Bernie checks in on the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as three second round series near their completion. He then directs his attention to the NBA with a Game 7 looming between Minnesota and Denver and back and forth series between the Knicks and Pacers.

Bernie points out how Oli Marmol is more of a victim of organizational ineptitude than anything being forced to make moves like starting Matthew Liberatore with a lack of better options in Triple-A. Bernie also points out how a quick fix like hiring Albert Pujols or Yadier Molina would be nothing more than eye candy.

Bernie explains why things may get even worse for the Cardinals as he points out signs of trouble at the plate.

Bernie chats with legendary horse racing writer Dick Jerardi ahead of the Preakness Stakes. Dick makes his picks including if Mystik Dan can repeat his Kentucky Derby magic.

Bernie goes into detail on how the Cardinals' pitching has declined over the past decade including how the depth that previously existed in a formerly robust farm system has evaporated.

Bernie visits with USA TODAY senior baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. Bob talks about how he's seen the Cardinals organization decline and the amount of work needed to restore its past glory.

Bernie shares his initial thoughts on the 2024 NFL schedule including to being subject to an innordinate amount of New York Jets games on national TV.

Bernie talks about how he wasn't surprised to see the Cardinals squander a chance to sweep a series from the Angels in Anaheim.

Bernie previews the Cardinals' Wednesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as they look for their first sweep of the season.

Bernie goes off on Alec Burleson continuing to only get intermittent playing time despite arguably being the team's second best hitter behind the injured Willson Contreras to date this season.