Bernie looks back on Adam Wainwright and his effect on the Cardinals franchise the last 17 seasons after news broke Thursday Wainwright will start the 2023 season on the injured list.

Bernie wonders why Calle Rosen has been so underrated by the both the media and the Blues before checking in on a struggling Jordan Walker for the Cardinals. Bernie continues on by previewing Thursday and Friday's Sweet 16 games, and gives his thoughts on how to make some money while watching.

Bernie discusses why Adam Wainwright's injury may be a blessing in disguise for both his long term health and the Cardinals rotation this season and the future. Bernie also questions the St. Louis media's reluctance to question the Cardinals about anything.

Bernie talks about how Joel Hofer has impressed over his three-game stint with the Blues while expressing concern over the team's inconsistent play in front of him.

Bernie questions both why Andrew Knizner remains the frontrunner for the Cardinals' backup catcher spot and why Tres Barrera hasn't gotten more playing time despite being praised by Oli Marmol. Bernie also rants about the Jeff Luhnow's lasting legacy of how the Cardinals overhype prospects minus Luhnow's ability to get great returns for flawed players.

Bernie visits with Joe Sheehan who publishes his baseball newsletter at joesheehan.com. Joe reviews the 2023 World Baseball Classic and offers up his outlook for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2023.

Bernie chats with The Score basketball editor Matthew Winick to preview the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Matthew talks about why he likes Arkansas' chances of making its way through the Final Four as he previews all of the third round matchups.

Bernie questions if Jordan Walker will open the season on the 26-man roster after his performance has noticeably declined after injuring his shoulder on March 11. Bernie points out how he believes the team downplayed the injury as has been its standard operating practice in recent decades.

Bernie offers up his thoughts on a thrilling World Baseball Classic Final that saw Japan defeat Team USA. He also weighs in on Rob Manfred's tweaks to the pace of play rules including trying to regulate batboys and batgirls.

Bernie questions why the NCAA Tournament has been significantly more lower scoring than everyone expected coming in. Bernie then goes on to go by the numbers as to which of the 16 teams left that could favor.