:36 - What If the Cardinals Get Swept? Bernie Lays Out Scenarios
13:30 - Wild Card Odds and NL Central Math
16:11 - Cards Thrive as Underdogs. Can They Do It Again?
18:12 - Statement Series? Cardinals Need to Prove It
20:38 - This Stretch Will Decide If Cardinals Buy or Sell

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26 min
June 20, 2025 Is Nolan Arenado's Time in St. Louis OVER?! | The Bernie Show
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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32 min
June 19, 2025 The St. Louis Cardinals BROKE Their Best Reliever | The Bernie Show
Bernie Miklasz takes a deep, data-driven dive into the mysterious decline of Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. From a dominant 2024 campaign to one of the worst fastballs in baseball this season, Bernie breaks down the alarming trends, pitch selection issues, and organizational failures holding Helsley back.
With the trade deadline looming, is it too late for the Cardinals to salvage his value? And will the front office make another short-sighted mistake?
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00:00 – Bernie’s Intro & Lou Gehrig Hat Story
01:20 – The Mystery of Ryan Helsley Begins
02:46 – Why His Fastball Has Become a Liability
04:28 – Stat Breakdown: From Top 36% to Bottom 13%
06:00 – Decline in Whiff Rate & Release Point Issues
08:06 – Predictable Pitching Patterns: Hitter Advantage
10:59 – Bernie Rants on Cardinals Ignoring the Problem
13:02 – Curveball Stats: Why Won’t They Use It?
19:31 – Part 2: What This Means for Helsley’s Trade Value
24:52 – Bubble Wrap Treatment & Trade Deadline Dilemma

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36 min

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