Bernie Bits - a quick look at the day's top stories

Mike Shildt had his interim (or interm, per Anthony) tag removed. Nearly everyone agrees that it's the right move. Nearly. Anthony, J.R. and Austin go on the search to find the one person who DOESN'T think it's a good idea. Because we all know there's someone who feels that way.

Jack Flaherty is putting together something special. His month of August was phenomenal, but is he becoming this team's new true ace? Anthony and J.R. discuss.

More Shildt talk... and more searching for someone to bring a legitimate argument against him. The guys sift through your text messages and Mic Drops.

The Backpage - a return to the top stories of the day

What does Mizzou need to do this year to prove Barry Odom is their long term guy? The guys break down what they need to see out of this year's team for Odom to earn another year as the head coach in Columbia.

Joe Sheehan joins Anthony and J.R. to talk about the Cardinals and the topic from today's show about whether or not the argument that the Cardinals need a star player is just a crutch argument, and he shares whether his preseason pick of the Cardinals and Brewers in the N.L. Wild Card Game has changed, and much more.

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Anthony and J.R. return to talk about the Cardinals... What's to say the Cardinals won't crash like the Pirates did since their last meeting, and is the argument about whether or not they need a star player a crutch in sports talk conversations? More on the discussion from the guys as well as from you on the text line.

Odell Beckham Jr. got paid... but is he worth it? Because with the talent comes the baggage. Anthony and J.R. take a look at both sides of the argument.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today focused on a managerial study for his latest piece about how salaries have actually gone down over the last few years and how front offices are spending more money investing into general managers... Anthony and J.R. take a look into this trend and how it's even impacted here locally with Matheny and Shildt.

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Bernie's Bits - a quick look at the day's top stories

All year we've talked about how this Cardinals team needs a "star," but is that argument a crutch? Anthony and J.R. break it down while getting your thoughts on the topic through the text line.

Gregg Williams is back in the news, after calling a Browns player stupid for the way he tackled. We keep hearing people hype up the Browns as a team that could win 6-7 games this year because of all the talent they have. But what about coaching? How much does coaching matter in each sport? Do we exaggerate the impact or can it ruin/elevate players?

What's the biggest question heading into the college football season? For right now, it's who will start under center for the Crimson Tide on Saturday. Anthony and J.R. break it down.

The Backpage - a return to the top stories of the day

Dan McLaughlin, Cardinals broadcaster, joins Anthony and J.R. to talk about how Bader has been able to wow everyone, how the Adam Wainwright situation plays out, how the cohesive nature of this franchise, especially with Oquendo and Shildt, has been so big in the team's turn around. And much more.

The Crossover with Kevin Wheeler

Bernie Bits - a quick look at the day's top stories

Blue's Notebook: Anthony and J.R. take a look into the Blues event at Ballpark Village yesterday with sound from some of the biggest Blues, and a look into the Blues new 3rd jersey... a deep look into the alternate sweater.

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Who Won The Weekend?

So much has been said about the timing of the managerial move, mostly about why the Cardinals waited so long... but Anthony Stalter and Jeremy Rutherford, in for Bernie and Michelle, break down why it happened at the right time and why it's best didn't happen any later than it did.

What can we attribute most to this turnaround? Anthony and J.R. break it down to four major components of what deserves the most credit.

There's no surprise there has been an infusion of youth into this team, and more so, this turnaround. Anthony and J.R. take a look into the Baby Birds who have fueled this team's success as of late.

The Backpage - a return to the top stories of the day

Mark Saxon on The Athletic shares his inside observations on the difference in the clubhouse from the change of Matheny to Shildt, how Yadi has been on another level when it comes to energy and spirit, what's a vulnerability the Cardinals have down this stretch run, and more.

Matt Holliday is back in the bigs, only this time with his original team, the Colorado Rockies. Bernie and Michelle talk about how fitting it is that he got called up a day before the Cardinals come to town and they share clips of Holliday's interview on Scoops with Danny Mac.

The Crossover with Kevin Wheeler

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain joins Bernie and Michelle to talk about his Hollywood career and the role for Young and the Restless that he recently had to turn down, what to expect from Deshaun Watson this year, will the Texans defense be able to return to form under Romeo Crennel,  and much more.

College football predictions... with Bernie and Michelle out next week, they dig into some predictive questions about the upcoming 2018 season. Things like: who's more likely to finish the season at their current school, Jalen Hurts or Urban Meyer? Who is more likely to win the national championship, Alabama/Clemson or the field? What Week 1 matchup will have the biggest impact on the upcoming season? And many more.

John Mozeliak has made great moves, even if it's his mistakes that get the most attention. Bernie and Michelle discuss how the President of Baseball Operations deserves a little more credit.

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Bernie Bits - a quick look at the day's top stories

Anything seems possible for the Cardinals, but the Chicago Cubs aren't going anywhere. Bernie and Michelle take time to put things into perspective when it comes to the Northsiders. They're going to put up a fight.

The Browns beat the Eagles, 5-0, last night. Bernie and Michelle talk about Tyrod Taylor leaving the game with a hand injury before returning, Baker Mayfield not looking sharp, and Nick Foles looking even worse. What, if anything, can you take away from this preseason game.

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