He highlights how the team’s overload of left-handed bats—many of whom underperform against lefties—has created a structural offensive weakness that opposing teams continue to exploit.

Even with Ivan Herrera’s injury factored in, Bernie argues the problem is deeper than just missing one player. He also calls out the St. Louis media and fanbase for making excuses, insists the Cardinals need to thin their left-handed depth, and closes by advocating for Chaim Bloom to lead trade discussions instead of Mozeliak.

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00:00 - Bernie introduces the topic: Cardinals can’t hit lefties

01:44 - Mozeliak’s roster to blame for lineup imbalance

03:09 - STL lefty hitters: .201 AVG vs. LHP, 8 HR in 407 AB

06:42 - Gore, Abbott, Boyd & others dominate STL lineup

09:08 - Injury excuses? Bernie says enough already

13:32 - Right-handed bats also underwhelming vs. LHP

18:48 - Lefties crush righties, but teams just keep throwing LHP

34:52 - Cardinals must consider trading from LH surplus