Bernie previews a pivotal series in the AL Central featuring two of the season's surprise teams.

Bernie breaks down Nolan Gorman's recent power surge at the plate, and talks about how the offense could use a productive Jordan Walker to help combat injuries and ineffectiveness. Bernie also talks about the impact of relief pitcher Keynan Middleton being lost for the season.

Bernie visits with USA TODAY MLB writer Gabe Lacques. Gabe talks about the ongoing impact gambling has had on baseball with a round of suspensions and a lifetime ban issued this week. Gabe also provides his assessment of where the Cardinals stack up two months into the season.

Bernie talks about how the pressure is on for Jayson Tatum to bring home an NBA title to cement his legacy in Boston as falling short doesn't fly for a storied franchise like the Celtics.

Bernie chats with CBSSports.com college sports writer Dennis Dodd. Dennis talks about the recent court settlement ordering the NCAA to retroactively compensate players for NIL, and how The University of Missouri has been able to be one of the NIL trend setters.

Less than a week after the surging Cardinals were the talk of the town, Bernie examines their recent skid that has seen the team go 3-4 on its current road trip and points out some areas of concern.

Bernie talks about how disappointed he was by the Cardinals' performance Monday night in Houston as they snatched defeat from the hands of victory.

Bernie provides some additional stats showing just how poorly most of the Cardinals outfielders have been performing at the plate this season with Michael Siani not even being one of the top concerns.

Bernie talks about the maddening inconsistency of the Cardinals outfield as the outfielders Oliver Marmol keeps playing are trending in the wrong direction at the plate. Bernie also points out how the Cardinals still have a leadership void in the clubhouse with some veterans potentially not doing enough to help their younger teammates.

St. Louis Battlehawks coach Anthony Becht checks in ahead of the Battlehawks hosting the San Antonio Brahamas in St. Louis' first home pro football playoff game in more than 20 years. Anthony provides an update on quarterback A.J. McCarron's ankle, previews what it will take to beat the Brahmas for the third time this season, and talks about the importance of having a big crowd at the Dome on Sunday.