Bernie takes a look at how the Cardinals stack up to the rest of the competition in the NL Central. Bernie points out how the Brewers still are the top challenger, but the Cubs are not going to be a doormat this season. Bernie also lauds the Brewers for being able to get William Contreras on the cheap while the Cardinals had to open up the wallet for Willson. He then explains how the only way to get Bill DeWitt, Jr. to make changes is for him to feel the impact in the wallet as he points out how Mike Matheny's ouster was a direct result of dwindling fan support.

Bernie catches up with Ira Kaufman at joebucsfan.com to talk about Bruce Springsteen kicking off his farewell tour Wednesday night in Tampa. Ira gives the Boss a B+ for his concert as he lamented a couple of exclusions in the set list and a lack of interaction with the crowd. Bernie and Ira also share some of their favorite Springsteen songs and memories.

Bernie is talking Mizzou basketball after a solid win over a struggling LSU team. Bernie points out how Kobe Brown is playing at an elite level and asks who was the last player who had such a strong all-around game.

Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie offers up his final thoughts on how the abolition of the shift shouldn't have a significant impact on Nolan Gorman given how the Cardinals shifted less than any other team last season. Bernie also says if there's a need to question Nolan Gorman's competency at second base, then he clearly is an inferior defender to Jeff Kent.

Bernie is broadcasting from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie tells the story about the time he missed out on a chance to meet Bruce Springsteen backstage after not noticing Bob Costas trying to get his attention at a concert. Bernie then looks into SLU's disappointing loss at Fordham Tuesday as being indicative of why Travis Ford will go down as a good, but not great coach. He compares that contest to many of Mizzou's shortcomings over the past decade.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie continues his Cardinals conversation from the previous segment as he looks at the Cardinals offense. While he praises the signing of Willson Contreras, he looks at who will contribute off the bench and points to the big dropoff after Contreras at the catcher position.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie visits with St. Louis Post-Dispatch lead Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold. Bernie and Derrick talk about the Cardinals prospect rankings as one list had Jordan Walker only rated at #14. They also talk about how the Cardinals failed to address their biggest needs this offseason.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie chats with Kansas City Star sports columnist Vahe Gregorian ahead of the Chiefs facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII. Vahe talks about the numerous Chiefs-Eagles connections including Andy Reid and how he had to inform current Eagles coach Nick Sirianni that he didn't have space for him on his Chiefs' staff.

Bernie is broadcasting live from Friendly's Sports Bar and Grill at 3971 Bayless Ave. in south St. Louis County. Bernie reflects on the career of Tom Brady after the legendary quarterback announced his retirement earlier Wednesday. Bernie highlights the significance of Brady's individual and team achievements with the Patriots and Buccaneers.

Bernie wonders what the Blues can get for Vladimir Tarasenko after seeing Vancouver get a light return for Bo Horvat. Bernie then shifts his focus to the NFL where he points out how officiating played a major role in the outcome of the AFC championship game. Bernie also looks at who the 49ers may turn to at quarterback with Brock Purdy's status in doubt for next season.