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June 04, 2025 Bernie Sounds the Alarm: St. Louis Cardinals Pitching Crisis Brewing!
The Cardinals’ pitching is under the microscope after an ugly stretch of games vs the Rangers and Royals.
Bernie Miklasz breaks down the recent carnage on the mound, including Andre Pallante’s struggles, Kyle Leahy’s alarming trends, bullpen depth concerns, and why the upcoming brutal schedule could expose even more cracks. Is the hot streak over?
Can Marmol and Blake stabilize this staff before chaos ensues? Bernie has the answers!
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00:00 – Intro: Cardinals’ pitching problem?
00:51 – Brutal numbers from recent losses (Rangers & Royals)
02:06 – Two-out RBIs and 2-strike hits killing the Cardinals
03:02 – Hot streak cooling off — should we be worried?
06:15 – Breaking down starters’ struggles in 7 losses
07:08 – Andre Pallante: major liability right now
08:05 – Kyle Leahy’s alarming decline
09:20 – Why the schedule will stress this pitching staff
12:14 – Potential rotation shakeup: McGreevy? Matz?
16:33 – June/July will decide season — pitching must hold up

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19 min
June 03, 2025 NO REBUILD NEEDED?! The St. Louis Cardinals Are WINNING With This SECRET Plan!
In today’s Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz breaks down why John Mozeliak’s final season as Cardinals president of baseball operations is going far better than expected.
From preseason pessimism to a current Wild Card position, Bernie examines how the “runway season” plan is working and why Mo’s collaboration with Chaim Bloom has the Cardinals set up for future success. He also discusses trade deadline possibilities, young player development, and how this underdog team is winning with smarts, not payroll.
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00:00 — Intro & Bernie’s Media Appearances
01:24 — Why John Mozeliak’s Final Season Is Going Better Than Expected
03:16 — Offseason Doom & Payroll Cuts: How We Got Here
05:06 — Young Player Development: Who’s Breaking Out?
07:11 — Key Veterans Who Stayed & Are Delivering (Helsley, Matz, etc.)
09:26 — How the Cardinals Are Winning with Defense & Pitching
11:45 — Why This Is All Setting Up Perfectly for Chaim Bloom
17:14 — Comparing the Cardinals to the Dodgers: Payroll vs. Performance
23:24 — When Will Mozeliak Hand Off to Bloom? Mo Drops a Hint!
26:28 — Bernie’s Take on the Trade Deadline & Why It’s Too Soon to Predict

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37 min
June 02, 2025 Next Month Will DEFINE the St. Louis Cardinals Season
Bernie Miklasz breaks down the Cardinals’ recent road trip and what it revealed about the team, both good and bad.
With a daunting 32-game stretch ahead against contenders like the Cubs, Dodgers, Brewers, and Guardians, this will be a defining moment for the 2025 Cardinals. Are they legit playoff contenders or still a work in progress?
Bernie shares what to watch for and why the front office will be paying close attention as the trade deadline approaches.
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00:00 - Show Open + Road Trip Thoughts
01:11 - Sloppy Defense & Bullpen Struggles
02:58 - Orioles & Rangers Context
04:15 - Cardinals’ Offense Goes Cold in Texas
05:03 - Expectations Changing for the 2025 Cardinals
07:07 - Are the Cardinals Contenders or Pretenders?
09:39 - Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Turnaround Since April
14:08 - Who Are the 2025 Cardinals?
14:47 - The 32-Game GAUNTLET Ahead
20:17 - Why This Stretch Will Shape Trade Deadline Moves

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25 min
May 30, 2025 The TRUTH About Why the St. Louis Cardinals Are WINNING
The 2025 St. Louis Cardinals are one of MLB’s biggest surprises, but what’s driving their success?
Bernie Miklasz breaks down why this team has thrived with a true team-first mentality, elite defense, and a clubhouse culture shift that has unlocked new potential.
From balanced production across the lineup to exceptional baserunning and leadership, Bernie explains why this version of the Cardinals feels different — and why they’re built to sustain success all summer.
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0:00 — Intro: The Cardinals’ Surprising 2025 Season
1:13 — Why This Cardinals Team Is Different
2:57 — The “Rudderless Wreck” Fan Comments 🤯
4:21 — How Bernie’s Preseason Expectations Have Changed
7:07 — The Secret to Cardinals’ Success: TEAM Baseball
11:07 — The Numbers PROVING the Cardinals Are Legit
14:38 — Why Cardinals’ Defense Is ELITE 🔥
18:13 — How the Cardinals Spread Out Run Production
21:09 — The Truth About Cardinals’ Base Running
24:15 — The Culture Shift That SAVED the Cardinals

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35 min
May 29, 2025 The St. Louis Cardinals Secret Weapon Just Woke Up
Jordan Walker is on a tear. After a sluggish start to the season, the Cardinals’ right fielder has found his swing, and it’s loud.

Bernie Miklasz breaks down the numbers behind Walker’s recent offensive surge, including his insane exit velocity, clutch hitting, and potential to become a cornerstone of the Cardinals lineup.

Can he keep it going? And what’s different this time? Dive into the data, the mechanics, and the mindset behind Jordan Walker’s breakout.

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00:00 - Bernie’s Intro
01:55 - Walker Sparks Cardinals’ Series Win in Baltimore
03:25 - Clutch Hit That Changed the Game
05:00 - Strikeouts Don’t Tell the Full Story
06:45 - Walker’s 13-Game Tear: Key Stats & Trends
08:30 - Why His RISP Numbers Matter
10:05 - Comparing Walker & Gorman’s Offensive Output
11:30 - What’s Changed Under Brant Brown
13:20 - Advanced Metrics Prove Walker’s Progress
15:05 - Final Thoughts: Can Walker Keep This Going?

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27 min
May 28, 2025 This Stat PROVES Oli Marmol Is Doing an Elite Job | The Bernie Show
The St. Louis Cardinals have won 19 of their last 26 and sit 7 games over .500, despite slashing payroll and making no major free-agent signings.
So how are they doing it? Bernie Miklasz breaks it down with numbers that might surprise you, including a direct comparison between Oli Marmol and Tony La Russa through their first 541 games as Cardinals manager.
Watch as Bernie debunks the myth of Marmol being overmatched and lays out a compelling case for why St. Louis fans need to appreciate what’s happening under this manager’s leadership.
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00:00 – Cardinals Rally for Comeback Win Over Orioles
01:06 – Cardinals Among MLB’s Best Despite Budget Cuts
02:34 – Sticking with Struggling Young Players: Gorman & Walker
04:09 – Outperforming Big-Spending Teams
05:15 – Evaluating Marmol Fairly: Not Every Mistake = Bad Manager
07:11 – Cardinals Are a Top 10 Team in Most Key Stats
09:29 – If Front Office Has Failed, Manager Must Be Thriving
12:09 – DraftKings Pick Six Breakdown
16:23 – Marmol Now Longest-Tenured Manager in NL Central
25:17 – Shocking Stat: Marmol Has Better Record Than La Russa at Same Point

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42 min
May 28, 2025 Bernie EXPOSES the St. Louis Cardinals Biggest Problem
In this episode of The Bernie Show, Bernie Miklasz dives deep into the brewing NL Central race between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs.
With the Cards gaining ground but still trailing, Bernie examines the offensive firepower of the Cubs, their deep and dangerous lineup, and why the Cardinals have been too inconsistent to keep pace. He also highlights the impact of schedule quirks, upcoming head-to-head matchups, and key metrics showing where each team excels... or falls short.
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00:00 – Show Intro + Memorial Day Thoughts
01:07 – Can the Cardinals Catch the Cubs?
02:18 – Why the NL Central Race Is Heating Up
03:01 – Cardinals vs Cubs: Pitching and Bullpen
04:12 – The Real Gap: Cubs’ Elite Offense
07:23 – DraftKings Pick6 Promo
08:41 – Back to Cubs vs Cardinals
10:54 – Cubs’ Late-Inning Dominance
12:57 – Cubs’ Remaining Schedule Advantage
13:24 – Can the Cardinals Keep Up Offensively?
17:03 – Cardinals’ Offensive Inconsistency
20:05 – Cubs’ Offensive Depth & Power
22:29 – Ballpark Factor Myth
22:51 – Final Thoughts + June 23 Series Preview

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25 min
May 23, 2025 Can the St. Louis Cardinals Sustain This Hot Streak?
The Cardinals welcome the Arizona Diamondbacks in for a 3 game series at Busch this weekend. Lots to preview today with Joe Roderick and Ryan Fagan, plus the debut of a new segment; Friday Faces!

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24 min
May 22, 2025 How the St. Louis Cardinals Win WITHOUT Strikeouts | The Bernie Show
Bernie Miklasz dusts off his 1948 Columbus Redbirds cap to reveal why the 2025 St. Louis Cardinals are thriving on the mound despite a bottom-tier strikeout rate.
From leading MLB in outs above average to ranking top-10 in Pitching+, Bernie breaks down:
• How pinpoint location and low walk rates keep hitters off balance
• Why Arenado, Winn & Co. turn grounders into outs at a historic clip
• The hidden value of pop-ups, ground-ball distribution and home-run suppression
• Dusty Blake’s new tech-driven tweaks that fuel the old-school approach

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34 min
May 21, 2025 Why Ivan Herrera MUST Stay at DH | The Bernie Show
After a disappointing series loss to the Detroit Tigers, Bernie Miklasz dives deep into what went wrong for the St. Louis Cardinals.
From sloppy at-bats and bullpen letdowns to poor lineup decisions, Bernie doesn’t hold back. He explains why Iván Herrera should stay out of the catcher spot, evaluates Andre Pallante’s shaky outing, and warns fans of a tough 18-game stretch ahead. Has this team already peaked? Bernie says no, but the next few weeks will tell us everything.

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32 min

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