Bernie chats with Fangraphs writer Ben Clemens. Ben takes a look at the Cardinals' recent surge and while he likes what he sees offensively, he still expresses concern over the team's pitching staff long term.

Bernie talks about how Lars Nootbaar has proven he can be a tentpole outfielder for the Cardinals, meaning he can be an anchor for the outfield on a daily basis similar to the roles Jim Edmonds and Matt Holliday played. Bernie also weighs in on Nootbaar leading off and Nolan Gorman getting a start against LHP Wade Miley.

Bernie praises Jack Flaherty both for his outing and how he worked to build up Willson Contreras after previously throwing him under the bus while questioning if his dominant outing is a sign of better things to come.

Bernie is adjusting to having plenty of positive Cardinals notes to talk about after the team won for the seventh time in eight games.

Bernie reacts to Jayson Tatum's comments after the Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers to win game 7. Bernie talks about how Tatum has emerged as a legit superstar while Doc Rivers' days as a championship caliber head coach may be numbered.

Bernie check in with Jim Heuer for a Stanley Cup Playoffs update. Bernie and Jim talk about how Dallas has responded to every challenge presented so far in the postseason, and what's next for Edmonton and Toronto after seeing their seasons come to an end this weekend.

Bernie makes a call for Oliver Marmol to using Lars Nootbaar in a traditional platoon atop the Cardinals lineup when his numbers versus lefthanded pitching are superior to Tommy Edman's and many others.

The Score baseball writer Travis Sawchik joins Bernie as he tries to put his fingers on why the Cardinals were quick to throw Willson Contreras under the bus for the team's pitching woes. Bernie also rants about how the Cardinal Way has lost its way as years of feasting on weak competition in the NL Central has caught up with the organization.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis CITY SC beat writer Tom Timmermann after CITY lost for the fourth time in six contests. Tom talks about how fans shouldn't be surprised by the team's recent struggles and why the team's fortunes could turn as players return from injuries.

Bernie dives into what the real issue has been with Willson Contreras as he returns to catching after having been made a scapegoat for the team's pitching woes. He also urges fans to lay off the panic button after Paul DeJong had a couple of rough games at the plate.