Bernie chats with MLB.com Cardinals beat writer John Denton who joins the show from Florida where he's covering Spring Training. John examines the impact the World Baseball Classic is having on players both participating in it and benefitting from extra opportunities. John also talks about how Lars Nootbaar's impact on Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic is very similar to how he energizes the Cardinals, and how he could be the answer in the leadoff spot this season in St. Louis.

Bernie visits with backheeled.com editor Joe Lowery to recap MLS Matchday 3 that saw St. Louis CITY SC become just the second MLS expansion team to start 3-0. Joe talks about how he was surprised by how St. Louis CITY SC has played at a level higher than the sum of its parts, even if he expected the team to be a little better than what other national pundits were predicting. Joe also explains what elements of CITY's fast start might be flukish.

Bernie explores whether the Carolina Panthers acquired the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to peddle it for a better package of picks. He then speculates if Adam Wainwright will be able to pitch effectively this season if his velocity maxes out at 86 m.p.h.

Bernie chats with ESPN college basketball writer John Gasaway. John explains why Utah State's 10 seed doesn't do it justice and what he likes about Missouri under Dennis Gates. John also explains how various rankings metrics including KenPom are used to select and seed teams in the NCAA Tournament.

Bernie previews Mizzou's matchup with Utah State in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Bernie points out how Utah State won't be a pushover with former UMBC coach Ryan Odom at the helm. He then shifts his attention to the Illini as he wonders what team will show up against Arkansas.

Bernie is excited after a fun sports weekend for the St. Louis teams. Bernie talks about the Battlehawks feeding off the boisterous crowd at the Dome in the home opener and what has stood out about St. Louis CITY SC as it improved to 3-0 on Saturday.

Bernie offers up some quick thoughts on Baseball Prospectus' 2023 predictions for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Bernie reacts to his interview with Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. Bernie points to Doug Armstrong's comments about needing to find a leader as he discusses who could be the next captain. He also talks about the evolution of the team, as the Blues look to add speed to the lineup as shown by the recent additions of Kasperi Kapanen and Jakub Vrana.

Bernie visits with St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong. Doug talks about where the Blues' season went off the rails and his approach to retooling the team ahead of the trade deadline. He also makes a call for a leader to emerge for next season's team.

Bernie offers up instant reaction to Saint Louis University's decisive win over Kim English and George Mason. Bernie also previews Mizzou and Illinois' conference tournament openers and talks about what he liked and what he didn't from the Cardinals' exhibition match against Nicaragua.