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